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GeneralTso 04-21-2020 12:37 PM

Swamp Thing (4 years later)
 
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Hey guys,
It's been a minute but just thought I throw out an update. Swamp Thing is still going strong and has even had a few more improvements. Found new plastic for the tank, no more duct tape, and it was even green. I ordered a new muffler on eBay last year and they sent me an entire exhaust system, brand new, still in the packaging. Someone must of wanted it off their shelf.

Brake pads for the front brake continue to haunt me, found one that fits the fixed side but no luck on the piston side.

My son has been enjoying it more, we have been working on it together and he even has started riding it (really slow lol). But here are a couple pics and maybe even a video of his first ride.

Day we brought Swamp Thing home from the field
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Cleaning it up
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How he looks today
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Pretty new exhaust system
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That same kid that was cleaning the bike (don't know why it flipped that one?)
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JerryHawk250 04-21-2020 12:45 PM

The bike still looks good. :tup: Thanks for the update.

GeneralTso 04-21-2020 01:13 PM

Thanks, it went from laying in a field to being babied. He washes and waxes it like a Harley haha.

GeneralTso 04-21-2020 06:06 PM

Holy crap that is them!! hahaha Thanks man.

GeneralTso 04-21-2020 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffrey (Post 334620)
I haven't tried them myself, but I found them on here a few years ago and wrote down the number as I have two bikes that have the one piston calipers on them. Thank you, I hope they fit.

Well from the picture they look exactly like what I need. I'll let you know. I just can't imagine what other application is using them!

2LZ 04-22-2020 12:13 AM

Looks great GT! I'm shocked you had trouble finding pads. Back in the day it was "one piston or two...."
Great to see the old gal is still serving you well! The old GY2's and 5's are now becoming like old Harley's. They didn't do a ton well compared to the new stuff but they ran forever and always got you home.

culcune 04-22-2020 12:27 AM

I remember Swamp Thing and you just reminded me of yet another 'nostalgic' brand--Kazuma! Thanks for the update :tup: I hope to one day fix up my old TMEC...

2LZ 04-22-2020 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by culcune (Post 334669)
hanks for the update :tup: I hope to one day fix up my old TMEC...

Ship it to Volcano and I'd be glad to!

GeneralTso 04-22-2020 04:30 PM

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Here is a shot from the good side with that pretty new exhaust. No rust, has all the shiny bits and it seals real nice, got rid of the exhaust leaks. :yay:

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GeneralTso 04-28-2020 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jeffrey (Post 334611)
Have a look at EBC FA56 brake pads and see if those are what you need.

Those fit perfect, thanks!


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