Old multi-cylinder bikes of the 50s to later on. Japanese, British, Euro, etc

**WilDun** · 27th March 2014, 20:30

Originally Posted by Bert

Scotty might be slightly confused the RG50 vs the RG50 gamma (being water cooled).
Air cooled from 77 to the mid 80s. And all the parts interchangeable between GT&TS&RG&ZR and iterations of..
Hard to tell which one would produce the most ponies in stock form.

Yes, it's for TS50x and if all the parts are interchangeable then I guess, no problem there.
Anyway, with all these standard barrels and if he's keen on "breathing" on them, I see there is plenty of scope for big mods to be done and I'm sure he'll be happy!

Will.

**Bert** · 27th March 2014, 20:32

Originally Posted by WilDun

Yes, it's for TS50x and if all the parts are interchangeable then I guess, no problem there.
Anyway, with all these standard barrels and if he's keen on "breathing" on them, I see there is plenty of scope for big mods to be done and I'm sure he'll be happy!

Will.

I'm sure he will, a pig in sh!t... Last thing we need is more projects.

**Henk** · 27th March 2014, 20:45

Give up on all the other projects build more sidecars.

**WilDun** · 27th March 2014, 21:14

Originally Posted by Henk

Give up on all the other projects build more sidecars.

Too many projects is what keeps us all alive, ie until starting projects becomes the main objective of course (all from personal experience), then as the years roll on, the main objective becomes finding the time and a place to dispose of them (to a good home where hopefully someone will actually use them), all in order to keep the family happy! - believe me the family will dispose of them in quick time to the scrapyard or the tip (just like my 400 & 250 Suzuki four stroke twin heads and barrels), - to the bloody scrapyard while I was incapacitated!

Why sidecars? they don't even lean over, although I have seen a few of you guys leaning them over when you shouldn't have and it wasn't a good look!

Will.

**Henk** · 27th March 2014, 21:17

We managed to lean one over until it was upside down. I probably should have got off at some stage doh, they are way more fun than the bastard child of a motorcycle a wheelbarrow should be.

**WilDun** · 27th March 2014, 22:26

Originally Posted by Henk

We managed to lean one over until it was upside down. I probably should have got off at some stage doh, they are way more fun than the bastard child of a motorcycle a wheelbarrow should be.

Wish i was capable of doing a stunt like that, ah well I've had my fair share of spills so I'll just have to call it a day I guess!
Trouble is I always feel the need to have some sort of bike in the garage even if it never moves - don't feel secure without one!

Will.

**mr bucketracer** · 28th March 2014, 07:03

Originally Posted by WilDun

Wish i was capable of doing a stunt like that, ah well I've had my fair share of spills so I'll just have to call it a day I guess!
Trouble is I always feel the need to have some sort of bike in the garage even if it never moves - don't feel secure without one!

Will.

i just want to know how people can live with out a lath in there shed

**WilDun** · 28th March 2014, 07:34

Originally Posted by mr bucketracer

i just want to know how people can live with out a lath in there shed

Yes, i had to dispose of my lathe (and a lot of other machinery) very quickly when I moved house, I was more or less immobile at the time so I sold them for a song to a very lucky guy (on condition that he removed them), nearly made me cry!
Glad to say I've now got another lathe after a protracted battle with the family - I'm now reasonably happy

PS. my family are decent caring and sensible people really, but not interested in bikes, machinery etc. - how could that be?

**Mushu** · 15th May 2014, 23:04

So I've moved back to Australia and my dad was kind enough to loan me his z650 to ride while I sort out my own transportation, I thought I would do him a favor as he wants to replace the carbs so I thought I would try and identify them. It's a B2 model and they are Mikuni carbs but I'm not exactly sure on the model, VM24 I think but can any of you guys help me ID them for sure?

**Grumph** · 16th May 2014, 06:53

Originally Posted by Mushu

So I've moved back to Australia and my dad was kind enough to loan me his z650 to ride while I sort out my own transportation, I thought I would do him a favor as he wants to replace the carbs so I thought I would try and identify them. It's a B2 model and they are Mikuni carbs but I'm not exactly sure on the model, VM24 I think but can any of you guys help me ID them for sure?

Yes, 24's. what does he need to replace them for ? they're a simple carb and rebuild kits are available. I've just narrowed up a set to fit a honda 350 four....if you really want to spend money, put a set of small Keihin CR's on it.

**Mushu** · 16th May 2014, 12:30

Originally Posted by Grumph

Yes, 24's. what does he need to replace them for ? they're a simple carb and rebuild kits are available. I've just narrowed up a set to fit a honda 350 four....if you really want to spend money, put a set of small Keihin CR's on it.

I keep telling him can easily be rebuilt but he's adamant that he wants new ones on there, I'll look up the Keihin carbs, I was thinking about seeing if I could use the standard carbs from the Z750, I forget the model number though. I have also read about a few people using the Mikuni SR34 (I think) but I'm wondering if that would require the head being ported to make that worthwhile.

**Grumph** · 16th May 2014, 17:37

Originally Posted by Mushu

I keep telling him can easily be rebuilt but he's adamant that he wants new ones on there, I'll look up the Keihin carbs, I was thinking about seeing if I could use the standard carbs from the Z750, I forget the model number though. I have also read about a few people using the Mikuni SR34 (I think) but I'm wondering if that would require the head being ported to make that worthwhile.

The early 750's are 26mm slide type - then they went to CV's. you won't find any outside a wreckers now.