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They are getting the big bucks cause where else are you going to find a JP8 scooter? The down side is there are ZERO engine parts for these bikes and the reason the Corps dumped them is they overheat even with 2 radiators, but they do rate high on the Kool factor as a diesel motorcycle.
I haven't been in a couple of years but will try this fall. I always had a good time at it. Registration form
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It is one of the USAF KLX110 that their high speed guys used. Even though ours are sand they were called "Black Mambas". Mine was made from two that both had parachute mishaps.
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only ladder one left not counting yours rideoffroad $100ea, NOS plastic fuel cans $80, I paid too much for them, new H20 $40,used also at $25.
undysworld some of the regulars from the Iola show will be there also, and just got off the phone with Ziggy and he is coming out from Nebraska
You could always make the tail gate like a M332 trailer with a cut out for the hitch, yours would not have to be so large if glad hands stay on frame rails.
When I did my XM818 I cut the fenders off the 105 and filled in the wheel wells
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Well it turns out to be a Vietnam era 750lb bomb, leaflet M129E2 it took 1/2 a tube of spot putty, various grades of sandpaper, sanding sponge( they are great) 2 cans sand-able primes and 3 cans Krylon Fusion Camo paint, ultra flat light green. I don't have the proper M148 fins but these were...
I have 3 little Honda CRF100 bikes sitting at Csm Davis place by Hattiesburg Ms and would like to get them moved closer to Kansas City. These will fit in the back of a pick up and can be on their sides as they are not in pristine shape (rode hard and put up wet!) There is no rush I can can...
Went to a sale near St Louis looking at MV parts and opened a conex and there was a 6' cluster bomb casing. I made an offer they took it and asked if I want some fins to go with it included in the price. Not real heavy but bulky and hard to lift. It looks like a lot of it's life was spent out...
Yep I have done that a lot in a former life, used to do field service on Swedish machines that used those banjo fittings everywhere . Lay them on a fire proof surface use propane torch, heat till cherry red and let them cool naturally
I should be up there with the usually assortment of nick nacks. I'll be in the candy van
I will have some used 6 step aluminum ladders, used plastic water and fuel cans also a few new in the box. New in the box 5gal Cambro liquid containers
Also have the newest style Field oven NOS...
Not a tire guy but just about everyone of the style look like that, just make sure they have the proper air and after about 20 min driving get out and check. Some guy carry a Harbor IR heat gun to check tire and hub temps...
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