holdenman

So it's been a while since I have been on the RV75 projects. I have the parts bike up and running and decided to do this before I finish the other one. I sorted the clutch issues with this and waiting on a new cable although it's rideable but sticky. The carb needs jetting and then I need to get the lights working and wire the indicators I will remove the choke cable from the other RV to get a new inner made at the correct length. It's a bit hard to start cold so needs the choke but bigger jetting might help. I need to get a new battery and work out the neutral light, either switch or bulb. So not much to do to get it all working fully and then maybe look at getting a VIN

Anyone in Christchurch help me with where and how to vin a 1981/2 Suzuki bike that they sold new as a dual purpose bike? I understand about getting a JP declaration of ownership, and brake measurement etc but do i need some sort of confirmation they were sold? I found there is 1 other that has live rego

Damn I am pissed off. My new clutch cable went tight after about 20kms so only used it to stop and take off then checked it at the lunch stop and was going to take it off but found that when I pulled the cable to get it out of the handle the inner protection pulled out the end, no more clutch so made the call to return to Farlie and go home at least I got to enjoy 1 part of the ride. Have Fun.

Who is heading down today/night? I was thinking of cruising down sometime this afternoon maybe 2 or 3 and have dinner down there. I am just about to put the bike on the back of the camper

No worries, hit me up, they have bedding for hire but since we're sleeping out I guess we don't need any.

Meant to be damp Sunday night so I got a cabin that can sleep 4, Other 2 nights is under the stars. just throwing it out there

if it aint broke dont touch it.... actually i bought a brand cable installed it and first pull the end crumbled, so back to the backup one and i am carrying a spare. I need to take it up to the cable guy and get a new end

It was touch and go for me too but after a sequence of events and borrowing an RG coil it's alive again.... Now to assemble and take a link out of the chain and test the new gearing.... tomorrows another day I have the camper with a new CSC & COF. Just need to check the lights all work on my bike carrier. I might take it fishing next week to test it

The perfect bike for a 700km bush bash drop the muffler off and you wont hear the whine

I am fizzing about this ride, but I learnt my lesson with too much weight over the rear on the Porika Track so may buy a tank bag for this trip and use that + small backpack My RGV got dusted off yesterday and I took it for a ride to make sure it was running ok, I still need to do the fork seals that blew after the Porika Pounding and maybe use a heavier oil. Oh and gear the sucker down so 1st allows me to go slower in the muck and hills and I don't care if I lose 30-40km/h in top as the bigger tires already slow by 20-30 anyway. So what is everyone's sleeping options, I was thinking either pair with someone in a room or just outside tent?

Put the spare into the uncut frame to size it up while I was re-arranging the bikes today. This will be a slow project as I have a few other things on the go as well, finally sorted the RG150 powervalve issues I think. I used the spare part engine to mock it up and the biggest issue is gearbox. I have a dual ratio TC125 box or a TF125 Ag box.

My wish list project: I have dusted it and looking at it but may need more help on some of the finer setup The other option is a simpler one and that is to use a Kawasaki KRR150 to power it but not as weird. I have a pair of Volvo Penta Archimedes 450 (45hp) motors, (also think they were Chrysler 45hp), one was running in a small jet boat but was under powered so replaced apparently and they were free I was told they were 600cc but have absolutely no info other than back on the 70's they used to be the best setup for boat racing in the under 600cc class. I have a CTS200 Honda frame that had the motor removed and thought it might be a lol, I also have a TF125 gearbox and was thinking I could mount the Penta sideways and the prop shaft is on the same side as the TF ignition. Replace ignition flywheel with a chain cog on the TF and add one to the propshaft. Then I just need a radiator and maybe make the water inlet outlets a bit bigger. I don't care about the weight or the looks as it will be something ridiculous anyway. It has water cooled exhaust I have an old TS125 exhaust that was bodgied so can make it suit. I have both electric start or pull start for the engine too but may have to go with pull start as the starter sits underneath

I have finally found one so grabbed it but won't be here for a few weeks. Next I will replace the rectifier and check the wiring, I better start my list of things to do before installing it.

I will get this if nothing else will work - https://www.ecureplacement.com.au/ecu-product/suzuki-gsx550ef-32900-43400-bb1208-ecu-replacement/ But the reason it needed a new unit may need to be fixed unless it's already been done. I have read up the rectifier fails to regulate the voltage and sends 20v to the battery which boils the battery dry and some have been known to catch on fire, it overworks the alternator and then sends 2too much voltage to ignitor and lights(not working) similar to mopeds and small bikes when run without a battery to regulate the power. The fix was to use a Honda CB250N rectifier/regulator apparently

Looks like it was replaced with the same unit

I don't think it has stock unit as I think it is in my box of bits, i will take the cover off and check whats on it.

Thanks, I tried that and the brake just in case. I was able to download an app that removed the security on the PDF and printed some pages but nowhere I had my doubts about the starter as the cover was off but I hot wired it and turns over. I need someone with the skills to either fix my ignitor or build one for me, I will pay someone to get this going for me, ignitor/starter

I am interested but what was modified do you recall The wiring diagram i have is not the best, low res from a free download. Anyone have one or a high res copy? i added a battery and i get normal lights but nothing when i try and start it so i will test the starter by hot wire to make sure its ok, taped the stand sensor up in case it was causing it.

the E R & D is much heavier and sealed and was with some bits and pieces in a box while the ali special was hooked up to the bike

Makes sense now, I figured it would be from their maybe someone tried an cheap way out.

Ok, I got stumped almost at the first post on the exhaust cones and I will need to do some doctoring and welding to the baffles. The box looks well soldered by someone who can solder well but the alterations are botched! For a start the bigger connection has four wires on the bike but only 3 in the box which have been shifted and vice versa on the other. Can someone with some experience/knowledge know if the box is a generic aftermarket trigger and i wonder if i can fix it

Thanks, I will have a go - I investigated earlier and the plot thickens, i found a likely oriental special black box with no markings connected . I figured it has now gone to tomorrows project while I am concentrating on putting the cones on my waterbus.

Sorry for my ignorance, I know basic electrics stuff but not much more, It uses a pickup and an ignitor which is what seems to be the faulty unit? It only has 3 wires to the smaller connector.

Nice going, we have something in common, 2strokes rule! If you ever come south with your 2smoke look me up for a ride together. That Blue 71 was identical colour to the one I rode back when I was 16, what a rush it was stepping off an A50 onto it and so much fun even though I was never really in full control of it in the lower gears, they had detuned them after that model. I while back I wanted to buy an early Mach3 but ended up settling on a GT750 instead. Good luck on the build

I took a chance on getting this thing running ok again, I have been advised the CDI is buggered and they seem to be Hens teeth 2nd hand so may need to look at after market enhanced units $$. The one in it is an after market unit from an Auckland business ER&D that doesn't appear to be in business now. Apparently it will run but it was tested by a shop as having a faulty CDI unit. I traded a parts bike for it and was told they are a good model with oft suspensionso looking forward to getting it going again. Maybe I can use it when I attempt the 1000km in a day ride when i decide to do it this summer