Boo hoooooooooo - Betty has BANGED!

[Ixion]

Yes, that was a common mod. Had an article on it somewhere. Problem is XR500 engines aren't exactly common or cheap nowadays.

And would Ms Celtic Sea Lily want to cope with kickstarting a 500 single ?

[Motu]

Yes, that was a common mod. Had an article on it somewhere. Problem is XR500 engines aren't exactly common or cheap nowadays.

Because there were guys who could mono an XR500 forever - but being wet sump with low oil levels they only ran a few kms before stopping.Is the RS the radial 4 valve.....I forget,an' don't want to remember....

[Ms Piggy]

Awww shucks you guys! I dunno what to say Thanks for all the offers of help. I am (once again) humbled by the helpfulness and generosity of my KB mates...makes one go all silly & soppy actually.

However...I'll get back to you after exams - Tuesday the 21st is my last 1, and that will be promptly followed by comsumption of alcohol and food with fellow students. So some time over the next week I should be in a fit state to make arrangements for transporting Betty to anywhere.

[Paul in NZ]

Righty ho. The CBX250RS with missing head has been sold over the past weekend. For $130. So that idea is out.

My brother in law has a line on an XL250 and an XR250, so I'll report back when I find out what state they are. He's a motorcycle mechanic btw, and the CBX250 was alright. Thanks for the vote of no-confidence.

Sigh!

I hope you are not serious?

[Paul in NZ]

And would Ms Celtic Sea Lily want to cope with kickstarting a 500 single ?

Nah... I wus more wonderin if a GB400/500 motor would fit? Either would offer a lot more grunt and electic start. GB400's in particular would not be expensive..

Failing that, Powerall (Powerol spelling??) used to do cheap big bore kits which gets you a piston and cylinder if the head is OK... hmmm

[James Deuce]

Sigh!

I hope you are not serious?

Deadly. Pissed me right off. It's kind of normal for me though - it always seems to turn pear shaped at just the wrong moment. Having said that, this isn't about me.

The Cibby was an ex-apprentice project so it would either be really good, or really bad, so maybe it's a good thing it's gone.

[Paul in NZ]

Hmmm

HONDA, Parts & Services XR500A motor, 1980, $800. Ash King Honda, 38 Atkinson Road, RD 1, New Plymouth, Contact Ash King, Phone 06-753-6789.

[James Deuce]

Hmmm

HONDA, Parts & Services XR500A motor, 1980, $800. Ash King Honda, 38 Atkinson Road, RD 1, New Plymouth, Contact Ash King, Phone 06-753-6789.

Hmmm - a dollar each member and we'd have the cash, plus enough left over for a mammoth piss up.

[Paul in NZ]

Deadly. Pissed me right off. It's kind of normal for me though - it always seems to turn pear shaped at just the wrong moment. Having said that, this isn't about me.

The Cibby was an ex-apprentice project so it would either be really good, or really bad, so maybe it's a good thing it's gone.

Oh well.... Genuinely sorry you feel that way as it was not intended to be anything other than conversational. I just re read my post and didn't see much except common caution which was re confirmed by others more knowledgeable than me that the top end of those motors are the weak point and thus most bits are likely to be hard to find. Then again I'm well known as an insensitive jerk so my opinion aint worth much..

Oh well... Done is done and I can't change that

[James Deuce]

Oh well.... Genuinely sorry you feel that way as it was not intended to be anything other than conversational. I just re read my post and didn't see much except common caution which was re confirmed by others more knowledgeable than me that the top end of those motors are the weak point and thus most bits are likely to be hard to find. Then again I'm well known as an insensitive jerk so my opinion aint worth much..

Oh well... Done is done and I can't change that

Awwww the no-confidence bit - nah just being a fek-arse troll (wrong person bit - that'll serve me right), and then I thought you were talking about the price - you insensitive jerk

You better buy me a coffee then

[F5 Dave]

To clarify a teensy bit the CBX 250 is the later version that like to crack heads, the CB250RS (Deluxe -haha) is what our young belle is in possession of, & a different beast.

[James Deuce]

To clarify a teensy bit the CBX 250 is the later version that like to crack heads, the CB250RS (Deluxe -haha) is what our young belle is in possession of, & a different beast.

Yes I know - those bloody RFV heads.

[Paul in NZ]

To clarify a teensy bit the CBX 250 is the later version that like to crack heads, the CB250RS (Deluxe -haha) is what our young belle is in possession of, & a different beast.

So do you think a GB400 engine fit in easily ?? Or is it one of dem different later thingies as well... I know the 'simple' thing to do is relace the RS donk with an RS donk but being and idiot optomist I can't help but want to give it more power...

also... Correct me if I'm wrong but an XR 250 has dual carbs????? Is the head casting the same as CSL's??

Paul N

ps we are all gunna look stupid when it turns out to be something simple like one of the flywheel gnomes has fallen off his exercycle.

[James Deuce]

ps we are all gunna look stupid when it turns out to be something simple like one of the flywheel gnomes has fallen off his exercycle.

I'm pretty sure they went with pixies in the CB. The gnomes are early XRs only.

[Paul in NZ]

So do you think a GB400 engine fit in easily ?? Or is it one of dem different later thingies as well... I know the 'simple' thing to do is relace the RS donk with an RS donk but being and idiot optomist I can't help but want to give it more power...

also... Correct me if I'm wrong but an XR 250 has dual carbs????? Is the head casting the same as CSL's??

Paul N

ps we are all gunna look stupid when it turns out to be something simple like one of the flywheel gnomes has fallen off his exercycle.

bump......