RG150 Powervalve trouble

**k14** · 12th January 2006, 12:54

Originally Posted by alarumba

Went into Wellington Motorcycles today to order in new springs as the originals are stuffed. $3.50 each which isn't as much as I was expecting so that was good.

Would it be ok to get softer springs from a hardware store to use instead or is it best not to risk it? In the latest ADB mag they said softer springs increase top end power and I thought it might be worth a shot

Leave it how it is, unless you've got a budget for when things go wrong.

Anyway, isn't this bike for streetstock racing? "Stock" being the operative word, as in you aren't allowed to do modifications like that.

**Coyote** · 12th January 2006, 17:51

Originally Posted by k14

Leave it how it is, unless you've got a budget for when things go wrong.

Anyway, isn't this bike for streetstock racing? "Stock" being the operative word, as in you aren't allowed to do modifications like that.

Yeah, it is streetstock

Does F3 allow for more modifications or is that restricted too?

**Ivan** · 12th January 2006, 18:09

Originally Posted by alarumba

Yeah, it is streetstock

Does F3 allow for more modifications or is that restricted too?

you aloud in f3 to tune but then aint aloud in streetstock

**Coyote** · 12th January 2006, 18:14

Originally Posted by Ivan

you aloud in f3 to tune but then aint aloud in streetstock

What are the rules governing aftermarket parts in F3?

**Sketchy_Racer** · 13th January 2006, 08:43

im pretty sure its what ever you like!!

**Bert** · 13th January 2006, 18:12

Originally Posted by alarumba

Yeah, it is streetstock

Does F3 allow for more modifications or is that restricted too?

Keep it that way, (streetstock that is), as I'm comming out to play in that class and need to find people to follow around. RG disapointed that you flaging the CBR effort, the class looks like so much fun. Racing is racing and as long as you are out there doing it you are learning....... and then there is the braging rights when you win

**Coyote** · 13th January 2006, 19:49

Originally Posted by Bert

and then there is the braging rights when you win

How much bragging rights do I have for leading a race for a while then crashing?

**Bert** · 14th January 2006, 08:05

Originally Posted by alarumba

How much bragging rights do I have for leading a race for a while then crashing?

not sure but it must go something like this :

Your so slow that i could beat you while sitting on my ass....

**Coyote** · 14th January 2006, 10:51

Originally Posted by Bert

not sure but it must go something like this :

Your so slow that i could beat you while sitting on my ass....

Wow, that sounds logical

Another question: What the hell is this thing with the big red arrow pointing to it? There is just a hole in it. Don't think I want a hole for grime to get into the cylinder

**Aiolos** · 14th January 2006, 11:02

There is supposed to be a nipple for a breather hose there.
Thats for asking that. I went out to check, and discovered I forgot to put the hose back on mine last time (2 months ago) and its all caked with dirt and other assorted forms of crap.
Looks like its time to pull the radiator off.

**Coyote** · 14th January 2006, 11:13

Originally Posted by Aiolos

There is supposed to be a nipple for a breather hose there.
Thats for asking that. I went out to check, and discovered I forgot to put the hose back on mine last time (2 months ago) and its all caked with dirt and other assorted forms of crap.
Looks like its time to pull the radiator off.

So what does this hose look like? Looks like its another trip to Wellington Motorcycles

Thought I was going to get it running today

**Aiolos** · 14th January 2006, 11:16

That pic shows the nipple. Best I can do sorry.
Should be alright to run, if you can be bothered taking the radiator back off to stick the nipple on later.

**Coyote** · 14th January 2006, 11:18

Originally Posted by Aiolos

That pic shows the nipple. Best I can do sorry.

Should I be able to get away with putting over electrical tape over it just to test ride it? Will I have to take the Radiator off to put the new nipple on when I get it?

**Aiolos** · 14th January 2006, 11:24

Probably. Unless you have hands like the asian children what assembled the bike. I don't know how it is attached, though i can find out for you soonish.