hmm. Might just buy some new points for it or set the current ones if they aren't too rooted. Save the performance mod's for when its running, eh. Unless someone has done the same to their cb single and knows how much it would cost
Forum whore
hmm. Might just buy some new points for it or set the current ones if they aren't too rooted. Save the performance mod's for when its running, eh. Unless someone has done the same to their cb single and knows how much it would cost
Scooter boy
Hi Ixion
I have been following this thread with interest, and now feel I must add something.
I suspect I'm not too much younger than you are....
I am new to buckets (and racing) - I've been to 2 two day meets so far.
Since I was a kid riding the CT50 farm bike I have loved bikes (there were no such things as Ag bikes back then, and believe it or not, the CT50 was the 'standard' farm bike). I also enjoy mucking about with engines etc.
I have been a frequent spectator at bike races and follow MotoGP and Superbikes (I used to live in Melbourne, so got to see a GP every year + superbikes). I've done a lot of road riding and I've mostly owned bigger bikes - Triumphs, Yamahas and currently have a Ducati Paso that I bought new in 1993. I am now the proud owner of a CB125T bucket racer that I bought. It had been ported and bored, has big front end, disks at each end and 17" wheels with slicks and (importantly for me) there is more that can be done to improve it. How much did I spend? $800. My new helmet (mine was over 10 yrs old) and leathers cost me more!
I'm now kicking myself for not getting into bike racing 30+ years ago. Riding the 'little' bike on the track with other similar bikes is a blast. I will never be at the font of the pack with my bike (unless the quick riders/bikes all fall off) but so what. There are other bikes similar to mine and other riders on good machinery that take things more easily to race with. As I see it, everyone is competitive in their own way - for quite a few of us there is little chance of coming first in the race but there is plenty of winning being done - beating that rider, improving lap times, getting that corner sorted, tuning the bike better etc. And, there is sooo much to learn! They do say that us oldies should keep learning - stops atzeimers or something.
As to how safe it is - IMHO it is far, far more dangerous riding on the road.
I really, really, reallly think you should get yourself a ride. I'm not sure what your local club can provide, but here in ChCh the bucket club has a club bike for people to try out. On my first try I think I was hooked half way round the first sighting lap!!! and after my first race there was no question - I was going to do this again (as often as I could).
Scooter boy
By the way, I probably should have posted the above comment in your "How dangerous ..." thread.
Registered User
It's not the ignition that lets the bike down, it's both the mechanic and rider, coonts!Originally Posted by koba
I'm not totally certain but the XR dirt bikes had CDI ignition and the engine architecture is the same (the XL125 engine ended up being used in 145, 185, and 200cc capacities) So you'll need to find a complete setup i.e. reluctor or rotor, pulser coil, CDI box and possibly coils and you're away. As I said i'm not 100% certain but that should pretty much bolt on.
Forum whore
Do you have plastic piping for the pegs? The 150 i rode had plastic rods for pegs and i had an embarasing lowside infront of everyone when one hit the ground and took all the weight off the back wheel... Can I keep the stock rubber/steel end pegs or does that need to be nyloned as well?
Registered User
So the bike you rode didn't have folding foot pegs?
It doesn't really matter what the pegs are as long as when they do contact the track they don't damage the surface.Securely fastened chopping board along the bottom of the stock pegs should be ok and make sure that if the pegs do fold up the bracket is also protected.
Forum whore
Hey are performance parts like a muffler legal?
wheelie king
yes muffler is fine.
Blindspott are back as Blacklist check them out
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Race it don't store it !
[QUOTE=cmac;1877458]Hi Ixion
I have been following this thread with interest, and now feel I must add something.
I suspect I'm not too much younger than you are....
I am new to buckets (and racing) - I've been to 2 two day meets so far.
Since I was a kid riding the CT50 farm bike I have loved bikes (there were no such things as Ag bikes back then, and believe it or not, the CT50 was the 'standard' farm bike). I also enjoy mucking about with engines etc.
I have been a frequent spectator at bike races and follow MotoGP and Superbikes (I used to live in Melbourne, so got to see a GP every year + superbikes). I've done a lot of road riding and I've mostly owned bigger bikes - Triumphs, Yamahas and currently have a Ducati Paso that I bought new in 1993. I am now the proud owner of a CB125T bucket racer that I bought. It had been ported and bored, has big front end, disks at each end and 17" wheels with slicks and (importantly for me) there is more that can be done to improve it. How much did I spend? $800. My new helmet (mine was over 10 yrs old) and leathers cost me more!
I'm now kicking myself for not getting into bike racing 30+ years ago. Riding the 'little' bike on the track with other similar bikes is a blast. I will never be at the font of the pack with my bike (unless the quick riders/bikes all fall off) but so what. There are other bikes similar to mine and other riders on good machinery that take things more easily to race with. As I see it, everyone is competitive in their own way - for quite a few of us there is little chance of coming first in the race but there is plenty of winning being done - beating that rider, improving lap times, getting that corner sorted, tuning the bike better etc. And, there is sooo much to learn! They do say that us oldies should keep learning - stops atzeimers or something.
As to how safe it is - IMHO it is far, far more dangerous riding on the road.
I really, really, reallly think you should get yourself a ride. I'm not sure what your local club can provide, but here in ChCh the bucket club has a club bike for people to try out. On my first try I think I was hooked half way round the first sighting lap!!! and after my first race there was no question - I was going to do this again (as often as I could).[/Good on ya very well said
I wish I started years ago when all my mates raced]
bucket blingster
Best bet if you want to get started is just get something and go racing!
OK, thats pretty obvious, two ways to go. Buy an existing well sorted racer or a straight road bike. Run the bike pretty standard, if you enjoy it well and good. If not, you can put the road stuff back on and flog it off. As for what to buy, set yourself a budget and try and stick to it. Check out what others are racing, its a pretty good clue as to what works. But so long as the bike fits the rule, you can race anything and usually you find someone to race with too.
I'd say anywhere up to $1000 is reasonable. It can get pretty expensive to build a bike from scratch especially if your not too sure what will fit etc.
Best bet is run the bike as is for a few meets and decide what you need to change. Tyres are usually the first upgrade, no need to go to 17's straight away, some good 18's out there. Down here, Chch, we run a pretty successful Proddie class which is ideal to race in until you find your feet and see if you want to move up to the elite MotoFXR cup.
Best bike to try and find for under a grand? CB125T, Suz GP100, Honda MB100, any Honda 125 single 4 stroke etc. Suz TF100/125 smoker, or an FXR.
Forum whore
Ended up getting a cb125 single for $250. Plans for it so far are gas-$5, new spark plug-$10-20?, Re set points-$0, Battery-$30... So far it looks like it will be $305 max. Havent had it started yet but I'm hoping it will be as simple as putting some gas in and the batt and try pushstarting it for a little while. Cleaned the carb float bowl and the boot today and there were flakes of spraypaint sitting in the bowl... Are there any other things I should check on a bike that hasn't been started in a year to make sure it will go?
now where's some dirt!
Check the oil?
Hardcore Biker
Check the chain and sprockets. Dont want them worn.
Brakes, make sure the front brake will pull you up quick smart.
Tyre pressure and tyre rubber is good. Dont want 30yr old tyres on it.
Wheel bearings
Fork seals
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