Can my bike go far?

**enth** · 13th January 2010, 16:07

So I have an RG150 and was just thinking, would it be wise to ride it from Auckland to Wellington? Would there be any complications, over heating etc...

**davo** · 13th January 2010, 16:15

Without having owned one, I'd expect the only limit would be yourself - if your up to the ride then make sure the bike has recently been serviced/is in good nick and get out there and enjoy!

**Badjelly** · 13th January 2010, 16:20

I agree with Davo, but don't get it serviced the day before you go. Give it a week after the service to let any problems reveal themselves.

**enth** · 13th January 2010, 16:23

Sweet so I shouldn't have any problems. The powervalves are being done atm and once they are back I'd like to do a nice long trip over a weekend or so.

Thanks ya'll.

**The Everlasting** · 13th January 2010, 16:24

Can it travel at a 100Km/h easily?

**James Deuce** · 13th January 2010, 16:26

You could ride your bike around the world. Easy.

**Usarka** · 13th January 2010, 16:28

Unlike a harley or a buell

**Scotty595** · 13th January 2010, 16:35

lol. The little 2 strokes are awesome

- they go well

**Jonathan** · 18th January 2010, 08:48

When I took my KR150 which is quite similar to the RG150 I understand, up to Auckland and back (one day there one day back) I took an extra fuel bottle with me which I kept in my tank bag up the front (limited amount of luggage at the back). I must stress that I REALLY needed it because there were some stretches between petrol stations that the small tank on the KR150 just couldn't cover, reserve and all. I had to clean my carb on the way back as well. Other than that I had no problems (aside from a bin around Turangi caused by suddenly slick roads - check your tread!).

The trip back was much easier and took 8 hours rather than 12 hours up because the wind was behind me, oh, and I accidentally went via Wanganui on the way up too.

Finally, hope you have someone to give you a good back-massage when you get home!

Oh yeah, and bring duct-tape.

**Jonathan** · 18th January 2010, 08:52

Originally Posted by Scotty595

lol. The little 2 strokes are awesome

- they go well

And if you have any problems you can disassemble and reassemble them beside the road using nothing but the little tool kit provided and duct tape!

**Juzz976** · 18th January 2010, 11:17

Do it
Don't 4get smoker oil, food & water

**p.dath** · 18th January 2010, 12:23

Originally Posted by Juzz976

Do it
Don't 4get smoker oil, food & water

And some chain lube.

**Batcerb** · 18th January 2010, 14:39

Did Auckland to Nelson on an RG150

Very long trip ... just keep checking your oil level ect, should be fine

**FruitLooPs** · 24th January 2010, 15:59

I took my old RG from christchurch to greymouth to watch the street races, and down to queenstown on another trip. Went fine, except for hitting the low oil light at 10pm in the middle of no where on the canterbury plains.

so yeah take oil whatever you do!