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    RG150 electric start?

    Hi all,

    I don't mind kicking the bike into action it's just it becomes a hassle sometimes.
    Is it possible to make an electric start for my 1998 Suzuki RG 150?

    Oh and one other point, I purchased the bike a few weeks back and all the electrics were sweet, now my right hand indicator goes on but doesn't flash. Anyone had this before, any ideas why it's doing this? Would I need to fix this for wof? It doesn't really bother me that much as I hardly ever indicate (I know, I'm a bad person )

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    You don't deserve to own an RG!
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    Elec Start - NO!

    Indicators - check bulbs, 1 is blown.

    and I agree with Str8 Jacket........bestest bikes ever, fun in a can
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    Quote Originally Posted by avgas View Post
    Elec Start - NO!

    Indicators - check bulbs, 1 is blown.

    and I agree with Str8 Jacket........bestest bikes ever, fun in a can
    Ya see, I typed up a response similar to yours but then the smart arse in me leapt out and typed what I did...

    I agree with Avgas, they ARE the bestest bikes ever!
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    Yea I'm a nooblet, What's a can?

    Will do tonight when I get it home.
    Planning on sanding/respraying the chassis because it's starting to rust, very tiny rust marks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by enth View Post
    Hi all,

    I don't mind kicking the bike into action it's just it becomes a hassle sometimes.
    Is it possible to make an electric start for my 1998 Suzuki RG 150?

    Just kick it you lazy bugger!!

    It doesn't really bother me that much as I hardly ever indicate (I know, I'm a bad person )
    Yes. You are a bad bad person...

    Seriously though, I would get into the habit of using those indicators were I you. Helps reduce your chances of getting squashed by crazed cagers... (and other bikers come to that...)
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    Quote Originally Posted by enth View Post
    What's a can?
    The thing that holds the goodness.

    I suppose you are too young and all your goodness is vacuum packed these days
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    Quote Originally Posted by avgas View Post
    The thing that holds the goodness.

    I suppose you are too young and all your goodness is vacuum packed these days
    I am rather young and yes it is, comes in really small packages delivered by small people. Lol.

    Picked it up for a bargain I reckon. Want a TR110 or TR50 to get to and from town and then use this vacuum packed awesomeness on the weekends and nights for a nice long curvy ride.

    Kinda sad these only get up to 180km/h, not that i've been that fast on it

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    Okay I promise I'll keep it non-electric start and will continue to be proud to kick it every time I use it.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Str8 Jacket View Post
    Ya see, I typed up a response similar to yours but then the smart arse in me leapt out and typed what I did...
    Oh luv dontcha worry - it must be that premature thing I have
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    Quote Originally Posted by enth View Post
    Kinda sad these only get up to 180km/h, not that i've been that fast on it
    errr no they don't they can go past that (on the speedo atleast)
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    Quote Originally Posted by avgas View Post
    errr no they don't they can go past that (on the speedo atleast)
    Okay "my friend" took it on the motorway and it capped at 180. Was doing a bit of reading on the bike and people say it's due to the gearing ratio/rev limiter thingy. Apparently you can get them well past 200 but the gearing might incinerate due the the high rpm, not too keen as I actually like the bike and are pretty rare.

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    Quote Originally Posted by enth View Post
    Okay I promise I'll keep it non-electric start and will continue to be proud to kick it every time I use it.
    Well, considering you dont really have any other choice....

    Anyway, enjoy the RG, they are great lil bikes!
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    Thanks for the help guys!

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    Quote Originally Posted by enth View Post
    Thanks for the help guys!
    Well, we didn't really help you. But if you want some really good advice then you should try racing it!
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