Team GPR

[Rick 52]

Get in line.

Starting to save now, a GP race meet at a larger track could even be committed to now for everyone, but there is no heart to want to go there. Just wanted to get that cleared up.

I won't be coming back to video another Ground Hog Day, or spending my money towards a benefit concert for one person. Hope you enjoyed the dog-tags, they are collectors items now...

Sorry but you dont have a fucking clue !!

all tracks have been discussed in detail with organizers and its a massive risk we cant afford..

or spending my money towards a benefit concert for one person.

What the fuck are you saying ???? do you think we as organizers are bias ??? I honestly am struggling with this Seymour, how many other people think this ??

[richban]

What the fuck are you saying ???? do you think we as organizers are bias ??? I honestly am struggling with this Seymour, how many other people think this ??

Yeah I just rolled my eyes and said what the fuck out loud. Frankly I try not to look at this thread anymore as it just pisses me off when people go on the personal attacks. Its not doing anything positive for the sport.

[F5 Dave]

I thought everyone was turning up for my benefit. But you guys are still doing it. Odd.
Also you were supposed to let me win. Was there a memo that got lost?

[mr bucketracer]

kiwibiker , can you please delete team gpr thread ,

[Bert]

(re reading the first 50 odd pages the other weekend, happy days).

[Bert]

This thread was about what the hillbillies were up to in Palmy nth.
Many exciting bucket related bits, builds and even some suggestions have come through this thread over the last few years.

Some excitement is surfacing as news has finally hit hillbilly land....

Suzuki has upgraded the FXR150 motor - the engine has always been used in underbone chassis line the Suzuki Raider and the later Satria 150 (FU150). The FXR was a bastard child of this concept (a market that died off).

In south east Asia underbone racing is one of the key classes; those that have followed the Asia telant cup and other preMotogp classes will already know this.

I've been a little slow on the uptake this year, but it seems the Suzuki have upgraded to Satria 150 in response to Yamaha domination in the underbone classes.

Enter the Satria F150 Injeksi (injected).

http://monkeymotoblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Mesin-Satria-F.jpg

Those with a keen eye will note that it is watercooled...

Same bore and stroke.

Looks the business to me, maybe a trip is in order... Or just encourage Suzuki that they would be great here; even if they used the FXR chassis. (Or the proposed GSXR150).

A few more pics of the motor here:
https://www.google.co.nz/search?q=Injeksi&client=safari&hl=en-nz&prmd=inv&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&fir=Mh_TT-OAPmQ9tM%253A%252CKR-sGHptRPy6lM%252C_%253BA2RG0HgpeHlE5M%253A%252Ca7BI 1gvZZ2xO0M%252C_%253B-czlUpqwWAvfJM%253A%252CBi9wabizotptLM%252C_%253Bna jv2hsVADFoVM%253A%252CiYCtfXLj-WSueM%252C_%253BA5LY1jtD5J0FmM%253A%252Cxzqv7lLUE9 4o3M%252C_%253BscB7Pc5hUUxU0M%253A%252C6BjAjdFgkwB r9M%252C_%253B55m8fB7tFupS4M%253A%252Cs-we6vgOCKxcpM%252C_%253BBF42gIZ81mFjwM%253A%252CYbN umCJaaa9F3M%252C_%253BbOgjMUII-ZX1RM%253A%252CkgkTD9YVFlxATM%252C_%253BxNj2zqdCnS AJdM%253A%252CtKiMjZ5cX6741M%252C_&usg=__PsQOb8qrJ3RMDgqwzJw0dnZpZAM%3D&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwif_Ofzg-rNAhXME5QKHYAqCxwQ420IPg&biw=768&bih=928&dpr=2#imgdii=x7HZUB3C49bh9M%3A%3BnWc5SJyhPFoF1M%3A %3BnWc5SJyhPFoF1M%3A&imgrc=nWc5SJyhPFoF1M%3A

[Grumph]

Pity they didn't take advantage of the injection to put a decent downdraft inlet port on the thing...

I for one would be sorry to see this thread die. Some of the most interesting stuff on KB is in here.

[TZ350]

Suzuki Satria F150 engine, looks good for F4.

323054

Drag racing them in Thailand.

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[chrisc]

Ew yuck, a diesel :rolleyes:

Keen to hear more about the GPR 2 banger Kwaka. Been ridden much down there? How's it going? Is Regan comfortable riding the bull/steamrolling?
Any plans to make more? Maybe a F5 bike?

[Bert]

Suzuki Satria F150 engine, looks good for F4.
323054
Drag racing them in Thailand.
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Most of those were the older air cooled (FXR motors).
Likely most of those drag engines will have the 10mm stroked crank and 72mm piston kits... Not really 150cc..


But man I'd love to get off the line like that...

[Bert]

GPR do like having the lovely smell of two strokes as well.

Some more progress on one of the original GPR frames:
Slowly returning to what it was originally designed to be.


323232

Should be a hoot to ride.
I just might need a midget to ride it.

[Henk]

GPR do like having the lovely smell of two strokes as well.

Some more progress on one of the original GPR frames:
Slowly returning to what it was originally designed to be.


323232

Should be a hoot to ride.
I just might need a midget to ride it.

Is that your original? The one I rode at Kaitoke? If so I might apply for midget dispensation at the GP :) I loved that thing (except for the front brake) honestly think I would have been faster than I was on my bike given 10 laps.

[timg]

GPR do like having the lovely smell of two strokes as well.

Some more progress on one of the original GPR frames:
Slowly returning to what it was originally designed to be.


323232

Should be a hoot to ride.
I just might need a midget to ride it.

I'm a midget, I'll give it good home ;)

[Bert]

Is that your original? The one I rode at Kaitoke? If so I might apply for midget dispensation at the GP :) I loved that thing (except for the front brake) honestly think I would have been faster than I was on my bike given 10 laps.

Yip it's the original one you rode. However you need to count the number of Carbs and Exhausts...

:yes::woohoo:

Where did we start from.
However, while GPR001 (SVR650) and GPR002 (VFR400) had already rolled off the Griffiths production line; this one GPR003 is what kicked off Team GPR. Half way through the build (which was actually a TZR250 engined F3 bike); I ran into issues mounting the TZR100 engine into my TZ125 frame. Suggestion was made to mount it temporally into the F3 chassis for the GP...
The lads got real keen to get back into buckets GPR004 rolled off the line shortly after, Regan and Myself had our first race on both bikes at the last Taupo GP. Scotty then when nuts and started smashing out frames / dynos and then engines.
The good resent old days...

[Grumph]

GPR do like having the lovely smell of two strokes as well.

Some more progress on one of the original GPR frames:
Slowly returning to what it was originally designed to be.


Should be a hoot to ride.
I just might need a midget to ride it.

That would have to be the most exotic rear caliper I've seen in NZ....

[husaberg]

That would have to be the most exotic rear caliper I've seen in NZ....

http://www.aliexpress.com/item/Electric-bicycle-brake-caliper-refit-four-piston-motorcycle-calipers-pump-connector/32469731021.html?spm=2114.40010708.4.37.t7LG8I

[Grumph]

I see what it is although that link won't open for me. I stand by what i said - a 4 piston radial mount caliper on the rear of a light bike is a tad exotic for me...

[husaberg]

I see what it is although that link won't open for me. I stand by what i said - a 4 piston radial mount caliper on the rear of a light bike is a tad exotic for me...

$57US
Brakes ............they only slow you down.
The radial mount is bloody trick looking though.
We have never been able to find what scooter front calliper Honda used on the Rs125 and 250's.

[Grumph]

$57US
Brakes ............they only slow you down.
The radial mount is bloody trick looking though.
We have never been able to find what scooter front calliper Honda used on the Rs125 and 250's.

Yes, i've been into the pad catalogues too in the past. Shouldn't you be identifying Spyda's disc ?

[husaberg]

Yes, i've been into the pad catalogues too in the past. Shouldn't you be identifying Spyda's disc ?
we found another model that fitted I think but not the smoking gun pretty sure Honda being Honda it will be off the front of a DJ1 or something
Re Spyda it looked BMW disk but the center spacing for the bolts was all wrong........
it also would not fit a EPM wheel either. So no idea.... Who made late 70's bmw disks?

It was a pretty good guess about those smoothbores just from a tiny pic aye.

Send me a jig picture and i will look for spydas disk.

[Henk]

Yip it's the original one you rode. However you need to count the number of Carbs and Exhausts...

:yes::woohoo:

Where did we start from.
However, while GPR001 (SVR650) and GPR002 (VFR400) had already rolled off the Griffiths production line; this one GPR003 is what kicked off Team GPR. Half way through the build (which was actually a TZR250 engined F3 bike); I ran into issues mounting the TZR100 engine into my TZ125 frame. Suggestion was made to mount it temporally into the F3 chassis for the GP...
The lads got real keen to get back into buckets GPR004 rolled off the line shortly after, Regan and Myself had our first race on both bikes at the last Taupo GP. Scotty then when nuts and started smashing out frames / dynos and then engines.
The good resent old days...

Can I at least audition? Might be able to jack up a one off Friday night test run, have some dirt on the guy that does the track bookings, he is a cunt.

[Bert]

That would have to be the most exotic rear caliper I've seen in NZ....


$57US
Brakes ............they only slow you down.
The radial mount is bloody trick looking though.
We have never been able to find what scooter front calliper Honda used on the Rs125 and 250's.

I was trying to figure out what you were both on about. Clicked now.
Yea, cheap China radial caliper. Actually really nicely made. But far too much for a rear brake..

[Grumph]

I was trying to figure out what you were both on about. Clicked now.
Yea, cheap China radial caliper. Actually really nicely made. But far too much for a rear brake..

Don't get me wrong - I DO like the bike. Back in the day, there was a form of almost intimidation went on where you'd see someone turn up with a 250mm Fontana front brake on perhaps a 250. The visible intent was - try and outbrake this, sonny....
I can see you cutting brake pads to make it controllable.

[lodgernz]

Please tell us about the BoB. Reports are sketchy (not you Glen)...

[mr bucketracer]

Just a walk in the park324706

[Grumph]

Just a walk in the park

For the benefit of those struggling with that attatchment. 3 classes run together, Scott second over the line behind a good KR150 well ridden, and in front of a bunch of development class bikes which was led by an Aprilia 125....Next bucket a wee way back.
Damp conditions....
Interesting how close the best lap times are.

[lodgernz]

Just a walk in the park324706

But was it really you? Rumours say Regan was on your bike...

[Autech]

Had two good battles with one of the GPR boys on Sat, really enjoyed seeing how that custom frame behaved on the track, great on the change of direction and nice n stable over some of the bumps.
Was swapping spots for the final 20mins of the BOB, nice battle really enjoyed it. Thanks for coming down boys.

[Grumph]

But was it really you? Rumours say Regan was on your bike...

This was Sunday at Ruapuna....which was Scott for sure.
I'm sure the boys will have some stories to tell when they get back.

[mr bucketracer]

But was it really you? Rumours say Regan was on your bike...i felt sorry for regan so put his transponder on my bike lol

[mr bucketracer]

Some southern classic pics .who's in the first picture 326587326588326589

[mr bucketracer]

326590326591kr 250 and 700ish

[Bert]

Some southern classic pics .who's in the first picture 326587326588326589

Mr Slight.

Bet you clowns are having a ball of a time.

Looking at all the other photos around the net it looks like a massive event, with some amazing machines...

So stocked that the 750 got finished in time. Well done!!!
Even some wins in the bag....

[mr bucketracer]

326597happy to get this

[Grumph]

happy to get this

Could either of them add to the bikes history ?

[Bert]

326597happy to get this

Another twenty clear coats needed now...

[husaberg]

happy to get this


Another twenty clear coats needed now...
326597

Three weeks of penicilin shoud clear up the one on the right.

[mr bucketracer]

we should turn are buckets into these . go pinky

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-gyBmAr2i0

[husaberg]

we should turn are buckets into these . go pinky

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-gyBmAr2i0

Norick Abes father was a multi time champion he earned far more than JR did racing 500GPs.
they until the mid eighties used to use Triumph twins they also have to be maintained by the rider only.
A lot of the bikes had steering dampers as fork damping.

[jasonu]

we should turn are buckets into these . go pinky

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-gyBmAr2i0

That looks like a lotta fun!!!

[mr bucketracer]

That looks like a lotta fun!!!my mate was saying that bet on them like horse racing , got to love the gridiron look lol

[husaberg]

my mate was saying that bet on them like horse racing , got to love the gridiron look lol

lets just say you owe me an hour Scott. (Click on them three times)
I'd be prepared to settle for an alloy GPR Fabricated TZ350A copy tank for my RD
326825326826326827326829326828

[Grumph]

Last time I saw those written up it was so far back they were still using Triumph engines. That article would have been 90's ? Wonder what engines they're using now.
The knee hooks amuse me. The old man and his mates used them on their speedway irons in the 30's - leg trailing on cinders. The only points of rider attatchment to the bike were the bars and the knee hook.

[husaberg]

Last time I saw those written up it was so far back they were still using Triumph engines. That article would have been 90's ? Wonder what engines they're using now.
The knee hooks amuse me. The old man and his mates used them on their speedway irons in the 30's - leg trailing on cinders. The only points of rider attatchment to the bike were the bars and the knee hook.

I have that one as well, pretty sure it was in an aussie mag, but if i was to find that one, would cost him a alloy seat unit as well, LOL
That one above was about 97. The other was about 88 or so.
Pretty sure it has a full write up on the HKS engine, either that or i have one of those as well.
They used to use Mitsubishi magnetos far more reliable than the old LUCAS.

[mr bucketracer]

takeing on the new master https://youtu.be/kfuTSGSw1Ls
i need to get fit lol

[mr bucketracer]

https://youtu.be/hxMFqtTYjr4

[Bert]

Hope everyone has a great day.

[Michael Moore]

Last time I saw those written up it was so far back they were still using Triumph engines. That article would have been 90's ? Wonder what engines they're using now.

Jim Kibblewhite, founder of Precision Machining here in the SF Bay Area, spent time in Japan tuning those speedway engines. This article mentions HKS engines.

http://www.kpmi.us/tribute-to-james-l.-kibblewhite.html

http://www.hks-global.com/en/history/index.html

cheers,
Michael

[Grumph]

Never knew Jim Kibbelwhite was a kiwi...

The whole motorace thing with "equal" engines reminds me very much of stories from Kiwis who went to the UK and raced in the Speedway leagues there.
JAP of course had the engine supply side tied up despite several other companies trying to break in.
I'm told that once you were a first division rider with some history behind you, you went to JAP in Tottenham and asked to see the right person...If you were lucky and they liked you, you were able to buy a "good" motor...
They were all bench tested with the aim of a standard 47bhp. Less than that went for rectification. More than that got tucked away for issue to the favoured riders - at a slight price premium of course.
I've heard that it was when Barry Briggs got offside with JAP and was denied the good engines that he got interested in the ESO....and changed the whole balance of power.

[husaberg]

Never knew Jim Kibbelwhite was a kiwi...

The whole motorace thing with "equal" engines reminds me very much of stories from Kiwis who went to the UK and raced in the Speedway leagues there.
JAP of course had the engine supply side tied up despite several other companies trying to break in.
I'm told that once you were a first division rider with some history behind you, you went to JAP in Tottenham and asked to see the right person...If you were lucky and they liked you, you were able to buy a "good" motor...
They were all bench tested with the aim of a standard 47bhp. Less than that went for rectification. More than that got tucked away for issue to the favoured riders - at a slight price premium of course.
I've heard that it was when Barry Briggs got offside with JAP and was denied the good engines that he got interested in the ESO....and changed the whole balance of power.

I know Gold top engnes were the latter faster ones, Amounst other stuff they had magnetos that ran at half engine speed with a twin cylinder slip ring
Ps one of the most famous hi po valve makers, was yet another unsung kiwi. i never knew that.

[Flettner]

I know Gold top engnes were the latter faster ones, Amounst other stuff they had magnetos that ran at half engine speed with a twin cylinder slip ring
Ps one of the most famous hi po valve makers, was yet another unsung kiwi. i never knew that.

Like cockroaches in the woodwork everywhere.

[mr bucketracer]

Revamp for the ktm .looking horny327452

[Grumph]

How have you fixed the bottom end ?

[TALLIS]

How have you fixed the bottom end ?

It is now a Ryger style bottom end, I think Scott is just drawing up a new dyno graph on Microsoft paint. :niceone:

[Grumph]

It is now a Ryger style bottom end, I think Scott is just drawing up a new dyno graph on Microsoft paint. :niceone:

Understood - get him off that Zero crap and he'll have less hallucinations....

[Bert]

Revamp for the ktm .looking horny327452

Like it, swingarm looks cool.


It is now a Ryger style bottom end, I think Scott is just drawing up a new dyno graph on Microsoft paint. :niceone:



Understood - get him off that Zero crap and he'll have less hallucinations....

:psst: - that's where all the good ideas come from.

[mr bucketracer]

327509after telling mick not to put pictures on facebook i found this

[Bert]

327509after telling mick not to put pictures on facebook i found this

Yea - spotted that...

Sorry re posted it in the GPR page.

Anyway looks very very cool....

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!!!!!

[TALLIS]

Cbr150 bucket! Very cool! Newbie lol :baby:

[jasonu]

Cbr150 bucket! Very cool! Newbie lol :baby:

Where?
10 char

[mr bucketracer]

Cbr150 bucket! Very cool! Newbie lol :baby:yes looks good with the engine tilted back and inlet as exhaurst and otherway round

[TZ350]

327512

:facepalm: ... JEeeeeez you guys are hard to keep up with in the innovative stakes. :not: Team ESE is very impressed.

[Grumph]

Cbr150 bucket! Very cool! Newbie lol :baby:

too cool - that radiator is f'n enormous....

[jasonu]

yes looks good with the engine tilted back and inlet as exhaurst and otherway round

Is that the cbr150 motor you bought off me?

[husaberg]

yes looks good with the engine tilted back and inlet as exhaurst and otherway round

Rear disk looks like its 100% aluminium alloy?
327530
Just like a works MV or 1970's Kawasaki 2 stroke.

[mr bucketracer]

Is that the cbr150 motor you bought off me?what do you think lmao327531

[mr bucketracer]

Rear disk looks like its 100% aluminium alloy?
327530
Just like a works MV or 1970's Kawasaki 2 stroke.at less someone got something right lol

[jasonu]

what do you think lmao327531

Dunno thats why I am asking. Hard to see from your blurry photos...

[TALLIS]

This is where the cbr 150 engine ended up

[jasonu]

This is where the cbr 150 engine ended up

I like it a lot. Any chance of a few more pictures???

[TALLIS]

I like it a lot. Any chance of a few more pictures???

Sure, happy new years

[jasonu]

Sure, happy new years

Nice work mate.
When we were looking at it (putting it into an Nx4 chassis) it looked like there would be front wheel/radiator clearance issues as the CBR cylinder tilted forward more than most. Looks like you got around that ok.
What carb did you end up using?

[mr bucketracer]

Nice work mate.
When we were looking at it (putting it into an Nx4 chassis) it looked like there would be front wheel/radiator clearance issues as the CBR cylinder tilted forward more than most. Looks like you got around that ok.
What carb did you end up using?327537dad won your awards when you gave up buckets lol look in the middle

[jasonu]

327537dad won your awards when you gave up buckets lol look in the middle

Never got the noddie. Last time I saw it Owen (ride em till they blow) Wilson got it for starting the Ohakea GP on a tire showing cords and not finishing because it blew before the finish.

[mr bucketracer]

Never got the noddie. Last time I saw it Owen (ride em till they blow) Wilson got it for starting the Ohakea GP on a tire showing cords and not finishing because it blew before the finish.i think dad won it 3 times , took it off colin wheeler lol .:lol: ob wilson rode his push bike to taupo for the gp , hats of to that crazy bugger , not seen him in years

[Bert]

This was the post I was talking about.

Check out the converted Honda CBR250 about 3mins in.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ZZApGl8H2M

[mr bucketracer]

thats cool bert:yes:

[husaberg]

This was the post I was talking about.

Check out the converted Honda CBR250 about 3mins in.


thats cool bert:yes:

I think you guys would refer this post
https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/181819-Cafe-Racers-Am-I-wrong?p=1131020931#post1131020931

[mr bucketracer]

Getting there327569

[jasonu]

Getting there327569

Got a vacuum cleaner?

[mr bucketracer]

Got a vacuum cleaner?only my mum and dads carpet from 40 years ago lol , but the shed likes it

[richban]

So what's the deal. Facebook post was talking about a proper 250 engine. So looks like the early NSF250 engine. Should be fun little bike. Service bill might be a little hard on the wallet.

I look forward to seeing it on the track.

327578

[mr bucketracer]

So what's the deal. Facebook post was talking about a proper 250 engine. So looks like the early NSF250 engine. Should be fun little bike. Service bill might be a little hard on the wallet.

I look forward to seeing it on the track.

327578what your the only one that can see that , cbr150 here :innocent:

[Grumph]

what your the only one that can see that , cbr150 here :innocent:

To my old eyes, the writing on the tape on the cam cover looks like "Williams".....

Even if it could be a 250 I still think the rad is too big.

[mr bucketracer]

To my old eyes, the writing on the tape on the cam cover looks like "Williams".....

Even if it could be a 250 I still think the rad is too big.something like no filtro lol .it is a new nsr250 radiator

[husaberg]

what do you think lmao 327531


So what's the deal. Facebook post was talking about a proper 250 engine. So looks like the early NSF250 engine. Should be fun little bike. Service bill might be a little hard on the wallet.

I look forward to seeing it on the track.

327578


what your the only one that can see that , cbr150 here :innocent:

Busted
Note the sump finning
327604327600
Now what was the gudgeon pin price for one of those $600 or 600 Euros

[mr bucketracer]

Busted
Note the sump finning
327604327600
Now what was the gudgeon pin price for one of those $600 or 600 Euroshate to tell you , way cheaper to rebuild than a 2 stroke rs

[richban]

Should be interesting to see what power it can pump out. I am sure there will be a few learnings that will carry over to the buckets. Stand up wheelies are the go in moto3 remember.

[Bert]

...... Stand up wheelies are the go in moto3 remember.

If you're 45kgs...

[jasonu]

hate to tell you , way cheaper to rebuild than a 2 stroke rs

Not if it blows up like high performance 4 strokes tend to do...

[husaberg]

hate to tell you , way cheaper to rebuild than a 2 stroke rs


Not if it blows up like high performance 4 strokes tend to do...
Honda RS125, 1995-1997 - Top End Rebuild Kit $325.00US
https://www.accu-products.com/rebuild-kits/honda-rs125-1995-1997-top-end-rebuild-kit.html

VS Honda NSF250R
piston pin € 578.00
http://www.cmsnl.com/products/pinpiston_13111nx7010/#.WGxHbIVOLTA
Piston € 1349.50
http://www.cmsnl.com/search/partnumber.php?spbpbrand=&spbppartnumberHOpart=&spbppartnumberHOmodel=&spbppartnumberHOext=&spbppartnumberSUpart=&spbppartnumberSUmodel=&spbppartnumberSUext=&spbppartnumberYAmodel=&spbppartnumberYApart=&spbppartnumberYAext=&spbppartnumber=13101-NX7-010&spbpmodelcode=
Ring €74,24 EUR
intake valve
€ 104.50 each
Exhaust valve
€ 194.50 each
head gasket
€ 51,97 EUR

Even going aftermarket is pretty scary
http://www.battle.co.jp/info/141223.htm

The bottom end on them is neat though, intersing to see how much psi the oil pump is that would be well worth repllicating on a F4 4t

[Grumph]

hate to tell you , way cheaper to rebuild than a 2 stroke rs

At least in NZ you aren't limited to OE parts - which should be a big saving.

[mr bucketracer]

Honda RS125, 1995-1997 - Top End Rebuild Kit $325.00US
https://www.accu-products.com/rebuild-kits/honda-rs125-1995-1997-top-end-rebuild-kit.html

VS Honda NSF250R
piston pin € 578.00
http://www.cmsnl.com/products/pinpiston_13111nx7010/#.WGxHbIVOLTA
Piston € 1349.50
http://www.cmsnl.com/search/partnumber.php?spbpbrand=&spbppartnumberHOpart=&spbppartnumberHOmodel=&spbppartnumberHOext=&spbppartnumberSUpart=&spbppartnumberSUmodel=&spbppartnumberSUext=&spbppartnumberYAmodel=&spbppartnumberYApart=&spbppartnumberYAext=&spbppartnumber=13101-NX7-010&spbpmodelcode=
Ring €74,24 EUR
intake valve
€ 104.50 each
Exhaust valve
€ 194.50 each
head gasket
€ 51,97 EUR

Even going aftermarket is pretty scary
http://www.battle.co.jp/info/141223.htm

The bottom end on them is neat though, intersing to see how much psi the oil pump is that would be well worth repllicating on a F4 4tya looking in the wrong places

[husaberg]

ya looking in the wrong places

https://i.imgflip.com/1h1t2f.gif (https://imgflip.com/gif/1h1t2f)

[Pumba]

Blah blah fucking blah.........

Who really gives a shit. As long as the guy paying the bills knows what the deal is, no one else should really give a shit.

Can't wait to see it up against another certain bike.


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[Autech]

Must say I would love a turn!


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[mr bucketracer]

race 1 from weekend
https://youtu.be/VjCtIDTSKRY

[TALLIS]

Bike almost ready for taupo round with guest rider. Need a 4t engine tho I'm thinking..... angle grinder?

[Bert]

Bike almost ready for taupo round with guest rider. Need a 4t engine tho I'm thinking..... angle grinder?

Nice work Nick.

How's the M3 project coming along?

[TALLIS]

How's the M3 project coming along?

M3? BMW on the brain is see, but I catch your drift. Good, but I think it will need a few Fridays at mainfeild to get it sorted.

[Bert]

M3? BMW on the brain is see, but I catch your drift. Good, but I think it will need a few Fridays at mainfeild to get it sorted.

It's been so top secret, that I've not even been invited up to take a look see.
But waiting patiently for an update.:corn:

[mr bucketracer]

328167here you go bert

[Bert]

328167here you go bert

Nice... thank you for the update :corn:
Bet it looks very cool side on :innocent:

[husaberg]

328167here you go bert

What do you call that one Honey pot or salt-n-Pepper:niceone:

[mr bucketracer]

What do you call that one Honey pot or salt-n-Pepper:niceone:you know you like it

[TALLIS]

Is this Morleys bike boys? http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/other/auction-1246860564.htm

[mr bucketracer]

Yes .that's a surprize

[timg]

Yes .that's a surprize
Soon to join the hordes in your shed? :)

[F5 Dave]

Omg. He could certainly ride better than. . .well just about anyone. As could Kris. Think he could have got somewhere if he'd had the backing Craig got.

[F5 Dave]

I'd put a comment on the tm add basically to say hi.
So yesterday I stop in at the Woodville mxgp for a look on my way back from up norf. Sit on the bank. Eventually comment about something to the chap next to me. He takes his sunnies off and I realize that it's Morley. How freaky is that? Haven't seen him for. . Like over a decade.

[jasonu]

I'd put a comment on the tm add basically to say hi.
So yesterday I stop in at the Woodville mxgp for a look on my way back from up norf. Sit on the bank. Eventually comment about something to the chap next to me. He takes his sunnies off and I realize that it's Morley. How freaky is that? Haven't seen him for. . Like over a decade.

Now THAT'S some funny shit!!!
How is the old buggar?

[F5 Dave]

He looked real good. He's 70 now. Had a real bad accident maybe 15 years back but not too obvious. Even bought himself an RMX to fix up. Say he loves riding it.

[mr bucketracer]

race one tepuke , fatboy pulls the plug and finsh his body of lol
https://youtu.be/NFRyZpzsyY8

[mr bucketracer]

race 2 , regans chain comes off but alex has the ride of his life and takes his first north island win
https://youtu.be/dBDWdq9k6Nc

[seymour14]

Facebook is currently having technical difficulties...lol

Came on here to hear more civilised gentry at work! GP in a week, good luck to one and all, toughest assignment of the year, get those Buckets blasting.:first:

[TALLIS]

While the others are busy talking about doing something, the real work has been taking place :cool:

[Bert]

Nice :2thumbsup

[Pumba]

Very cool


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[Grumph]

Looking good - but "alcohol fuel" takes on a new meaning...

[mr bucketracer]

While the others are busy talking about doing something, the real work has been taking place :cool:more going on , ktm moto3 frame choped for a bucket 329568

[husaberg]

more going on , ktm moto3 frame choped for a bucket 329568

Is that a bean bag in the background. rear disc looks aluminium.
Spill the beans......

[mr bucketracer]

Is that a bean bag in the background. rear disc looks aluminium.
Spill the beans......i won 20k in lotto and bought a ktm frame , put grinder through frame and put fxr engine in it (-;:lol:

[husaberg]

i won 20k in lotto and bought a ktm frame , put grinder through frame and put fxr engine in it (-;:lol:

On the rear disc, not the disc grinder.
If you won 20g you would have spent it on ethanol.
anything to add?
https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/171300-Oddball-engines-and-prototypes/page83

[mr bucketracer]

On the rear disc, not the disc grinder.
If you won 20g you would have spent it on ethanol.
anything to add?
https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/171300-Oddball-engines-and-prototypes/page83that bsa , the old man has one of them (-;

[husaberg]

that bsa , the old man has one of them (-;

gee thanks Yeah awesome.

[mr bucketracer]

gee thanks Yeah awesome.it's one of Don lows second home made bikes. Need a lot of work to finsh

[husaberg]

it's one of Don lows second home made bikes. Need a lot of work to finsh

Post a picute he was talking about doing a replica engine.

[Grumph]

it's one of Don lows second home made bikes. Need a lot of work to finsh

That's the name I couldn't remember. Did he build more than one rolling chassis ?

[mr bucketracer]

That's the name I couldn't remember. Did he build more than one rolling chassis ?Don Lowe . yes built his fully and the other just a roller , dad wants to make it right but time is ticking , don died last year

[jasonu]

On the rear disc, not the disc grinder.
If you won 20g you would have spent it on alcohol.
anything to add?
https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/171300-Oddball-engines-and-prototypes/page83

Fixed it for ya...

[Bert]

Fixed it for ya...

I'm not sure why???

Have you tasted his bloody rocket fuel...

[mr bucketracer]

I'm not sure why???

Have you tasted his bloody rocket fuel...yes why would buy it when its to cheap to make:yawn:

[Bert]

more going on , ktm moto3 frame choped for a bucket 329568

There must be an update coming?

More photos Scotty :innocent:

[richban]

Is that a bean bag in the background. rear disc looks aluminium.
Spill the beans......

Is that a Suzuki GPR hybrid. Looks good.

[seymour14]

Is that a Suzuki GPR hybrid. Looks good.

Little bit of Genetic modification, don't tell the bio-security people!

When I saw this on Friday last, it was nothing more then a lovely frame, I hear it may have progressed somewhat immensely since then. Watch this space!

[Bert]

Re birth of GPR002.
Back to where we all start. In fact maybe back to the origins of the new generation super buckets.

I've been a a little bit of a loss now cricket has finished (sport chosen to loose some weight and fit my race suit again) and all the paper work for VMCC winter series has been handed over (and man chores are done)...
Today I've been banished from the house. So, what to do?

Well time to restart my R150 project.
The engine has been sitting under the bench for 18months, plus a box of goodies. Aftermarket programable fuel injection ECU, larger throttle body, cams, big valve head.
It was destined for a sidecar project.
But you can never have too many F4 bikes.

I've been considering asking GPRNZ to build a new frame. But, this lovely little engine fits into old trusty GPR002.

Those that rode the original GPR100, will know this frame is one of the sweetest handling setups that GPRNZ ever built. Mated with a killer R150 water cooled engine - this combo is destined for great things.

Game on.

329690

[TALLIS]

Good idea brent, looks to slot in there nicely. A little bit of h20 never hurts, and your the expert! :msn-wink:

[F5 Dave]

Riding the 100 opened my eyes. What it really needs is a nice 100cc TZR engine.

[seymour14]

Edgecumbe stop banks just been breached, looks like you might need outboards to complete the NI Series.

Is that a breach of the rules? Seems not in today's light...;)

[kel]

I've been a a little bit of a loss now cricket has finished (sport chosen to loose some weight and fit my race suit again)
Its where all my time has been going (season must be finished as Im posting on KB again :facepalm:) We go right through the year, just move the bowling machines indoors when the weather gets too nasty

[Bert]

Good idea brent, looks to slot in there nicely. A little bit of h20 never hurts, and your the expert! :msn-wink:


Edgecumbe stop banks just been breached, looks like you might need outboards to complete the NI Series.

Is that a breach of the rules? Seems not in today's light...;)

Haha the water puns...

Sucky time to be a hydrologist- thoughts go out to the communities effected this week.
Maybe we should pack the wagons with shovels and spend Easter helping out?

But we likely need to dig Scotts house out of the land slide up the hill (what a fken mess that is).

[seymour14]

Haha the water puns...

Sucky time to be a hydrologist- thoughts go out to the communities effected this week.
Maybe we should pack the wagons with shovels and spend Easter helping out?

But we likely need to dig Scotts house out of the land slide up the hill (what a fken mess that is).

Second time in two years at the same spot too. Scott might need to buy a bulldozer to get his kids to school.

Our river carpark at Ashhurst which cost around $500 000 is disappearing fast I see this morning, mother nature knows how to move soil when she wants to.

(They should have put the money towards a bucket track in hindsight...)

[mr bucketracer]

jason on pinky starting at the back at hamton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1lh3awTX7Go&feature=youtu.be

[Bert]

Man that looks like fun.

That looks like a future GP track. Kinda reminds me of the old days, foxton, Taupo and on base.
The long sweeper looks like elbows down...

[mr bucketracer]

Man that looks like fun.

That looks like a future GP track. Kinda reminds me of the old days, foxton, Taupo and on base.
The long sweeper looks like elbows down...like to here from others if a good gp track but good to see it go to a bigger track one year

[F5 Dave]

Go the 50 taking him back!!:woohoo:

[Henk]

like to here from others if a good gp track but good to see it go to a bigger track one year

Not sure if it would make a good GP track, might be a bit simple, be interesting to hear what others think. We investigated the possibility of track two at Taupo for the GP next year but the track hire was enough that if we didn't get huge entries it would clean us out completely. About $4500 a day I think.

[seymour14]

Not sure if it would make a good GP track, might be a bit simple, be interesting to hear what others think. We investigated the possibility of track two at Taupo for the GP next year but the track hire was enough that if we didn't get huge entries it would clean us out completely. About $4500 a day I think.

My opinion is that one year a cart track, next year a big track. With two years notice, most people would not struggle for an entry fee of say $150 dollars to get the chance to race on a bigger track. It would most certainly get a contingent up from the South Island too I would expect.

With two years notice it is saving 25 cents a day... (please feel free to stretch this amount to 50 cents a day if you want to double the money, it is still not a hassle).

The GP was once a comfortable one day of racing. It wouldn't hurt to do this once every two years.

Thoughts...

[timg]

My opinion is that one year a cart track, next year a big track. With two years notice, most people would not struggle for an entry fee of say $150 dollars to get the chance to race on a bigger track. It would most certainly get a contingent up from the South Island too I would expect.

With two years notice it is saving 25 cents a day... (please feel free to stretch this amount to 50 cents a day if you want to double the money, it is still not a hassle).

The GP was once a comfortable one day of racing. It wouldn't hurt to do this once every two years.

Thoughts... Yep, stick it on a big track occasionally and I'll be there as I'm sure will a number from the mainland. In terms of cost, could it not be run in conjunction with another club meeting, like we do the BOB down here which is run over lunch time and usually means a big number of buckets swelling the entries and club coffers for the day? I did one at Taupo where it was simply part of a club race meeting if my memory serves me right :wacko:

[Grumph]

My opinion is that one year a cart track, next year a big track. With two years notice, most people would not struggle for an entry fee of say $150 dollars to get the chance to race on a bigger track. It would most certainly get a contingent up from the South Island too I would expect.

With two years notice it is saving 25 cents a day... (please feel free to stretch this amount to 50 cents a day if you want to double the money, it is still not a hassle).

The GP was once a comfortable one day of racing. It wouldn't hurt to do this once every two years.

Thoughts...

I hear the posties are hanging out for meetings - and probably some BEARS interest too. As tim says, bring in other classes to pay for the day...
It works down here.

[TALLIS]

With the north island series behind us, Scott taking out 1st place, Alex 2nd and Regan on the wobble machine 3rd. Great results as all top three bikes are gpr machines. Now back to the drawing board as Scotts championship winning bike now has a new owner. My bikes also got a new owner. So plenty of new ideas and good old ones floating around. What this space......

[mr bucketracer]

With the north island series behind us, Scott taking out 1st place, Alex 2nd and Regan on the wobble machine 3rd. Great results as all top three bikes are gpr machines. Now back to the drawing board as Scotts championship winning bike now has a new owner. My bikes also got a new owner. So plenty of new ideas and good old ones floating around. What this space......Time for me to sit back and start having some fun.:buggerd:

[TZ350]

With the north island series behind us, Scott taking out 1st place, Alex 2nd and Regan on the wobble machine 3rd. Great results as all top three bikes are gpr machines.

Top three bikes, GPR machines, excellent effort.... :niceone:

[seymour14]

Top three bikes, GPR machines, excellent effort.... :niceone:

I think the lads are looking forward to "build time", I need to limber up a bit, I can hear their footsteps coming up the CNC path...:niceone:

[husaberg]

What happened to the CNC 100?

[seymour14]

What happened to the CNC 100?

That (if we're talking the same bike) is my little xl100. I go hot and cold on it, but I think it is back on. An adjustable steering head was made some time back, adjustable in that it can be bolted on one way or upside down, giving two slightly different rake angles, big track or cart track.

The frame will be two offset aluminium plates, suitably machined and lightened, I may even use the new laser cutter that has turned up at work to do these. The aim is to make a fully alloy bike, minus the obvious slabs of steel that rotate, or power the wee mite...

The laser cutter is the reason it is probably back on, my CNC has a mere 500mm X Axis movement, it wasn't cutting the mustard, nor the ally in this instance!:lol:

Will document the progress...thanks Husa!

[husaberg]

That (if we're talking the same bike) is my little xl100. I go hot and cold on it, but I think it is back on. An adjustable steering head was made some time back, adjustable in that it can be bolted on one way or upside down, giving two slightly different rake angles, big track or cart track.

The frame will be two offset aluminium plates, suitably machined and lightened, I may even use the new laser cutter that has turned up at work to do these. The aim is to make a fully alloy bike, minus the obvious slabs of steel that rotate, or power the wee mite...

The laser cutter is the reason it is probably back on, my CNC has a mere 500mm X Axis movement, it wasn't cutting the mustard, nor the ally in this instance!:lol:

Will document the progress...thanks Husa!

No the CNC 100CC 2 stroke.
whoops 125cc 2 stroke
https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/150352-Team-GPR?p=1130894330#post1130894330

[seymour14]

No the CNC 100CC 2 stroke.
whoops 125cc 2 stroke
https://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/150352-Team-GPR?p=1130894330#post1130894330

Well that sucks...lol!

Regan's taking out the GPR125 to the first Vic Round in a couple of weeks I believe. Wants to show them in the development class how its done in Buckets. Up against 390cc monsters too so I am lead to believe. May take the camera and video down, will be a nice side by side showdown.

Sliding the xl100 back under the house...;)

[husaberg]

Well that sucks...lol!

Regan's taking out the GPR125 to the first Vic Round in a couple of weeks I believe. Wants to show them in the development class how its done in Buckets. Up against 390cc monsters too so I am lead to believe. May take the camera and video down, will be a nice side by side showdown.

Sliding the xl100 back under the house...;)

Is it an S ie overgrown XR80 or a older XL/SL/CB type?

[seymour14]

Is it an S ie overgrown XR80 or a older XL/SL/CB type?

Older "true" XL, bought it from a guy down Waiterere beach, even he had heard of buckets.

[husaberg]

Older "true" XL, bought it from a guy down Waiterere beach, even he had heard of buckets.

The CB100 has a great set of gearbox ratios for those.

[seymour14]

The CB100 has a great set of gearbox ratios for those.

Magic!:2thumbsup

[Bert]

Well that sucks...lol!

Regan's taking out the GPR125 to the first Vic Round in a couple of weeks I believe. Wants to show them in the development class how its done in Buckets. Up against 390cc monsters too so I am lead to believe. May take the camera and video down, will be a nice side by side showdown.

Sliding the xl100 back under the house...;)

Don't slide the 100 under the house, keep the development going my man.

Talked to Regs last night about VMCC rd1.
Should be a hoot..

[richban]

Talked to Regs last night about VMCC rd1.
Should be a hoot..

Say goodbye to my long standing lap record.

[Bert]

Say goodbye to my long standing lap record.

Took a while to find it, but challenge is set streamroller.


Manfeild. Me with a 1:29.761

I reckon with a skinny kid on a fast bike you could se a 26 around there.

[richban]

Took a while to find it, but challenge is set streamroller.

Well it was close. He looked like he was having truck loads of fun slipstreaming the 390's and 250 4s. The big around the outside moves were great to watch. only 0.24 off. It survives a little longer.

[seymour14]

Well it was close. He looked like he was having truck loads of fun slipstreaming the 390's and 250 4s. The big around the outside moves were great to watch. only 0.24 off. It survives a little longer.

Yip, your record lives to fight another day.

He got into a tangle in the first race, which put paid to that. Next race it blew quite hard, especially on the back straight where he said the thing just hit a wall coming onto it unless he was close behind a wind break rider. Last race rained 5 minutes before it started, but that was his best as it brought a few bikes back in line with his.

Very obvious though that the 250's and 390's had the legs on him the majority of the time down the straights. Regs was still smiling though as he always does.

[Bert]

Yip, your record lives to fight another day.

He got into a tangle in the first race, which put paid to that. Next race it blew quite hard, especially on the back straight where he said the thing just hit a wall coming onto it unless he was close behind a wind break rider. Last race rained 5 minutes before it started, but that was his best as it brought a few bikes back in line with his.

Very obvious though that the 250's and 390's had the legs on him the majority of the time down the straights. Regs was still smiling though as he always does.

Great seeing him out there on track.
Big smiles all day.
Dusted up a few of the riders, but showed a few of them some great corner lines (and what speed is possible). :msn-wink:
There will be some ding dong battles this year.

Little bucket taking on bikes twice its size...

[F5 Dave]

Sounds familiar. . .

[seymour14]

The last race was the best to watch, sorry about the shaky camera, need a better one. Rained just before the start.

https://youtu.be/PlO4_uHaq00

[seymour14]

Here comes the steamroller...

https://youtu.be/W0HVnlTbfVQ

[richban]

Here comes the steamroller...

https://youtu.be/W0HVnlTbfVQ

Bloody jumped the start. :shifty:

[seymour14]

Bloody jumped the start. :shifty:

Yeah, and he got the black board for it too. Even though he was several metres back from where he was meant to be anyway.

Never have figured out what a jump start from behind a starting position represents. Maybe he should have got a 20 second advantage board...lol!

[Bert]

Yeah, and he got the black board for it too. Even though he was several metres back from where he was meant to be anyway.

Never have figured out what a jump start from behind a starting position represents. Maybe he should have got a 20 second advantage board...lol!

Don't forget there is a 20sec penalty for being in the wrong grid position...

Love the running start attempt. ;)

[jasonu]

Sounds familiar. . .

Yep. Done that at the old Taupo. Guys used to spit tacks when they found out they were dusted by a bucket.

[mr bucketracer]

332319gpr 150 no 20

[F5 Dave]

Golly. Ever considered a one make series?

[mr bucketracer]

Would be cool Dave heres a clearer pic 332320

[seymour14]

Would be cool Dave heres a clearer pic 332320

Nice one, as always. 20 in just over 5 years, not a bad effort.

[Grumph]

Nice one, as always. 20 in just over 5 years, not a bad effort.

Makes me realise I could have done better. Started about same age but got sidetracked by family etc....
Still, George Begg only got to 18 cars - and he was way better financed.

[seymour14]

Makes me realise I could have done better. Started about same age but got sidetracked by family etc....
Still, George Begg only got to 18 cars - and he was way better financed.

Ain't that the truth, life gets in the way sometimes.

I'm sure with a little bit of John Britton's money we might have done a bit more ourselves. Anyone want a $150 000 bucket?:laugh:

[jasonu]

Would be cool Dave heres a clearer pic 332320

The motor looks familiar...

[TALLIS]

Looking way better since last time I saw it!
Life in the way? I know that one. Can't even get the last 5 percent of my piece of scrap metal finished

[mr bucketracer]

The motor looks familiar...bet it dose 😀

[mr bucketracer]

Looking way better since last time I saw it!
Life in the way? I know that one. Can't even get the last 5 percent of my piece of scrap metal finishedis it a gsxr 150😈

[TALLIS]

is it a gsxr 150😈

Nah I'm not into purpose built race bikes

[goose8]

Can't wait to see you on that bad boy ripping it up

[mr bucketracer]

Can't wait to see you on that bad boy ripping it uphope i still have it in me (-; , not far of finshing

[mr bucketracer]

332392needo to copy pic on pc

[diesel pig]

332392needo to copy pic on pc

That's a cool looking fairing what it's from?

[mr bucketracer]

That's a cool looking fairing what it's from?its tz125 yamaha

[Grumph]

its tz125 yamaha

Where from ? Who's got the moulds?

BTW sticking with the orange theme - I've probably got some Laverda stickers here....

[timg]

332392needo to copy pic on pc Won't miss that flying past me at the BOB :laugh:

[mr bucketracer]

332393coming for you guys (-;

[mr bucketracer]

Where from ? Who's got the moulds?

BTW sticking with the orange theme - I've probably got some Laverda stickers here....Tallis(nick) has the moulds

[mr bucketracer]

King Kennys bucket lol 332396

[mr bucketracer]

dylans new bike 332398

[Bert]

Looking good buddy.

What numbers are they, we should update the website.

[timg]

King Kennys bucket lol 332396
Welcome to the premier race formula Mr... er.... Roberts. A bit different to those smokey YZR thingy' you used to play with :D Looking cool 😎

[husaberg]

King Kennys bucket lol 332396

It looks like it has Eddie Lawsons Handlebars.
332399

[Bert]

Almost covered all the major brands now.

Suzuki, Kawasaki, Honda, KTM, Yamaha, aprilia.

[mr bucketracer]

Looking good buddy.

What numbers are they, we should update the website.dylans bike 19 , cbr is 20 , i need to do a book and pics and who own them

[mr bucketracer]

Almost covered all the major brands now.

Suzuki, Kawasaki, Honda, KTM, Yamaha, aprilia.need a duke engine (-;

[mr bucketracer]

It looks like it has Eddie Lawsons Handlebars.
332399old people like me need them bars lol

[mr bucketracer]

Welcome to the premier race formula Mr... er.... Roberts. A bit different to those smokey YZR thingy' you used to play with :D Looking cool 😎i better put oil in the petrol lol

[Bert]

dylans bike 19 , cbr is 20 , i need to do a book and pics and who own them

Kerry's job.... print a million and retire!!!


need a duke engine (-;

Don't you have one in the corner of the shed, all be it aircooled.

[mr bucketracer]

Kerry's job.... print a million and retire!!!



Don't you have one in the corner of the shed, all be it aircooled.the 65cc one ?

[Bert]

the 65cc one ?

Yip...:innocent:

[mr bucketracer]

Yip...:innocent:would be nice to have a gp frame made for that as the engine has the looks

[mr bucketracer]

palmy north kart track on the 10th boys

[TALLIS]

83db sound limit or its back on the trailer apparently, so I'll be 2 stroking it to be safe.

[timg]

332393coming for you guys (-; Mine looks flash too, slow..... but flash :baby:332401

[mr bucketracer]

Mine looks flash too, slow..... but flash :baby:332401I wondered what the fairing
looked like on the bike
I

[Bert]

palmy north kart track on the 10th boys


83db sound limit or its back on the trailer apparently, so I'll be 2 stroking it to be safe.

It that open or invite only?

Four bolts tightened and a battery and I could be good to go...

[mr bucketracer]

It that open or invite only?

Four bolts tightened and a battery and I could be good to go...kaitoki kart club are running a meet there

[mr bucketracer]

going to start a aluminum tank today , going to try copy this332466

[mr bucketracer]

going to start a aluminum tank today , going to try copy this332466332501all but done 10 hours later

[timg]

332501all but done 10 hours later
Awesome work :niceone:

[Grumph]

all but done 10 hours later

Nice - how many pieces ? Done over formers ?

Where do you get your alloy filler cap necks ?

[TZ350]

That tank is such great work... 10 hours .... good job...:niceone:

[mr bucketracer]

Nice - how many pieces ? Done over formers ?

Where do you get your alloy filler cap necks ?I use oil caps of car rocker covers , some better than others , the back was the worst 4 bits the rest 4 bits

[mr bucketracer]

That tank is such great work... 10 hours .... good job...:niceone:I should make a wooden former one day

[Grumph]

I should make a wooden former one day

Looking at a couple of Aermacchi tanks which came from Bartels in Northern Ireland, they're welded up from 4 or 5 pressed pieces.
For low volume presswork in alloy, wooden press formers are adequate.
A mate here who has made several tanks for me always does a skeleton former - like a boat's ribs - that he can clamp the pieces to when welding.
He'll be retiring from the port company where he drives straddles very soon and he's probably going to work from home doing tanks.
He welds his using oxy/acetylene....old school stuff.

[mr bucketracer]

we have a big old power press thats been pulled apart , going to put a ram on it one day

[jasonu]

332501all but done 10 hours later

You cunts rock!!!!!:2thumbsup:2thumbsup:2thumbsup

[seymour14]

After many years, we can officially say that Buckets are back in Palmy. Really nice turn out, especially from the Wellington contingent, so I videoed the last race of the day.

The weather was a bit average, my camera is a dog, but anything is better then nothing! Patience was a virtue as riders waited for a 2 hour Kart race to take its course, but I hope everyone felt it was worth it.


https://youtu.be/mWIJ7Vp4l8g

[mr bucketracer]

nice video

[TALLIS]

Great turn out from the locals and the wellentonins, thanks for the effort of turning up and making this the start of many hopefully. Also a big thanks to kartsport Wellington for paving the way. I think we all agree it's an awesome track.

[mr bucketracer]

My bIke weighed in at 78.5 kgs with around 1.5 letres of fuel .prity happy

[seymour14]

My bIke weighed in at 78.5 kgs with around 1.5 letres of fuel .prity happy

That's a decent weight, tweak the little things and it should be a rocket ship.

Thanks for letting me know that my old Coventry Eagle is Kiwibiker photo of the week.

I haven't owned it for about two years, only took that long to get enough votes to win...lol!:laugh:

[Bert]

That's a decent weight, tweak the little things and it should be a rocket ship.

Thanks for letting me know that my old Coventry Eagle is Kiwibiker photo of the week.

I haven't owned it for about two years, only took that long to get enough votes to win...lol!:laugh:

Well done on the POW.

Anyway, looking at the new Yamaha R150; apparently it has a variable valve lift VVL on the inlet.
More poke down low...
Simple little system worthy of consideration.
https://youtu.be/4PQNOu7ERrk

[TALLIS]

More poke down low? Am I reading to much into this?

[Bert]

More poke down low? Am I reading to much into this?

Come on Mr Colt Cams. Tell us about cam timing, duration, lift and linkage to variable timing - please....

I want more low down poke. 14Hp at 6000rpm would be great.

[mr bucketracer]

what would course a motorcycle to shudder of the mark when taking of hard ?my new cbr 150 has that feel of the chain jumping the sprocket ? i replaced the steel plates but no differents , can the dogs in the engine jump? and feel like that .

[timg]

what would course a motorcycle to shudder of the mark when taking of hard ?my new cbr 150 has that feel of the chain jumping the sprocket ? i replaced the steel plates but no differents , can the dogs in the engine jump? and feel like that . It's buggered :facepalm: you better send it to me :innocent:

[mr bucketracer]

It's buggered :facepalm: you better send it to me :innocent:lol engine wise go's real good. It's geared for the hills so hope when wright I can start in second and not have this problem

[jasonu]

what would course a motorcycle to shudder of the mark when taking of hard ?my new cbr 150 has that feel of the chain jumping the sprocket ? i replaced the steel plates but no differents , can the dogs in the engine jump? and feel like that .

I had an rmx250 that did that. It was caused bu the fingers of the clutch basket being worn into a serrated pattern by the clutch plates. A quick rub with a file and all was peachy again.

[Grumph]

I had an rmx250 that did that. It was caused bu the fingers of the clutch basket being worn into a serrated pattern by the clutch plates. A quick rub with a file and all was peachy again.

yes, this, plus those are the symptoms of springs collapsed in the cush at the back of the clutch.

[mr bucketracer]

yes, this, plus those are the symptoms of springs collapsed in the cush at the back of the clutch.in the cluch there is one fiber with a bigger inside diameter with 2 steel rings in there , what are they for ?

[Grumph]

in the cluch there is one fiber with a bigger inside diameter with 2 steel rings in there , what are they for ?

They serve the function of a Marcel spring - which is a cushion spring to soften engagement. I'd ditch them.
I leave them in the big, late model motors as they're hard on boxes - but a bucket is a different story.

I had to go to my copy of "Clutch and Flywheel Handbook" to get the name of the spring - bastard for making me think on a Sunday morning !!

[mr bucketracer]

They serve the function of a Marcel spring - which is a cushion spring to soften engagement. I'd ditch them.
I leave them in the big, late model motors as they're hard on boxes - but a bucket is a different story.

I had to go to my copy of "Clutch and Flywheel Handbook" to get the name of the spring - bastard for making me think on a Sunday morning !!

Thanks Grumph. Sorry about that . Iv been on youtube trying to find info about them but in the small cbr bikes it's only talks about the 125 which don't have them

[F5 Dave]

Check the inner basket too for grooves, outer most common and the cush springs can be checked/replaced with nolathene etc.

[mr bucketracer]

thanks guys , turns out i put the front sprocket on the wrong way as it has a 2.5mm step , forgot it runs the oppersite way round to the fxrs . anyway i need to stop the front end shuddering under breaks now as the new rota must have a promblem .

[diesel pig]

thanks guys , turns out i put the front sprocket on the wrong way as it has a 2.5mm step , forgot it runs the oppersite way round to the fxrs . anyway i need to stop the front end shuddering under breaks now as the new rota must have a promblem .

So you mean the chain was trying to climb off the side of the sprocket?

[F5 Dave]

thanks guys , turns out i put the front sprocket on the wrong way as it has a 2.5mm step , forgot it runs the oppersite way round to the fxrs . anyway i need to stop the front end shuddering under breaks now as the new rota must have a promblem .

Ha, you didn't use my poxy disc did you?
Actually I wanted to try resurfacing that with flapper wheel if it's still to hand answer see if it's something queer coating that's got on it.

[jasonu]

thanks guys , turns out i put the front sprocket on the wrong way as it has a 2.5mm step , forgot it runs the oppersite way round to the fxrs . anyway i need to stop the front end shuddering under breaks now as the new rota must have a promblem .

Thank fuck for that. I was worried you wanted
a refund.

[mr bucketracer]

Thank fuck for that. I was worried you wanted
a refund.you would or should be happy with a refund . Go's to good lol

[mr bucketracer]

So you mean the chain was trying to climb off the side of the sprocket?yes . My sidecar dose the same so need to realine that

[mr bucketracer]

Ha, you didn't use my poxy disc did you?
Actually I wanted to try resurfacing that with flapper wheel if it's still to hand answer see if it's something queer coating that's got on it.may of at the start . Put a new one after that and was worse

[Grumph]

may of at the start . Put a new one after that and was worse

Check the face it bolts to. I've had to countersink the occasional pulled thread.