RG150 electric start?

[enth]

Hi all,

I don't mind kicking the bike into action it's just it becomes a hassle sometimes.
Is it possible to make an electric start for my 1998 Suzuki RG 150?

Oh and one other point, I purchased the bike a few weeks back and all the electrics were sweet, now my right hand indicator goes on but doesn't flash. Anyone had this before, any ideas why it's doing this? Would I need to fix this for wof? It doesn't really bother me that much as I hardly ever indicate (I know, I'm a bad person :nono: )

[Str8 Jacket]

You don't deserve to own an RG! :thud:

[avgas]

Elec Start - NO!

Indicators - check bulbs, 1 is blown.

and I agree with Str8 Jacket........bestest bikes ever, fun in a can

[Str8 Jacket]

Elec Start - NO!

Indicators - check bulbs, 1 is blown.

and I agree with Str8 Jacket........bestest bikes ever, fun in a can

Ya see, I typed up a response similar to yours but then the smart arse in me leapt out and typed what I did...

I agree with Avgas, they ARE the bestest bikes ever!

[enth]

Yea I'm a nooblet, What's a can?

Will do tonight when I get it home.
Planning on sanding/respraying the chassis because it's starting to rust, very tiny rust marks.

[slofox]

Hi all,

I don't mind kicking the bike into action it's just it becomes a hassle sometimes.
Is it possible to make an electric start for my 1998 Suzuki RG 150?

Just kick it you lazy bugger!!

It doesn't really bother me that much as I hardly ever indicate (I know, I'm a bad person :nono: )

Yes. You are a bad bad person...:spanking:

Seriously though, I would get into the habit of using those indicators were I you. Helps reduce your chances of getting squashed by crazed cagers...:hitcher: (and other bikers come to that...)

[avgas]

What's a can?
The thing that holds the goodness.

I suppose you are too young and all your goodness is vacuum packed these days

[enth]

The thing that holds the goodness.

I suppose you are too young and all your goodness is vacuum packed these days

I am rather young and yes it is, comes in really small packages delivered by small people. Lol.

Picked it up for a bargain I reckon. Want a TR110 or TR50 to get to and from town and then use this vacuum packed awesomeness on the weekends and nights for a nice long curvy ride.

Kinda sad these only get up to 180km/h, not that i've been that fast on it :innocent:

[enth]

Okay I promise I'll keep it non-electric start and will continue to be proud to kick it every time I use it. :D

[avgas]

Ya see, I typed up a response similar to yours but then the smart arse in me leapt out and typed what I did...
Oh luv dontcha worry - it must be that premature thing I have :banana:

[avgas]

Kinda sad these only get up to 180km/h, not that i've been that fast on it :innocent:
errr no they don't they can go past that (on the speedo atleast):niceone:

[enth]

errr no they don't they can go past that (on the speedo atleast):niceone:

Okay "my friend" took it on the motorway and it capped at 180. Was doing a bit of reading on the bike and people say it's due to the gearing ratio/rev limiter thingy. Apparently you can get them well past 200 but the gearing might incinerate due the the high rpm, not too keen as I actually like the bike and are pretty rare.

[Str8 Jacket]

Okay I promise I'll keep it non-electric start and will continue to be proud to kick it every time I use it. :D

Well, considering you dont really have any other choice....

Anyway, enjoy the RG, they are great lil bikes! :niceone:

[enth]

Thanks for the help guys!

[Str8 Jacket]

Thanks for the help guys!

Well, we didn't really help you. But if you want some really good advice then you should try racing it! :yeah:

[avgas]

Okay "my friend" took it on the motorway and it capped at 180. Was doing a bit of reading on the bike and people say it's due to the gearing ratio/rev limiter thingy. Apparently you can get them well past 200 but the gearing might incinerate due the the high rpm, not too keen as I actually like the bike and are pretty rare.
Nah they don't have speedo restriction like the other bikes - as they were sold new here. Trick is to get the power valves to "drop-the-hammer" at about 10,500 rather than the usual "dial-down" through the whole range.
Gearbox is sweet - I thrashed the shit out of mine til it blew up at 24,000. Mate bought it, did a rebuild - said gearbox looked almost new.

[enth]

Well, we didn't really help you. But if you want some really good advice then you should try racing it! :yeah:

You guys helped me with the indicator problem...

I'd love to go around a circuit and get my knee down. But don't have any friends that have bikes that I can chase/be chased. Would one of you kind folk like to invite me to a track day? :P

[Str8 Jacket]

You guys helped me with the indicator problem...

I'd love to go around a circuit and get my knee down. But don't have any friends that have bikes that I can chase/be chased. Would one of you kind folk like to invite me to a track day? :P

You dont need to get your knee down or have to beat someone just to have a blast on the track. Look out for the track days advertised on KB and get yourself along to one. Trust me, you'll be addicted after the first lap!

[rphenix]

I am rather young and yes it is, comes in really small packages delivered by small people. Lol.

Picked it up for a bargain I reckon. Want a TR110 or TR50 to get to and from town and then use this vacuum packed awesomeness on the weekends and nights for a nice long curvy ride.

Kinda sad these only get up to 180km/h, not that i've been that fast on it :innocent:

RG150 Speedo is inaccurate at higher speeds (in an optimistic way) anyway.

[RDjase]

Well, we didn't really help you. But if you want some really good advice then you should try racing it! :yeah:


You guys helped me with the indicator problem...

I'd love to go around a circuit and get my knee down. But don't have any friends that have bikes that I can chase/be chased. Would one of you kind folk like to invite me to a track day? :P

Do a track day or race day, Its a blast, Str8 jacket will show how to do it, Big grin factor:niceone:

TRRS on 27th/28th at Taupo. come for a look and have a talk to the racers, Its a awesome meeting

[avgas]

RG150 Speedo is inaccurate at higher speeds (in an optimistic way) anyway.

1) all are
2) its a percentage over whole range - 1 speed is no major diff over another % wise
3) my RG speedo showed me 220 once, so 180kph (real) is VERY possible. But you need serious mods to get to that level.