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Yamaha 1983 YZ250K — mid-life purchase
What possesses a forty-four year old, who has not owned a dirt bike for at least twenty-two years, to out of the blue up and purchase an old MX bike?
Gemini 175
Chris Osbourne sent in these photos of his latest resto. The bike is a Gemini AG175 and it was given to him by his neighbour.
Honda SL125 1970
Mark, from Remar Cables, a VMX advertiser, sent in some info and photos of his rather unusual SL125.
KSI…on a slightly smaller scale
Dick Tett is still slogging away at making a brand new KSI and it is getting closer to fruition. In the meantime, he popped out a junior version.
Yamaha YZ465 1981
I am a mechanic by trade and work for BP I have been vintage racing for three years now with my buddies in Washington, USA.
Suzuki 1978 (and a half) RM125
Mark Studebaker from the NW region of the US sent us some photos of his very neat RM125.
Montesa Cappra 250
This Montesa Cappra 250 was the last restoration undertaken by Aussie Montesa legend, Lyall O’Brien, before he passed away a few years ago.
Kawasaki KX250 A5
Rick Figari sent us these pics of his KX250 and we can’t recall seeing one that’s more pristine.
DKW 125 1973 Enduro
I raced as a kid at Indian Dunes, Muntz and sometimes at Carlsbad. My main club was CMC Motocross. I have never left the Motorcycle world and over the years I’ve tried my hand at roadracing and vintage MX.
Honda CR450R
Kris was inspired by the CR450R that graced the cover of Issue 24 and has been going all out to find one for himself to restore.