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General Discussion => Penton Talk => Topic started by: wfopete on August 19, 2011, 03:04:47 PM

Title: Plastics for 1981 GS model
Post by: wfopete on August 19, 2011, 03:04:47 PM
I looked through our suppliers but didn't see anyone offering plastic for 1981 GS models.  Does anyone have a recomendation for other sources of the 1981 GS model year plastic?

Pete Petrick
175 Jackpiner
Slow but Good
Title: Plastics for 1981 GS model
Post by: Mike Hufnagel on August 19, 2011, 04:29:33 PM
DC plastics would be my guess.

74 Yamaha TY 250
75 Jackpiner w/ 250 eng.
82 KTM GS250II (import)
82 KTM 495 (2)
98 KTM 300mxc
00 KTM Duke 2
06 KTM 950 Adv.
08 Suzuki DR70Z
Title: Plastics for 1981 GS model
Post by: wfopete on August 19, 2011, 04:54:55 PM
Mike  

Did a search for DC plastics and bingo!  Thanks.

Pete Petrick
175 Jackpiner
Slow but Good
Title: Plastics for 1981 GS model
Post by: Mike Hufnagel on August 20, 2011, 07:47:16 AM
I'll be paying them a visit in the winter. Have 2 495's i want to do. I'm not crazy about there plastic but they have fast shipping and seem to care.

74 Yamaha TY 250
75 Jackpiner w/ 250 eng.
82 KTM GS250II (import)
82 KTM 495 (2)
98 KTM 300mxc
00 KTM Duke 2
06 KTM 950 Adv.
08 Suzuki DR70Z
Title: Plastics for 1981 GS model
Post by: wfopete on August 20, 2011, 10:25:46 AM
What's the problem with thier plastic?  Is it a poor knock off of the OEM (like Maier)?

Pete Petrick
175 Jackpiner
Slow but Good
Title: Plastics for 1981 GS model
Post by: adrian_goold on August 21, 2011, 05:27:00 AM
Try KTM Klassiker, they have some UFO Plastics for side covers and front gaurds. Rear gaurd i am still using DC Plastic.

Here is my bike ready for vinduro next week. Note i am using the MX rear gaurd as i mainly ride this bike in vintage MX.

(http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i342/ozktm/1981%20250%20KTM%20MC/IMGP7659.jpg)
(http://i1089.photobucket.com/albums/i342/ozktm/1981%20250%20KTM%20MC/IMGP7657.jpg)

Regards,
Adrian Goold #101
http://www.ozktm.com
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'73 175 Rebuilt.
'74 400 Now Racing!
'78 250 running soon!
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'81 495 Engine Work stage.
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Title: Plastics for 1981 GS model
Post by: Mike Hufnagel on August 21, 2011, 08:31:06 PM
The plastic may have to be modified a bit. It may not be exactly factory, like it was for my IT200 (the rear fender & the headlight shell) I have used them on my 75 Piner with no problem at all.  BUT if you use them make sure you wipe them down with something like acetone as they coat them with ArmorAll and stivkers or backgorunds wont stick.     I like to use them as "race plastic" & stash the original plastic.

74 Yamaha TY 250
75 Jackpiner w/ 250 eng.
82 KTM GS250II (import)
82 KTM 495 (2)
98 KTM 300mxc
00 KTM Duke 2
06 KTM 950 Adv.
08 Suzuki DR70Z
Title: Plastics for 1981 GS model
Post by: dirtbike on August 25, 2011, 05:39:01 PM
Adrian, wow.. she's nice!!
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