CRM80 build?

[koba]

Im really interested in what you call a finished bucket? I havnt seen one yet

See, that's the thing; in competitive classes the machinery has to evolve constantly to keep pace with the competition...

[CHOPPA]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-419134776.htm

One finished bucket. Cb125 twin. Pretty sure it's been JCed and isn't crap

It really doesnt look safe to me haha Certainly doesnt look like that suspension has been serviced in the last 20 years and I honestly wouldnt know but would that engine be as fast enough to be competitive?

[Henk]

Karl Morgan and Gary Cunningham run up the front at Mt Wellington on these against FXRs and the Diprose RS Framed Derbys so I'd say they can be pretty close to competitive. May not be the prettiest bike out there but the one CBR twin I've ridden had it all over my stock FXR in the engine department

[koba]

my stock FXR

There we go, 'stock' (pipe and carb change maybe).

You do alright dontcha? Still lost the last sidebet though...

[Henk]

Ok, I should have said stockish. As for the side bet, remind me of the score and who's home track it was

[koba]

Ok, I should have said stockish. As for the side bet, remind me of the score and who's home track it was

Not to mention I was racing by proxy to a faster rider...

[Shorty_925]

Ok, I should have said stockish. As for the side bet, remind me of the score and who's home track it was

Im up for a side bet for stockish motor, Bottle of red to you if you can beat me?

[CHOPPA]

Karl Morgan and Gary Cunningham run up the front at Mt Wellington on these against FXRs and the Diprose RS Framed Derbys so I'd say they can be pretty close to competitive. May not be the prettiest bike out there but the one CBR twin I've ridden had it all over my stock FXR in the engine department

Thanks for the info, if I had asked some serious questions before I got my rolling chassis I would have seriously considered that option

[Henk]

Im up for a side bet for stockish motor, Bottle of red to you if you can beat me?

Not a chance sunshine. I'd be on a hiding to nothing, you're bloody fast for a big bloke

[jasonu]

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-419134776.htm

One finished bucket. Cb125 twin. Pretty sure it's been JCed and isn't crap

Out dated frame, suspension, brakes and motor and heavy to boot. Will never do well on a larger track like Taupo.

It really doesnt look safe to me haha Certainly doesnt look like that suspension has been serviced in the last 20 years and I honestly wouldnt know but would that engine be as fast enough to be competitive?

Correct on all counts and no.

[Henk]

Out dated frame, suspension, brakes and motor and heavy to boot. Will never do well on a larger track like Taupo.



Correct on all counts.

If I recall you have been building (for some time) an rs framed bucket with an rg400 barrel and whatever else, someone mention a budget of around two grand?

[jasonu]

If I recall you have been building (for some time) an rs framed bucket with an rg400 barrel and whatever else, someone mention a budget of around two grand?

Sorry mate, I am not sure what point you are trying to make.
I already had the motor (which I built). I have spent well under $1500 for the rest and a fair amount of that came from the sale of parts from my old bucket. Yes it is an ongoing and long term project but it is what I want.

[Henk]

The point I guess I was trying to make is that if you were to start from scratch on an rs framed water cooled 100 the chances of it running to under two grand would be pretty slim. And that is what Choppa had said he had to spend earlier in the thread.
His budget is around what it takes to put a reasonable FXR together not counting time and embuggerance, and people struggle to sell them for that. Choppa at least is coming in with a reasonable budget, others still seem to think that $350 should get you a race winner.

[Drew]

Choppa at least is coming in with a reasonable budget, others still seem to think that $350 should get you a race winner.

You mind telling someone who is gonna build his bike for fuck all (who also knows he likely wont win), where the term "Bucket racer" came from?

It was meant to be done a shoe string, and those that don't are all cheating cunts.

[Henk]

I've heard a number of origins for the name. Not sure what is true. I assume you're referring to the bucket of shit version.

It's still possible to build a bike for fuck all. I just put together a couple of F5 bikes for not a lot of coin.
Having said that, to build a "competitive" bike ten years ago cost about two grand, start with a cb twin, add wide wheels etc. now it's about the same but you start with an FXR.
Yes it is still possible to build a bike for under 300 if you are prepared to wait around for the bits to turn up and don't mind spending a fair bit of time with a spanner in your hand keeping your 30 year old commuter engine going, will it be a shitload of fun? yes, will it get you running at the pointy end of A grade? Not unless you are a complete freak.