Bucket bits wanted & services needed

[Ivan]

You can use a the old cylinder coils used on the old car ignitions condensers too. That's what I have used on Wobblers new f5, although it is a total loss system it works good.

arent these points setup 6v tho? or does it not matter how many volts the coil is?

[SHELRACING]

Yes that's right the original system is 6v. However bearing in mind this is a total loss battery system. It is a very simple to change to 12 volt using said 12v car (or bike) coil and condensor. The wiring circuit is simple. The points are not affected by the voltage, we even plugged in my 18v B&D drill battery once in an emergency. Wobbler reckoned the 18v gave the bike a bit more go. Although at 18v you would probably burn out your coil long term.

I can draw you a wiring diag if you want one.

Steve

[Ivan]

im trying to avoid total loss if i can so i dont have to run a battery as room is an issue trying to find somwere to mount it is going to be a pain and also i want to be able to get it out push it and start not worry about charging batterys etc

[koba]

I might have one of those, I'll have a look for you tonight and let you know.

Cheers, don't sweat too much about it.

[Dutchee]

Cheers, don't sweat too much about it.
You should get a package tomorrow or Monday. There are others that Henk can hunt down, but I thought I'd send you a pressie in the meantime. Have fun unwrapping it bwahahaha

[koba]

You should get a package tomorrow or Monday. There are others that Henk can hunt down, but I thought I'd send you a pressie in the meantime. Have fun unwrapping it bwahahaha

You bastards are too bloody good. Fuckers!

[Ivan]

also does anyone have a rear axle for a FXR GSXR etc I need a axle

[Henk]

FXR or GSXR? completely different sizes, length and diameter.

[F5 Dave]

ahh, -mere details.

[Ivan]

one to fit that hub you sent me the gsxr one

[Henk]

Not sure if that sprocket carrier was GSXR or Impulse. I may have one but will still need the required diameter.

[Ivan]

Not sure if that sprocket carrier was GSXR or Impulse. I may have one but will still need the required diameter.

ill give it a measure up over weekend

[husaberg]

Vanessa needs forks preferably front end with clip ons a radiator and a rear shock something along the lines of a 92 GSXR400 or NSR250 CBR250 etc.
I have got Got wheels bikes Master cylinder frame swing-arm rear sets engine.

Should have brought a donor bike but hindsight is a wonderful thing

[gav]

Vanessa needs forks preferably front end with clip ons a radiator and a rear shock something along the lines of a 92 GSXR400 or NSR250 CBR250 etc.
I have got Got wheels bikes Master cylinder frame swing-arm rear sets engine.

Should have brought a donor bike but hindsight is a wonderful thing
Whats it going on?

[husaberg]

Whats it going on?

Vanessa ????

NSR250 MC16 Frame.
NSR125 JC22 based engine.

Drawing is an artist impression only actual bike may differ in appearance.
Also actual results may vary also.

[hillbillie]

Howdy ya’al
Sorry to bother all you kind folk, but I’m in need of a good rolling chassis. Now I do have some $$ but not a lot so if any of you know where I might find something to fit a 1,8m long legged fine young gentlemen such as myself, please do point me in the right direction.

Oo, I am still a L-plate therefore I am unable to respond via personal massages. Sucks I know
:scooter:

[husaberg]

Howdy ya’al
Sorry to bother all you kind folk, but I’m in need of a good rolling chassis. Now I do have some $$ but not a lot so if any of you know where I might find something to fit a 1,8m long legged fine young gentlemen such as myself, please do point me in the right direction.

Oo, I am still a L-plate therefore I am unable to respond via personal massages. Sucks I know
:scooter:


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-442708576.htm


Nah ning nah ning ning ning ning ning ning ninggggg.:buggerd: (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-442708576.htm)

[hillbillie]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-442708576.htm


Nah ning nah ning ning ning ning ning ning ninggggg.:buggerd: (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-442708576.htm)

Thank you, I will look in to this but might need something with a more tunable suspension to the likes of a ZXR250 or NSR250………

Pit-corrosion on forks along with short fall on parts, I kind’a stuck with at the moment….

:doctor:

[Drew]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-442708576.htm


Nah ning nah ning ning ning ning ning ning ninggggg.:buggerd: (http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/motorbikes/sports/auction-442708576.htm)Chop half the crank off, and Bob's your uncle! 125 water cooled, four valve single. Prolly go not bad.

[Yow Ling]

Chop half the crank off, and Bob's your uncle! 125 water cooled, four valve single. Prolly go not bad.

They only barely faster than a bucket with 2 cylinders working

[husaberg]

They only barely faster than a bucket with 2 cylinders working
I was only meaning the chassis as it would be a good start as it is complete.
But here is the specs for a modifed one it gives an interesting contrast to the 125s and 200r head the Kawa is not that great really.

http://www.eurospares.com/ex2501.htm

[F5 Dave]

Steel frame, heavy & big tank & bodywork, famous sieze up linkage & correct me if I'm wrong but 16" wheels (early ones certainly were).

He'd be better off with say an NSR250 chassis. . . . Which is ironic & confusing. Why do you want another chassis?

[husaberg]

Steel frame, heavy & big tank & bodywork, famous sieze up linkage & correct me if I'm wrong but 16" wheels (early ones certainly were).

He'd be better off with say an NSR250 chassis. . . . Which is ironic & confusing. Why do you want another chassis?
Weird I thought the 92 was the Alloy frame but yes odd size wheels. The pic he has makes it impossible to tell much.

YES a 250 2 stroke frame would be a better starting point but their are not many around at the moment.
Dave surely you wouldn't suggest using a Honda over anything else would you.

Here is a FZR
http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/other/auction-442011635.htm

[F5 Dave]

YES a 250 2 stroke frame would be a better starting point but their are not many around at the moment.
...

He could try a search in his garage. Just above the MB100 engine.

And now you are trying to out do me for both FZR discs I bet.:no:

[timg]

Hi, does anybody have a FXR intake manifold I can buy? No 18 in the attached schematic. Mine has cracks in the mounting flange :( Thanks
258118

[Ivan]

has anyone got a shock doesnt matter how shitty it is so long as it can hold my weight when i sit on the bike my pit bike one bottoms and i want to try set the pegs etc up on my frame

[Drew]

has anyone got a shock doesnt matter how shitty it is so long as it can hold my weight when i sit on the bike my pit bike one bottoms and i want to try set the pegs etc up on my framePut a jack under it ya muppet.

[F5 Dave]

or tiedowns to the roof beams, or a block of wood between the frame rails & the wheel.
Sheesh kids of today!

[Ivan]

tie downs the shed roof in dads kiwispan garage wont go down to well those things nearly blow away in the wind let alone holding my fat ass

[cotswold]

Any one out there got a rear brake master cylinder for an FXR??

Thanks

[ac3_snow]

Hello,

Would appreciate if someone could lend me a main jet for Te Puke this weekend. Its a Mikuni large hex type, I'm currently using 160 and looking to try a 155/150 or there about. I have ordered some from the local bike shop but unfortunately they haven't turned up yet.
http://nichecycle.com/mmNCS/Images/vm4_042.jpg

So I'm learning my lesson about leaving things to the last minute. If all else fails I will just have to ride using only 3/4 throttle :scooter:

[Henk]

I'll throw the jet box in but have no idea if I have anything nearly close

[F5 Dave]

It will be a ways out if it won't pull full throttle. So you are convinced it is too rich?


Always do a test with no main when developing a bike or changing a carb. Pull the main out & start it, get it a bit warm. Bang the throttle on full fast as. It should promptly fall on its face. Anything over 1/2 throttle should BWOOOARR. If it revs on quickly kill it & your issue is the needle is too fat at the sharp end.

So with the main back in does it give the same Bwoorr? If so then ok its super rich. Go down in steps, but 1 jet size isn't likely to get it if it is that far out.

[ac3_snow]

All I know is that holding it at wide open throttle it dies, gets worse as the engine warms. believe his could be an indicator of too rich. Also been told that could be a reed valve issue however have checked and changed these with no improvement. Will try out your test Dave and see how I go.
Cheers Henk see you tomorrow

[ac3_snow]

cheers dave you are spot on. with no main it bogs at 1/2 to 3/4 throttle and revs it's tits off at wide open throttle. funny feeling the other needle I have is exactly the same. With any luck one of the needles in henks box of tricks will do better.

[kel]

Hello,

Would appreciate if someone could lend me a main jet for Te Puke this weekend. Its a Mikuni large hex type, I'm currently using 160 and looking to try a 155/150 or there about. I have ordered some from the local bike shop but unfortunately they haven't turned up yet.

I have a bunch of Mikuni jets from 155 to 200, will bring them with me.

[Henk]

Got the jet box in the van but there aren't a lot of needles in there. Mostly mains.

[gav]

Looking for a replacement rear rim to suit FXR150, around 3-3.50 inch would be good. Whats the best option, cheaper the better. :yes:

[SHELRACING]

Anyone got any plastic offcuts I could use to cover the sticking out bits on the new buckets. I've got some old skateboard wheels I used on Grandma wobblers f5. I need some square / rectangle (not round). I used to be able to get plenty in Auck, but Taumarunui is rather limited on resources.

Hoping to make it to Kaitoke at Easter. Had to can Taupo cos MNZ wanted to screw us over for our licenses (full price, for three months). aholes :no:

Ta
Steve

[Yow Ling]

Can anyone help with a FXR oil cooler, mine has a crack and making a mess of me and my bike.
Thanks

[Gigglebutton]

Anyone got any plastic offcuts I could use to cover the sticking out bits on the new buckets. I've got some old skateboard wheels I used on Grandma wobblers f5. I need some square / rectangle (not round). I used to be able to get plenty in Auck, but Taumarunui is rather limited on resources.

Hoping to make it to Kaitoke at Easter. Had to can Taupo cos MNZ wanted to screw us over for our licenses (full price, for three months). aholes :no:

Ta
Steve

Mulfords have a off cut bin inside the shop

[husaberg]

Anyone got any plastic offcuts I could use to cover the sticking out bits on the new buckets. I've got some old skateboard wheels I used on Grandma wobblers f5. I need some square / rectangle (not round). I used to be able to get plenty in Auck, but Taumarunui is rather limited on resources.Ta Steve


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Have a look in the food utensils section at the Warehouse look for the chopping boards way cheaper than most available in quite a few colours as well Most from memory are polyethylene and another i forget (polysomethingelse)
buy two chopping blocks and give the other to the misses. Tell her its her birthday.:shit:

Rural water pipe commonly called alkathene or LDPE or MDPE can also be useful for many things cause its round and free if you look around.

plus dirt bike fuel tanks 200 litre dairy chemical drums (the thick ones are real thick and flat on the top and bottom), Dairy tanker guards have a look at the factory workshop there will be quite a few ones lying about (ours are red yours will be a nice light blue) Atv plastics, swingarm guards,guides etc camchain guides esp big ugly truck ones, old signs, rollers and so forth from factories shit the list is endless. Channel your inner Burt Munro
ps Yeah i know you said not round does Taumarunui have a Warehouse? i guess it has a CRT though?

[SHELRACING]

Cheers Husaberg,

We dont have a warehouse, we've got a McDonals Tho:laugh:

You've given me a couple of Ideas I can work with Tho. Ta

[RDjase]

Looking for a replacement rear rim to suit FXR150, around 3-3.50 inch would be good. Whats the best option, cheaper the better. :yes:

3 inch Impulse is a easy fit, same cush drive, spacers and only need to machine 10mm (ish) off the rotor mount face

[husaberg]

Cheers Husaberg,

We dont have a warehouse, we've got a McDonals Tho:laugh:

You've given me a couple of Ideas I can work with Tho. Ta

Shit no Warehouse but a MacDonalds interesting demographics at work there? what no KFC either i thought i lived in a one horse town.

[Ivan]

Shit no Warehouse but a MacDonalds interesting demographics at work there? what no KFC either i thought i lived in a one horse town.

use the mcdonalds trays! instead of the front wheel drive boy racers putting them under there back wheels with the handbrakes on throwing O's in the local carpark

[F5 Dave]

oh My! What would Ronald say:shit:?

[Ivan]

oh My! What would Ronald say:shit:?

not much ronald usally throws O's to in his car with Hamburgler in the passenger seat with his hands dangling out the windows like you see at the burnout comps

[Mark16]

Hi im new to this site and computers in general but anyone who was at Te Puke will know that I need a new right hand foot peg bracket for my new fxr I have (I took a rest on the wet track). Not really sure how this works but if anyon can assist with one for sale I would appreciate it, my cell is 027 698 7277. Cheers, Mark

[Henk]

I'll have a look in the parts box at some stage. Best bet is to make one up out of 10mm plate to be honest, the stock ones are made of cheese and if you stick with them you'll just be looking for another in a couple of months.

[Mark16]

I'll have a look in the parts box at some stage. Best bet is to make one up out of 10mm plate to be honest, the stock ones are made of cheese and if you stick with them you'll just be looking for another in a couple of months.

Awesome cheers, do you use 10mm aluminium plate? Sounds like that may be the way to go.

[Henk]

Awesome cheers, do you use 10mm aluminium plate? Sounds like that may be the way to go.

I use 10mm plate for the rear set and then a small chunk of 5mm plate to mount the rear brake master. Seems to work OK, only ever had one fail after a number of crashes and that one had a little less meat in than normal because I had it set up so I could swit ch them from side to side depending on how much Michelle wanted them raised from standard.

[Mark16]

I use 10mm plate for the rear set and then a small chunk of 5mm plate to mount the rear brake master. Seems to work OK, only ever had one fail after a number of crashes and that one had a little less meat in than normal because I had it set up so I could swit ch them from side to side depending on how much Michelle wanted them raised from standard.


Roger I will give that a go, put my engineering mate to work. I have got a set of bigger rims with slicks now after riding your bike I was converted, thinking about putting a set of wets on the standard rims. Do you know anyone who sells wets to fit the fxr wheels? Just until I can afford 2 sets of bigger rims

[Henk]

Second hand 125 wets is what everyone is using, they will fit but the profile isn't ideal.

[Moooools]

Anybody got a CDI/Coil for a Suzuki RG50?

[F5 Dave]

As I said, try the stator coil unconnected at 85 ohm +-20%.


They do fail, but I can't imagine it failed in the 3 months you've owned it doing nothing.

I have a backplate that will fit a KX80 MX ign that I can send up

[bozz]

Hi,

Got mine for sale:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=463547278&ed=true

bike is in Upper Hutt (about 5-10mins from Kaitoke)

Had a lot of fun and wish I could stay around but we're moving abroad.

Cheers,
Elwin

[Kendog]

Hi,

Got mine for sale:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=463547278&ed=true

bike is in Upper Hutt (about 5-10mins from Kaitoke)

Had a lot of fun and wish I could stay around but we're moving abroad.

Cheers,
Elwin
If you can bring it for Easter, maybe someone will be interested.

[bozz]

I'm pretty busy at the mo cleaning out the shed etc. sooo will try, but if people want to come and see no probs will be home only 5-10 mins from track
Will try make it to the track to watch some action if I get a chance, sorry to miss out :oi-grr:

Cheers!
Elwin

(just realised I posted in the wrong section)

[F5 Dave]

That's a shame, you were getting some good speed up.

[bozz]

That's a shame, you were getting some good speed up.

I was really enjoying it!
I have been holding off selling it because I wanted to do the last KOK race, but I have to face it, unfortunately.
Maybe one day we'll be back on the track.


Cheers,
Elwin

"Experience is what you get if you don't get what you want"

[GSF]

Hey bucketeers, if anyone has a spare FXR 150 belly pan let me know!

[John_H]

Looking for a rear paddock stand. Anyone know where I can get a cheapy?

[John_H]

Also need a seat and tail section for an FXR too.

[F5 Dave]

Looking for a rear paddock stand. Anyone know where I can get a cheapy?

Yeah, speedpro made one out of wood. You have to lift it on but it works.

I made mine having bought $27 of steel tube, but you'll need a welder, maybe you could bolt one.

[ac3_snow]

Yea I have bolted mine together, using some old square steel from the bin and old scooter wheels, also out of a bin. pretty rough but works all good and cost me nothing but time!

[Str8 Jacket]

Hey bucketeers, if anyone has a spare FXR 150 belly pan let me know!

I may have one. Will have a look when I get home but it won't be going for free.....

[F5 Dave]

I bought my wheels from Supercheap for ~ $2.80ea, but you don't even need them, just makes it more factory/ritzy.

[Drew]

I bought my wheels from Supercheap for ~ $2.80ea, but you don't even need them, just makes it more factory/ritzy.We're all about things looking factory in buckets too!

[koba]

Anyone got a standard R6 rear shock lying around?

[husaberg]

Yeah, speedpro made one out of wood. You have to lift it on but it works.

I made mine having bought $27 of steel tube, but you'll need a welder, maybe you could bolt one.

For my sons MX bike i use a school lab stool great height for working on i didn't actually steal it but no doubt someone did i guess.
Must get around to making a tool tray for under it, the bars will even be the perfect height it is better than a factory one but less bling but no ching.

[F5 Dave]

For my sons MX bike i use a school lab stool great height for working on i didn't actually steal it but no doubt someone did i guess.
Must get around to making a tool tray for under it, the bars will even be the perfect height it is better than a factory one but less bling but no ching.
Crumbs you accuse me of making cultural slurs. Now you're ready to turn those poor boat people away with your cutting rhetoric :shutup:

[Yow Ling]

Anyone got a standard R6 rear shock lying around?

there are a few different models, a 99/03 ? one is only about $20 on ebay they fit straight into TZR2550 1KT frames

[husaberg]

Crumbs you accuse me of making cultural slurs. Now you're ready to turn those poor boat people away with your cutting rhetoric :shutup:

You missed the jibe about your height in there too Dave.

PS stop leering at my arse.

[F5 Dave]

maybe I should add that to Sherrie's thread 'the best thing about buckets' - "they make you look taller".

[F5 Dave]

Anyone got a standard R6 rear shock lying around?
putting Yamaha parts on your shitty old Honda? No good will come of it young man.

[koba]

there are a few different models, a 99/03 ? one is only about $20 on ebay they fit straight into TZR2550 1KT frames

99/03 is the likely first choice, I have to do a bit more working out to be sure though.
It's a wee bit longer but the spring rate is close to what I think will be best.
The extra length may actually work out about right with the required geometery.

A limited amount of miss-fit can be compensated for in the linkage plates and/or dogbone.

Second possibility is 04/05.

06/07 is no good for what I want.


putting Yamaha parts on your shitty old Honda? No good will come of it young man.

Yeah, I know. It already has a secret Yamaha part.

I'm not sure of the correct terms for the different linkages are but most modern sports bikes use the 2 dogbones type (Like RGV250) whereas my NSR uses the 2 triangle plates type.

I'm limited on choice for shocks with an eye at each end rather than a fork at the bottom.

Yeah, I know I can adapt things or make a linkage bit it seems much easier to make new plates/and or dogbone for a shock with the correct bottom coupling.

It's interesting to see the newer (11/12) GSXRs reverting to the triangle plate style.

[F5 Dave]

meh, my Tiger has triangle, its just a means to an end.

[cheesemethod]

Anybody want an MB100? I bought it as a project, but would rather just get a ready to race bike. PM me here or 021 212 6042

[timg]

Hi, Honda RS125 lower fairing/belly pan - any body have one/know one going cheap?
The show pony needs a tidy up :yes:
Thanks

[John_H]

I need an FXR petrol cap. Is the part common amongst all the suzuki sports bikes? Also need a throttle grip but got quoted $55 for one :shit::shit:

[Henk]

I need an FXR petrol cap. Is the part common amongst all the suzuki sports bikes? Also need a throttle grip but got quoted $55 for one :shit::shit:

If it's for a bucket the four bolt keyless after market ones work well.
If not some other Suzuki may fit but others won't so try before you buy if you can GSXR400 doesn't work to start the process of elinimination.
For the throttle grip I assume you mean the tube, some aftermarket dirt bike ones will fit with a bit of modification, as a bonus you'll get a quicker action throttle.

[wayneuys]

hi there

to start off im new to the site and wanna say hello to all.
im looking for fairings for my 95 kawasaki zxr 250c i dont mind what colour they will be in as i will be repainting the them.
if anyone has any and wants to sell even if its only 1 part please let me know

you can email me at wayneuys1@hotmail.com or just reply here.

thanks
wayne:yes:

[husaberg]

I have a request from a guy from overseas for some Honda RS125 89-90 parts

Stock carb manifold and maybe a carb as well as mine is not in great condition.
Complete clocks (temp sensor and tacho).
Clutch & throttle cables
Carb shield.

Can anyone help with these he has a number of useful parts that he may be able to trade including
All of them are for '89 and '90 nf4 models :
Frame
Swingarm with rear wheel axle
complete front end (yokes, clipons, master cylinder, axle etc.)
Front and rear aluminum wheels
Front and Rear brake calipers
Front and rear disk brakes


Don't get too excited though as the freight may be a killer for the larger bits.
Bert has first option on the rear caliper and mount.
Kel has first option on the forks and yokes.

[koba]

Clutch & throttle cables


Can be made...

[husaberg]

Can be made...
For sure but i haven't asked but i assume rather than destroying a Factory RS125 to make a bucket he is doing a 100% restro because they are a little rare if you haven't noticed.:shifty:


500 per year by Honda standards is rocking horse poo. NZ actually got heaps considering our population of 90's ones only because they were brought in Second hand EX Japan when they became obsolete.

[F5 Dave]

Hmm, I have the clocks on my bike currently, but not sure if I'll keep them, I probably can get them running with the ignitech I plan on one day. Temp gauge is a replacement & I had an HRC one somewhere but it needed work.

[Timber020]

Im after some clip ons for an rg50, 27mm. Im pretty sure its a matter of adapting bigger units, but does anyone know how?

edit- got some good advice from Bert, to shim some aluminium, pvc or polythene and fit bigger clip ons. Thanks!

I have been hunting around my shed and found a few bits. Nothing much useful at this point unless I sleeve down a slabby gsxr750 to 145cc's. Found a kdx carb and throttle, oh some rear gsxr pegs that might work on the RG. (they are aluminium is that okay or will they need caps or protectors?) I do have a complete gsxr front end but it just wont suit the RG......

[Moooools]

Another option.

http://www.akunar.com/HANDLEBARS.html

Might take a little longer to get here though.

Apparently the clamps break easier than some other brands. But for US$14 you could get a few sets.

[Henk]

Steve Booth broke a set at Te Puke without ever having crashed on that side of the bike, went to move the front of the bike across and gone. If you get one set I'd be looking at getting three, every broken one I have seen has been the left hand side.

[Yow Ling]

Im after some clip ons for an rg50, 27mm. Im pretty sure its a matter of adapting bigger units, but does anyone know how?

edit- got some good advice from Bert, to shim some aluminium, pvc or polythene and fit bigger clip ons. Thanks!

I have been hunting around my shed and found a few bits. Nothing much useful at this point unless I sleeve down a slabby gsxr750 to 145cc's. Found a kdx carb and throttle, oh some rear gsxr pegs that might work on the RG. (they are aluminium is that okay or will they need caps or protectors?) I do have a complete gsxr front end but it just wont suit the RG......

Here you are 27mm clipons

$30 plus post and they live at your house

all aluminium

262668

[Buddha#81]

Obviously Mrs Ling didnt see you with Motorbike parts on the dining room tabe........Brave brave man!

[Yow Ling]

Obviously Mrs Ling didnt see you with Motorbike parts on the dining room tabe........Brave brave man!

I better go put them in the car

[F5 Dave]

Barg-in, Mikes a good bloke.

[Timber020]

Yeah I have jumped on it like a investment broker on a trust fund

[Henk]

Anybody got an FXR shifter linkage to spare, or one off something that I can either cut and weld or chop up and extend with a length of tent peg?
Got the XR motor fitted in my F5 bike and that's about the only thing left to get it finished bar some messing around with jets.

[goivy26]

[QUOTE=Henk;1130313112]Anybody got an FXR shifter linkage to spare, or one off something that I can either cut and weld or chop up and extend with a length of tent peg?
Got the XR motor fitted in my F5 bike and that's about the only thing left to get it finished bar some messing around with jets.[/QUOTE

I think I have a old GSXR one around somewhere, I will have a look tonight.

Ivan

[Henk]

[QUOTE=Henk;1130313112]Anybody got an FXR shifter linkage to spare, or one off something that I can either cut and weld or chop up and extend with a length of tent peg?
Got the XR motor fitted in my F5 bike and that's about the only thing left to get it finished bar some messing around with jets.[/QUOTE

I think I have a old GSXR one around somewhere, I will have a look tonight.

Ivan

Thanks, appreciate it

[mossy1200]

Is there a complete fxr150 for sale in welly area for around the 1k mark. Wife has realised that if I spend little ill need spend lots to make something go well enough to race.

Also question .Are people racing on original fxr rims or replacing them?

[cotswold]

Is there a complete fxr150 for sale in welly area for around the 1k mark. Wife has realised that if I spend little ill need spend lots to make something go well enough to race.

Also question .Are people racing on original fxr rims or replacing them?

The boys at the pointy end change the rims but standard ones are ok ish
I did most of the north island series on standard rims but you do reach the limit too soon and wider is better

[mossy1200]

The boys at the pointy end change the rims but standard ones are ok ish
I did most of the north island series on standard rims but you do reach the limit too soon and wider is better

so what rims will get used in the stock swinger and forks?

[Henk]

There is also a bit of debate over pinched slicks vs threaded tyres. I'm in the pinched slicks camp but if you do down that road make sure you go tubeless, tubes are an arse to get beaded up.

[Henk]

Early days yet and bidding will probably go nuts in the last fifteen minutes but

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=467894526

[Henk]

so what rims will get used in the stock swinger and forks?

Nothing is a straight bolt in replacement but GSXR250 and impulse seem to be the way to go. Have also seen FZR250

[mossy1200]

Nothing is a straight bolt in replacement but GSXR250 and impulse seem to be the way to go. Have also seen FZR250


I see theres a hornet rear on tardme but I think its to wide. I guess 3.5 inch rear 3 inch front would be ideal?

[cotswold]

so what rims will get used in the stock swinger and forks?

Henk will probably set me right but I think it's Suzuki Impulse that just about fit straight in at the back and only a very minor mod for the front caliper ( extra hole )

[Henk]

Henk will probably set me right but I think it's Suzuki Impulse that just about fit straight in at the back and only a very minor mod for the front caliper ( extra hole )

Front needs different spacers and one disk taken off. Rear needs about 13mm machined off the disk carrier.

[koba]

I guess 3.5 inch rear 3 inch front would be ideal?

Depends on the slicks. with 125 slicks 2.5 front and 3.5 rear are ideal, half an inch either way isn't anything to sweat over.

[Henk]

Front needs different spacers and one disk taken off. Rear needs about 13mm machined off the disk carrier.


Depends on the slicks. with 125 slicks 2.5 front and 3.5 rear are ideal, half an inch either way isn't anything to sweat over.

The GSXR and Impulse rims aren't perfect but are close enough, you can run the front to the edge, and occasionally ride off the edge, crashing doesn't help lap times a lot. And you'll have a 5 mm chicken strip on the rear.

[husaberg]

crashing doesn't help lap times a lot. And you'll have a 5 mm chicken strip on the rear.
can't figure out how to stop the crashing bit. But a few minutes with the disk grinder will sort the chicken strips out:innocent:

[F5 Dave]

I wouldn't go oversize, but undersize 2.15 ft & 3" rear is acceptable if you can't get the 2.5/3.5 set.

[javawocky]

Right, my bucket project has only just started and already I am mooching. (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150659334641213.389431.641636212&type=3) and (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150666442431213.390125.641636212&type=3)

a) First off, fork seals. They are a little weepy, not spewing all over, but probably should be replace. Anyone have some FXR standard fork seals lying around? know where to source them from without paying agent fees?
(Also, to replace them do I need any special tools?)

b) Tyres. Currently there are horrible warn ones on which will be no fun on the track. What I am after are threaded ones in reasonable condition to fit standard rims.

Ideally you will be on the north shore and I will come pick it up. As always name your preferred currency.

[Henk]

Can't help with treaded tyres but will have some heap third hand slicks available soon.

[Gigglebutton]

Right, my bucket project has only just started and already I am mooching. (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150659334641213.389431.641636212&type=3) and (http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150666442431213.390125.641636212&type=3)

a) First off, fork seals. They are a little weepy, not spewing all over, but probably should be replace. Anyone have some FXR standard fork seals lying around? know where to source them from without paying agent fees?
(Also, to replace them do I need any special tools?)

b) Tyres. Currently there are horrible warn ones on which will be no fun on the track. What I am after are threaded ones in reasonable condition to fit standard rims.

Ideally you will be on the north shore and I will come pick it up. As always name your preferred currency.

Did you buy your bike from John?
I hae some second hand Battlazz SS

[husaberg]

Rim size ready reckoner
17in Tyres Permitted Rim
225*17 1.20/1.40/1.60
60/100*17 1.20/1.40/1.60
70/100*17 1.20/1.40/1.60
250*17 1.40/1.60
275*17 1.40/1.60/1.85
300*17 1.60/1.85/2.15
80/100*17
325*17 1.85/2.15/2.50
350*17
90/80*17
90/90*17
90/100*17
425*17 2.15/2.50/2.75
450*17
460*17
100/100*17
100/90*17
100/80*17
110/90*17
120/80*17 2.50/2.75
510*17
100/70*17 2.50/2.75/3.00
110/80*17
120/90*17
130/80*17 2.50/2.75/3.00/3.50
130/90*17
140/80*17 2.75/3.00/3.50
140/70*17
120/60*17 3.00/3.50
120/70*17
130/60*17 3.00/3.50/4.00
130/70*17
140/70*17 3.50/4.00/4.50

[javawocky]

Can't help with treaded tyres but will have some heap third hand slicks available soon.
Henk, I don't mind storing them in the Garage till I get a second set of rims =)


Did you buy your bike from John?
I hae some second hand Battlazz SS

Gigglebutton .. PMing you regarding those. John was great at handing out Advise, but no bought the bike for Tardme from a guy who is feeing to Perth in hope of a better life!

So - Fork seals sorted, Tyres in negotiation :msn-wink:

Thanks!

[koba]

Henk, I don't mind storing them in the Garage till I get a second set of rims =)


It is debatable and contentious but some people prefer slicks pinched over std FXR rims to road rubber.

Having tried both and from observations I'd go with pinched slicks over anything but the best treaded rubber in the best condition.

[goivy26]

[QUOTE=goivy26;1130313144]

Thanks, appreciate it\\

Henk,

I could only find the adjuster rod it is 310mm long with r/h and l/h threadsa on the ends, if you want it send me your address and I will send it to you, no cost.

Ivan

[Henk]

Bought some from Olly on the FXR forum but thanks.
If anybody ever needs ant I'd recommend him, turned out of stainless at the lengths you ask for $15 each only thing missing is the nuts, I'll have a couple of LH thread M6 nuts left over in a week or so if anyone needs them. All seems together now so just jetting to sort and should be away with the new engine.

[Gigglebutton]

I blew my rg50 up on the dyno yesterday f*&*K !!!! :angry2: Probably being a water pump for 5 meetings them sitting around for 6 months didn't help.
Can anyone tell me what the best bearings for the crank are and where I can get them.

Cheers :)

[RMS eng]

I blew my rg50 up on the dyno yesterday f*&*K !!!! :angry2: Probably being a water pump for 5 meetings them sitting around for 6 months didn't help.
Can anyone tell me what the best bearings for the crank are and where I can get them.

Cheers :)

any good C3 bearing will be fine,i do sell some that are made in japan.or any bearing shop will have them.

chris pickett

[F5 Dave]

yeah they don't last forever, but the left hand side one is the one under most stress so a plastic cage one will fare better. SKF or FAG will do them. Right one in oil so generally lasts, but replace it while yer there. As Chris sez ask for C3 clearance.

[Gigglebutton]

yeah they don't last forever, but the left hand side one is the one under most stress so a plastic cage one will fare better. SKF or FAG will do them. Right one in oil so generally lasts, but replace it while yer there. As Chris sez ask for C3 clearance.

Thanks Guys :D

[chrisc]

I doubt I will have much luck finding anything really good in 18" buuuuttt

does anyone have some second hand tires worth running on my bucket to fit the 18x1.6 and 18x1.4 wheels on my GL145?

Preferably in Auckland

[mossy1200]

I doubt I will have much luck finding anything really good in 18" buuuuttt

does anyone have some second hand tires worth running on my bucket to fit the 18x1.6 and 18x1.4 wheels on my GL145?

Preferably in Auckland

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=473125795
wait till he relists these they just finished

[ac3_snow]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=473125795
wait till he relists these they just finished

They are pretty cool but I think they are only the same width as standard fxr wheels... so not ideal.

Good shit chris! see you next weekend?!

when I wanted 18' tyres I went and hunted out the back of cycletreads for some that had been replaced/chucked out off someones road bike, not ideal but cheap!

[Henk]

About the stickiest 18s you will find are BT39ss but they are more expensive and less sticky than second hand slicks, the reason for all the wheel conversions.
Let us know what is on it at the moment and head out on them in the meantime if they aren't too crap.

[mossy1200]

They are pretty cool but I think they are only the same width as standard fxr wheels... so not ideal.

Good shit chris! see you next weekend?!

when I wanted 18' tyres I went and hunted out the back of cycletreads for some that had been replaced/chucked out off someones road bike, not ideal but cheap!

Theres lots cheap 125gp tyres on tard me at the moment for the skinny 17s. Would 2.5-3inch even adapt into gl forks and swinger?

[husaberg]

Theres lots cheap 125gp tyres on tard me at the moment for the skinny 17s. Would 2.5-3inch even adapt into gl forks and swinger?
Anythings possible, the common mod was to use 2.15 rear rims from a Xr200 and run 2 fronts back in the day.

Edit it is the XL250 of arround 83-85 that had the 2.15x17 the 200 were 1.85x17 whoops

[mossy1200]

Anythings possible, the common mod was to use 2.15 rear rims from a Xr200 and run 2 fronts back in the day.

theres k65 race tyres in 18inch but they are $600 a set.

[Henk]

theres k65 race tyres in 18inch but they are $600 a set.

Keep forgetting about the Heidenau tyres, probably because I've only ever seen them used on street stocks. They are damned sticky by all accounts, pricy though.

[Captian soup]

Anybody out there have a pair of WETS somewhere around the 95/70-120/70 17 size? and is willing to part with them for around the $100 mark (per pair)? jolly racing is in desperate but on a budget need..

[F5 Dave]

They rarely come up & when they do they are expensive as they last so little time when they inevitably get used on a drying track. $100? well maybe this is more your speed.


http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/tyres/auction-473393442.htm


:msn-wink:

[cotswold]

Anybody out there have a pair of WETS somewhere around the 95/70-120/70 17 size? and is willing to part with them for around the $100 mark (per pair)? jolly racing is in desperate but on a budget need..

Does't Henk have a tyre grooving tool, easier to buy old slicks and groove them

[Moooools]

Does't Henk have a tyre grooving tool, easier to buy old slicks and groove them

Wets are a much softer compound as they are designed to be cooled by surface water.
Slicks aren't really soft enough and won't get warm enough to be effective.

Find some wets.

[Drew]

Wets are a much softer compound as they are designed to be cooled by surface water.
Slicks aren't really soft enough and won't get warm enough to be effective.

Find some wets.

Run them down around 15psi. Not overly stable, but...Well, look at ost buckets.

[koba]

Run them down around 15psi. Not overly stable, but...Well, look at ost buckets.

Most buckets run well at around 18 or so in the dry!
Works well, depending on all sorts of other factors of course.

Bridgestones seem to like a bit more pressure in the dry, perhaps making them a better starting point for a poor-mans wet when run low and grooved heaps?

[Henk]

Tend to run wets a couple of PSI higher than slicks, getting the tread blocks standing out a bit more seems more effective than getting heat into them.

[husaberg]

Tend to run wets a couple of PSI higher than slicks, getting the tread blocks standing out a bit more seems more effective than getting heat into them.

I have ran slicks in the rain with no issues.
I am from somewhere it really rains too.
Not so good in puddles though but still better than road tires.

I do have wets now though.

[Henk]

For all those out there saying "slicks are fine in the wet" I'd agree pretty much everywhere but Mt Wellington which seems to be the slipperiest track in the world in the wet.

[F5 Dave]

close, but no. that'd be Sheriffs road Palmy norf kart track. A bad weather forecast on the radio & you'd be off.

[Captian soup]

shit you gotta be quick around here dont ya?
i have some "drunken cut" slicks, and they are.... interesting to say the least. no offence to the drunkn cutter **COUGHhenkCOUGH**
i found a couple on tard me around the $100-150 mark but the sizes dont add up.
Cheers anyway back to the drawing board...or Henks shed, bet you could find a leprechaun in there...

[cotswold]

Wets are a much softer compound as they are designed to be cooled by surface water.
Slicks aren't really soft enough and won't get warm enough to be effective.

Find some wets.

You are right but wets for a $100 may not be easy to find

[koba]

I have ran slicks in the rain with no issues.
I am from somewhere it really rains too.
Not so good in puddles though but still better than road tires.



For all those out there saying "slicks are fine in the wet" I'd agree pretty much everywhere but Mt Wellington which seems to be the slipperiest track in the world in the wet.

I know you guys know it already but yeah, while slicks in the wet aren't the instant suicide some people seem to think they are, they also can't compete with wets.

[husaberg]

I know you guys know it already but yeah, while slicks in the wet aren't the instant suicide some people seem to think they are, they also can't compete with wets.

I thought we were only allowed to Half Quote Dave. The last part of my Quote kind of hints towards the path of Bucket nirvana.

I have ran slicks in the rain with no issues.
I am from somewhere it really rains too.
Not so good in puddles though but still better than road tires.

I do have wets now though.

Ban the tire warmer though (unless i find some cheap)

[Henk]

I know you guys know it already but yeah, while slicks in the wet aren't the instant suicide some people seem to think they are, they also can't compete with wets.

Is that why you call wets. "poofer tyres" ?

[Pumba]

Is that why you call wets. "poofer tyres" ?

No. That is because he doesn't have any.

[richban]

Most buckets run well at around 18 or so in the dry!
Works well, depending on all sorts of other factors of course.

Bridgestones seem to like a bit more pressure in the dry, perhaps making them a better starting point for a poor-mans wet when run low and grooved heaps?



27 front 30 rear with my slicks. 30 front and rear with wets. Bridgestones. If you run low pressure with wets the groves close up when the tire distorts and turns them back into slicks. Opps. Takes a bit of time to find your happy place but worth playing around with pressure. Can save you lots of dosh on ripped up rubber.

[koba]

If you run low pressure with wets the groves close up when the tire distorts and turns them back into slicks.

I gerfots about that.

[chrisc]

The GL145 currently has 3.25 bridgestone K7105s on the rear which are shitty but have good tread. Something along the lines of this (http://pptac.http.internapcdn.net/pptac/imagesProducts3/13920.jpg).Fronts are 2.75 Cheng shin nylons :/ ,great.
My CG125 has a 100x80 17 contigo on the rear which I might have to steal for the bucket.
I don't want to spend much money on this thing but want to at least swap to 17s, do you guys think im better off just finding some second hand spoked wheels like the xr200 someone mentioned before or is there some better alloys I could adapt for not a lot more money. I'm not looking for the widest wheels possible, just something wider than what I have that will let me run half decent tires, it is a stock GL145 afterall.


About the stickiest 18s you will find are BT39ss but they are more expensive and less sticky than second hand slicks, the reason for all the wheel conversions.
Let us know what is on it at the moment and head out on them in the meantime if they aren't too crap.

[Henk]

VT250 or maybe VTR seem the trick, about the only 17s I know of with a drum rear.

[Yow Ling]

The GL145 currently has 3.25 bridgestone K7105s on the rear which are shitty but have good tread. Something along the lines of this (http://pptac.http.internapcdn.net/pptac/imagesProducts3/13920.jpg).Fronts are 2.75 Cheng shin nylons :/ ,great.
My CG125 has a 100x80 17 contigo on the rear which I might have to steal for the bucket.
I don't want to spend much money on this thing but want to at least swap to 17s, do you guys think im better off just finding some second hand spoked wheels like the xr200 someone mentioned before or is there some better alloys I could adapt for not a lot more money. I'm not looking for the widest wheels possible, just something wider than what I have that will let me run half decent tires, it is a stock GL145 afterall.

Pm me I think I have some of the vt250 wheels in the shed

[Yow Ling]

Pm me I think I have some of the vt250 wheels in the shed

OK I have 1 x VT250 rear rim 17 x 2.5 with brake plate and sprocket carrier $50 if Chris doesnt take it , sidewiz may want it

In the pics is same rim fitted to a bucket , ant the VTR 3.0" version fitted on my LC

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[Crisis management]

Anyone know of, or have a bucket for sale in the Auckland area (or somewhere within an hour or so), ideally an FXR but I will consider anything. I do not want a major project but some tidying and sorting is not a concern.
Reply or PM me here or by mobile 0274 800 569.

Ta, Iain

[Str8 Jacket]

I am in urgent need of FXR forks and rear shock (or a new bike, lol). If anyone has these available could you PM me please to discuss price. Cheers

[hal20308]

I am in urgent need of FXR forks and rear shock (or a new bike, lol). If anyone has these available could you PM me please to discuss price. Cheers

Hels,
One of the other Nicks ( from Levin - he was at Kaitoke yesterday) has put an Impulse front end onto his FXR chassis - he may still have the originals? Don't have his contact details though....doh!

Nick #20

[Str8 Jacket]

Hels,
One of the other Nicks ( from Levin - he was at Kaitoke yesterday) has put an Impulse front end onto his FXR chassis - he may still have the originals? Don't have his contact details though....doh!

Nick #20

Cheers. Does anyone here have his contact details? I know who he is but no other details....

[TALLIS]

I have the contact details.... oh wait its me. I have both the fronts and rear fxr shock. Fronts may be a little bent ( slight crease near the top above where the seal runs) if your desperate. But the rear should be fine. I do have a front caliper if you need tho.. if that home made caliper seal stops working on yours.

[Str8 Jacket]

I have the contact details.... oh wait its me. I have both the fronts and rear fxr shock. Fronts may be a little bent ( slight crease near the top above where the seal runs) if your desperate. But the rear should be fine. I do have a front caliper if you need tho.. if that home made caliper seal stops working on yours.

Hey, thanks mate. Kel came to the rescue with RG150 forks and shock so will take him up on that.

Thanks guy's! :D

[Pumba]

Hey Hels, if I were you I would grab the rear shock he is offering. The RG unit is not a straight swap (not sure if you realised that or not).

[Str8 Jacket]

Hey Hels, if I were you I would grab the rear shock he is offering. The RG unit is not a straight swap (not sure if you realised that or not).

Yeah, I just realised that last night :(

Just having a think at the moment as funds are non existent and parking the bike up until there is, is prob the best option. Still thinking....

[TALLIS]

Ummm.. i dont know what you think its worth but i shure it wouldnt break the bank. Ill bring it along next fun day and just make a donation haha

[nathanwhite]

'ello all.

I'm after a FXR150 front caliper for me bucket project. Although from what I've seen it's the same as the rear so I guess that'll work also.

PM me if you have something I can use

Cheers.

EDIT: I have one now, thanks Kel.

[Henk]

Front is the same as the rear.

[TZ350]

Hi All, I am looking for a Honda MC16 2.5" x 17" front wheel for a friend ... :msn-wink: disks etc are not required. Please PM me.

[koba]

Hi All, I am looking for a Honda MC16 2.5" x 17" front wheel for a friend ... :msn-wink: disks etc are not required. Please PM me.

I think the first generation MC18 ones may be the same. Not sure if that helps.

[husaberg]

I think the first generation MC18 ones may be the same. Not sure if that helps.

Also similar are the MC19 CBR250 But they only fit one disk but are 2.5x17 defiantly

[DaveyJones]

Hi

Looking to buy a bucket legal engine. Any capacity fine so long as it could be competitive.

[koba]

Hi

Looking to buy a bucket legal engine. Any capacity fine so long as it could be competitive.

Ask around at the next meeting, you may find something that's not advertised.

[javawocky]

Right, thought I could do the fork seals myself but it turns out I need a certain 'Rattle Gun' to take the bottom bit out of the forks.

Before I drag these off to the dealer I thought I might check if anyone in the bucket interwebs is willing and able to service these?


They will be brought to you
They have have been drained of nasty oil and spruced up
Oil is provided plus sells
PM preferred payment method.



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[F5 Dave]

The other option is use a vice with soft faces to hold the axle area. Then put a allen key in to undo them. Then a 2nd person pushes down on the fork to compress the spring against the turning damper rod. This may be enough to stop them turning. A little heat may help.

[javawocky]

The other option is use a vice with soft faces to hold the axle area. Then put a allen key in to undo them. Then a 2nd person pushes down on the fork to compress the spring against the turning damper rod. This may be enough to stop them turning. A little heat may help.

Yep, tried this method. Ended up with a slightly graunched washer from the spring rotating. I even tried tapping the allen key sharply with a spanner to try simulate the inertial of a rattle gun, but the inner cartridge just rotates happily.

[F5 Dave]

I know! try a rattle gun.

buy a compressor, they're getting cheaper by the day & you won't know how you did without one before.

Then there are all the cool toys [cough] tools you can get for them.. . . hmm, compressor a bit underspec'd for Spraying or the rotary grinder, better upgrade the compressor, but that smaller one can go to race meets. . .


and so on.

[jasonu]

The other option is use a vice with soft faces to hold the axle area. Then put a allen key in to undo them. Then a 2nd person pushes down on the fork to compress the spring against the turning damper rod. This may be enough to stop them turning. A little heat may help.

Rough bastard!
Don't do this because...see below


Yep, tried this method. Ended up with a slightly graunched washer from the spring rotating. I even tried tapping the allen key sharply with a spanner to try simulate the inertial of a rattle gun, but the inner cartridge just rotates happily.

A predictable outcome.


I know! try a rattle gun.

buy a compressor, they're getting cheaper by the day & you won't know how you did without one before.

Then there are all the cool toys [cough] tools you can get for them.. . . hmm, compressor a bit underspec'd for Spraying or the rotary grinder, better upgrade the compressor, but that smaller one can go to race meets. . .


and so on.

Or, take it to the dealers (or any mechanic workshop) and for not much cash and not much time (they might do it while you wait) your forks will be dismantled with no damage.
Impact is the only safe way to complete this task without fucking up your shit.:niceone:

[F5 Dave]

Replace the washer, you're supposed to anyway. Its a washer for FS. or at a min, clean it up if possible & anneal it on stove element.

[jasonu]

Replace the washer, you're supposed to anyway. Its a washer for FS. or at a min, clean it up if possible & anneal it on stove element.

Um but it didn't come apart. All it did was ruin a washer...

[F5 Dave]

Ahh, now you need the hacksaw:lol:

[Bert]

Two cents
you need to lock the damping rod (it has a star shaped recess in the top which you can build a simple tool to lock it).
drain the oil and remove the spring. compress the sanctions. get a long M10 bolt and weld it onto/into a small tube (long enough to get down inside the sanction and ideally a T-bar design; makes life easy). if the M10 bolt head doesn't fit into the damping rod then slowly grind all sides until it does (1mm max at a time).
I've seen the correct tooling for a socket set that looks like a pyramid that you can push and lock (but the bolt works fine).
hold the Allen key at the bottom and turn the tooling above to get the damping rod undone (at least to "crack it"). reverse and rattle gun the Allen key if really stubborn (but a great way to stuff up everything).
if you don't have the tools then take it in to get pulled apart (its a ~ten minute job in the shop all going well); do the prep first (drain and remove spring and flush; they will generally charge for this if you don't)...

[F5 Dave]

I have the tool as described for my RG50 made from scrap bar. Just use a rattle gun these days.

[Kickaha]

Two cents
you need to lock the damping rod (it has a star shaped recess in the top which you can build a simple tool to lock it).


I just used a broom handle

[husaberg]

I just used a broom handle


I think they were talking about forks Warwick:eek:

[javawocky]

Thanks, I have organised a 'Professional' :cool: to get it sorted.

I did look down the fork and think to myself, mmm, if only I had a big as allen key that would fit all the way down there to keep it in place. A broom stick might have done it.

Dont worry the washer is in good shape, just a minor ruff up.

[Bert]

I just used a broom handle

I was going to suggest that but I thought I'd share mark2...


Thanks, I have organised a 'Professional' :cool: to get it sorted.

I did look down the fork and think to myself, mmm, if only I had a big as allen key that would fit all the way down there to keep it in place. A broom stick might have done it.

Dont worry the washer is in good shape, just a minor ruff up.

replace the washers.. it a minimum cost to ensure it won't leak.

[chrisc]

OK I have 1 x VT250 rear rim 17 x 2.5 with brake plate and sprocket carrier $50 if Chris doesnt take it , sidewiz may want it

In the pics is same rim fitted to a bucket , ant the VTR 3.0" version fitted on my LC

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I bought this wheel for the rear, now looking for something 17" for the front. Anyone have something suitable for my GL145?

[husaberg]

I bought this wheel for the rear, now looking for something 17" for the front. Anyone have something suitable for my GL145?

Aesthetically wise maybe something like a GPZ250 in 17 would be a reasonable match.I think they were available in 2.15 0r 2.5x17 on some models.
http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcT6wLOcx5I06azaRG9g4N3oP0kgkaIWT 54AacJReXcelAMkJqyG0_M6aWO_xA

[John_H]

Hi, I'm after an FXR airbox if anyone can help me out? Or alternatively any suggestions on how to substitute and alternative.

Cheers
John

[javawocky]

Hi, I'm after an FXR airbox if anyone can help me out? Or alternatively any suggestions on how to substitute and alternative.

Cheers
John

I noticed these on Tardme, perhaps someone with experience with them can comment...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=481754941

[John_H]

I noticed these on Tardme, perhaps someone with experience with them can comment...

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=481754941

I've had one of those on, just taken it off and want an airbox back on for that still air around the carb intake.

[F5 Dave]

Cheap pod filters are a restriction. Expensive ones K&N etc aren't really. Never run a filter on any of my buckets.

[husaberg]

Cheap pod filters are a restriction. Expensive ones K&N etc aren't really. Never run a filter on any of my buckets.

Uni filters are great and not so much dearer than the cheap stuff. http://www.unifilter.com/online%20catalog/universal.html
Available in many grades and shapes and sizes. They used to be Aussie made i guess, maybe still are?
http://www.uniflow.com.au/contents/en-us/d14.html

[Pumba]

Hi, I'm after an FXR airbox if anyone can help me out? Or alternatively any suggestions on how to substitute and alternative.

Cheers
John

Got one here in the shed. Comes free with a set of rims:msn-wink:

Ok you can probably have it free anyway

[John_H]

Got one here in the shed. Comes free with a set of rims:msn-wink:

Ok you can probably have it free anyway

Ha ha, the rims might need to take a back seat for a while thanks anyway mate. Thanks for the offer of the airbox. Where do you hail from?

[husaberg]

I bought this wheel for the rear, now looking for something 17" for the front. Anyone have something suitable for my GL145?

Half of this set.http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/wheels/auction-485239085.htm
http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/tq/45/220143545.jpghttp://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=263860&d=1337417737

[chrisc]

Half of this set.http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/motorbikes/parts-for-sale/wheels/auction-485239085.htm
http://images.trademe.co.nz/photoserver/tq/45/220143545.jpghttp://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=263860&d=1337417737

Anyone interested in the rear wheel? Fairly keen to go halves. Thanks Husa

[mossy1200]

Anyone interested in the rear wheel? Fairly keen to go halves. Thanks Husa

Im looking at a few front end auctions how much would you like to spend on mine?

Its a similar spoke to your rear.

[Bert]

anyone tried a Airoh helmet?

was looking at the dragon:
http://www.forbesanddavies.co.nz/products/214-airoh_road_helmets/3182-airoh_dragon_race_spec.aspx
or the Leox
http://www.forbesanddavies.co.nz/products/214-airoh_road_helmets/3103-airoh_leox_mid_priced_composit.aspx


Has anyone tried these and/or have feedback on them????

[husaberg]

Anyone got any NF4 rs125 bits and bobs non engine or a RS125 NX4 fairing and seat unit there must heaps of stuff cluttering up peoples sheds that people would be glad to be rid of:rolleyes:

[Danae]

The diaphragm in my FXR150 has karked it again. :( Anyone got a spare lying around? Preferably not oval-shaped like mine currently is. :P I'm expecting to pay around $80 to get one from cmsnl.com. PM me if you have one and how much you want for it. I'm in Auckland and happy to pay shipping.

[Moooools]

Anyone got any NF4 rs125 bits and bobs non engine or a RS125 NX4 fairing and seat unit there must heaps of stuff cluttering up peoples sheds that people would be glad to be rid of:rolleyes:

Got a set of triple clamps. The bottom one is a bit twisted but if you are game you can bend it back.

[koba]

The diaphragm in my FXR150 has karked it again. :( Anyone got a spare lying around? Preferably not oval-shaped like mine currently is. :P I'm expecting to pay around $80 to get one from cmsnl.com. PM me if you have one and how much you want for it. I'm in Auckland and happy to pay shipping.

Just give up and find a dirt bike carb for it. The diaphragm is always going to be a weak point otherwise.

[Danae]

Just give up and find a dirt bike carb for it. The diaphragm is always going to be a weak point otherwise.

Not a bad idea. I've had the diaphragm give out twice - I'll start a hunt for a dirtbike one in the meantime.

[F5 Dave]

I think she is trying to fix a std road bike. there must be a heap of ex FXR carbs lying in a corner somewhere.

[Henk]

I think she is trying to fix a std road bike. there must be a heap of ex FXR carbs lying in a corner somewhere.

Yep there are. I have four I think, and they all have stuffed membranes.
The reason GN carbs are so popular isn't because they give a performace gain but because they are an easy and available replacement for the munted stock carb.

[F5 Dave]

Ahh. Sounds like the $80 aftermarket one is the sensible option.

[husaberg]

Got a set of triple clamps. The bottom one is a bit twisted but if you are game you can bend it back.

Thanks but got frame forks yokes shock and most of the bits, But no radiator or radiator cowl fairing, seat and a few other detail pieces.

[F5 Dave]

Thanks but got frame forks yokes shock and most of the bits, But no radiator or radiator cowl fairing, seat and a few other detail pieces.
Maybe PM Crazyman, Regan his brother has molds for some later model RS tail pieces, doesn't take too much to mod a NX4 onto a NF4 subframe, can't remember the details.

Or Check if Bert is bringing in stuff.

[ac3_snow]

I'm after a chasis/frame. not hugely fussy but thinking an old steel backbone frame may suit my plans. something along the lines of cb/sl 100 gl145 h/mb100 gp125...

figure with some of the flash chasis conversions etc going on that someone will have an old unwanted skeleton kicking around.

Cheers

[cotswold]

I'm after a chasis/frame. not hugely fussy but thinking an old steel backbone frame may suit my plans. something along the lines of cb/sl 100 gl145 h/mb100 gp125...

figure with some of the flash chasis conversions etc going on that someone will have an old unwanted skeleton kicking around.

Cheers

I got a complete roller GP125 you can have, it is missing the front down tube but not a tough fix.

[husaberg]

Maybe PM Crazyman, Regan his brother has molds for some later model RS tail pieces, doesn't take too much to mod a NX4 onto a NF4 subframe, can't remember the details.

Or Check if Bert is bringing in stuff.

Thanks Dave.:yes:
I are currently in detailed discussions regarding a number of leads including some great offers from the GPR team.

[Pumba]

Dont know the difference between NX and NF but http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=488403746

[husaberg]

Dont know the difference between NX and NF but http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.aspx?id=488403746

Shhhhhhh.....the highest bidder was keeping it quiet;)

[Pumba]

Well if we just had the same handle's on TM as KB it would stop any confusion like this:wacko:

[kel]

Shhhhhhh.....the highest bidder was keeping it quiet;)

You can see the state of it? It looks pretty much f###ed.

[koba]

You can see the state of it? It looks pretty much f###ed.

Repair skills count for a lot with such things.

[husaberg]

Well if we just had the same handle's on TM as KB it would stop any confusion like this:wacko:

yeah never looked its the misses handle and am lazy....

You can see the state of it? It looks pretty much f###ed.

Repair skills count for a lot with such things.

yeah its munted but i an't exactly planning on shelling out a lot of cash.

i will most likely go will the Bert Option but the sons just upgraded to a 65 as well

[gav]

It'll be fine to patch up and keep as a spare, wouldnt want to pay any freight on it though .... oops, did I say that out aloud? :Oops:

[koba]

.... oops, did I say that out aloud? :Oops:

Probably not, unless you are a talk as you type, type.

[husaberg]

It'll be fine to patch up and keep as a spare, wouldnt want to pay any freight on it though .... oops, did I say that out aloud? :Oops:


LOL:nya:I was hoping you would pick it up for me.
Gee origional bidder is called Gav from CHCH mmmm.....

[gav]

LOL:nya:I was hoping you would pick it up for me.
Gee origional bidder is called Gav from CHCH mmmm.....
Yeah, if you win I could do that, and pass it on to Muzza maybe .... :cool:

[husaberg]

Yeah, if you win I could do that, and pass it on to Muzza maybe .... :cool:

Thanks.
Er.... can you fix it up and give it a paint as well?:lol:

Actually i finally just found the article on how to make a one piece fiberglass i could remember there was a trick to keep the resin from eating the polystyrene male before petrol or resin was tipped into the one piece fuel thank to dissolve it.
The trick was too paint the polystyrene with emulsion paint first.
Of course the resultant finish will not be as nice as using a female mold but for one off''s its a neat trick.

[Drew]

Thanks.
Er.... can you fix it up and give it a paint as well?:lol:

Actually i finally just found the article on how to make a one piece fiberglass i could remember there was a trick to keep the resin from eating the polystyrene male before petrol or resin was tipped into the one piece fuel thank to dissolve it.
The trick was too paint the polystyrene with emulsion paint first.
Of course the resultant finish will not be as nice as using a female mold but for one off''s its a neat trick.

That's a bloody mint trick!

[husaberg]

That's a bloody mint trick!

I was also talking to a panel beater who also dabbles with fibreglass and he said they sometimes have used Glad Wrap for similar stuff but no idea how it would last with petrol.

[Drew]

I was also talking to a panel beater who also dabbles with fibreglass guy and he said they sometimes have used Glad Wrap for similar stuff but no idea how it would last with petrol.


I'm gonna use that trick for an air box on the MDTX100 RRSP.

[husaberg]

I'm gonna use that trick for an air box on the MDTX100 RRSP.
when i refind the article i will post it in the chassis thread.

It had some other tricks for Radius on corners as well Plastercine (i think) it was for when making a female molds out of males pattern and using hardwood shinny side up etc. All stuff i guess the pro's would know, or have moved on from and forgotten i guess.

[Drew]

Hmmm, monocoque carbon fiber chassis ideas flying through head.

[Henk]

Husain

Please do post that. My partner in crime has ideas of building a bucket chair wi th full bodywork.

Not sure where that puts us in the precious stakes where Drew's sig is concerned though.

[Drew]

Not sure where that puts us in the precious stakes where Drew's sig is concerned though.

Bloody hell, you guys would nearly have to start fights with yourselves about rules and regs.

[Henk]

Bloody hell, you guys would nearly have to start fights with yourselves about rules and regs.

I manage enough arguments with myself without rules and regs thank you very much.

[husaberg]

Husain



Yeah i probably did deserve that. but no mater what he did he sure could rock that mustache:lol:

I do warn you Drew it was written well before the black death was probably invented.
if you are going to plan on using the stuff use the proper PPE please also here is a few bits and bobs i have collected on trolls of the net as well.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l9x2PjozPus&feature=related
http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/forum/f16/laying-up-carbon-fibre-61248/
http://www.instructables.com/id/How-I-built-a-carbon-bike-frame-at-home-and-a-bam/step8/Finished-bike/
http://www.kr1s.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=5573&sid=23385061feacab2e11b33aed5b7d6adc
http://www.sheldonbrown.com/rinard/carbon_fiber.htm
there was lots more but they have died it would seem but there is plenty of stuff on the net plus remember tire remouders/Retreaders have Autoclaves and making tires is thirsty work......
Buried on the net is how to make vacuum bags for the diy option if they are not in my current links.

I was going to do a spar frame with CF based around a Surf board core as it is easy to work plus free....
if you do do that make sure any inserts are anodized as electrolysis is an issue with CF.
Plus remember CF is an electrical conductor so if you have flash electronic it can talk through the frame.
I think actually one of the few patent's John Britten ever applied for was for his novel "Cats Cradle" method of working with carbon string but the string is far beyond my capabilities.but from memory he only ever used one roll of thread to build 3 bikes or something so it is relatively inexpensive esp as i think he blagged it. He was a smooth bugger able to talk people into doing stuff for him or giving him stuff.

The guy who wrote the article (before i was born no less) Was John Robinson the bearded tech editor sometime author from Performance Bikes.


AS always with my attachments click on them a couple of times to get them suopersizes until you see the - button

[gav]

The Nuplex crowd have some good info on fibreglassing and can sell you all the stuff you need. http://www.nuplexcomposites.com/nz/?q=node/2

[Bert]

Actually i finally just found the article on how to make a one piece fiberglass i could remember there was a trick to keep the resin from eating the polystyrene male before petrol or resin was tipped into the one piece fuel thank to dissolve it. The trick was too paint the polystyrene with emulsion paint first.
Of course the resultant finish will not be as nice as using a female mold but for one off''s its a neat trick.

I was also talking to a panel beater who also dabbles with fibreglass and he said they sometimes have used Glad Wrap for similar stuff but no idea how it would last with petrol.

A little slow (late as the thread has moved on); but...
I built a couple of seats years ago using a similar method. I made a plug with surf board foam and coated with with 5 coats of thick old waterbased gloss paint then fibre glassed over it. once dry, a couple of taps with a rubber hammer and she all pop'ed apart (it did leave the outer paint layer later stuck to the glass, but who cares). the finish was close; a quick sand and some spray putty :2thumbsup the trick is to not over use the resin on small jobs like this; coat the glass then roll (or squeeze out) the resin, then apply to the plug.
Building a tank is a different story; I tried and failed, just not strong enough for buckets (and the eventual stuff up). I came to the conclusion that a tank cover and an internal tank (alloy or pitbike tank) was the safest way.
If you are working on a complex shape (i.e. engine and building a total enclosed Air Box); then layers of duck tape over everything covered with Glad wrap (the thick sh1t not the cheap kitchen stuff) will hold up just... (enough to get a thin mold to build on later)..

[ac3_snow]

Does anyone have lying around, an old set of 30mm forks with mounts for a disc caliper?

[Henk]

Pumba has a set of RGV150 forks in my shed. They are a bit of a kit set with the spacers and springs in a separate box and the seal in upside down. Clamps and clip ons there but not sure about caliper mount.

You could ask him.

[cotswold]

Does anyone have lying around, an old set of 30mm forks with mounts for a disc caliper?

Did Kel sell his?

[kel]

Did Kel sell his?
Forks, clamps, axle, clipons, guard, fork brace, brake caliper and disk for $100? Yeah long gone.
I do have a set of 30mm clipons with bars closing on trademe tonight.

[Drew]

I need a motor.:( I'll consider anything, who has what?

[RDjase]

Does anyone have lying around, an old set of 30mm forks with mounts for a disc caliper?

Might still have a RX125 front end, wiil have a look in the next few days. PM me if I havnt replied

[Henk]

After a couple of FXR exhaust valves, mine seem to have bits of piston stuck in them.

[husaberg]

After a couple of FXR exhaust valves, mine seem to have bits of piston stuck in them.


If you are after Suzuki valves speak to Kicka as he gets commission from every valve Suzuki sells.
........From what i understand mind you :innocent:

[Kickaha]

If you are after Suzuki valves speak to Kicka as he gets commission from every valve Suzuki sells.
........From what i understand mind you :innocent:

Yeah total they have sold me is about 2 :finger:

[husaberg]

Yeah total they have sold me is about 2 :finger:

11 days ago Kicka........So it took you 11 days to come up with that:lol::bleh::eek::msn-wink::rolleyes::baby::cool::clap::not::niceone::ki llingme

[Kickaha]

11 days ago Kicka........So it took you 11 days to come up with that:lol::bleh::eek::msn-wink::rolleyes::baby::cool::clap::not::niceone::ki llingme

Well you post up so often and so much shit it must have got lost in amongst it

[husaberg]

Well you post up so often and so much shit it must have got lost in amongst it

Well.....You actually have posted 7 times more often than me:doh:
Plus 2 valves dropped from the GN........ come on, own up exactly how many have valves have tried to escape the engine in an attempt to pierce that peanut tank.

[Kickaha]

Well.....You actually have posted 7 times more often than me:doh:
Plus 2 valves dropped from the GN........ come on, own up exactly how many have valves have tried to escape the engine in an attempt to pierce that peanut tank.

Been here 7 years longer to

2 exhaust valves, plenty of people have fucked more Bikes than me, think I've only done 5 engines in total but three of those were other peoples and all big ends, thought Mike was going to do that many one bad afternoon at Ruapuna

I think the tank will stay

[husaberg]

I think the tank will stay

Probably rusty inside now too, have you had a peek:p

[javawocky]

After a frustrating rear tyre change last night I come to put the tyre back on the bike and the meat from the brake pad snaps off :brick:

I doubt it was my manly strength, on closer inspection it looks like it has rusted and become brittle.

Anyway, I am in need of some rear pads, does anyone have some serviceable ones or have a link to an obscure generic site to order them off before I contact our friends at Cycletreads?

[Drew]

After a frustrating rear tyre change last night I come to put the tyre back on the bike and the meat from the brake pad snaps off :brick:

I doubt it was my manly strength, on closer inspection it looks like it has rusted and become brittle.

Anyway, I am in need of some rear pads, does anyone have some serviceable ones or have a link to an obscure generic site to order them off before I contact our friends at Cycletreads?
Just clean up the surfaces and glue them back on. Unless you actually use the rear brake, then you really don't wanna do that.

[javawocky]

Just clean up the surfaces and glue them back on. Unless you actually use the rear brake, then you really don't wanna do that.

Funny thing, I did think of that for a moment till I realised I did use it at Mt Wellington (anti-clockwise) when going onto the main straight if I was going too wide, so its probably best I get a vaguely functional set.

[Drew]

Funny thing, I did think of that for a moment till I realised I did use it at Mt Wellington (anti-clockwise) when going onto the main straight if I was going too wide, so its probably best I get a vaguely functional set.

I suggest you raise the rear ride height. Lowering the front works too, but I prefer to start with the rear as it is easier.

If you have decent suspension, you could also add some preload to the rear spring.

But still, new pads would be a good idea. I know a few people who just wouldn't understand why they were glued in there, after they copped it in the throat or summat.

[BRAD BRASCO]

I'm after some 17" wheels for my CB100..

My mate has put my CT-110 wheels on his SL100 and won't give them back..
So now I need some..

Feel free to message me links as they come up?
Cheap is good!

By the way, what's the story with FXR/RG wheel fitament to an old Honda?

Cheers :cool: