New Suzuki RG150 rider, could do with some help!

**nodrog:Me** · 16th September 2015, 12:15

did you put oil in it?

**xcalibur** · 17th September 2015, 06:52

Originally Posted by nodrog

did you put oil in it?

Yes, oil tank was over half full and it was smoking just like a 2 stroker should but it didn't seize, the spacers either side of the rod on the big end side are all but destroyed, and the Bering is worn causing the rod to knock badly.

Originally Posted by nodrog

did you put oil in it?

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**caseye** · 17th September 2015, 19:49

You know what they say?
If it ain't broke! Don't fix it.
Sounds like , ready or not you've now got to rebuild the entire machine.
Lucky you're not a bone idle uni student or similar.
You'll get it sorted soon enough, they are a goer, but don't expect too much from it, it is after all a small bike.
And welcome to KB.
XV aye, hummmm, noice bike. The one in my pic above is the Oz assembled 81 XV Nee TR1, fully rebuilt from tyres, wheels up.

**F5 Dave** · 17th September 2015, 20:07

"If it ain't broke" - is head in the sand approach.

He maintained the top end and averted a known issue through maintenance. If the PV gets fretted it will drop into the cylinder. That the bottom goes later is bad luck, but we are talking about a , what are they? 15 yr old? Small cc bike with a genuine 200bhp/litre output. Goanna need some attn at some stage.

**xcalibur** · 18th September 2015, 13:36

Originally Posted by F5 Dave

"If it ain't broke" - is head in the sand approach.

He maintained the top end and averted a known issue through maintenance. If the PV gets fretted it will drop into the cylinder. That the bottom goes later is bad luck, but we are talking about a , what are they? 15 yr old? Small cc bike with a genuine 200bhp/litre output. Goanna need some attn at some stage.

Exactly, engine is completely apart now and crank will be pressed apart soon. All other parts were in surprisingly good condition, all transmission related parts looked excellent. All bearings will be replaced and new oil seals and gaskets fitted then the conrod and all associated parts (Bering's and shims e.c.t) will be replaced and it will be reassembled.

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**Yow Ling** · 18th September 2015, 15:02

Originally Posted by xcalibur

Exactly, engine is completely apart now and crank will be pressed apart soon. All other parts were in surprisingly good condition, all transmission related parts looked excellent. All bearings will be replaced and new oil seals and gaskets fitted then the conrod and all associated parts (Bering's and shims e.c.t) will be replaced and it will be reassembled.

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If you feel you must replace some bearings , I would only bother with the mains unless there is some obvious problem with the others. All the rest swim in oil and have a lovely life

**Oliver12345** · 23rd September 2015, 12:03

xcalibur, If you need a digital copy of the Rg150 manual or want to know some part numbers, send us an email at freedomwmg@hotmail.co.nz and ill email it to you. I got a physical diagram book with all the part numbers for it so i can get you suzuki part numbers for things.

**xcalibur** · 27th October 2015, 22:12

Good news finally the bike has been fixed, I took the liberty of stripping the entire bike and replacing any parts that were broken while I was at it and cleaned all the rust off the frame, sealed it and resprayed it. Here's the final result.