Rangi da Munta.

**nudemetalz** · 11th August 2009, 12:49

Originally Posted by F5 Dave

..........& if it is dusting the 150 all the better....

for now. We'll get Nigel trained.

**Trudes** · 11th August 2009, 13:59

Originally Posted by F5 Dave

Once you get going the higher gears will be closer together which is good & if it is dusting the 150 all the better.

Keeps constantly revving? erm sounds like clutch slip, maybe ask someone to ride it to see what they think. You should have noticed a real urgency increase.

With the fuel the level may be a bit high, or the sealing is a bit average & with the better fuel supply it is showing up. Those tanks rust pretty bad so they will have some junk in them. Clean the carb out & check for debris, if there is you may need to seal the tank or make a tank like Fishies 50.

When I say it just revs , it's still pulling, but just doesn't seem to have that urgent feel like it does in 5th and 6th, but will get Glen to have a ride or you can if you want, to see if it's just me or it does have a bit of a slip in there. Admittedly I wasn't riding it hard (even for me) was busy counting gears to make sure I actually hit 6th down the straights and it definitely had some urgency still going into 6th

My tank was pretty rusty, but seems to be getting better, less crap coming through and the fuel filter is definitely making a huge difference. I'll give it all a clean before I ride it next and see how much crap comes out.

**F5 Dave** · 11th August 2009, 15:35

I'd love to ride it, really I would. I'd even eye up a CX400 Euro

. X-ray at end of month, I'll know then.

Those tanks are pretty cruddy 20mumble years on, my roadbike RG50 was a real pain (hehe, it's 2nd engine may have come out of Rangi). The silt that comes out can often get through a filter but may cause issues. The thick stuff blocks tank outlets. Then they rust in the corners (same as Nud's 150). A dose of POR15 sealant or a gut & small tank would make the issue go away -unless yours is a particularly good example.

**nudemetalz** · 11th August 2009, 16:38

On my new frame (the alloy Gixxer one) for Lady P 2010 project, I'm going to chop off the bottom of the tank and make a small one as you mention. Best way of avoiding the crud-silt problem, IMO.

**F5 Dave** · 11th August 2009, 17:42

My old 50 had a Carbon Kevlar tank as the old one died (sold it with old frame), it had smaller capacity (only really need 5-6l). Can't find a scanned picture that isn't painted.

Have a look at Fishies 50. Could be a opportunity to slim the tank section down.

**Trudes** · 11th August 2009, 18:08

POR15... where do I source this wonderful thing? I've washed it with a ton of meths and quite a bit of crap came out, so I'm willing to try more concoctions.

**F5 Dave** · 12th August 2009, 19:48

um, not sure, got my last dose off a friend who had it in bulk. POR are generally known for paint but do other products like this. Try google or TM or a bike shop at a stretch. Kreem is another good product. There are crap sealers out there too. Takes a good weekend (elapsed) pissing around, but is pretty easy, I can talk you through it if you get some.

Actually they are usually too much for a small bucket tank, if you want to go 1/2s I have to do my Stinger tank at some stage.

**Trudes** · 12th August 2009, 20:35

Originally Posted by F5 Dave

um, not sure, got my last dose off a friend who had it in bulk. POR are generally known for paint but do other products like this. Try google or TM or a bike shop at a stretch. Kreem is another good product. There are crap sealers out there too. Takes a good weekend (elapsed) pissing around, but is pretty easy, I can talk you through it if you get some.

Actually they are usually too much for a small bucket tank, if you want to go 1/2s I have to do my Stinger tank at some stage.

Sounds like a plan to me!

**F5 Dave** · 12th August 2009, 21:23

While I was surfin' http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Mo...-235669129.htm

**Trudes** · 12th August 2009, 21:56

Geeze you're good! I'm keen if you are.

**F5 Dave** · 12th August 2009, 21:59

sure why not.

Now I have to decide which tank I'd do (or if any are worth saving).

**F5 Dave** · 12th August 2009, 22:39

News in Mal sez Classic Cycles had some for $70 a while back, may be worth a call. This stuff will seal a tank from rust crap, but not hold together a failing rusted out tank. Best to patch any holes first if afflicted.

**Trudes** · 13th August 2009, 06:56

Sweet. My tank's not too bad, just has a bit of rust going on and a few hunks of shit in the bottom that I can't get out, not too bad really, so this stuff sounds like the biz!