MVX250 Project

[Scotty595]

Just went and picked up my brand new project after convincing myself that MVX's are cool. :shake::motu::clap:

What needs doing?

Well, engine should be sweet (hopefully), not seized which is good. front fairing a bit damaged so will need replacement and also a mirror/indicator RHS.

Needs a new key cut as old ones lost (anyone know how to hotwire the MVX?)

I have a whole bunch of spares for it so if anyone is after a particular part and i don't need it then i should be able to help out. (carbs, wheels, zorsts, tank, etc etc)

Will put some pics up soon, followed by progress pics.

[CookMySock]

Man that brings back memories. You will have fun with that I am sure.

Steve

[Scotty595]

Man that brings back memories. You will have fun with that I am sure.

Steve

Used to have one did you?

[CookMySock]

Used to have one did you?Not me. Road biking is only a recent thing for me.

When we were teenagers, a couple of the lads had MVXs and they were perpetually airborne on the fucking things. We just looked and blinked as we didn't get it, but just hearing about the MVX now takes me back to cars parked on the front lawn, stereos going, chix hanging out, piss drinking, etc, as we did.

Steve

[Scotty595]

OKay so have had a bit of a look at the bike properly. Still turning over so that is good. Needs some new spark plugs, new battery and air filter (not totally needed but will anyway), and the locksmith to get teh no key situation sorted. Will get it done in the next couple of weeks and then hopefully get the bugger started.

[Scotty595]

Time for pics ay!

Not mine but these are from the guy who was selling it.

[quickbuck]

Ahhh, so that was you bidding.....
Well done on winning it.

I suspected so when you started to talk of needing a new key...

[Scotty595]

Yeah. Was very happy i won :D
Just got to get it back on the road now. :s
shouldnt take too long (if the wife lets it)

[White trash]

Scotty, you sick fucken bastard! Wicked to have someone else to laugh at. I know a guy in Tauranga with a good runner too. We're gonna catch up at Kopu once my bike's sorted for a bit of an MVX reunion, be great to have you along.

If you want to paint it original stylez, let me know as you can stencil off my paint, I've got a painter all lined up (my best mate) who could do both bikes at the same time, go ya halves in the materials if you're keen.

I've got mine hotwired and will PM ya how to do it.

[Scotty595]

Scotty, you sick fucken bastard! Wicked to have someone else to laugh at. I know a guy in Tauranga with a good runner too. We're gonna catch up at Kopu once my bike's sorted for a bit of an MVX reunion, be great to have you along.

If you want to paint it original stylez, let me know as you can stencil off my paint, I've got a painter all lined up (my best mate) who could do both bikes at the same time, go ya halves in the materials if you're keen.

I've got mine hotwired and will PM ya how to do it.

Yeah mate definately keen to get it back to original paint. Will probably take a good few months to get it up and running and revinned etc (maybe 6 - 12 months :p) will be trying to do it asap though as i dont have any other projects atm. Whats the ETA/ETC for your bike?

[RDjase]

Check this out
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/group.php?groupid=110

We can start a two stroke branch of BFTP :woohoo:

Jimmys bike ( when it was mine ) was pretty easy to hot wire, started real easy and sounded good

[Scotty595]

Check this out
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/group.php?groupid=110

We can start a two stroke branch of BFTP :woohoo:

Jimmys bike ( when it was mine ) was pretty easy to hot wire, started real easy and sounded good

:woohoo: Have requested to join now. Cant wait to get the tank locksmithed so i can put gas in it. Im probably gonna need to clean the carbs out before i can start it though :'(

[RDjase]

:woohoo: Have requested to join now. Cant wait to get the tank locksmithed so i can put gas in it. Im probably gonna need to clean the carbs out before i can start it though :'(

Cool mate ! More strokers in BFTP

I cleaned out the MVX carbs, replace the O rings in the fuel feed pipes between the carbs, They looked OK but seeped fuel. Was only to hear it run tho. No doubt jimmy has sused it now.I run it on a old lawn mower tank i have for working on bikes, Just have a hook and tie it on the bars or off a rafter in the shed

Has the fuel cap got numbers on it? You might be able to get a key cut off them

[Scotty595]

Okay, so I have been told by the guy i bought it off it needs new clutch plates, the clutch lever has no resistance/spring back at all.

He said that it uses the same clutch plates as a Honda CR250, can anyone confirm/deny this? Either that or tell me where to get clutch plates from?

[dangerous]

If you want to paint it original stylez, let me know as you can stencil off my paint, I've got a painter all lined up (my best mate) who could do both bikes at the same time, go ya halves in the materials if you're keen.

I've got mine hotwired and will PM ya how to do it. HUH? you have a 'mate'


not seized which is good. front fairing a bit damaged so will need replacement and also a mirror/indicator RHS.

Needs a new key cut as old ones lost (anyone know how to hotwire the MVX?)
hahaha, ohhh sorry still loughing at WT having a mate... cos having a MVX is nothing to lough at aye :)
I never saw a MVX seize their habbit was holing pistons, the VF400 had the same fairing too if ya need one... and to hotwire a stroker all ya do is unplug the ingnition, they only stop when earthed out.

[Scotty595]

hahaha, ohhh sorry still loughing at WT having a mate... cos having a MVX is nothing to lough at aye :)
I never saw a MVX seize their habbit was holing pistons, the VF400 had the same fairing too if ya need one... and to hotwire a stroker all ya do is unplug the ingnition, they only stop when earthed out.

Having a MVX is definately no laughing matter :p
Oh wow. I didnt know it was so simple too hotwire. Dammit! would have got it started already if i knew that lol.

[RDjase]

HUH? you have a 'mate'

hahaha, ohhh sorry still loughing at WT having a mate... cos having a MVX is nothing to lough at aye :)
I never saw a MVX seize their habbit was holing pistons, the VF400 had the same fairing too if ya need one... and to hotwire a stroker all ya do is unplug the ingnition, they only stop when earthed out.

Not sure there a Mag CDI like a LC.
I had to give jimmys one a power feed at the ignition switch to get spark (and the kill switch was sticky) wasnt hard to do. just need a multi meter to find the 12 volt wire. Jimmy should be able to send you which wires to use, was a while ago i did it

[Sable]

Just pull out the ignition lock and take it to a good locksmith. They can either cut a new key from a number stamped on the lock or if it's unreadable/nonexistent do something called shadowcutting.

[Scotty595]

Just pull out the ignition lock and take it to a good locksmith. They can either cut a new key from a number stamped on the lock or if it's unreadable/nonexistent do something called shadowcutting.

Thanks for that. Will do it shortly

[Scotty595]

Just pull out the ignition lock and take it to a good locksmith. They can either cut a new key from a number stamped on the lock or if it's unreadable/nonexistent do something called shadowcutting.

Thanks for that. Will do it shortly

[RDjase]

Thanks for that. Will do it shortly

Im glad someone else gets double post's. Thought it was my PC

When do you plan to have the MVX running?

[Scotty595]

Ahh dammit hate when that happens.

Well... Depends what you mean by running.

If you mean engine going and pootling up and down the road - then shortly. If you mean fully road registered and ready to go on rides... then a while (at least a few months probably more like 6-12)

I have sourced a new clutch unit and front fairing. So once i get the keys locksmithed and replace battery and sparks should be ready to go up and down street.. May just needa find someone to help me with the tuning so i dont go pop, before i ride it too far.

[RDjase]

Ahh dammit hate when that happens.

Well... Depends what you mean by running.

If you mean engine going and pootling up and down the road - then shortly. If you mean fully road registered and ready to go on rides... then a while (at least a few months probably more like 6-12)

I have sourced a new clutch unit and front fairing. So once i get the keys locksmithed and replace battery and sparks should be ready to go up and down street.. May just needa find someone to help me with the tuning so i dont go pop, before i ride it too far.

Just till if makes a noise and has some self propelled forward motion. Make sure you have freash 2 stoke oil and the oil pump is primed and working,

Start a thread in BFTP, There are heaps of helpfull members in Auckland to lend a hand

[dangerous]

.. May just needa find someone to help me with the tuning so i dont go pop, before i ride it too far.I have seen that info but cant remember were, IIRC hondas timing was wrong and carbs proberly on the lean side... so how ever finds the info 1st post the shit up here.

[Scotty595]

Just till if makes a noise and has some self propelled forward motion. Make sure you have freash 2 stoke oil and the oil pump is primed and working,

Start a thread in BFTP, There are heaps of helpfull members in Auckland to lend a hand

Yeah shouldnt take too long before it has some self propelled forward motion. No oil/petrol/etc in at the moment so will definately be topping that up first. Might post a thread once i get it running.

[Scotty595]

I have seen that info but cant remember were, IIRC hondas timing was wrong and carbs proberly on the lean side... so how ever finds the info 1st post the shit up here.

Yeah i think someone said somthing about that in Jimmy's MVX thread.

[dangerous]

Make sure you have freash 2 stoke oil and the oil pump is primed and working,

Start a thread in BFTP, There are heaps of helpfull members in Auckland to lend a hand

hey, I asume the MVX dosent have a fancy oil feed system like suzuki's CCI aye? so knowing how old these bikes are I think I would be removing the oil pump and premixing, then ya know its getting oil.

whats BFTP?

[Scotty595]

hey, I asume the MVX dosent have a fancy oil feed system like suzuki's CCI aye? so knowing how old these bikes are I think I would be removing the oil pump and premixing, then ya know its getting oil.

whats BFTP?

Wouldn't be a bad idea but then I would need to carry 2 stroke everywhere. If I went on a longer ride it would be a pain in the arse.

BFTP (Blast from the past) - http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/group.php?groupid=110

[Scotty595]

yeah i think someone said somthing about that in jimmy's mvx thread.



there is all sorts of lore about those, one being that the timing is off & needs to be dial gauged & the pulsar retarded on the rear. Who know if that is myth/pub story, but it couldn't hurt.


well first thing to do would be start at first principles & put a degree wheel on the flywheel (very cheap large protractor) using an extra nut with bolts to affix it to the crank end if there is enough thread poking out. Make a thin wire pointer line up to the marks on the wheel.

Then a dial gauge in the spark holes would find tdc for one set of pistons. Then wind it on to tdc for the rear piston & presumably that should align at 90 degrees to the front two (they are 90 deg aren't they?) if it is out by a few degrees then the crank wasn't assembled correctly.

Having not seen an mvx ignition set up i will continue with assumption;
presumably the ignition fire is taken off the flywheel by an internal or external pulsar coil. There will be two, one for each bank of cylinders positioned at 90 degrees away from each other. If you want to retard the rear one; slot it's mounting hole & rotate it say a mm or two in the direction the flywheel rotates. This will retard the ignition giving that cylinder an easier time. The coil should remain same distance away from raised bit or the flywheel will clout it, or not work if too far away.

You can work out which cylinder lines up with which pulsar coil as it reaches tdc it will line up with the f (fire) then t (top) mark on the flywheel & there will be a raised section passing under the related pulsar coil then. If performance falls off notably you could wind it back a little, there should be a sweet spot.

I'd also check that the fuel supply is ok to all carbs, watch fuel filters which can be hidden in carbs or taps. Make sure carb jets cleaned out, 2 strokes often seize on closed throttle meaning pilot jet. You could try wind the idle mixture screw in a touch more than the other cylinders which will richen the mixture a tickle.

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[Scotty595]

anyone know if the VT250 (FD) same year fork seals and wheel bearings will fit the MVX?

[quickbuck]

anyone know if the VT250 (FD) same year fork seals and wheel bearings will fit the MVX?
I can say with 95% certainty that they will indeed! I had to do my seals when I had one....
I'm am 99% certain the sprockets are the same... When I suggested it to the guys at the Honda shop, they laughed, and said, you are talking about Honda here....
What they didn't realise I had a mate with a VT and we compared lots of parts... Mainly for my benefit, as the VT was more common.

I'm guessing roadracingoldfart, will be along here shortly and confirm my suspicions that for us ;)

[White trash]

anyone know if the VT250 (FD) same year fork seals and wheel bearings will fit the MVX?


I can say with 95% certainty that they will indeed! I had to do my seals when I had one....
I'm am 99% certain the sprockets are the same... When I suggested it to the guys at the Honda shop, they laughed, and said, you are talking about Honda here....
What they didn't realise I had a mate with a VT and we compared lots of parts... Mainly for my benefit, as the VT was more common.

I'm guessing roadracingoldfart, will be along here shortly and confirm my suspicions that for us ;)

What he said. Should be no problem. However, I'd recomend not buying genuine seals, get accessory ones. Same with the bearings.

[Scotty595]

What he said. Should be no problem. However, I'd recomend not buying genuine seals, get accessory ones. Same with the bearings.

Cool. Was looking at:

Front wheel bearing (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-VT250-VT-250-1983-1987-Front-Wheel-Bearings-Kit_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem1c0fa70ad9QQitemZ12 0521689817QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories)
Rear wheel bearing (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-VT250-VT-250-1983-1987-Rear-Wheel-Bearings-Kit_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem53df4e04bfQQitemZ36 0228717759QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories)
and
Fork and Dust seals (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-VT250-VT-250-83-87-Fork-Seals-Dust-Seal-Set_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem1c0f683932QQitemZ12 0517572914QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories)
or
Just fork seals (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Honda-VT250-VT-250-1983-1984-1985-1986-1987-Fork-Seals_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem1c0fa714e8QQitemZ 120521692392QQptZMotorcyclesQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories )

Not sure if i will need the dust seals (probably seeing as its been sitting for a while.)

[quickbuck]

Yup, might as well get new dust seals.
No point pulling apart your forks twice......

Oh, and I reckon SKF could do you the same bearings for that price in NZ dollars... Well, by the time you add freight.... I might be wrong though.

[White trash]

Saeco (sp) or SKF are the action for bearings, pull the old ones out, take em in, they'll match em with high quality items for sweet FA.

Dust seals don't need replacing unless they're visibly fucked, they do nothing really really except what the name suggests.

[dangerous]

and another option is try AllBalls racing or NSK Bearings they are brand names, Iv just orderd a head set kit for the XN85 through cycletreads.

[Scotty595]

Saeco (sp) or SKF are the action for bearings, pull the old ones out, take em in, they'll match em with high quality items for sweet FA.

Dust seals don't need replacing unless they're visibly fucked, they do nothing really really except what the name suggests.


and another option is try AllBalls racing or NSK Bearings they are brand names, Iv just orderd a head set kit for the XN85 through cycletreads.

Will have a look at them and see what I can find. (suppose it's better to support local businesses anyway)

[RDjase]

hey, I asume the MVX dosent have a fancy oil feed system like suzuki's CCI aye? so knowing how old these bikes are I think I would be removing the oil pump and premixing, then ya know its getting oil.

whats BFTP?

I think the oil feed only had 3 pipes and didnt feed the like the RGV, I run the MVX on 30 to 1 to get it going and bleed the pump and lines, Dont know what the pumps are like for reliabity.
I had a LC road bike on pre mix , bit of a pain if your going further than a tank full

BFTP is you mate, Im getting my Road LC ready for Taumarnui this weekend, 1st BFTP Rally. Heaps of 70s and 80s bikes, wont be many 17inch wheels lol

[Scotty595]

I think i will be running premix for at least the first time i start her up. Then i will see how well the oil pump works :s

Ordered a brake lever yesterday. Will be ordering fork seals, wheel bearings, spark plugs, front fairing, clutch unit next thursday.

[RDjase]

Hows your MVX?

A ready now..............

[dangerous]

yeah and hey... you guys need to do a colection for Drew Trash, so he can buy these 2 compleat MVX's and 2 spear engines... rooted of course, that I dont need.

[Scotty595]

So!

About time I updated this! Had a few things come up over the last year (aka life) finally got some money/time together again - surprising what happens with no woman around :p

So i got onto the bike today, stripped it down, took the carbs off, they were rusty as hell inside somehow, so got my spare carbs (which were in good condition) gave them a good clean and put them on. Got some spark plugs, topped up the 2T oil, bridged the ignition switch. Gave her a few kicks and away she went.

Sounded amazing, incredibly loud, was surprised I didn't have any neighbors coming over telling me to shut the f#%@ up.

Anyway, video for reference:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvccXWzTLrk

[dangerous]

So!Sounded amazing, incredibly loud, was surprised I didn't have any neighbors coming over telling me to shut the f#%@ up.

I note 2 of 3 silencers are guttered, reckon ya beter do the same to the other :Punk:

[Scotty595]

I note 2 of 3 silencers are guttered, reckon ya beter do the same to the other :Punk:

Well, just got the bike moving (clutch operating etc). Not without a neighbour about 100m down the road coming and complaing it was too loud, so i put my spare pipes on which are a lot quieter.

But anyway, here is the latest progress video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZZ3YCfsCVA

[blackdog]

Well, just got the bike moving (clutch operating etc). Not without a neighbour about 100m down the road coming and complaing it was too loud, so i put my spare pipes on which are a lot quieter.

But anyway, here is the latest progress video:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZZ3YCfsCVA

Broken link.

[Laava]

Found it.
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[Drew]

I think it should blow more smoke than that until it's been ridden for ten minutes.

[Scotty595]

Found it.


That was the first vid i took. I noticed the lack of smoke too which was strange, seems to be alright now though. here is the vid from today

edit: still not working

Fuck, seriously, why do my video tags never work? can someone please embed this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZZ3YCfsCVA

[Drew]

Here ya go

<iframe width="420" height="345" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/zZZ3YCfsCVA" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

[Laava]

Smoke, noise, number plate at jaunty angle. Watch out for the cops young man!

[Scotty595]

The stripping has begun. :moon:

Started to strip the bike back down yesterday. Took all the fairings off along with the tank, removed all the exhaust pipes for cleaning (internal & external), took the front wheel off to clean the rotor and replace the pads/bearings.

[Oscar]

I think these would be very collectable.
Due to the pantsing they got from RZ's, RG's and KR's, MVX's didn't sell and there was a rumour at the time that Honda crushed their unsold stock.

[White trash]

I think these would be very collectable.
Due to the pantsing they got from RZ's, RG's and KR's, MVX's didn't sell and there was a rumour at the time that Honda crushed their unsold stock.

You may be right.

the way this thing's (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=408558378) going, mine's worth 3K.

[dangerous]

You may be right.

the way this thing's (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=408558378) going, mine's worth 3K. yeah but it hasent had Jimmie as a owner... :facepalm:

[Oscar]

You may be right.

the way this thing's (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=408558378) going, mine's worth 3K.

The poor bastid :facepalm: - it appears to be parked next to another MVX, and a Guzzi....poor cahnt:innocent:

[Scotty595]

You may be right.

the way this thing's (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=408558378) going, mine's worth 3K.

Dont know what is up with that one. One sold the other day for about $200 so not sure what makes this one so special? maybe its because its has pretty colours?

[dangerous]

The poor bastid :facepalm: - it appears to be parked next to another MVX, and a Guzzi....poor cahnt:innocent:put ya specs on Oscar... its a RG250 and a RF, possible a 400

[White trash]

Dont know what is up with that one. One sold the other day for about $200 so not sure what makes this one so special? maybe its because its has pretty colours?

Yeah I bought one out of Christchurch a few months back, cost me $181. This one must be solid gold or some shit....

[Kickaha]

This one must be solid gold or some shit....

I think the shit bit is right :yes:

[husaberg]

Dont know what is up with that one. One sold the other day for about $200 so not sure what makes this one so special? maybe its because its has pretty colours?

Have you got a spare carb for one. Just the one mind you.

[White trash]

Have you got a spare carb for one. Just the one mind you.

I do. <tenchars/>

[husaberg]

I do. <tenchars/>

Would you consider selling it to a skint Young uni student for not much money (not Me) I am fat and old and skint
They are 24mm flat slide Downdraft is that right?

[Scotty595]

You may be right.

the way this thing's (http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=408558378) going, mine's worth 3K.

Holy Shit. it's now @ $630... There must be a stash of coke in the tank.


Have you got a spare carb for one. Just the one mind you.

Don't have any spare carbs that I don't need at the moment (maybe once the build is complete I would be able to reasses whether I have any bits I'm not using.)

[RDjase]

Yeah I bought one out of Christchurch a few months back, cost me $181. This one must be solid gold or some shit....

How many in your group/bunch now mate?

Not sure what the right word is for more than one MVX

A murder of crows

A herd of cows

A flock of sheep

A ..............? of MVXs

There maybe a different word if there is more than one running and ridable MVX too

[Drew]

Not sure what the right word is for more than one MVX

A shitbox of MVXs


Ten characters

[Scotty595]

How many in your group/bunch now mate?

Not sure what the right word is for more than one MVX

A murder of crows

A herd of cows

A flock of sheep

A ..............? of MVXs

There maybe a different word if there is more than one running and ridable MVX too


A miracle of MVXs?

Maybe just plain old impossible. I don't think they ever did manage to get more than one in the same place at the same time, hence the need for a word never arose.

Actually I lied: http://gin-en-shokai.com/mvx250f1.jpg

[Kickaha]

Maybe just plain old impossible. I don't think they ever did manage to get more than one in the same place at the same time, hence the need for a word never arose.

Actually I lied: http://gin-en-shokai.com/mvx250f1.jpg

They might have got a bunch in the same place at one time but it is unlikely more than one of them actually went

[White trash]

A miracle of MVXs?

Maybe just plain old impossible. I don't think they ever did manage to get more than one in the same place at the same time, hence the need for a word never arose.

Actually I lied: http://gin-en-shokai.com/mvx250f1.jpg

Off to the scrappies......

[Scotty595]

Have stripped the bike back quite a bit tonight. It's pretty much good for cleaning everything now, which is what I'm stripping it down for. Not too worried about getting everything powdercoated etc as it's in pretty good condition at the moment - just dirty.

New photos:
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[MVX250F]

Add another MVX250F sucker to the 'rebuild & restore" group.
Here's one...me!:scooter:

[MVX250F]

[QUOTE=Scotty595;1130161054]Holy Shit. it's now @ $630... There must be a stash of coke in the tank.


Nope I checked!:facepalm:
The bidder that was pushing my bids up got removed by TM.
But would they drop my bids back to before the event...nope!:crybaby:
It goes ok though....I know most of the tricks to the MVX problems.
Also have a retired top NZ honda Mech man locally here who used to race them back in the day...also knows how to get them to powerband at just above 3thou.

Remember, check the water galleries on the rear cylinder..always!

[Scotty595]

[QUOTE=Scotty595;1130161054]Holy Shit. it's now @ $630... There must be a stash of coke in the tank.


Nope I checked!:facepalm:
The bidder that was pushing my bids up got removed by TM.
But would they drop my bids back to before the event...nope!:crybaby:
It goes ok though....I know most of the tricks to the MVX problems.
Also have a retired top NZ honda Mech man locally here who used to race them back in the day...also knows how to get them to powerband at just above 3thou.

Remember, check the water galleries on the rear cylinder..always!

Actually to be honest I paid $500 for mine and it wasn't original paint like that one :crybaby: so not too bad overall. The price of them varies a lot from day to day. I guess it's how much you want to hold out for a cheap one. N if the pistons are all good then all the better.

[Scotty595]

Painted grab handles, battery box, kick lever. Cleaned Swingarm and engine, waiting till I manage to get the rear wheel off before I can polish that up. Thinking about taking some bits to get polished professionally and also some bits to be powdercoated (wheels, inboard disc cover, etc).

Anyone powder coated a frame before? Know the cost of it? Just wondering whether it would be worth doing since its pretty much down to frame anyway.

[White trash]

Painted grab handles, battery box, kick lever. Cleaned Swingarm and engine, waiting till I manage to get the rear wheel off before I can polish that up. Thinking about taking some bits to get polished professionally and also some bits to be powdercoated (wheels, inboard disc cover, etc).

Anyone powder coated a frame before? Know the cost of it? Just wondering whether it would be worth doing since its pretty much down to frame anyway.

Bro, blasting and powder coating my frame and swingarm came to a total of $160. And it's fucken MINT. NZ Soda Blasting in Upper Hutt looked after the whole shebang.

[Scotty595]

Bro, blasting and powder coating my frame and swingarm came to a total of $160. And it's fucken MINT. NZ Soda Blasting in Upper Hutt looked after the whole shebang.

Shit... okay, that sounds like it's worth it then... any recommendations for somewhere in AKL? I assume ill need to take the swingarm and frame in in two pieces?

[White trash]

Shit... okay, that sounds like it's worth it then... any recommendations for somewhere in AKL? I assume ill need to take the swingarm and frame in in two pieces?

Call Soda blasting NZ, they'll be able to sort you. BEar in mind, you'll need to replace the swingarm bearings while you're at it.

[Scotty595]

Call Soda blasting NZ, they'll be able to sort you. BEar in mind, you'll need to replace the swingarm bearings while you're at it.

Dammit, why does everything have bearings in it :( are they going to be reasonably easy to source or am i going to be waiting around for 4 weeks for them to arrive from japan?

Also, feel like making your MVX awesome?
http://page13.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/r66743947

Only $1700 + shipping.

[Kickaha]

Also, feel like making your MVX awesome?
http://page13.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/r66743947


It would take a lot more than that to make an MVX awesome, in fact I am not even sure it is possible

[Scotty595]

It would take a lot more than that to make an MVX awesome, in fact I am not even sure it is possible

Well it would be a start... actually, i'm sure a NS400R engine would make an MVX cool?

[Scotty595]

Holy shit that was scary... I just hope I remember where everything goes, or the photos are good enough quality.

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Fully down to frame now (minus wheel/swingarm/steering head - because i can't get the fucking nuts off, I should probably buy the right tools to do it)

Will hope to get the rest off shortly then off to powder coating.

[Scotty595]

Call Soda blasting NZ, they'll be able to sort you. BEar in mind, you'll need to replace the swingarm bearings while you're at it.

Just got a reply from them saying $400 for the blast + powdercoat... WTF??? Surely it can't be that much more expensive in Auckland?

[White trash]

Holy shit that was scary... I just hope I remember where everything goes, or the photos are good enough quality.

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Fully down to frame now (minus wheel/swingarm/steering head - because i can't get the fucking nuts off, I should probably buy the right tools to do it)

Will hope to get the rest off shortly then off to powder coating.

Those swingarm bolts are a bitch mate. You need a 10 or 12mm impact allen key and a rattle gun for that shit. In fact, we needed Beaurepaires Truck stop guns and air to undo mine. they were FUCKING tight.

[Scotty595]

Those swingarm bolts are a bitch mate. You need a 10 or 12mm impact allen key and a rattle gun for that shit. In fact, we needed Beaurepaires Truck stop guns and air to undo mine. they were FUCKING tight.

Looks like it's a 12mm, Only had a 10mm and was too small :(
Took everything off apart from the swingarm which I will hopefully get off within the next few days (Might end up taking it to a bike shop)

Still need to shop around for a powder coater though.

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[White trash]

Looks like it's a 12mm, Only had a 10mm and was too small :(
Took everything off apart from the swingarm which I will hopefully get off within the next few days (Might end up taking it to a bike shop)

Still need to shop around for a powder coater though.

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Yeah, $400 probably is about market rates. I think my guy in Upper Hutt has a bit of a deal with powder coater next door and they fling each other work.

[Scotty595]

Yeah, $400 probably is about market rates. I think my guy in Upper Hutt has a bit of a deal with powder coater next door and they fling each other work.

Alright cheers,

Got the swingarm off tonight. Now need to figure out how to get the bearings out.

Got a quote from another soda blast guy who said baout 320 so thats slightly better.