Lula & geestring's 2009 Rat Bike

**Lula** · 2nd June 2009, 20:36

This one is definately in need of some modifications but I reckon I'll get it up the hill if not it will be great on the burnout pad!

**geestring** · 2nd June 2009, 21:13

[QUOTE=carver;1129239864]

Originally Posted by geestring

and stop talking to lula!

why?

**Korumba** · 4th June 2009, 22:58

Hey Lula good catching up tonight.
I have sent a email to the dude in Argentina from who I have got 2 manuals from before so here is hoping..it may be may be in black and white cause I dont think colour was invented when this bike was made..
I hope you girls know what you are messing with... it has a whole 30.7kW of power availabile at 9000 revs
here are the specs

General information
Model: Suzuki GS 450 T
Year: 1981
Category: Allround
Rating: 67.5 out of 100.
Engine and transmission
Displacement: 448.00 ccm (27.34 cubic inches)
Engine type: Twin
Stroke: 4
Power: 42.00 HP (30.7 kW)) @ 9000 RPM
Compression: 9.0:1
Bore x stroke: 71.0 x 56.6 mm (2.8 x 2.2 inches)
Valves per cylinder: 2
Fuel control: DOHC
Cooling system: Air
Gearbox: 6-speed
Transmission type
final drive: Chain
Physical measures
Weight incl. oil, gas, etc: 193.0 kg (425.5 pounds)
Chassis and dimensions
Front tyre dimensions: 90/80-19
Rear tyre dimensions: 110/90-17
Front brakes: Single disc
Rear brakes: Expanding brake
Speed and acceleration
Top speed: 168.0 km/h (104.4 mph)
Other specifications
Fuel capacity: 15.00 litres (3.96 gallons)

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**Lula** · 5th June 2009, 01:07

Originally Posted by Korumba

Hey Lula good catching up tonight.

Korumba you're the man! May the forces be with you on that one brother

**Korumba** · 5th June 2009, 15:00

Originally Posted by Lula

Korumba you're the man! May the forces be with you on that one brother

The Force is strong!
I have a PDF file of the Workshop Manuel (with Colour front and back cover : )
Have also just printed the 236 pages out as a hard copy.
So all good, Just pm me the details on picking up the other parts next week.
If you are going to work on the bike over the weekend, I may be able to get it to you sometime. Let me know.

**Lula** · 6th June 2009, 21:43

Originally Posted by Korumba

So all good, Just pm me the details

Cheers for that PM on the way!

**Insanity_rules** · 7th June 2009, 00:14

This thread has been bloody entertaining so far. It has it all, motorcycles, romance, pictures, a great story, bitch slappings a plenty and trash talk. I wish you two a lot of luck with the rat and look forward to seeing the outcome.

Go hard!

**Lula** · 8th June 2009, 14:20

Just to remind - we will rule at Cold Kiwi!
Other competitors you have been warned. Make sure you bring an extra pair of uddies because you'll need to change them once you clap eyes on our might Rat machine

For all our friends and followers out there here is the latest from geestrings workshop:
1st step complete, all back together, just need to check out timming, put oil back and get spark plugs then mogy the fuel tank and then see what happens.

**The Pastor** · 8th June 2009, 14:44

Originally Posted by Lula

Just to remind - we will rule at Cold Kiwi!
Other competitors you have been warned. Make sure you bring an extra pair of uddies because you'll need to change them once you clap eyes on our might Rat machine

For all our friends and followers out there here is the latest from geestrings workshop:
1st step complete, all back together, just need to check out timming, put oil back and get spark plugs then mogy the fuel tank and then see what happens.

got a pic?

**Lula** · 8th June 2009, 15:01

Originally Posted by renegade master

got a pic?

Yeap doing a couple of workshop sessions and will post some up this week

**Lula** · 8th June 2009, 16:51

I also wanted to say that this week I am deeply in love with Ned Flambake.
(you should see him do his drunkin burl)

**popelli** · 8th June 2009, 17:32

maybe I'm old fashioned or old school

but rat bikes evolve out of high mileage, short cuts, temporay modifications and bodges to keet things mobile at minimum expense / effort because of necessity rather than an art form in itself

**carver** · 8th June 2009, 18:13

Originally Posted by Lula

Just to remind - we will rule at Cold Kiwi!
Other competitors you have been warned. Make sure you bring an extra pair of uddies because you'll need to change them once you clap eyes on our might Rat machine

For all our friends and followers out there here is the latest from geestrings workshop:
1st step complete, all back together, just need to check out timming, put oil back and get spark plugs then mogy the fuel tank and then see what happens.

maybe i will need another pair of undies after i get the clap from your dirty rat machine.

watch the mormons rule, the faith will carry us on, plus, god is on our team!

**Lula** · 8th June 2009, 18:42

Originally Posted by carver

maybe i will need another pair of undies after i get the clap from your dirty rat machine.

watch the mormons rule, the faith will carry us on, plus, god is on our team!

Meh, you and the rest of your mormons have already lost!

My tip for you - stick to sucking sausages in the weeney snatcher comp