Two tanger advice?

[wbks]

The rebuilds shouldn't be a problem. The RGV sounds pretty good parts and reliability wise though they are ugly as sin. I've never really heard about replacing cranks, only ever needed to do top end rebuilds on my 125 MX bikes. How many Km's is the norm for a crank to need replacing on one of those bikes?

[CM2005]

both of you have blatantly forgotten the RS250... VJ22 engine tho so i guess its kinda suzuki. u have to be understanding with the 2t road bikes, keep an eye on fluids, rebuild them properly every 10'000k, and have a good supply of oils, pistons and spark plugs.. oh and clutch plates! very rewarding and fun to ride though!

[wbks]

I had thought about them but I will be broke enough rebuilding a $4000 bike every 10,000 without trying to buy one of those expensive things

[wbks]

"Also not that unlike the later model RGVs the VJ21 only has a 2 piece PV that is not prone to catastrophic roller pin failure that plagued the later model VJ22s with the 3 piece PVs." Is that right?

[matt83]

Good to see someone knows their stuff. I have rebuilt plenty of 2 strokes, you will always, always find parts. Pistons and rings are easy to come by, pro x make decent kits.
They dont use a hell of a lot of fuel if set up right, but running decent 2 stroke oil (you'd be stupid not to) is the most expense in day to day running.
A 2 stroke will make you grin heaps more than any lame 250 four stroke...