The new Stinkwheel

[JayRacer37]

Well.....I saw it, and I had to have it.
So I did. :D
It's a pretty mint 1987 Suzuki RG400. Been looking for a 4 or 500, happens to be a 4, but thats a start!!
Gawd I love two-strokes....
Its rich rich rich fuelling-wise, but that'll be changed rapidly. Classic GP rep, a REAL GP rep!!
:drool: :love:
I have ridden it 200km, and i'm already itching to pull it apart!! Is that bad?
Got some RGV250 parts around....but don't know if I want to change it from original....meh, screw it, I can put the stock stuff back on!! :Punk:

Piccies now below. A few posts below.

[merv]

Nice one !!!!!!!!

[qldzxr250a]

:nono::nono:dont be a jerk.......show us some piccys

[JayRacer37]

My bad....camera packed a sad when i connected it to the 'puter. as they do....
Will have some snaps ASAP.

[geoffm]

Not the one off Trademe is it? Looked nice that one, althoguh not orignal paint. Now you will want to join the RG mailing list.
I have the (500) workshop manual and fiche if you want it.
Geoff

[R6_kid]

looking forward to some two-stroke powerband induced powerslides at the next trackday dude!

[sisterecho]

My bad....camera packed a sad when i connected it to the 'puter. as they do....
Will have some snaps ASAP.

Lucky you have me to come to your rescue then huh?

Here it is... ain't she a beauty? :love:

[R6_kid]

i can understand why you like the bike, but dude, call the plastic surgeon asap!

[JayRacer37]

Not the one off Trademe is it? Looked nice that one, althoguh not orignal paint. Now you will want to join the RG mailing list.
I have the (500) workshop manual and fiche if you want it.
Geoff

I'm your freind.....Theres an RG mailing list?? ohh, the possibilites to explore!!
Not off Trade me, no.

[JayRacer37]

i can understand why you like the bike, but dude, call the plastic surgeon asap!

Meh, classic mate. obviouslly, you havn't seen pic's of my 1100. This is a beautttty!

[limbimtimwim]

Gee.. That looks pretty tidy.

How long for I wonder.. ;)

[JayRacer37]

Gee.. That looks pretty tidy.

How long for I wonder.. ;)

Well, I'm not racing it, thats a bloody good start.

[limbimtimwim]

Okay fair enough.

Seriously though, it looks like a keeper.

[JayRacer37]

Okay fair enough.

Seriously though, it looks like a keeper.

Yea mate, thats the idea!! I like it..i like it alot!

[Two Smoker]

Well, I'm not racing it, thats a bloody good start.

Scared of highsiding :bleh:

[Two Smoker]

Oh yeah, whens my turn to have a ride??

[JayRacer37]

Oh yeah, whens my turn to have a ride??

When you turn up with the RGV250 forks....

[Two Smoker]

When you turn up with the RGV250 forks....

What if i can find some???

[JayRacer37]

What if i can find some???

if they're USD, and straight, you got yourself a ride!!

[HDTboy]

Lucky you have me to come to your rescue then huh?

Here it is... ain't she a beauty? :love:
I grin every time I see it

i can understand why you like the bike, but dude, call the plastic surgeon asap!
Wash your filthy mouth out!

Oh yeah, whens my turn to have a ride??
Haha, I got to ride it before you did :bleh:

[breakaway]

Wow RG400. I demand more pics.

[xwhatsit]

Mmmm... hawt....
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[Dadpole]

Nice... Very nice. I had the red & black version once.
If you bring it over to visit the Juggins homestead, don't be surprised if it disappears. It will be over the fence and safe in my shed before you can blink. :shit:

[skelstar]

Nice one. Not my cuppa but understand the attraction.

Niceone dude.

[gijoe1313]

W00t! Gotta love them stinky, noisy two-stroker smokers! :niceone: Good job that man!

[avgas]

Needs more power i think.....make the first RG400 turbo.

[Sparky Bills]

Oh dear oh dear!

How is it over the hill?
Bet it kicks ass!

[imdying]

Very jealous, congrats :yes:

[JayRacer37]

Oh dear oh dear!

How is it over the hill?
Bet it kicks ass!

Its great, apart from the '80's brakes, which are a little pushed coming back down....Its actually still clearing out from the last, more....sedate rider.
Much less oil pissing out of the pipes now!! (mmm....FOUR pipes.....)

[F5 Dave]

Kewl!!


Way kewl

[flame]

Nice bike dude! I clearly remember scaring meself stupid riding a 500 version when it was near brand new back in 19 ........oh crap I'm showing my age:innocent:

[Two Smoker]

Haha, I got to ride it before you did :bleh:

You are such a slut...

Jay, will follow up those forks... It was quite a while ago, but you never know...

[JayRacer37]

You are such a slut...

Jay, will follow up those forks... It was quite a while ago, but you never know...

Shit yea, that'd be fantestic....:yes:

[F5 Dave]

Here ya go Jay. ZXR front end etc.

RG470 Hybrid (http://www.rgv250.co.uk/forums/index.php?showtopic=17849)

[Dave_G]

Nice bike. I have a 500 with a stage 3 Stan Stephens engine and running Nikon Chambers.
Take my word for it, save your dough on the forks and put some Race Tech emulators in it instead. The forks will end up working real close to what the cartridge forks do and at a fraction of the cost. Spend the money on a decent rear shock, mines got an Ohlins in it and it makes a massive difference.

[F5 Dave]

from lost data
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WAAAAAALLLLLL.....

I pulled the airbox restictor out of it today. Much bettererer!! And put some decent oil in. Now its running much more like I would expect!!!:rockon: Happy me :)
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Careful Padone. There are a few lengths on the airbox, removing some will improve things but removing them all will start to loose power. I remember Chris telling me specifically about this & is tests on the dyno. General rule is airflow doesn't like sharp edges.