RG150 broken?

[FruitLooPs]

Oh man oyster you just made my day!

I was looking through the service manual thinking 'oh dear god no! its only some seals'

I'll PM you now, I would like any help I can get!

[georgiepie]

Wow looking at those photos of the powervalves brought back memories! Bastard bloody thing! But locktite eventually made it see things my way.
Some of you guys have had real bad luck with your RG's, i managed 53000kms on mine before I seized it. I sold it 3000km later and still wish i hadn't.

[FruitLooPs]

I sold it 3000km later and still wish i hadn't.

Well if you wanna buy one back... I've got a minter (definition may vary) here, i'd even guarantee it'll make it down my driveway under its own power! Don't come much better than that

Getting back to the issue at hand .. looks expensive for me too, at least $500 depending on what I have done. Stupid ass, last time I buy a 2-stroke with 4x,xxxkm's on it for an inflated price.

Bit late now though, so I might just have to bite the bullet.

[Sketchy_Racer]

Unlucky FruitLooPs

Hope you get going soon

[Magua]

There was no "one" reason why mine died, they said to use better oil from now on, but these things happen.

[FruitLooPs]

Hmm curious, was thinking the seal might've been the weakeness. You didnt notice any lack of engine oil inside it? I'd still be thinking the seal was depriving it of oil - but oh well.

Such is life huh mate, whats the deal with you? got it sorted?

[Magua]

Oh so very close. I've got a new brake lever, I'm now after a new clutch cable and lever and i'll be back on the road. Being optimistic, friday.

[FruitLooPs]

While you're just finishing, im just beginning





So yeah, it had all the oil hiding away in there somewhere Still cant figure out that rattle, so out with the engine and off to get worked on. I'll keep this updated if I can.

Since there was obviously too much oil in it, some has come out from what appears to be the front sprocket seal and gotten onto the chain and flicked up Sorry for the pic size/quality etc pics off phone cam + poor lighting

[Magua]

Loving the black frame. _b

[FruitLooPs]

Well the bastards out, bloody hell the main engine and swingarm pivot bolt is torqued up mad tight. Had to improvise and use a bicycle seat post as an extension to the socket set and get some incredible force by way of a friends weight before it budged. Not even a mallet tap or 20 would loosen it up without the extension, which worked remarkably well (thanks raleigh 20!)

Anyhow, emailing pics is painful. I have one to show so far. Haha had no bike stand, an old chair handled the job admirably actually.

Now its out, i'll clean it up and i've decided because of the complexity of the job i'll let oyster have a shot at it I think.

No doubt i'll come off somewhat lighter, but hopefully with a big silly grin





Worst bike stand ... ever I'll get some kitty litter onto that oil slick too!

[Magua]

Nicejob!

Yeah that main socket was crazy tight. I eneded up borrowing a torque wrench about four times the length of my socket wrench. Made short work of it.

[FruitLooPs]

Well with a whole lotta luck I might have the engine sorted by friday. Its at oysters being taken care of now If you read this cheers so much mate, good to know we have such a skilled enthusiast in chch to call upon.

I might put some pictures up if I do happen to get the engine back this week, if not - it'll be a good while before anything happens.

What ended up happening to your one Magua?