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by murray450
Sat Mar 09, 2024 3:02 pm
Forum: Single Cylinder Photo Gallery
Topic: 1974 450 Desmo
Replies: 1
Views: 25621

1974 450 Desmo

This site's looking a bit neglected, so here's a snap of my 450 in Northern NSW, Australia yesterday...
by murray450
Wed Aug 24, 2011 3:33 am
Forum: Single Cylinder Bevel Drive Engines > 250, 350 & 450
Topic: How does (and should) electronic ignition advance work?
Replies: 11
Views: 20985

Hi Lex

I've got some spare transducers (and also a couple of pickups) here in Melb, all good cond or new. Never realised that twin & single transducers may be different. Anyone know where I can find the part numbers of each so I can see what I got?? Anyhow, if you need I'm happy to post one over to ...
by murray450
Wed Jul 27, 2011 4:06 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: Hi everyone!
Replies: 10
Views: 14493

That's an absolutely delicious-loking bike... Wish I could join you in the sun on my 1974 450. Sun's in short supply just now down here. We'd make the most beaut noises, both at 5-7000 rpm...

Cheers!

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by murray450
Thu Jun 09, 2011 3:04 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: When too many Aussies are barely enough
Replies: 5
Views: 8971

Oh yeah they've all gone offline. I'll install a swag of new ones, after I get back from BCW (big camping weekend), on Tuesday ish. The little darling was metalflake silver and called a 450SS for awhile (I was young... :oops: ). I'll post a series, including kitchen shots in millions of bits. Cheers ...
by murray450
Wed Jun 08, 2011 1:38 am
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: When too many Aussies are barely enough
Replies: 5
Views: 8971

Hi Al- I've been there and what a great trip it was- gorgeous 1974 450 desmo in the kitchen for 5 years steadily going through a total top-to-bottom re-everything. Here she is

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa115/murr223/MTOC%20100124/DSC00192S.jpg


Have fun and post photos along the way! If ...
by murray450
Thu Dec 21, 2006 1:58 am
Forum: Single Cylinder Photo Gallery
Topic: 3 years work nearly finished!!
Replies: 3
Views: 23790

Robin172 wrote:What is that?
Yamaha MT-01, 2005.

Recommend you buy one immediately.
by murray450
Thu Dec 14, 2006 11:20 pm
Forum: Single Cylinder Photo Gallery
Topic: 3 years work nearly finished!!
Replies: 3
Views: 23790

and here's my other plaything.

Everyone needs a hobby. AND a v-twin.
by murray450
Thu Dec 14, 2006 9:11 pm
Forum: Single Cylinder Photo Gallery
Topic: 3 years work nearly finished!!
Replies: 3
Views: 23790

3 years work nearly finished!!

Here's my 450. Bought new in 1974 (AU$1,256). Thrashed & trashed then stored 15 years, then lovingly restored. In my kitchen. Now to get it down the stairs...



now i've got the hang of this, here's some more shots of the process etc. !!



THANKS FOR LOOKING. Merry Christmas.
by murray450
Thu Dec 14, 2006 3:07 am
Forum: Chassis & Suspension Shop
Topic: Ceriani 35mm forks (yellow Desmo)
Replies: 1
Views: 5435

Ceriani 35mm forks (yellow Desmo)

Anyone know where I can see an exploded pic & parts listing for 1974 Cerianis? I'm sure there's something missing. Thanks. david.

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