The inaugural Wellington two-stroke run: Date planning

[White trash]

OK. Seeing as I'm increasingly close to getting my notoriously unrliable MVX ready for rolling.

It occured to me, why don't we have a smelly old, fuck the enviroment, 2T ride?

I'm thinking late Jan early Feb. Departing Welly or wherever, meet on a Saturday night somewhere (if people want an overnighter) for beers and 2T discussion. Or just a day ride, I'm easy.

Let's have some thoughts please.

First off, who's keen regardless?
Secondly, who's keen for a one day or an overnighter?
Thirdly, what's a good weekend for you having posted your above preference?
Fourthly (is that a word Hitcher?), destination ideas please.

Date is set at 27th February and the route has been loosely set. She'll be a nice day jaunt through some of the 'Rapas best roads.

No support vehicle is organised folks so it's your own responsibility to ensure your machine is worthy of the task. Obviously the ride will be at varying pace but the route will be carefully explained, maps handed out and regroup points noted.

[_STAIN_]

maybe just upper hutt, then not to far to push home
how many spare plugs you takin

will wait to see the field before I chose my suitable ring ding ding

[James Deuce]

I'm gonna have to buy that R1-Z aren't I?

[White trash]

maybe just upper hutt, then not to far to push home
how many spare plugs you takin

Dude. I'm taking the MVX. It's spare slugs not plugs.


will wait to see the field before I chose my suitable ring ding ding

Well I'll be there, that should be enough to make an informed decision. Perhaps your brother could bring his 1999 NSR500 V2 he imported?

[White trash]

I'm gonna have to buy that R1-Z aren't I?

Yes. <tenchars/>

[White trash]

Just thinking (typing) out loud here.

I know of at least 2 very special 2T road bike builds in the making currently, one of which at least on KB. And the mintest (most mint?) RG500/RGV I've ever seen who could probably be convinced.

This could actually become a pretty special ride.

Added another option to the original post.

[Str8 Jacket]

I would love too but I blew all mine up..... *sigh*

[F5 Dave]

Yeah I'm keen, gives me a date to shoot for, but hey. I've missed all the other ones.:shutup:

With a bit of luck I'll get some non porous barrels back from the US before Christmas, should be a breeze to get sorted by feb. Or are you talking about 2011?

[James Deuce]

It's sad as you get older to notice that some old friends get confused easily.

[Crasherfromwayback]

You're making me miss my KR1's...

[White trash]

You're making me miss my KR1's...

Bring your RM!

[Crasherfromwayback]

Bring your RM!

Got it on TM at the mo mate...I've fucked my foot something bad, and hate mx over summer. So if it sells, I'll get another one built in time for winter! Need a V8 SS ute if you know of anyone parting with one! I could always come along on my TR50!

I sent you off a courier parcel today too. Let me know if it gets there safe and sound.

[Skunk]

Guess I'd better let Vash and Mad Murray know about this huh?
Sounds like a fun ride though the most 'apartmented' parts of the the city early one Sunday then on to the countryside...

[White trash]

Got it on TM at the mo mate...I've fucked my foot something bad, and hate mx over summer. So if it sells, I'll get another one built in time for winter! Need a V8 SS ute if you know of anyone parting with one! I could always come along on my TR50!

I sent you off a courier parcel today too. Let me know if it gets there safe and sound.

Cheers mate, let you know when I see it. I'll keep my eyes open for a uterous for ya too.


Guess I'd better let Vash and Mad Murray know about this huh?
Sounds like a fun ride though the most 'apartmented' parts of the the city early one Sunday then on to the countryside...

You're onto it! I'll do my secret muffler mod to the MVX if we end up a doing an inner city assault. I saw Murray Saturday too on his R1-Z, cool little bikes in the flesh. He had the gall to give ME shit about riding an MVX :)

However, I'm not hearing many potential dates or destinations being chucked around here folks.

[Skunk]

First off, who's keen regardless?
Secondly, who's keen for a one day or an overnighter?
Thirdly, what's a good weekend for you having posted your above preference?
Fourthly (is that a word Hitcher?), destination ideas please.

1. Interested
2. one dayer but might do an overnighter
3. fuck knows - Nats, Buckets, and all that jazz.
4. SH2 - SH50 via Route 52.

[_STAIN_]

27th Feb. looks to be clear on callander.
Not too far tho, Dave and I might be on classic 125's if nothing bigger will start.

How about
9.00am meet Wgtn. M/C , terrorise the streets of Wellington, head to Upper Hutt.
10.00am Rimutex, ride the old Rimutaka race track to Fevestone (as the locals say it)
10.30 regroup ride anti clockwise around the lake to Martinborough.
11.30am Break here, for the Latte club.
12.00 leave for Gladstone
1.00pm Lunch break
2.30 leave for White Swan Greytown, posing in main st, let bikes cool before the hill, refreshments.
3.00 farewell northern riders who have joined us for the day.
3.30 head home

Timing fairly lose as many tall stories to be told and lies swapped.

Any diesels that wish to ride in support on the day will be required to run a 50:1 mix of Castrol R

[White trash]

You're a smart man, looks good so far.

I'm going to run with Skunks suggestion of chucking an early morning, open spanny, city cruise in there too.

[Dodgy]

Count me in too, I will have to find the NSR and dig it out (currently in a mates garage)

[_STAIN_]

You're a smart man, looks good so far.

I'm going to run with Skunks suggestion of chucking an early morning, open spanny, city cruise in there too.

OK
9.00am meet Wgtn. M/C , terrorise the streets of Wellington, head to Upper Hutt.

[Paul in NZ]

Fugit...

If I can borrow a trailer to get the AC50 over there I'll at least turn up for some of it but I'm definately NOT riding it over the hill. Its big on enthusiasim, short on ability and terrifying at speed... as for braking down the hill... gleep

[RDjase]

You're a smart man, looks good so far.

I'm going to run with Skunks suggestion of chucking an early morning, open spanny, city cruise in there too.

I'm in !

Not sure what on at this stage LC or TZR, TZR has rego on hold and striped for summer series (think the last round is the week before). I better pull finger and get LC sorted too,
I'l bring a mate and get both bikes sorted, early morning baffles out ride sounds good :yes:

Be good to see the MVX riden, I have only heard it start just after I got it, sounded good and started easy. but hard to ride with a siezed throttle cable.

How much more work is left to do Jimmy?

[Str8 Jacket]

Fugit...

If I can borrow a trailer to get the AC50 over there I'll at least turn up for some of it but I'm definately NOT riding it over the hill. Its big on enthusiasim, short on ability and terrifying at speed... as for braking down the hill... gleep

Yep, awesome aren't they, lol! God I miss my A100.... :crybaby:

[Paul in NZ]

Yep, awesome aren't they, lol! God I miss my A100.... :crybaby:

Just as well they are awesome because there is a long time to consider their awesomeness on the motorway :scooter:

I think the AC50 pipe is holding her back a bit (that and stopping to pick bits up) but it would be THE coolest to ring a ding ding around wellie on.... Must check with bryce if he still has that pipe... hmmmm

[el chupacabra]

where would the meet point be?

[James Deuce]

where would the meet point be?

No one knows where they're going or what they are doing yet so I wouldn't be advancing the plan that far, just yet.

[davebullet]

Can I bring a 4 stroke if I also bring a tow rope?

[White trash]

Be good to see the MVX riden, I have only heard it start just after I got it, sounded good and started easy. but hard to ride with a siezed throttle cable.

How much more work is left to do Jimmy?

Fuggin heaps mate. But nothing too strenuous or expensive thank Christ. It rides as well as it runs man. I can even wheelie it :D

[White trash]

No one knows where they're going or what they are doing yet so I wouldn't be advancing the plan that far, just yet.

Correct. There's bound to be multiple meltdowns and pistons holed between then and now anyway.

[Skunk]

Correct. There's bound to be multiple meltdowns and pistons holed between then and now anyway.
Buy this and bring it along - http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Other/auction-318716349.htm

[White trash]

Buy this and bring it along - http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/Motorbikes/Motorbikes/Other/auction-318716349.htm

That can be the back-up/salvage bike ya reckon?

Had a good chat with Bryce last night, plan is to steam ahead full speed. So let anyone you know with a 2 stroke know about it and all the blast from the past crew.

[F5 Dave]

Just got my 500 chassis back in the garage. Turns out I was getting paranoid & it was straight as so that was nice to know. Must chase those barrels up.


Now who's bringing the mid run refueling tanker? I have a feeling mines gonna suck a bit of juice.:shutup:

[White trash]

Just got my 500 chassis back in the garage. Turns out I was getting paranoid & it was straight as so that was nice to know. Must chase those barrels up.


Now who's bringing the mid run refueling tanker? I have a feeling mines gonna suck a bit of juice.:shutup:

Bryce and I were discussing the fuel logistics last night. Should be right for most of us but I think you've got a twelve litre tanks or similar. You're fucked me ol' china.

[F5 Dave]

I'll have to wear a backpack of ignitable & have quick release straps in case I bin it.:yes:

[White trash]

Right-Oh ladies, time to get some enthusiasm going here.

Post a pic of what bike you'll be riding. Current condition is all good, give us a laugh. Here's mine before the tear down, I'd take a pic of it in it's current state but I have no idea where all the bits are.

[F5 Dave]

Well my PC crashed trying to upload the pictures so here's take 2.

My barrels won't be here this side of Christmas. I was up to 12 last night in a state trying to fit an inline filter to make the speedo & tacho more reliable (noise interference while riding makes them jump about (R1 dash). But trying to trace my customised loom I built 2 years ago is a bithc & nothing seemed to make sense. Then the dash wasn't going when I tried it.

Then some fuses blew. But I hadn't changed anything.

Except it had changed. When it was being measured they unplugged a bullet connector & later inserted it into another, essentially grounding it. Took a while to find what I wasn't expecting.

[White trash]

Well my PC crashed trying to upload the pictures so here's take 2

Is it that ugly Dave?

[F5 Dave]

Nah I was just trying to get that loaded & then add the pic.

You should be able to see it now.


Yeah that'll be ready. . .

[White trash]

Nah I was just trying to get that loaded & then add the pic.

You should be able to see it now.


Yeah that'll be ready. . .

Your machine appears to have cylinders made out of duct tape.

[White trash]

27th of Feb is the day by the way people. Out of towners wanting to attend let me know, we'll try sort some accomodation and I've heaps of tent space at my place.

[F5 Dave]

How about the 29th? that should give me some more time.

& yes duct tape fixes everything. :innocent:

[White trash]

Well obviously it's just me and Dave striving to complete our GP machines, so here's an update. Frame bcak from the powder coaters!!!!! It's reassembly time!!!!

Since it's just me and you attending Dave, I'm happy to carry a jerry can for you bro.

[Weaver]

Should I follow along behind in my ute to pick up seized ones? This won't be a problem with the Hondas though.

[White trash]

No ginga fags allowed.

[Paul in NZ]

You buggers aint got a chance....

[James Deuce]

Far out Paul, that's fantastic.

[Skunk]

No photo as I can't find the frame at the moment... I think it's at the lockup. The engine and wheels are in my garage and the seat is in the shed so I think I'm nearly set to go. :woohoo:

[bistard]

You buggers aint got a chance....

Great little bike the AC50, that was my first road legal bike & I think explains my love of green machines
you havent got a spare one lying about, I need one in my garage
Barry

PS Hey Trashy, can old four strokes follow along & pick up the broken two stroke bits??

[Paul in NZ]

Great little bike the AC50, that was my first road legal bike & I think explains my love of green machines
you havent got a spare one lying about, I need one in my garage
Barry

PS Hey Trashy, can old four strokes follow along & pick up the broken two stroke bits??

Take a closer look - that AC50 has a nasty secret..... :innocent:

[F5 Dave]

The rear sprocket is painted black.

Oh & the tank looks like it is just resting there.


Well my barrels won't be back till late Jan now. I'll still be ok.

. . . wonder if I can get the road kit back on the GasGas?

[_STAIN_]

Well my barrels won't be back till late Jan now. I'll still be ok.[/SIZE]

you've always got that T125 as backup

[gammaguy]

Guess I'd better let Vash and Mad Murray know about this huh?
Sounds like a fun ride though the most 'apartmented' parts of the the city early one Sunday then on to the countryside...
sadly i wont make this one,love to tho.im gone troppo yer see

say hi to mr vash for me,he can say hi to all yer bikes:blink:

[F5 Dave]

you've always got that T125 as backup
Ahh shudup. Besides, there's two of them:facepalm:.

Hows that CBX coming on then?

[dangerous]

It occured to me, why don't we have a smelly old, fuck the enviroment, 2T ride?
mint idea man, had I been local Id join ya's, old dino oil has a smell of its own takes ya right back, however I'd tend to use a syn in the MVX reguardless, but it just aint the same, little smoke and smells good... not right is it.

[Paul in NZ]

Far out Paul, that's fantastic.

Its now also fantastically REALLY REALLY LOUD... EPICLY so.... Hear it a block away, ear bleeding, snot provikingly wonderfully LOUD! (Thanks Bryce)

Yes! It needs some tweaks but the genuine A100 race kit expansion chamber I bought myself for xmas REALLY made a difference - holy crap, clutch slip! FUCK it's even more hilarious...

You bastards aint got a freakin chance... (though I might have to detune for wellington - shit its loud.... :shit: ...)

[dangerous]

Right-Oh ladies, time to get some enthusiasm going here.

Post a pic of what bike you'll be riding.

Exen, Elsie, Ardie, Mack and Amber...

226995

[White trash]

Well I suggest you join us D. Short ride to Picton, couple of hours on the ferry on the Saturday, on the piss Sat night. Nice 2T thrash round the 'Rapa on Sunday, then home Sunday night. Piece of piss.

Shall I lock it in Eddy?

[White trash]

Take a closer look - that AC50 has a nasty secret..... :innocent:

It's got a fuggin BIG block!!!!!

[dangerous]

Well I suggest you join us D. Short ride to Picton, couple of hours on the ferry on the Saturday, on the piss Sat night. Nice 2T thrash round the 'Rapa on Sunday, then home Sunday night. Piece of piss.

Shall I lock it in Eddy? I wish... but alas tiz funding (fuking sprogs) however I will take a ride over the hill on the day to our local biker pub and have a beer in spirit on the 250, the 350 is now a race bike up Taupo way.



It's got a fuggin BIG block!!!!!
A100 huh?

[White trash]

The almighty MVX in current condition.227226

I better get cracking, fucken Trustrum's giving me a hiding in the readiness stakes.....

[F5 Dave]

Yeah well at least all your engines bits are in the same country you are:shutup:.

[White trash]

Any idea of how much longer? Have they shipped yet or what's the story?

[F5 Dave]

They said Ship in 2-3 weeks just before Christmas.

[_STAIN_]

The almighty MVX in current condition.227226

I better get cracking, fucken Trustrum's giving me a hiding in the readiness stakes.....

nice triple grenade photo in latest mc trader

[Drew]

I gots to get me a two smoke!

[_STAIN_]

I gots to get me a two smoke!

needle eaters don't count, must be born a ring ding ding

[White trash]

I've just recruited another participant.

A fairly popular one too, The Peoples Hero. X7 mounted.

Roll on 27 Feb!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Drew]

needle eaters don't count, must be born a ring ding ding

Lend me a kettle then bro.

[dangerous]

nice triple grenade photo in latest mc trader

... rated 9th out of 10 greatest lemons, dig this the KR was rated worse... go figger


Lend me a kettle then bro. no time for a coffee now shag... bit chilly at night tho so a water bottle would be good

[Drew]

no time for a coffee now shag... bit chilly at night tho so a water bottle would be goodI doubt he'll let me ride one, but I bloody love those bikes!

[White trash]

Motor's in the MVX!!!! I'm a step ahead of Dave now :D Not that it's a race........

[dangerous]

Motor's in the MVX!!!! I'm a step ahead of Dave now :D Not that it's a race........ no no, course not...


bit a money riding on this guys, sort ya shits out D no J no D, J oh fuk it :facepalm:

[F5 Dave]

Well I've stripped the HPC coating off my pipes (long story) & repainted them. Ready to get that barrel. Have to paint that too when it arrives. Test that it doesn't Leak!! then that the powervalves fit with right clearance, not sure what I'll do if they don't, they are a bit variable on the barrel machining I hear.

[Skunk]

Motor's in the MVX!!!! I'm a step ahead of Dave now :D Not that it's a race........Yeah, I got my motor and frame in the same place this week. That's a step closer to going. Autolube needs to be rebuilt from scratch (removed for racing) and the electrics rebuilt too.

[F5 Dave]

Steve has some info on his site about reconning the pumps esp if they have been sitting

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http://www.twostrokeshop.com/RZ350_oil_pump_seals.jpg

have a gurnsy here.
http://www.rzrd500.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=5067&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

or just keep it on premix. . .

[dangerous]

Yeah, I got my motor and frame in the same place this week. That's a step closer to going. Autolube needs to be rebuilt from scratch (removed for racing) and the electrics rebuilt too.
Id leave it off (piece of mind) aint putting it back on Elsie now its retired from racing and IIRC I have spear pumps if ya need.

[_STAIN_]

... rated 9th out of 10 greatest lemons, dig this the KR was rated worse... go figger

recon we should do a NZ lemon list
1. XZ400

[White trash]

recon we should do a NZ lemon list
1. XZ400

2. VF750F <tenchars/>

[F5 Dave]

3. XZ550
4. GPZ305
5. CX500 Custom (ok maybe not that super unreliable, but so ugly you'd rather be seen getting off yer sister).

[dangerous]

3. XZ550
4. GPZ305
5. CX500 Custom (ok maybe not that super unreliable, but so ugly you'd rather be seen getting off yer sister).errr, not my sister ya wouldent, anyway NO hassling the ugley duckling rude ex ok... thay as cool as the MVX right.

[F5 Dave]

I meant your own sister. but maybe that's just the way you roll in Cantabury:blink:

[blackdog]

6. LS400 Savage

[F5 Dave]

Thought those were 400s

anyway this is like shooting fish in a barrel.

7. LS650 Savaged.

[blackdog]

Thought those were 400s

anyway this is like shooting fish in a barrel.

7. LS650 Savaged.

i stand corrected. stil a pile of shit though

8. Hyo GV650

[F5 Dave]

I see your Hyobag & raise you
9. Aquilla

[_STAIN_]

10. GSX550

Oh Trashy made top 10 again:facepalm:

[Skunk]

Id leave it off (piece of mind) aint putting it back on Elsie now its retired from racing and IIRC I have spear pumps if ya need.
Strangely it's the feed lines to the carbs that I can't find - my old ones or replacements. Seems they just get tossed. I'd rather put the autolube on as I plan to do some longer rides on it and can't be arsed premixing.

Cheers for the link Dave. I think I'll order some seals even though the pump has only been sitting for 6 months.

[F5 Dave]

Well they are more likely to wear with use so fresh is best on a 30yr old pump.

[dangerous]

Strangely it's the feed lines to the carbs that I can't find - my old ones or replacements. errr yeah, cant really help there as the 350 never had any and I cut and caped the lines on the 250.

[RDjase]

errr yeah, cant really help there as the 350 never had any and I cut and caped the lines on the 250.

250 and 350 have different pumps too, The helical gear goes the other way and has a differnt pitch, 1980 is diferent from 1981/2 as well,with pulley markings and setup

All the lines I have got are to short and stuffed were they have been pulled off, they are thin plastic, I will try and find replacment new pipe that is the same if you want Andrew? Or can send you a sample and you can have a hunt around aswell

Ps They have have a slip over spring steel sleeve that goes over the pipe once it is fitting

[dangerous]

250 and 350 have different pumps too, The helical gear goes the other way and has a differnt pitch, 1980 is diferent from 1981/2 as well,with pulley markings and setupOhh shit, thanks for that info... learn something every day aye.

[RDjase]

Ohh shit, thanks for that info... learn something every day aye.

Its a esay thing to miss with a part we take off and chuck in the olds parts bin

[White trash]

Fuggin steering head's in.

MVXFTW

[dangerous]

Its a esay thing to miss with a part we take off and chuck in the olds parts bin
yeah thats it, thing is I had a guy come and look at Elsie today (proberly seen it on tard me at the mo) I have a replacment side casing with pump in it to go with the bike... but, is it a 350 or 250 casing? I duno, the other pumps and gearing as you say are in the parts box... spose Ill give him the lot. I expext the 350 gearing pumps more oil than the 250 pump?

[RDjase]

yeah thats it, thing is I had a guy come and look at Elsie today (proberly seen it on tard me at the mo) I have a replacment side casing with pump in it to go with the bike... but, is it a 350 or 250 casing? I duno, the other pumps and gearing as you say are in the parts box... spose Ill give him the lot. I expext the 350 gearing pumps more oil than the 250 pump?

Have you got a Haynes manual? Im sure that where it shows the diffence and pump stroke adjustment, and the pump internal helical gear difference.
I will try and find mine, its in the shed somewere. Too many bikes in there to get in and I cant move the bloody things with one arm, only just doing two finger typing again

[Drew]

Fuggin steering head's in.

MVXFTW

Ummmm, weren't we just talkin about how they had to come back out cos you got it wrong?

[dangerous]

Ummmm, weren't we just talkin about how they had to come back out cos you got it wrong?aparently it improves handling when fitted up side down... :drinkup:

[Skunk]

The RD250/350LC is ready for the warrant check. Still have to pull the oil pump apart at some stage and replace the seals but it's pumping at the correct range for now with no leaks.

Thanks for the offers of help and advice (links) guys.

[riffer]

aparently it improves handling when fitted up side down... :drinkup:

Doesn't it piss you off when both races are the same size?

[White trash]

aparently it improves handling when fitted up side down... :drinkup:

Nah, there's spacing washers that need to be added with the a/m bearing kit and I thought it wouldn't need any. Wrong.

[Paul in NZ]

Bump...

We got a date for this bloody thing yet? I refitted the std pipe on the AC50 for a blat to the shops last weekend. Good job too cos mr policeman gave me the leery eye as I screeched past in a haze of blue smoke and rattling piston... Farking fun!

[White trash]

Bump...

We got a date for this bloody thing yet? I refitted the std pipe on the AC50 for a blat to the shops last weekend. Good job too cos mr policeman gave me the leery eye as I screeched past in a haze of blue smoke and rattling piston... Farking fun!

Date's somewhere within the thread, hidden amongst copius ammouts of bullshit and castor oil fumes.

Sunday 27th of Feb.

Editing original post now, thanks for reminding me :D

The Peoples Hero was around yesterday showing off his newly tidied X7.

A month and a bit to go people, how's the healing coming along Jase?

[F5 Dave]

My 500 barrel left the states on friday (after I corrected their erroneous address, didn't even have NZ in it, silly Yanks).

[dangerous]

Ummmm... Im out, Elsie the black 250 sold in the w/e No strokers left in the garage now, I gota stop selling shit, farking kids.

[White trash]

My 500 barrel left the states on friday (after I corrected their erroneous address, didn't even have NZ in it, silly Yanks).

I had a fairing for the GSX depart Canada on 1 November. It arrived today. You're fucked Dave :D

[Dodgy]

Well the NSR survived the open day without blowing up (quite a surprise in itself) so I guess that I had better at least get it warranted before the 27th!

[F5 Dave]

Ahh I was going to ask about that. Have you done the front end swap?

[White trash]

Ahh I was going to ask about that. Have you done the front end swap?

Nah mate. Waiting for the spares bike to arrive which wont be till next week. Then I'll assess which forks are in better nick then decide wether to straighten the ones I've got or just swap 'em out. Some rookie's fucken drilled the holes in the damper tubes on the forks I've got too. Mr Taylor is kindly pricing up some emulators as well so she'll be well sorted once it's done.

[Paul in NZ]

Date's somewhere within the thread, hidden amongst copius ammouts of bullshit and castor oil fumes.

Sunday 27th of Feb.

Editing original post now, thanks for reminding me :D

The Peoples Hero was around yesterday showing off his newly tidied X7.

A month and a bit to go people, how's the healing coming along Jase?

Cool - the Wellington Classic Bike club has a ride that day from the Cenotaph to Lake Ferry. (leave Cenotaph at 10) Might be a cool idea to meet up at the Cenotaph and make a fist of it. I can let them know and see if its OK? One of em might drag out an old stroker too...

FWIW - I dont think I'll ride the ac50 / a100 to lake ferry thanks...

[F5 Dave]

I wasn't talking about your bike Jimmy. Si's in the post above, but apparently he's yet to order one after taking it to the track day on sat (that's cheating starting with a going bike!!).

You can braze up the damper holes & redrill of course. I mean how many miles are you really going to put on it?

[White trash]

I wasn't talking about your bike Jimmy. Si's in the post above, but apparently he's yet to order one after taking it to the track day on sat (that's cheating starting with a going bike!!).

Fuckin cheating b'stard! That's friggen Honda riders for ya.......


I mean how many miles are you really going to put on it?

Twelve. Oh! You said miles? About 7.

[F5 Dave]

. . . so I guess that I had better at least get it warranted before the 27th!

Didn't stop you riding the R1 last time we went for a blast, or was that rego. . .or both:Police:

[F5 Dave]

. . ..


Twelve. Oh! You said miles? About 7.

[cries] still laughing.

[Dodgy]

Yep, the R1 is certainly got a WOF anyways...

R6 front end off Ebay. Even tho I have Magteks, the whole front end is going on once Robert works his magic. I went for the R6 as it has the same offset as the NSR should it should at least have a chance of steering the same...

It may not be done in time, so it may be wearing the std stuff for the group ride.

For a gutless MC28 restricted to hell it almost goes ok (for a Honda...)

[RDjase]

Date's somewhere within the thread, hidden amongst copius ammouts of bullshit and castor oil fumes.

Sunday 27th of Feb.

Editing original post now, thanks for reminding me :D

The Peoples Hero was around yesterday showing off his newly tidied X7.

A month and a bit to go people, how's the healing coming along Jase?

Slow healing, been doing to much and have stoped taking pain killers so it hurts and I actually I rest it. Another 4 weeks so the Dr says, need a Medical cert for MNZ to get my Licence back too, and a new helmet, and my leathers repaired. Was hoping to race at RoysHill on the 6th and Taupo on the 12th/13th. Cant see that happening, Hope to have my Sons KR ready for the 12th tho. Stupid highside, stupid crashing, stupid shoulder blade................................

The TZR just needs the lights bolted back in, take the slicks off ,mirrors etc

LC road bike (with RZ engine) all ready apart from a bit of clutch slip, might take the clutch out next week, still has standard springs by the feel of it. Havnt had the RZ engine apart, just fitted it out of a bent donor bike when I "borrowed" the road engine for the race bike

Reg and Wof for both bikes as well:msn-wink:

Did anyone see or know who the guys with the 750 Kwaka, T500, 86 and 83 RZ's who were at Manfeild on Sunday?
4 very nice strokers, Be good to see them on the 27th

[F5 Dave]

. . .
For a gutless MC28 restricted to hell it almost goes ok (for a Honda...)

Surprised Zeeltronics don't list an ignition, maybe give them a yell? I have a programmer
http://www.zeeltronic.com/page/honda.php

Reminds me I'm supposed to go help a mate take his VJ23 crank out this week, wonder if we can get parts for that in time?

[White trash]

Less than five weeks you rookies.

How's the bits and pieces coming along people?

[F5 Dave]

:wait::wait::wait::wait:

Maybe I should ask for a tracking number,

[Skunk]

Less than five weeks you rookies.

How's the bits and pieces coming along people?Still bits and pieces. I'll be ready.

[White trash]

Spares bike just arrived. It's freakin mint.

Should have fucken restored this one. Ahh well, live and learn..........

[Dodgy]

Ummm... bike has fallen all over the floor into several pieces in the garage - better sort that one out. New front end is somewhere between the US and here...

[F5 Dave]

Well apparently the barrels sat in a corner after pressure testing (which they passed -maybe it took until now to get them to pass) & he promises it will ship tonight.


But that's got to be 10 days & some pissing around in customs while they decide if it should have gst added to a warranty return etc. I can't see me getting it till the 15th, at which stage I have to run some sealer through it to be sure & paint the barrels.

That pretty much leaves me the weekend of the 19/20 to put it together, find acceptable jetting & be ready for a WOF. Oh yeah & I'm racing sunday. I won't lie, its gonna be tight.

But come what may I will be riding a 2 stroke on the 27th. :yes:


. . .just might be at a trail ride.

[Paul in NZ]

I on the other hand went on a lengthy excursion around Kapiti... It would not have been a lengthy excursion on any other mode of transport but it was huge fun.

Its running better but still wont take full throttle without bogging as I think the restriction in the AC50 header kills the A100 engine but I need to look at the carb again methinks. I can lurch up to 70kph OK and it will build past there.

Lets face it - it was definately not designed for a fat old man but god its funny to ride....

[F5 Dave]

Could also be the muffler is choked up with old oil. That will stop it revving for sure. I had one so bad I could hold the throttle open & it would only rev so far. But that was an extreme case.

Do a google & you'll find several evil ways of decoking, or rather de oiling mufflers.

[White trash]

Well my mint front end is in. Just leaves minor reassebly and paint.

Thinking about just chucking the shit bodywork on for the ride as money's tight as a fishes arse right now. Other than that, she's good to go really.

[Moooools]

Fark double post. Mod please delete?

[Moooools]

Woooooooooooooooooo!
How have I not seen this before?
I will be in with my Yamaha R1-Z.

[F5 Dave]

. .. How have I not seen this before?. . .
Thread obscured by Blue smoke fumes?:blink:

[White trash]

Woooooooooooooooooo!
How have I not seen this before?
I will be in with my Yamaha R1-Z.

Someone was supposed to invite you. Possibly me.

Sorry about that.

[_STAIN_]

Woooooooooooooooooo!
How have I not seen this before?
I will be in with my Yamaha R1-Z.



Yamazuki would be more fitting, with the age of bikes going

[F5 Dave]

So the UPS tracker states package held up in the states. Missing commercial invoice. So no good for export overseas. So that will be pinged back taking a few more days.

No real chance now. Tokomaru here I come.

[ola_bitchola1]

really want to attend possibly with the help of a new workmate and her partner i will rebuild the blown rg motor

[Dodgy]

Harden up Dave, just whack a plate and light onto one of your other 2 strokes!

[F5 Dave]

Yeah they've all got a tyre tread problem. Either way too little (Dunlop slicks) or way too much (knobblies).

[White trash]

Well it's been a very productive week on the MVX front.

Drew's busied himself getting the front fairing mint and making the best bits of two instrument panels into one. Lower pipes and footpeg hangers are fitted, as are the carbs which I've richened up a little for longevity over outright performance. Tank, sidecovers and guard still need to be painted in a perfect world but the budget's just not quite there right now so I may just slap it back together for the ride and be done with it for now. Decent tyres take precedence over pretty paint to be honest.

Everything's well on track although I'll lose a weekend this one due to racing at Ruapuna and then next Sunday for the Vic Club trackday at Minefeild. Should be all good I hope.

Fingers crossed the 2T Gods are smiling and we have stunning weather on the 27th :woohoo:

[Skunk]

really want to attend possibly with the help of a new workmate and her partner i will rebuild the blown rg motorTime is running out - you'd better get a move on...

[Skunk]

Everything's well on track although I'll lose a weekend this one due to racing at Ruapuna and then next Sunday for the Vic Club trackday at Minefeild. Should be all good I hope.Two chances at injury for you... hope you're not riding the MVX at Manfeild - you're bound to blow it up or crash it.

[ola_bitchola1]

Time is running out - you'd better get a move on...

yes well it was ment to be stripped down tonight but my friend pulled out so im going to strip as much as i can tomorrow and see if i can drag him along to help

[Dodgy]

So the UPS tracker states package held up in the states. Missing commercial invoice. So no good for export overseas. So that will be pinged back taking a few more days.

No real chance now. Tokomaru here I come.

Any chance of us pushing out the meeting date to ensure that you actually turn up?? :yes:

[F5 Dave]

Ahh see ya at the next one,:facepalm:

[ola_bitchola1]

ahh well started my rebuild i have found my problem

https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_cGdoUxkYBkA/TVI6Dsq0RcI/AAAAAAAAABk/TBV_nJJiKHI/s512/2011-02-09%2019.54.03.jpg

Mr skunk i will drop the barrel of to your wife for you to give it a hone barrel wasn't too bad should be able to get away with 0.25 overbore

[F5 Dave]

The problem or a symptom?

hell of a hone to take it out an oversize.:blink:

[ola_bitchola1]

want to see if will come up with a hone first barrel isnt as bad as the piston

[Paul in NZ]

Well thats just peachy.... A function centred around my employment has had its date changed (impossible to avoid) to... ta dah! the 27th... Since I was only going to the start its not a biggie so have fun chaps....

[F5 Dave]

Well customs bends over & farts in my face. Fortunately I've had a cold so I can react before fainting.

My barrels (& they sent some new pistons) are in Auckland. Now Customs wants their pound of gst. Fortunately I kept the customs decleration from when I returned the barrel. If I hadn't I would have paid gst on them again no doubt.

but it will take 3-4 working days to process.

no chance of making it now.

[F5 Dave]

Well momentous occasion. I fronted up & registered the 500 & got a plate for it. Had to be done within 2 years of completing the VIN inspection or gets kicked off the list & I'd have to redo the whole process. That would have been thursday deadline.

So now I have a plate & 12 months rego. and a non running bike. So if I'm optimistic I'll have it running in next few weeks & all good. If not I'll put it on hold.:shutup:

Barrels have cleared customs & in last couple of hours been released for sending to wgtn. No way for 27th unless I took a week off work or something.

But on the plus side I bought a 'nother 2 stroke yesterday.:yes:

. . . but another dirtbike so not good for the ride.

[Dodgy]

Fuck off Dave, just throw it back together and ride it on the 27th - what can possibly go wrong? :blink:

[F5 Dave]

Well guess what just came in through the door? :yes:

[Dodgy]

The gay postman?

[F5 Dave]

HaHa, Hilarimouse.

Well I was up late last night getting things sorted out. The Povervalves (TSS YPVS driven blade type) needed some fettling to match these barrels. Sadly they could have been a bit longer, I'd trimmed them to clear the pistons on the old barrels but these are slightly different, but they should be ok. Had to adjust the stops. All takes time. Then I plugged in the servo & checked it worked.

The ring end gaps were seriously too tight so I had to file some clearance in them. Then bolt it together to the head & pump it up. Seems to hold pressure for many minutes. Bleed off overnight so I may still put in in a bucket of water to test it.

[ola_bitchola1]

well skunk was unable to fix my barrel i believe he even broke his hone trying to do so its in the hands of boyles to machine will be a tight deadline to try get the bike back together running right and wofed when ill only get the stuff back wed / thurs next week

[White trash]

Well all my exhausts are attached, as is the side stand. Just need the new tyres fitted then throw the bodywork on her (unpainted) and she's good to go.

So quick show of hands who's in?

[F5 Dave]

I'm in

. . . for the next one.


Barrels sealed, painted & baked. Just need to assemble, which is a fairly big job, & then test ride & tune it to get a safe base setting. Not keen after all this time to rush checking it is sound just for a ride, keen as I am & all that.

[RDjase]

Well all my exhausts are attached, as is the side stand. Just need the new tyres fitted then throw the bodywork on her (unpainted) and she's good to go.

So quick show of hands who's in?

I went for as ride on my LC yesterday:yes: 1st time in 3 months (had to put all the Borrowed parts off the race bike back on it) and the 1st ride since my highside.

Managed about 2kms, have been paying for it today..............:oi-grr: Didnt even do any wheels stands or any fun 2T stuff

Thought I might have been OK if I trailerd LC or TZR there and did the ride, Will try out the shoulder again after more phsyio and hope to get there.

[ola_bitchola1]

im in

should have my barrel and new piston in my possession tomorrow and base gasket should arrive Wednesday so all going to plan it will be assembled and running Wednesday night after all i only have 1 cyl to get back together

[Str8 Jacket]

im in

should have my barrel and new piston in my possession tomorrow and base gasket should arrive Wednesday so all going to plan it will be assembled and running Wednesday night after all i only have 1 cyl to get back together

Good luck! :)

Make sure that you test everything before you go on the ride!

[ola_bitchola1]

it will hopefully go for its wof Thursday or Friday so it will be put through its paces before then any tips on running it in

[Moooools]

Out.
Hockey trials clash. :(

[Dodgy]

Another two weeks and i am definitely in.. This weekend is looking out at the moment with my exhaust issues.... I am working on it, but it will be close either way...

Perhaps another one in a few weeks or a month?

[_STAIN_]

i'm out, clash of dates...

[F5 Dave]

Why? Did they meet each other?

[ola_bitchola1]

ahhh god dam it natural disasters ruining my 2 stroke rebuild oyster who lives in chch has been unable to send my gasket for obvious reasons really not looking good for me to get it done for this he said he will try send it tonight chances of it coming in time for me to have it rebuilt and running and wofed are not good

[White trash]

Turning into a bit of a disaster for most really.

I'm going to be at Caltex Rimutaka @ 10am and plan on a short ride over the hill, round the back of the lake to Martinborough or Lake Ferry (decide on the day) then back home.

Maybe we reschedule a big ride for later on?

[Str8 Jacket]

Turning into a bit of a disaster for most really.


2smokers, ya gotta love to hate 'em!

I learnt, eventually...... :facepalm:

[F5 Dave]

Hey, the H went to Hel & back but still survived.

[Dodgy]

I may still make it, will be close either way. Like Dave, I really want to dyno it first to sort out the jetting....

Actually, getting it running first may be a better idea!

[Str8 Jacket]

Hey, the H went to Hel & back but still survived.

Ha, so did my KR. Must've been a spewzuki thing....

[Skunk]

So, who IS going?

I'm still in.

[RDjase]

So, who IS going?

I'm still in.

I wish I was in.......... not up to riding yet :angry:

Some good events there this weekend !

http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/133829-Classic-Wellington-Events

http://www.legendsofdirt.co.nz/index.html



Wellington Classic MCC Events.....

Sunday 30 January
Southward’s workshop visit. Leave Cenotaph.9 30 am
Leave Testing Station Plimmerton 10:00 am

Wednesday 9 February
A ride to the Paekakariki Pub (Finns).
Leave the Parrot & Jigger Bar (Station Village, Hutt Road) 7.30 pm

Sunday 27 February
Over the hill to Lake Ferry.
Leave Cenotaph.10.00 am
Leave Brown Owl.10.45 am


Wednesday 9 March
TBA.
The Parrot & Jigger Bar (Station Village, Hutt Road)
7.30 pm

Sunday 27 March
Proposed Gladstone Pub visit.
Leave Cenotaph.10 00 am
Leave Brown Owl. 10 45 am

OTHER EVENTS!!

13 Feb
25th British Car Day – Trentham

26-27 Feb 2011
International Classic Bike Festival – Upper Hutt

16 March 2011
16th National BSA Rally – Waitakaruru/Thames

17 April 2011
Show and Shine Swap Meet – Hamilton V8 weekend

I have flyers for some of these - let me know

[Skunk]

So does this mean no-one is going? I hope I'm not wasting good riding weather sitting around a closed bike shop...

[White trash]

So does this mean no-one is going? I hope I'm not wasting good riding weather sitting around a closed bike shop...

I'm a bit fucked here. Sue's volunteered to assist at a Earthquake relief thing. I've got four kids that aren't to interested in the MVX.

I'm out at the final hour :(

[F5 Dave]

27 March looks clear

[White trash]

27 March looks clear

Nationals at Hampton Downs for me that weekend.

Went for a really short blast on the MVX yesterday, just local stuff. Fuck it goes good. Must be about to die........

[F5 Dave]

3rd April?,a daylight savings ending run. Or 10th April?

[Dodgy]

3rd April is nats at manfield. How about a Saturday ride?

[RDjase]

Nationals at Hampton Downs for me that weekend.

Went for a really short blast on the MVX yesterday, just local stuff. Fuck it goes good. Must be about to die........\

I'm in any time that gets sorted,


as long as Roys Hill Buckets or Winter Series rounds arn't on.

It will be a good one when it does happen:yes:

Natural disasters, Natural disasters stopping freight turning up, Customs officials, Injurys, Green Peace and the Hydrocarbon Police, have all been against us..................

Long Live Power bands :msn-wink:........and Castrol R

[F5 Dave]

sat doesn't work for me & I suspect WT for work.

April 10th?

[Deano]

sat doesn't work for me & I suspect WT for work.

April 10th?

Aren't all Saturdays screwed for you Jimmy ? Or does Stew relent for sexual favours ? LOL

April 10th is no good - Jimmy and many others will be nursing a monumental hangover.

[RDjase]

Aren't all Saturdays screwed for you Jimmy ? Or does Stew relent for sexual favours ? LOL

April 10th is no good - Jimmy and many others will be nursing a monumental hangover.

April 10th works for me, I suposse there will always be a clash of dates

What about a 2 stroke ride to Manfeild for the 1st Winter Series meeting?

Could have a North and South ride and all meet there

[White trash]

April 10th works for me, I suposse there will always be a clash of dates

What about a 2 stroke ride to Manfeild for the 1st Winter Series meeting?

Could have a North and South ride and all meet there

April 10's fine for me. Nothing like the smell of Castrol R to cure a Deano induced hangover.

[F5 Dave]

That sounds like a lot of Ks from wgtn to Minefield for a shakedown run. April 10 sounds good for Lake ferry or where ever.

I've not done a bone on my bike this week, too busy on other bikes. Further distraction of picking up another tonight & getting it ready for trail ride next week. At least its a 2 stroke.

[RDjase]

That sounds like a lot of Ks from wgtn to Minefield for a shakedown run. April 10 sounds good for Lake ferry or where ever.

I've not done a bone on my bike this week, too busy on other bikes. Further distraction of picking up another tonight & getting it ready for trail ride next week. At least its a 2 stroke.

I'm keen for a April 10 ride,

Your bike will be run in/jetted ect by then and will be Vic rd1 and ready to have a longer ride to Manfeild

[ola_bitchola1]

april 10 sounds good to me with the universe in alignment hopefully my rg will be a runner again today

[ola_bitchola1]

count me in bikes engine is back together and running strong just need to put the fairings back on

[F5 Dave]

Wet weekend has helped progress, despite the new GasGas taking attn. Engine's back in the frame (real tight fit, takes some origami moves), PVs back in. Needs pipe, rad, oil & water & it should start up.

[ola_bitchola1]

foooooooooooook 2 stroke tried to seize again even though i had oil in the tank aswell as the self mix system for running in now it has some suspicious noises from the bottom end i think im seriously considering cutting the fuel line and throwing a match at it

[F5 Dave]

running premix for running-in a bike is never recomended by manufacturers s it leans the fuel to air mixture which is bad Juju.

[ola_bitchola1]

poo got some bad advice then i got told to so that it would let the oil pump bleed up now i have to investigate these noises its making

[Str8 Jacket]

foooooooooooook 2 stroke tried to seize again even though i had oil in the tank aswell as the self mix system for running in now it has some suspicious noises from the bottom end i think im seriously considering cutting the fuel line and throwing a match at it

Let me know if you do, I will happily help you.....

[F5 Dave]

Well things have gone quiet here. The new date was 10th April. How many starters have we got?

I actually have a chance of finishing my bike & being ready if I push on. Probably a bit silly to use this as a shake down ride, but there you go.

[Dodgy]

Not me I'm afraid - already have other plans...

Bugger.

[F5 Dave]

Mate what a ride that was!

Not sure why that cop didn't turn around when Johno did that leap up the dip on this side of the hill before he noticed him. Think we probably killed all the mosquitos in Wairarapa but there you go. & the sight of Jimmy pushing the MVX the last 10k into Featherston! Laugh - I almost pooped.

[Dodgy]

Photos please!!! Dave, how did the bike run?

[F5 Dave]

And we have our first nibble!

Nah everyone bloused out. Some of that stuff may have been made up.

(although this Johno chap almost pooped myself,:shutup: fortunately he didn't turn around. Tigers are not dirtbikes, but they think they are sometimes).

I was sick during the week so I didn't finish mine. But should do in a week. Last test ride was very encouraging.

[Skunk]

Sorry guys - My brother and family turned up so I thought I should spend a little time with him. 7 years since he was last here - lives in Viet Nam with his girlfriend and kid. Best excuse I've got.

[Qkchk]

YOu guys happen to have a ride on next week or week of 23rd - 27th? Will be lurking in your neck of the woods with work but would be nice to see let alone smell and hear the essence of 2-stroke!

[Jase W]

So how is everyone's builds come along? Or have they all been done, ridden and blown up again by now?

I'd be keen for a mid-winter ride, the cool air might treat the 2t's better. Although I gotta sort the electrical problem on my RGV... and finish rebuilding flatmates RG150... and hope they both hold together...

[F5 Dave]

yeah I'm still sorting some issues with the 496. August sounds good.

[DaveyJones]

Hey ive got a KRR ZX150 and would be real keen to go on some rides wit other 2 smokers. any rides comin up??

[Skunk]

Well, it's nearly August. How about a Track Day (http://www.vicclub.co.nz/tiki-read_article.php?articleId=567) on the 20th?

[White trash]

Well, it's nearly August. How about a Track Day (http://www.vicclub.co.nz/tiki-read_article.php?articleId=567) on the 20th?

Don't be stupid Andrew, my bike's got 144km on it since the rebuild. Nearly due for a new rear pot.

I will endeavour to attend on some dirty diesel however.

[DaveyJones]

Hell Yeah Im there. whats the best class to ride in because im at the stage where i can get my knee scraping along the ground and dont want to get stuck behind other riders :woohoo: