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Muz_j
30th September 2011, 11:23
Hi all,


If anyone has any serious interest in acquiring a genuinely good condition RGV 250 P (VJ22 model with the braced swing-arm), then drop me a line, as I have a bike stored in my shed that I would like to sell if possible.

Details:

1993 Model (in NZ, domestically in Japan this is a 1992 model - Japanese versions are released 1 year prior to export models).

VJ22 M model, fully de-restricted motor with a mix of M and P model parts (bike was built from a collection of bits from 2 different RGVs). 34mm carbs, modified expansion chambers (internals have been cleaned up and cleared a bit, then nickel and chrome plated). Stock mufflers. All chassis parts (frame, fork, suspension and most of the minor parts excluding the actual engine and gearbox are P model, with the engine and box being M model, with P model bits attached. P model electronics).

The bike's very close to wanting a top end rebuild and was placed into storage a couple of years ago, as I didn't have time to sort it. Currently not street legal, would require a VTNZ inspection and certification etc - approx price is around $300 including the license plate last time I checked.

Basically - if you are looking for a very nice RGV that needs a little bit of tidying up and are prepared to sort the license plate, then the bike is a potentially a very good investment. It is also perfectly setup as the basis for a 500cc project (the frame had some very subtle extra bracing done by an Air NZ aluminium welder, after being x-rayed and stress checked when the bike was assembled in 2001).

It needs a little bit of tidying up, but I have all parts required for the top end rebuild sitting in a cupboard at home, with receipts, plus a new battery etc and and other misc parts. Spares include old power-valves, airbox, petrol tank (would need to be restored), electronics and various other bits.

Genuine enquires only - remembering this bike needs a little work to get it properly sorted. I am happy to provide more details and photos etc - but it's probably best to contact me via email and then have a chat in person, if you are interested and I will give you the full details on the bike. email me at "muz" underscore "j" at hotmail.com or reply back on this thread and I'll check it in a few days.

Reason for selling is I might be moving in the near future and I would like to free myself from having to have the RGV moved by truck etc. If someone is keen on buying it, then I will sadly pass it on.

Sable
18th October 2011, 15:25
Hey man, still got the bike?

imdying
18th October 2011, 15:31
Why? You looking to buy a worn out money pit? Save your money and start with a decent one.

Sable
18th October 2011, 18:30
I kinda am actually, but fucked if I'm paying that much for it.

imdying
18th October 2011, 20:13
That would be a sound theory to follow.

It is generally accepted that gutted spannies aren't much chop on an RGV, so you would want to budget for a set of Tygas ($600 for mild steel with alloy cans).

FWIW fully de-restricted only means a SAPC (~$150 from trademe) and a set of 34mm carbs (~$200-$300 seems typical)

A top end isn't bad, assuming the barrels are ok, at $420 + freight and import duty. Barrels are currently $611 each + freight and import duty.

VTNZ inspection, certification, and a years rego is about $800 iirc (could be wrong).

Frames are cheap on trademe, if it has been butchered. It sounds like not, but then the VTNZ guy will probably frown on non standard bracing and require a low volume cert, another $350.

Batteries are cheap... ~150 for a good one. At that price you could import a Shorai for another $10.

I love seeing people get into two strokes, but they're the money pit of doom if they're not factory or very well sorted, definitely buy with your eyes well open and take someone curmudgeonly along to pick holes.

HTH