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I was thinking of trying to 150 the 1000km day, Chch - Greymouth -Nelson - Blenheim - Chch. I would need to use the RG 3-6 tanks of fuel and 2 tanks of 2T depending on the average speed just not sure my legs can handle the cramped riding style. I figure middle of summer and try and average 80km/h less stops for total of 14-15 hours.
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They drive like a ship in rough seas..... turn the wheel and wait for it to realise. To be honest spacious cruiser and those bench seats if they talk...... Just make sure the steering is tight and no play or you wander all over the road.
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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
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I have owned a fair few different Holden models and like any marque, they all have good and bad points.
My view is that you buy for your intended purpose, eg. Everyday driver, cruiser, track, or show. My personal preference was performance although I would hardly call a 2250 Torana or a 186 HK in that category.
My current one is equal latest model I have owned and is a stock 2002 LS1 Ute, I had a 2002 SS and didn't like it as it was a bit gutless and also felt heavy although but compared to my 0-160km/h in 11 seconds 202ci Torana they all felt slow.
I have had FE, EH, HK, HT, HQ, HX Statesman, LH UC, LC, LJ, VB, VK,VL, VN, VR, VX and VU - some multiples and maybe some I forget and driven heaps of others including rental cars when visiting Oz,
Some of the early ones had rust issues with the EH probably the worse as mud collects in the back seam of the front guards.
The VB - VK were good handling but fairly under powered engines and not very economical but the 6 can be made to come alive and get 30% better economy with some mild fiddles. NZ model had a lower diff than OZ standard but the. The 8,s ran OK but needed better breathing. Rust around windscreen and boot seal, also if they had been used on shingle roads then the underside will have rust, hopefully only surface spots and can be fixed with underseal which helps reduce road noise as well. look for uneven shut lines as these cars are on classic reg now and may have multiple repairs done.
The early commodores run rings around the same year falcons in handling as the falcons were still using leaf rear spring and idler arm steering which made them vague and sloppy. The VB was the best as it had a thicker sway bar than the VC, VH, VK and the rack and pinion steering created an Oz car that shocked many people so they softened the suspension to give more sneeze factor.
Below is my 202 Black motor VK with stock bottom end with a decent head, cam and carbs that I built that could pull +7000rpm
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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.
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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
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2 hours ago, governorsam said:
Keen on one of those beds. Cheers
1 hour ago, Hungry said:@holdenman I’d be keen on a bed on Sunday night. Also camping out other nights.
No worries, hit me up, they have bedding for hire but since we're sleeping out I guess we don't need any.
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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
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1 hour ago, RUNAMUCK said:
Did you properly fix your clutch cable?
Or is it still the bodge from last year?
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
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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
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The perfect bike for a 700km bush bash
6 hours ago, governorsam said:nbc110, have replaced gearbox bearings, centrifugal clutch unit, cam chain and rollers.
loud whining noise when in gear.
was like that when i got it, ex Dunedin postie bike with about 65000 ks on it.
frame was broken at the swing arm pivot.
has been ridden into the ground in anger by a postie.
drop the muffler off and you wont hear the whine
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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?
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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.
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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
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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.
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SVG is a bit of a freak tho, I feel sometimes he used to qualify down the order in supercars just to have fun But this was something very special, the price on his head just leapt up and even Murph's mate Ambrose would have been surprised.
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they lost the forward camera
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1 hour ago, governorsam said:
wonder if a gsx 400 impluse unit would work then?
colors should match up?
https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/electrics/listing/4186198857
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
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Looks like it was replaced with the same unit
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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.
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22 hours ago, GregT said:
It's of an age where it may also have a clutch cutout too.
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
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On 15/06/2023 at 15:41, Goat said:
Haha, he seemed really helpful.
I'm not running that ignition system anyway. Was just for curiosity's sake. Turns out it was a modified Suzuki gsx unit.
Which you're welcome to have @holdenman if you think you'd use it.
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.
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10 minutes ago, GregT said:
E R&D was bringing in generic boxes tweaking them and putting his own label on them.
I see aliexpress is doing the familiar mistake of calling it a CDI. It isn't. It's a TCI - Transistor controlled ignition. Capacitor discharge is quite different.
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
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LOL, fair call but different bike, the RG has lasted for 77k so hopefully got 1 more left in it.