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This subject hits home so here's my opinion for what it's worth. How 'bout a guy that was on the way up with the company he worked for for nine years, had one of his young female employees come to him and tell him that the new General Manager just pinned her against the wall and groped her, new he had to do the right thing ( pays attention in church ) and report the violation even though he knew that it would put a noose around his neck, got forced out, had tinkered with vintage bikes in his one by one garage for years and opened a vintage shop. Thats my story. Did it for the money? Nope did it for the love. I agree with all you guys opinions and especially whomever said these bikes need to be saved. It hurts my gut to see an abandoned bike. They all have stories and deserve some respect. Corny? yep. Broke? yep. Got to get back to work before I lose everything I own. Looking back it was the best year of my life. Thanks guys for all of your valued information and guidence. I proved to a lot of nay-sayers here in S.C. that vintage does matter.
Jeff

 

Welcome Swamp Fox from another South Carolina person, up here in Columbia. These guys are incredible and should have all the info you need. If I can help let me know.
Jeff( //www.scooterdudesvmx.com )

 

That is the second thing I do before a bike comes in my shop,after the ceremonial wash down. If you've ever had a screaming banshee yz250 get hung up on you you'll never forget it.
Jeff

 

Guys I've used Rick on several occasions( yamaha on the sides and back,bultaco,husky,honda) and have good results. Pretty honest fella.
Jeff

 

Thanks Doc,
Jeff

 

Hey Guys,
Anyone have a 1980 KTM 250/400 they want to sell? The KTM dealer who bought my Jackpiner for the showroom put me on the hunt. Condition is not important( needs a project )
Thanks,
Jeff

 

Thanks Mick for taking the time to check.
Jeff

 

I got real lucky when I found that slightly abused stray puppy. It had the original fenders,tool bag,strap,brace,and light kit that was shown in the owners manual( enduro kit ). I've dealt with a guy on ebay who sells Viking Motors stuff and he has fenders that are real close, curled on end but not correct angle, closer to the old Huskys. I've got more sold bikes to list on my site but I've got to wait for my 6 year old to finish showing me how to do it. Pretty pathetic huh?
Jeff

 

Thanks for the input fellas. Mick according to the frame number ( ML 29****) it's definately a 1978. Since the bike is torn down ( engine is still together )my main dilema is whether it's a CR,WR,or a OR and how or what makes them different,motor wise, so I can tell which it is. I'll try to call the number that you guys gave me.
Thanks again,
Jeff

 

No problem my friend. If you're ever in this neck of the woods give me a call 830-407-8561.
Check out the site I'm building for my vintage shop down here. Got a long way to go.
//WWW.SCOOTERDUDESVMX.COM
Jeff

 

Hey Crash I forgot to answer all your ?'s. They didn't do the underside of the tank or panels,but they probably would have if I was smart enough to ask them. It was my first time and it had been a while since they had done one too. Considering it was the blind leading the not so blind it all turned out great.
Jeff

 

Hello Crash,
Mini-Craft Did a great job on the tank and panels with about a 12 day turn-around.Not only did they color match the paint( found the best unfaded blue under original Jackpiner sticker )they repaired all chips,spiderwebs and even a huge gouge in the air box aluminum panel. Must have been from kicking with boots on. Good job on the metal plate on the other side too,with original yellow. Not perfect,but I don't know who is these days. A little pricey,too. $295 for all three, but it was worth it. That bike is now on display in the local KTM shop here in Columbia,S.C. I can't remember the name of the goo that Hugh sealed my Pursang tank with, but it's on his website //WWW.HUGHSBULTACO.COM. Works great and I never drain the gas( too lazy ).
Thanks,
Jeff

 

T.C.,
Hugh's Bultaco carries a clear cream that he used on my Pursang tank. Works like a champ. //WWW.HUGHSBULTACO.COM. He's a class act like we Poggers.
Jeff

 

I've got Fox on my MC5 and they need a rebuild too. You might need to put this question on the other forum.
Jeff

 

Hi guys, my '78 xr75 was doing the same thing so I bought a brand new in the box NOS carb( bolt on and go)and it still does the same thing. That was my last resort. The only thing left is holy water to chase the demon out.