aer0
5th January 2009, 17:34
Hi Guys,
im currently riding my CBR250 on a daily basis... well have been since i got it.
i know the full history of the bike since it came into NZ some many years ago and its always been used as a daily rider.
My bike has 136,000 kms on the clock now... yes thats correct 136000kms, its been around the clock
see the speedo history here
http://www.carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=64ywh&search=Check
Now with so many km's on it you would expect the engine is not in the best condition anymore, even tho its been looked after fairly well i think she is getting a little tired.
Im thinking of swapping the engine with one from the wreckers (if bucketsnbits ever gets around to replying to my email)
Here is where i need your help, is there anyone that has a good condition MC19 that i could take for a short test ride? i would like to test it 0-100km/h and climbing some kinda hill... i would just like to know how "down on power" or degraded my engine really is before i go and spend the money replacing it.
Will buy you a beer for your time :)
or if anyone has any other suggestions on why she may be feeling a little sluggish these days that would be great.
its recently just had a new oil/filter/fuel filter/air filter and got new plugs a few 1000 kms ago.
i consider myself "alright" with the tools so am willing to try things myself but dont really know much about things like balancing carbs or whatever (am a quick learner if someone is willing to show)
Thanks in advance
Sam
im currently riding my CBR250 on a daily basis... well have been since i got it.
i know the full history of the bike since it came into NZ some many years ago and its always been used as a daily rider.
My bike has 136,000 kms on the clock now... yes thats correct 136000kms, its been around the clock
see the speedo history here
http://www.carjam.co.nz/car/?plate=64ywh&search=Check
Now with so many km's on it you would expect the engine is not in the best condition anymore, even tho its been looked after fairly well i think she is getting a little tired.
Im thinking of swapping the engine with one from the wreckers (if bucketsnbits ever gets around to replying to my email)
Here is where i need your help, is there anyone that has a good condition MC19 that i could take for a short test ride? i would like to test it 0-100km/h and climbing some kinda hill... i would just like to know how "down on power" or degraded my engine really is before i go and spend the money replacing it.
Will buy you a beer for your time :)
or if anyone has any other suggestions on why she may be feeling a little sluggish these days that would be great.
its recently just had a new oil/filter/fuel filter/air filter and got new plugs a few 1000 kms ago.
i consider myself "alright" with the tools so am willing to try things myself but dont really know much about things like balancing carbs or whatever (am a quick learner if someone is willing to show)
Thanks in advance
Sam