gongon Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Just a quick intro.I am a fit 68 yr old and a retired engineer.My wife and I emigrated to Perth last year to be near our children and grand childrenI brought a lathe and other tools with me (my hobby) and started looking for a "project"I had various old trials bikes in UK but they are thin on the ground in Oz.Yesterday, I bought a 1984 SR250 off gumtree for $50 (about £25 in UK money)!It's obviously a wreck, plenty of rust (unusual in Perth) and minus some parts including seat and tank.I plan to build a "twin shock" trials bike from it for post classic events.Not seen it done before so should be interesting!I will endeavour to make as many parts as I can and hope to have it ready for it's first trial in about 12 monthsAlways interested in doing something different such as increasing the capacity (especially if the bore is worn/siezed) and will be figuring out how to fit a kick start (although push button start would be a novel (if weighty) addition to a trials bike.Obviously, will need to change wheels, tyres, modify frame etc. etc. (wouldn't have bought it if it didn't need extensive work!)May even try to make it a dual sport bike for trail riding as well.So that's me, hope to be able to contribute to the forum as I progress whilst asking for advice as wellTom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackhat250 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Great into Tom " hardy wee bikes them Sr"s , start a new project thread,, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Airhead Posted July 31, 2015 Moderator Share Posted July 31, 2015 Greetings Tom, Yeah I really like the sound of this project and look forward to following your progress if you stick with us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vayduh Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 I am looking forward to watching this unfold. Take lots of pics please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike1949 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Hi Tom, must rate amongst one of the best intros.So, welcome to the forum.I visited Perth whilst in the RN in 1966 although we docked in Fremantle my son was in Perth about a year'ish ago.So that must mean I'm about your age. But not quite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slice Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Hi Tom, Welcome to the YOC, best INTRO of the year award goes to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meatloaf Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Greetings, great intro old timer ha ha someone older than me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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