Liam B from chch, Suzuki RG150 (LiamBirkett)

[LiamBirkett]

Hello everyone, just got my first bike; 1998 Suzuki RG150. Im loving the bike and havent crashed it yet in the two days that ive been riding... Im surprised how quick it gets up even with its power valves not working properly.

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If anyone in chch can help me fix my power valve issues, or my speedo which is out of wack it would be much appreciated.

Cheers, Liam.

[unstuck]

Gidday, welcome to the site. Im sure there are lots of bike shops in CHCH, or were you hoping for a freebie? :devil2:

[tigertim20]

Gidday, welcome to the site. Im sure there are lots of bike shops in CHCH, or were you hoping for a freebie? :devil2:

easy there, cant knock a bloke whose askin to be taught how to work on his toys properly!!!:baby:

[haydes55]

Can't help with the bike sorry.

But welcome, enjoy the addiction

Handy hint, don't leave your helmet on the seat. It will easily fall off (and it won't even need an earthquake). And a dropped helmet can be in need of replacing if it gets damaged.

[unstuck]

easy there, cant knock a bloke whose askin to be taught how to work on his toys properly!!!:baby:

Nothing wrong with a freebie.:2thumbsup

[gammaguy]

new power valves are no longer available,so treat them carefully

[T.W.R]

These guys can repair & calibrate speedometers

E. Parrott & Son Ltd (http://www.google.co.nz/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&ved=0CCgQFjAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.eparrott.co.nz%2F&ei=tCriUqjGGseIkwWi6IDYCw&usg=AFQjCNEXu-m9GlpyoqhUehDKLbscRvL9xw)

[LiamBirkett]

Haha nothings free anymore, thanks team. ill go move my helmet now :P

[EJK]

Welcome to KiwiBiker and motorcycling Liam. If interested in a local group rides check out Canterbury Wednesday Night Ride thread:
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/142318-Canterbury-Wednesday-Night-Ride

Learners and beginners welcome. We won't bite, promise :whistle:

Welcome :sunny:

[SMOKEU]

Go and see Roger at Road and Race Motorcycles. He should be able to get your bike running mint.

[Sharft 6]

If you want to do it yourself, this thread here (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/161332-RG150-short-on-power) covers quite a bit on the performance side.

If I had to do this again, I would do the following in order
1. check the power valves are adjusted correctly.
This involves taking the cover off the pulley, then connecting the white and yellow wire (near the battery) to the negative terminal, and turning the key. You should see the markers on the pulley and on the housing line up. If not adjust accordingly.
2. check if there are any broken bits or wownd out screws under the exhaust valve inspection cover.
3. Do the yellow/white wire test again and watch to make sure the valves are being pulled out.
4. Make sure the power valves are up the right way. The longest sides of the valves should be at the top.