Older RGVs vs Later RGVs?

[Coyote]

Bit of a shame that I missed out on the NSR, but now I'm looking at something else. A 89 RGV250 race bike. Just wondering if the older RGVs have a disadvantage over the later RGVs and other F3 race bikes? Are they any slower?

[onearmedbandit]

The powervalves in the earlier models were prone to breaking and dropping into the cylinder, on the later models this was sorted. However, still keep an eye on 'em.

[nsrpaul]

early rgvs , bit slower , 18 inch rear wheel , and a bit peaker than than the later ones

[nsrpaul]

it was the early 3 stage valves that were real bad , 89 has two stage valves prob the most reliable in the powervalve department ,
just hold out for a nsr

[Coyote]

just hold out for a nsr

Well the NSR we missed out on, if the auction winner is a no show (which is unlikely) we have first dibs on it. We find out if he gets it over the weekend

As for the RGV I'm looking at, it's pretty cheap and might be worth a punt anyway. It's already met the res at $500

[onearmedbandit]

it was the early 3 stage valves that were real bad , 89 has two stage valves prob the most reliable in the powervalve department ,
just hold out for a nsr

Really? I had an '89 model and the p/v's were the cause of my motor meltdown. Did a lot of questioning, searching on the net and found it to be a very common fault from '88 through to about '93 I think.

[Ivan]

F3 could be a fun way to go good luck out there quite big fields the SV650 is probably the best F3 bike by far but serious go the 2 stroke I hear from a few guys that they have a real viscious powerband and will spit ya so watch it but go hard any way dude

[nsrpaul]

Really? I had an '89 model and the p/v's were the cause of my motor meltdown. Did a lot of questioning, searching on the net and found it to be a very common fault from '88 through to about '93 I think.

never said i thought they were reliable , just the best of a crap bunch , hpoe suzuki fired the guy who designed rgv powervalves

[onearmedbandit]

No problem Paul, although you did use the word reliable!! I think he now sits in a little office with no windows and nowhere to sit.

(Actually, something along the lines of this is true. I read about a guy in Japan (while I wa over there last year) who took his employers to task when they wanted to get rid of him. He refused to go, so they gave him a very small wooden shed, no windows, no work, just a chair and a desk. Kept him on full pay, hoping the boredom would convince him to leave. That was, if I remember correctly, 8 yrs ago!! He's still there today.)

[Coyote]

Also got another bike in my sites. What do you think of this?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/structure/a...sp?id=40316333

Looks pretty bare but it says there's everything there to complete. Looks like a fun project bike, but would it make a good F3 racer?

[nsrpaul]

Also got another bike in my sites. What do you think of this?

http://www.trademe.co.nz/structure/a...sp?id=40316333

Looks pretty bare but it says there's everything there to complete. Looks like a fun project bike, but would it make a good F3 racer?

noooooooooooooooooooooooo , overpriced money pit

[SPORK]

noooooooooooooooooooooooo , overpriced money pit

Do you think that the NSRs are superior to RGVs (aside from powervalves)? Coz they cost a hell of a lot more...

[nsrpaul]

hard question that one , quite similar bikes really , at the end of the day both will cost ya an arm and a leg to keep goin

[avgas]

never said i thought they were reliable , just the best of a crap bunch , hpoe suzuki fired the guy who designed rgv powervalves

Actually i heard he got promoted - I also heard that this problem was for bikes that had been ridden slow.

[avgas]

Do you think that the NSRs are superior to RGVs (aside from powervalves)? Coz they cost a hell of a lot more...

They are more rare. This can also dictate the price.
IE RS250 anyone - basically a worked RGV