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Hi, I beleive I have responded to everyone. If you were missed send me an e-mail. Sometimes using Wi-Fi while traveling and bouncing thru the states the messages get lost. Sold items are - both tanks-78 air box,& 77 MC5. Several items are pending.
Thank You
Bob Brizzee

The 78 MC5 frame moved the steering head in 1 degree-footpeg mount moved forward-rear shock mount lowered. Therefore design change. If you can find a longer swingarm You will improve your turning,etc. The Maico guys use a Thor aluminum swingarm on the 78-80  2 inches longer and like the way they handle. I presently race my 77 MC5 250(on occasion) and am presently working on a 78 using the 80 KTM aluminum swingarm. 2 inches longer/ shock mount moved forward /15 inch Ohlins. Also using the 40 mm  KTM front forks. The ultimate test will seeing how it handles the severe whoops at speed. Yes I am planning on using an lectron and maybe a J P Morgen cylinder. OOPS got carried away. The 78 is not really the same bike as the 77.
Again just my thoughts,
Bob Brizzee
77 MC5 250
78 MC5 250 project
82-83 Suzuki RM 250 Full Floater

Loyd, Some hubs 2 bearings. Some hubs will take 3. Bearing could be loose in hub. There is spacer between bearings.  I have succesfully shimmed bearings in the hub with aluminum from a Pepsi can
Bob Brizzee

Bike and parts picked up. Still looking for transport if anyone coming this way with room.
Bob

OK, I am trying to repair the pinch bolt area on a set of 78 Zoke lower legs. We have an excellent welder here in Tucson. But cannot find the right rod. So I am trying find/purchase enough rod to do repair. Maybe 2 sticks of rod. Wire I am not sure of. The welder says we cannot use the mixed rod/wire.
Bob

Gary, I heard it was expensive. Please email at [email protected] with your phone number and time to call.
Thx,Bob

Hugh, I have a few pictures. Send email address and i will send them. I recieved these from Donny Smith.
Bob Brizzee

HMMMMM!   Since the weather got better Ron might be floating in the lake out back.                                                    Ron,
 I won't say anything about the brews.
Bob B.
Wish I had a lake out back

OK,  Rebuilt Motoplat with new coil----PVL------MZB--??? What is the most reliable ignition system with the best spark?  
Just Curious.
Bob Brizzee

Hello,  Correct me if I am wrong. Lead was always explained to me as an octane booster. Whether 2-stroke 0r 4- stroke it takes a certain octane rating for your engine to perform the way it is designed. The lead free gas has a lower rating, so quite a few of us use race fuel/various octane ratings-- sometimes race fuel only or race fuel mixed with high octane gasoline(which is not very high). Aviation gas has a high octane rating, but now has a lot of additives which are not compatible with your engine.
Bob Brizzee
Tucson Az

Gentleman, I was recently informed that I to will need a knee replacement in a few years. Motorcycles,horses,and surgeries do tend to wear them out. I feel much better about the replacement after reading your comments. Still racing mx and on occasion passenger for Al Wenzel on his side car.
Bob Brizzee
Tucson AZ

AHRMA elections coming up. Let's make a change in officers. Lot of talk going around about change for the better. Remember you have to vote. Very low percentage voting last go around.
                  VOTE FOR A CHANGE
Bob Brizzee
Waiting for Paragould to annex San Diego

Just curious. Do you have motoplat or PVL? I have had all sorts of weird elctrical problems on my MC5 and been surprised when I found the problem. Like Donny mentioned. Check all connections , including sparkplug cap.
Bob Brizzee
Waiting for Paragould to annex San Diego

When you restore whether for racing or show it becomes expensive. That Honda is a Mugen which requires very expensive and hard to find parts now days. It is very easy to spend $5000.00 on a classic or vintage racer and that could just be the beginning. I have raced Pentons and KTM's-MC5 thru the last few years and spent well over $5000.00 and they are not show bikes, but cosistent runners which have given me many 1st and 2nd places. It cost to participate.
Enjoy your Penton
Bob Brizzee
Formerly 3     6-Days
Now 2 KTM MC 5 250's

HMMMMM! I had a 72 6-day and never had to remove anything to get my pipe on. But it took determination,patience, and a lot of twisting and turning. But it always came off and went back on. I had a simple exhaust tip on my stinger. A bulky muffler might hamper things.
Good Luck,
Bob Brizzee
Tucson AZ  
Wondering when Paragould is annexing San Diego