1998 RG150E What to do first?

[jimdaworm]

Hi everyone, I have just bought a 1998 RG150E, what are things I should keep an eye out for and do straight away to it (To make it last longer go better)

I had it checked at a shop and they said the compression is good and they power valve is fine. The chain an sprockets could do with changing.

So on my to do list so far is change chain and sprockets.

Any top tips?

Thanks

[Ixion]

Not something to do to it, but do when riding it

COVER THE CLUTCH COVER THE CLUTCH COVER THE CLUTCH

[jimdaworm]

Thanks for getting back to me so quick.

Whys that? Does it get hot?

[Gremlin]

2 strokes are known for seizing... clutch will obviously help in preventing yourself from autographing the road.

[jimdaworm]

Hi, thanks for replying

I must have missed somthing how will the clutch help prevent me from authorgraphing the road?

[Ixion]

Eh. No

Sorry. Jargon

"Cover the clutch" is jargon term. To "cover" a lever (clutch, brake etc) means to ride with your fingers (or foot - but please don't use foot for the clutch!) resting on or "covering" the lever all the time

Some riders always cover their front brake. So whenever they are riding they always have two fingers or so resting on the front brake lever. Reason is if something goes wrong you save the fraction of a second needed to get your hand on the lever (There is some dispute about this being a good thing, some people don't agree with it. You need to make your own decision)

But on a two stroke you always want to cover the clutch lever. Reason is that the RG150 (like all two strokes) has a nasty habit of seizing every so often (don't get alarmed , it's quite normal for a two stroke - sort of ). If it seizes it will lock the rear wheel up pretty much instantly , and you need to pull in the clutch REAL REAL FAST , before you maybe lose control

So, safe habit, cover the clutch lever when riding

Don't get carried away with this statement, I'm not saying that your's will seize tomorrow, or maybe ever. But they do seize and it can be jolly alarming , expecially the first time (ask Mr Pyrocam)

[Ixion]

Oh and VERY IMPORTANT . VERY IMPORTANT INDEED

Keep a VERY close eye on the oil level in the tank. Two strokes (deliberately) burn oil all the time. And on a fast ride that level can go down very fast. When it runs out it will quickly ruin your motor. The first you will know this is happening is when it seizes. So check the oil level every time you get petrol , and keep the tank really full up.

[Two Smoker]

cover the clutch... pull it in if the rear wheel locks up...

Chain and sprockets, and check the brake pads... how many kays on the clock??? they need rebuilding every 20-30000km's... Oh yeah, sticky tyres (Bridgestone BT39SS or Dunlop TT900)

[John]

Hi, thanks for replying

I must have missed somthing how will the clutch help prevent me from authorgraphing the road?

When the pistons grind to a sudden stop (seize) the entire transmission sticks (due to the crank shaft locking) so if you 'cover the clutch' when this happens you quickly pull in the clutch and pull over without dramas - if this doesnt work and the rear is still locked up the problem in the transmission...

either way always be ready to pull in the clutch, I always have two fingers on the clutch and brake at all time you should do the same

oil always make sure you have oil in the oil tank super important!

edit: Man I dont spam as well as I good got beaten by several people oh well

[jimdaworm]

I made a mistake

[Two Smoker]

Oh and VERY IMPORTANT . VERY IMPORTANT INDEED

Keep a VERY close eye on the oil level in the tank. Two strokes (deliberately) burn oil all the time. And on a fast ride that level can go down very fast. When it runs out it will quickly ruin your motor. The first you will know this is happening is when it seizes. So check the oil level every time you get petrol , and keep the tank really full up.

RG150 has a oil light, which comes on when the level is low...

[ZorsT]

I made a mistake

Why do you say that?

[jimdaworm]

Thanks you guys are great! and lightning quick and replying!

I just found this page that has handy info to, just in case anyone else is reading this thread.
http://home.iprimus.com.au/kelvey/p...ical%20info.htm

[jimdaworm]

Sorry I thought I had posted in another thead by a mistake but I hadn´t!

Does anyone know the best place to buy/get a copy of a manual for this RG150?


Oh yeah and Twosmoker its done 28000k

I am glad I found this forum.

Thanks again, I am sure I will have more questions but I will try searching first.

[Ixion]

I made a mistake

Eh. If you mean you made a mistake getting the RG150 , no, you didn't.

They're a fine bike, quite a few people here have them. You'll have wonderful fun on it.

Probably nothing in biking is quite a much fun as wringing out a two stroke. Ringa ding dinga ding. Nothing better.

Don't be alarmed, just be aware that bikes (well most bikes) aren't quite like cars. You don't just jump on and turn the key and disengage brain. That's what makes motorcycling so much fun. You have to think.

Two strokes seizing isn't a big deal. they do it, always have, it's no big deal. Just be prepared. And plenty of people have gone tens of thousands of km on two strokes with nary a problem.