Almost had enough

[rachprice]

Right...my bike shat itself AGAIN....relatively minor, my throttle cable snapped, though I cant get another till monday
No weekend riding for me makes me very unhappy!
Another RGV has come up, I would have to get a loan (granted one at 10.9% no repayments till i finish school) to cover the cost....
its mint, 1991 17,000km on it....mint fairings (mine are shit)
I have poured so much god dam money into mine fixing shit cos its basically falling to pieces...
Should I just say no more money! thats enough....and get a little extra for a way nicer bike thats less likely to completely fall to pieces on me?
What y'all reckon?

[mattian]

Do you have insurance??? leave the thing on the side of the road. pray that someone nicks it...... buy a brand new ninja 250 thats what I would do :)

[KiwiKat]

Don't flog a dead Horse. Go for a better bike but get it checked first and pay it off early. Loan please Dad, Mom someone?

[rachprice]

Do you have insurance??? leave the thing on the side of the road. pray that someone nicks it...... buy a brand new ninja 250 thats what I would do :)

I do have insurance but you are kidding me right?
The new ninjas are nice....but jesus it would be a massive drop in power....
I have grown to love my RGV....I dont want anything else

[rachprice]

Don't flog a dead Horse. Go for a better bike but get it checked first and pay it off early. Loan please Dad, Mom someone?

Yeah that what Im thinking...I just hate loans!
It would only be about 2g, though I am a student haha

[eelracing]

If you've already poured money into ya current ride (unless it really is poked) i'd still stick with it,at least you know it's history.You will be taking another gamble with this new rgv,and could be lookn at a top end rebuild soon.You're comment about four strokes is spot-on and congrats for choos'n to ride a two stroke,they are a demanding mistress but well worth the ride.

[Number One]

If you've already poured money into ya current ride (unless it really is poked) i'd still stick with it,at least you know it's history.You will be taking another gamble with this new rgv,and could be lookn at a top end rebuild soon.You're comment about four strokes is spot-on and congrats for choos'n to ride a two stroke,they are a demanding mistress but well worth the ride.
Especially considering second hand RGV's will all no doubt have had the tits thrashed off them already. I' dbe more inclined to give the bike I've got a damn good going over and stick with it - but that all depends on just how fucked it actually is.

[rachprice]

My current one....
58,000km
Things that have been done:
New (2nd hand) bottom end/gearbox (1990)
Cylinders from Late Vj22
Old K heads...a bit more compression
Pro-X piston and rings
New top end bearings
Fresh 2nd hand power valves
Heavy duty clutch
Throttle, oil pump and speedo cable
carbs new needle jets
new rear brake pads
A whole lot of electrics that couldnt be done so I had to pay someone to do them
New chain and sprockets
One of the fairings is a piece of shit but to be honest I would rather spend all my money on fixing shit that makes it go rather than have it look pretty
It might have been thrashed but with only 17,000km its gonna be way less likely to be falling to pieces than my current one...but yes I guess I will know its history a bit better

[sinfull]

Sorry Rach but whinging about a snapped throttle cable is a burning offence !!!

Hard call, sounds to me like you've just about rebuilt the bike ! Still on ya restricted ?

Couple of 2ND bits ya mentioned there but if whoever did yr rebuilding knows their stuff you may only now be looking at steering head and swing arm to complete the ensemble

[vtec]

Hmmm, if you are annoyed by the failings of your current RGV250, I would advise against getting another. Great fun bikes, but they always have problems. Always fouling plugs, breaking cables, and mechanical issues like you mentioned.

I've got a CBR250RR for sale for $5g. Might be out of your price range, and the power delivery will feel weird to start with, but I can get it around the track quicker than 90% of RGV riders. Only raced this one once. I'm living in Melbourne at the moment and it's in NZ. Got the best tyres money can buy on it. It's got about 35,000 k's. They are good for 100,000k's.

I'll be back in early december if you are interested send me a pm and I'll give you my details. It's black and grey with red wheels.

[eelracing]

And youre lett'n a broken throttle cable get ya down,youre bike is a minta' and im jealous as fuck.Mine is in bits in the lounge at mo awaiting funds for rebuild.

[Number One]

Sorry Rach but whinging about a snapped throttle cable is a burning offence !!!

Hard call, sounds to me like you've just about rebuilt the bike ! Still on ya restricted ?

Couple of 2ND bits ya mentioned there but if whoever did yr rebuilding knows their stuff you may only now be looking at steering head and swing arm to complete the ensemble
Well said sir...my thoughts exactly when I read that list of fix its

[carver]

its a RGV, thats what they do!

[Drew]

Any bike can be a lemon, but given what you've had done to this one already, I'd be inclined to keep it.

Sounds to me like you should be looking for one with a fucked engine, since that's the best bit on yours.

www.rgvspares.com will have nearly anything you want by the way.

I've owned a GIXXER thou, and my RGV is more fun on the twisty bits, GO THE MIGHTY RGV!!!

[rachprice]

Burning eh? haha its not so much the throttle cable thats the issue its just always off the road.
Yeah I know its what they do, I dont mind doing work on it, for the fun I get out of it, but its ALL the time. And being a student never helps.
But I love it and I dont think think I will be giving up on RGV's just yet
Just thinking whether it may be better to get one that is got a bit more life in it.
No still learners unfortunately...I think I can get 6R in another month.

[FJRider]

Cables do snap... not just on RGV's. Such is motorcycling ...

[sinfull]

Just thinking whether it may be better to get one that is got a bit more life in it.
No still learners unfortunately...I think I can get 6R in another month.
Ok so it sounds like ya got touched or got it cheap !
where ya are right now in life you could go two ways, dept or dirty hands !
You'd already have a Student loan would ya not ?

My 24 yr old is sitting at home 25 k in dept, babe in arms going oh shit !
Her career was looking good, almost up to the same income as her old man (who knew nothing by the way) so dept was not a worry !
Things change quickly, couldn't really say now is a good time to be getting further into it !
Enjoy ya ride, if in ten years you feel you never want to work on a bike again, buy new and upgrade yearly !

If ya wanna sell ya smoker i'll fly down and ride it home !

[Drew]

Just thinking whether it may be better to get one that is got a bit more life in it.


OK then, there are other bonuses to getting the later model one. 17" wheels top of the list, saves money getting decent rubber, and '91 onwards look heaps better.

But prepare yourself that the next owner is probably gonna get all the fruits of the work you've had done, before ya sell it.

[sinfull]

But prepare yourself that the next owner is probably gonna get all the fruits of the work you've had done, before ya sell it.

So much for taking advantage of that poor student !!!!!

[rachprice]

I do have a student loan and its going to be MASSIVE but I will end up with a good salary once I start working (though still another 3 years away) so Im not as worried about being in debt, and Ill be working full time over the summer so could probably pay it back easy enough.
Yeah those dam rear 18' wheels!
Well test riding it tomorrow so Ill guess Ill see how it goes
And sinfull Ill be bringing it up to levin in november (if I dont get this other one) so you might see me round

[sinfull]

And sinfull Ill be bringing it up to levin in november (if I dont get this other one) so you might see me round
Let us know when ya playin round up these ways, couple of the guys doing the wed/thur wellington rides have RGV's and would be fun to fill the takas with the sweet smell of a number of smokers !

[rachprice]

Let us know when ya playin round up these ways, couple of the guys doing the wed/thur wellington rides have RGV's and would be fun to fill the takas with the sweet smell of a number of smokers !

Yeah man for sure sounds good, Im up in Nov forever yay! Though mainly in Wellington, family in levin but Ill be in the hospital during the year.

[sinfull]

Yeah man for sure sounds good, Im up in Nov forever yay! Though mainly in Wellington, family in levin but Ill be in the hospital during the year. Can we paint a red cross on ya helmet ?

[Drew]

Oh yeah, more RGV on the rides the better!!!

[rachprice]

Can we paint a red cross on ya helmet ?

haha for sure!

[FROSTY]

Someone else said it sorry to repeat it. The RGV is a bloody good quick bike but it wears out fast. With 3 years to go before realisticly you can afford to replace the bits that blow either -A suck it -sell the RGV and get a 4 stroke "commuter" bike or B save that 2 k to invest in your current ride.

[rachprice]

Someone else said it sorry to repeat it. The RGV is a bloody good quick bike but it wears out fast. With 3 years to go before realisticly you can afford to replace the bits that blow either -A suck it -sell the RGV and get a 4 stroke "commuter" bike or B save that 2 k to invest in your current ride.

No its all good...I am interested in peoples opinions
I checked it out today and to be honest I think I just got a bit excited over this mint bike which in my head I thought would be less hassle
I didnt even entertain the idea of spending the money I might use for this bike on getting my current one mint.
Its a very good idea and I think it will be what I end up doing because I think most the '91 RGV's are jap import and hence restricted, in that case I wouldn't get it

[MVnut]

Personally I would look at the '91 with 17000kms seriously. Sure you've spent a fair bit on your old one but the newer one is probably a lot better bike. Get a two-smoker expert to check it out if possible unless you're a guru yourself.

[eelracing]

Ah Mr Frosty our young heroin has come finally to that which every motocyclist must face.Go with the heart or the head concerning a bike decision.I know it well,but still can't change my mind.

[sinfull]

Personally I would look at the '91 with 17000kms seriously. Sure you've spent a fair bit on your old one but the newer one is probably a lot better bike. Get a two-smoker expert to check it out if possible unless you're a guru yourself.

Hell i aint no expert, but the shit thats on that list, i think might spin that RG into a screamer ! Be a Buzz to hear Rach is doing it herself, but sure there is a guru in the pic somewhere !

[gijoe1313]

Ahh the love-hate affair with two strokers springs eternal :love: :argue:

My two strokers aren't anywhere as modern as the RGV, but that ol'thrill you get when it fires up and ringa-ding-dings its way always hits the right spot! :love:

I guess in the end, you will do what you have to do ... me? I'd keep the one you have to work on ... and buy the other one as well :sweatdrop :innocent:

But thats the crazy me talking ... just cause I collect them two stroker smokers I does! (no RGV yet though...)

[rachprice]

Yeah I would if I could afford it....
And yeah I work on it some albeit with A LOT of help and guidance haha

[carver]

Yeah I would if I could afford it....
And yeah I work on it some albeit with A LOT of help and guidance haha

why dont you just sell it and get a cheap 400?
4 strokes (apart from yamaha) are usually quite reliable

[McJim]

why dont you just sell it and get a cheap 400?
4 strokes (apart from yamaha) are usually quite reliable

Some people obey their licence restrictions bro':shifty:

[carver]

Some people obey their licence restrictions bro':shifty:

nothing like a few 250 stickers is there

[McJim]

nothing like a few 250 stickers is there

Problem is all the cop squaddies have the internet in their cars now and when they are not surfing KB they look at the vehicle database so essentially you need to put 250 stickers on your gixxer thou and put your VTR250 number plate on it too.

[rachprice]

Well I test rode it and to be honest I think it needs a rebuild so that plan is out.
But all good Ill keep mine, Im not that unhappy with it I just wish I had a bit more money to throw at it, which I may do over the summer.
Thanks for all the opinions
And yeah a 400 may be an option...though yeah I would ideally like to stick with a 250 till I get my full

[Str8 Jacket]

I hear ya chick! I *had* a love affair with 2 smokers, they're the most fun bikes to ride however after blowing up 5 bikes in 2 years I have had to face reality. I rebuilt the bike and its now a strictly dedicated race bike. I have a huge debt myself so Ive decided to suck it up and go without a bike for a year and save my arse of. Im lucky cause I can still race and as its just a small 150 it doesnt cost too much.
I strongly advise against selling it. You'll never own another bike like it again and I reckon that you'll regret it. Maybe you should just look at buying a cheap 4 stroke and just have a good think before you sell her...

(however if you do decide to sell then can ya let me know!) ;)

[carver]

Well I test rode it and to be honest I think it needs a rebuild so that plan is out.
But all good Ill keep mine, Im not that unhappy with it I just wish I had a bit more money to throw at it, which I may do over the summer.
Thanks for all the opinions
And yeah a 400 may be an option...though yeah I would ideally like to stick with a 250 till I get my full

well, if you want to do the 250 thing why not buy a

VTR 250

GPX 250

GN 250

Scorpio 250

i have a nice VTR for sale

[Drew]

Well I test rode it and to be honest I think it needs a rebuild so that plan is out.
But all good Ill keep mine, Im not that unhappy with it I just wish I had a bit more money to throw at it, which I may do over the summer.
Thanks for all the opinions
And yeah a 400 may be an option...though yeah I would ideally like to stick with a 250 till I get my full


Needing a rebuild need not be a hugely expensive mission, a piston kit is only $345 Australian, and a really easy job. www.rgvspares.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=3&category_id=22&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=26

I'll put my hand up to help work on yours though, when ya come to Wellington if you like. I've got a lot of experience working on these wee critters, and just about every other type of bike for that matter, and I like to help out where I can.

[Slyer]

Gutted! Hope it turns out all good for you.

[hayd3n]

whats wrong with your fairings?? i said ill fix em!!

[rachprice]

Needing a rebuild need not be a hugely expensive mission, a piston kit is only $345 Australian, and a really easy job. www.rgvspares.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=shop.flypage&product_id=3&category_id=22&manufacturer_id=0&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=26

I'll put my hand up to help work on yours though, when ya come to Wellington if you like. I've got a lot of experience working on these wee critters, and just about every other type of bike for that matter, and I like to help out where I can.

I mean the bike I test rode probably needed a rebuild that and its the restricted version as well.
So i think Ill stick with mine. The engine is all good at the moment I just need to do another couple of things on it...
Forks and output shaft
Thanks for the offer thats really sweet :niceone:, no doubt ill be needing help sometime!



whats wrong with your fairings?? i said ill fix em!!

Oh yeah! thanks!
one of them is soooooooooooo bad.....
Maybe you could see how much it would cost? Bit low on funds coming up to the end of the eyar and need to ship all my stuff back home.

[hayd3n]

umm how bout nothing??? is that cheap enuff

[hayd3n]

well, if you want to do the 250 thing why not buy a

VTR 250

GPX 250

GN 250

Scorpio 250

i have a nice VTR for sale

coz she likes the 2 strokes more hp!!

[Jerry74]

I mean the bike I test rode probably needed a rebuild that and its the restricted version as well.
So i think Ill stick with mine. The engine is all good at the moment I just need to do another couple of things on it...
Forks and output shaft
Thanks for the offer thats really sweet :niceone:, no doubt ill be needing help sometime!




Oh yeah! thanks!
one of them is soooooooooooo bad.....
Maybe you could see how much it would cost? Bit low on funds coming up to the end of the eyar and need to ship all my stuff back home.

If you love the RGV fix it up... they were cult bikes about 15 years ago....

[rachprice]

If you love the RGV fix it up... they were cult bikes about 15 years ago....

Yeah I am slowly....money is an issue though still a student for another 3 years

[fatzx10r]

remember if you need any part's for your rgv just sing out

[rachprice]

umm how bout nothing??? is that cheap enuff

Yeah but no way...I would have to give you something!


remember if you need any part's for your rgv just sing out

Yeah actually maybe.....output shaft

[vtec]

Sounds like you are leaning towards keeping it. Good on you. Now get it to the racetrack. You will have a blast.

As much as I love CBR250RR's, I do miss some things about my Pepsi Replica RGV250.

[rachprice]

Sounds like you are leaning towards keeping it. Good on you. Now get it to the racetrack. You will have a blast.

As much as I love CBR250RR's, I do miss some things about my Pepsi Replica RGV250.

Yeah man I sure am....
And I will eventually, im still pretty learner ahha

Finally got the cable today and fixed that...it feels so much more responsive, I think my last one was a bit stretched.

[Squiggles]

Whats with the output shaft? I've a bunch of 22 engine bits in a box up here

[rachprice]

Whats with the output shaft? I've a bunch of 22 engine bits in a box up here

Splines are worn...

[gijoe1313]

Good on ya girl! Glad to hear you have made a choice, just remember this is all character building :sweatdrop

Now squirrel away them pennies and slowly build your pride and joy back up! :yes:

[eelracing]

Whats with the output shaft? I've a bunch of 22 engine bits in a box up here

Per chance you wouldnt have a decent clutch housing lying around in that box? In particular i am looking for another sleeve hub as mine has some nasty lookn grooves in the splines.

[Drew]

Whats with the output shaft? I've a bunch of 22 engine bits in a box up here


PM me if you wanna sell them mate, I'm hoping to build up a practically new motor for mine before this one gets too worn out, have a spare on hand kinda thing.

[fatzx10r]

PM me if you wanna sell them mate, I'm hoping to build up a practically new motor for mine before this one gets too worn out, have a spare on hand kinda thing.

hey drew let me know if you need any more bit's? and i will find out for ya

[racefactory]

Do you have insurance??? leave the thing on the side of the road. pray that someone nicks it...... buy a brand new ninja 250 thats what I would do :)

You have to be kidding right? If he goes from a RGV to a shit-slow 08 ninja 250 he'll probably throw himself off of a bridge when he realises he's spent a whopping 7 grand on a shiny piece of plastic that's little faster than a moped... the drop in power is too extreme.

Look dude what's happening to your bike is not right.. RGV's are wicked bikes... either spend the extra effort fixing a few things or just sell and get another one. I agree with the other guy above... if you love the bike, just fix it, or get another one if you can. you should be thankful that parts are so easy to get for them anyway! You can always sell the bike... I went through 3 NC30's before i arrived at the one I am truly happy with... you can it no matter the condition... there is always someone willing to buy yours and fix it/whatever.

[rachprice]

You have to be kidding right? If he goes from a RGV to a shit-slow 08 ninja 250 he'll probably commit suicide when he realises he's spent a whopping 7 grand on a shiny piece of plastic that's little faster than a moped... the drop in power is too extreme.

Look dude what's happening to your bike is not right.. RGV's are wicked bikes... either spend the extra effort fixing a few things or just sell and get another one. you should be thankful that parts are so easy to get for them anyway!

Im a girl...but yeah i know its wicked hence my resistance towards a more reliable 4 stroke.
And I have been fixing it slowly...when I have funds

[racefactory]

Im a girl...but yeah i know its wicked hence my resistance towards a more reliable 4 stroke.
And I have been fixing it slowly...when I have funds

Wow! Utmost respect to you! What girl has fucking time for a potent 2 stroke weapon??? Do you need the power of the machine or what? If you don't mind the thought of missing it then maybe getting a 4 stroke is the better option?

[rachprice]

Wow! Utmost respect to you! What girl has fucking time for a potent 2 stroke weapon??? Do you need the power of the machine or what? If you don't mind the thought of missing it then maybe getting a 4 stroke is the better option?

I dont even know what to say to that....
time? you mean time i should be in the kitchen or something?
No i dont want a 4 stroke, I enjoy the power....funny that when you thought i was a guy you were backing up my view not to get a ninja but now you know im a girl your suggesting I get a 4 stroke......interesting....

[racefactory]

lol i know i know i'm sorry!

Just trying to be realistic... even you have to admit it is not likely that a girl can appreciate the power of such a machine! girls just don't care for 'guy things' in general right? If you do then so be it... but this is another discussion!

Anyway, enjoy your RGV and take care!

[McJim]

lol i know i know i'm sorry!

Just trying to be realistic... even you have to admit it is not likely that a girl can appreciate the power of such a machine! girls just don't care for 'guy things' in general right? If you do then so be it... but this is another discussion!

Anyway, enjoy your RGV and take care!

Most of the female riders I know and have ridden with would give me the learn and ride more powerful bikes too. :gob:You're obviously riding with the wrong chicks dude!

[Yakman12]

lol i know i know i'm sorry!

Just trying to be realistic... even you have to admit it is not likely that a girl can appreciate the power of such a machine! girls just don't care for 'guy things' in general right? If you do then so be it... but this is another discussion!

Anyway, enjoy your RGV and take care!

Wow man, you really have some strange ideas about chicks!?

what makes a bike a 'guys thing'

any why wouldn't they appreciate the power?

females are not aliens dude

[Delphinus]

"Appreciate the power" What waffle is that...
I've ridden with Rach, she rides better than plenty of guys i know...

Get over the status quo. Doesn't matter if you're girl or a guy or black or white. We're motorcyclists...

[carver]

I dont even know what to say to that....
time? you mean time i should be in the kitchen or something?
No i dont want a 4 stroke, I enjoy the power....funny that when you thought i was a guy you were backing up my view not to get a ninja but now you know im a girl your suggesting I get a 4 stroke......interesting....

i think you should be in the kitchen cooking or looking after/making babies.

[rachprice]

lol i know i know i'm sorry!

Just trying to be realistic... even you have to admit it is not likely that a girl can appreciate the power of such a machine! girls just don't care for 'guy things' in general right? If you do then so be it... but this is another discussion!

Anyway, enjoy your RGV and take care!

Fuck dude your digging yourself deeper...do you find that works for you with girls, being sexist and all?

[rachprice]

i think you should be in the kitchen cooking or looking after/making babies.

Funny man!
Fuck you are a shit stirrer

[carver]

Wow man, you really have some strange ideas about chicks!?

what makes a bike a 'guys thing'

any why wouldn't they appreciate the power?

females are not aliens dude

you have some strange ideas

i bet your the type that thinks that they should be able to vote....

even have a career!

females belong in the kitchen!

[Coyote]

On the topic of being sexist: So rachprice is good at riding huh? Hot damn!

[Drew]

lol i know i know i'm sorry!

Just trying to be realistic... even you have to admit it is not likely that a girl can appreciate the power of such a machine! girls just don't care for 'guy things' in general right? If you do then so be it... but this is another discussion!

Anyway, enjoy your RGV and take care!


Fuck dude your digging yourself deeper...do you find that works for you with girls, being sexist and all?


Bwahahahahaha, this thread just took a bloody funny turn.

The guy has to be taking the piss Rach, no-body would be so bluntly stupid.

[Yakman12]

On the topic of being sexist: So rachprice is good at riding huh? Hot damn!

hahahaha what the?

[rachprice]

Fuck you would wanna hope so eh hahahaha

[MadDuck]

The guy has to be taking the piss Rach, no-body would be so bluntly stupid.

This is KB afterall...blatently stupid is most common.

[carver]

from memory, i have never ridden with a girl that was anywhere near as fast as me.....or seen one on the road.

i hear there are a few around here, but i have yet to meet them

and im useless, just look at my vids

[Coyote]

hahahaha what the?
What the indeed.

[fatzx10r]

Yeah actually maybe.....output shaft

did you get hold of cole about that out put shaft? i was talking to him yesterday and he said that his brother has a complete motor an 89 rgv

[racefactory]

Look whatever you want to say- im not trying to stir more shit, stop trying to be fucking different and accept the fact that females generally don't get as much of a kick out of {fast, dangerous, unreliable machines} as guys do... that's IN GENERAL. Right?

I never even said she SHOULD sell it.. i just said on the off chance that she reckons she doesn't reap the benefits of that 2 stroke motor that she might want to consider it... I'm not being weird at all!! Of course females should have the right to vote/ equal rights etc etc etc for fucks sake YOU guys are doing the shit mixing here! I'm seriously not being sexist- but you have to accept the facts- look at any motorsport/motoring hobbies on earth... is their a trend in the male to female ratio? Right?

Get real! Girls are girls guys are guys... i don't enjoy fucking makeup and that lark... do you? Cool- i'm sure she's an awesome rider and I am sorry for assuming her of being a guy! Just assuming the norm that's all. If you guys say that a female 2 stroke enthusiast, mechanically minded, speed loving (that's what we love our 2 strokes for RIGHT?) biker (rach- not saying that's you at all, sorry for this mess) is the norm then take a fucking look around, you need to hang out with more girls....

..I think that sums it up. Sorry for all that guys... whoops i mean people.

Christ almighty- back to topic!

Best of luck with your RGV it's a pain fixing older machines but I'd be thankful that RGV's are one of the bikes in which parts are pretty plentiful for!

[rachprice]

Look whatever you want to say- im not trying to stir more shit, stop trying to be fucking different and accept the fact that females generally don't get as much of a kick out of {fast, dangerous, unreliable machines} as guys do... that's IN GENERAL. Right?

I never even said she SHOULD sell it.. i just said on the off chance that she reckons she doesn't reap the benefits of that 2 stroke motor that she might want to consider it... I'm not being weird at all!! Of course females should have the right to vote/ equal rights etc etc etc for fucks sake YOU guys are doing the shit mixing here! I'm seriously not being sexist- but you have to accept the facts- look at any motorsport/motoring hobbies on earth... is their a trend in the male to female ratio? Right?

Get real! Girls are girls guys are guys... i don't enjoy fucking makeup and that lark... do you? Cool- i'm sure she's an awesome rider and I am sorry for assuming her of being a guy! Just assuming the norm that's all. If you guys say that a female 2 stroke enthusiast, mechanically minded, speed loving (that's what we love our 2 strokes for RIGHT?) biker (rach- not saying that's you at all, sorry for this mess) is the norm then take a fucking look around, you need to hang out with more girls....

..I think that sums it up. Sorry for all that guys... whoops i mean people.

Christ almighty- back to topic!

Best of luck with your RGV it's a pain fixing older machines but I'd be thankful that RGV's are one of the bikes in which parts are pretty plentiful for!

Well I probably got defensive but I am in a male dominated profession (especially if I want surgery) and I have to work my ass off to prove Im just as good (or better ahah) than guys.
Poorly chosen word selection was probably the case here, maybe think a bit more before you speak.
Just curiously why wouldn't I reap the benefits of a 2 stroke?
If I didnt want it I would be going on about how I hate it and want to get rid of it asap, which is not the case.
I was only going to sell it to buy another.
But yeah on topic...I am keeping my baby (first bike and I really dont want to sell it) going to slowly fix it up when I can, hopefully catch things before they break so Im not left with no bike for any length of time.

[Squiggles]

Had a quick look and couldnt find any shafts in my parts box, but i'll have another look later

[racefactory]

Well I probably got defensive but I am in a male dominated profession (especially if I want surgery) and I have to work my ass off to prove Im just as good (or better ahah) than guys.
Poorly chosen word selection was probably the case here, maybe think a bit more before you speak.
Just curiously why wouldn't I reap the benefits of a 2 stroke?
If I didnt want it I would be going on about how I hate it and want to get rid of it asap, which is not the case.
I was only going to sell it to buy another.
But yeah on topic...I am keeping my baby (first bike and I really dont want to sell it) going to slowly fix it up when I can, hopefully catch things before they break so Im not left with no bike for any length of time.

Sorry Rachprice- again, was just thinking along the lines that the average female wouldn't want to spend their time screaming along at the most upper quarter of the rpm range, thus not exploiting the advantage of the bike.

There was an RGV VJ22 wreck on trademe just a few weeks ago... did you have a look at that one? Maybe there are still some parts left over if you can find it in the expired listing?

[vtec]

That's actually not a terrible point Trademe 900.

The 2 strokes hate being dawdled around and are absolutely useless at below 2/3rds of redline. Most people hardly ever use above 2/3 of the rev range when riding around town, and in all honesty those bikes tend to get oil and carbon buildup if you don't regularly blow them out. And we all know that females are generally more sensible drivers than young idiot males like myself, so they often aren't winding it up at every opportunity like I used to. (I think I explained it politically correctly, just this day and age mate, you've got to tread carefully and only talk about females in positive terms. You're only allowed to be sexist if it's profemale and antimale because women are better whingers hehe).

[rachprice]

hahaha yeah PC.... and I really dont whinge that much :whistle:
How could you talk about females in anything but positive hahaha
I know all this and it isnt just a bike to ride around town (it hates town, 50km is just before the power band so it doesnt ride so smooth)
I enjoy taking it out and thrashing the shit out of it!

[Number One]

the average female wouldn't want to spend their time screaming along at the most upper quarter of the rpm range, thus not exploiting the advantage of the bike.
Can you explain these 'average females' who ride motorbikes to me. I don't think I've ever met an 'average female' who actually rides bikes. I clearly am not one of these girls you speak of and ALL the girls that I know who ride like thrashing their machines and using up the high revs. Perhaps you speak of the 'average scooter riding' female? :lol: Come on be honest - you're just implying that the 'average girl' must be slow and woosie :laugh:

[MadDuck]

Can you explain these 'average females' who ride motorbikes to me. I don't think I've ever met an 'average female' who actually rides bikes.

Yep please explain....

[racefactory]

Can you explain these 'average females' who ride motorbikes to me. I don't think I've ever met an 'average female' who actually rides bikes. I clearly am not one of these girls you speak of and ALL the girls that I know who ride like thrashing their machines and using up the high revs. Perhaps you speak of the 'average scooter riding' female? :lol: Come on be honest - you're just implying that the 'average girl' must be slow and woosie :laugh:

True, but that's another discussion- how about we shut it now lol. :done:

[Number One]

True, but that's another discussion- how about we shut it now lol. :done:
broook broook broook broook

....chicken :rofl:

[McJim]

That's actually not a terrible point Trademe 900.

The 2 strokes hate being dawdled around and are absolutely useless at below 2/3rds of redline. Most people hardly ever use above 2/3 of the rev range when riding around town, and in all honesty those bikes tend to get oil and carbon buildup if you don't regularly blow them out. And we all know that females are generally more sensible drivers than young idiot males like myself, so they often aren't winding it up at every opportunity like I used to. (I think I explained it politically correctly, just this day and age mate, you've got to tread carefully and only talk about females in positive terms. You're only allowed to be sexist if it's profemale and antimale because women are better whingers hehe).
I know it's not quite an RGV250 but I used to borrow my wife's RG150 to commute and I always kept it in the top 1/4 of it's rev range....I managed to do this by using a thing called the gearbox i.e. if you keep it in a lower gear 3/4 of redline is still legal....chews fuel though....