RGV250 rebuild?

**Asher** · 13th August 2012, 22:41

After running it for awhile and priming the oil pump i noticed the smoke coming out of the bottom exhaust was whiter than the top one leading me to think there might be a bit of coolant getting in, and when i put then air box i manage to disconnect something so now the indicators and headlight dont work.

One night this week i might get it right up to temp to see if its still blows white smoke and if so pull that cylinder off to check the gasket.

**Drew** · 14th August 2012, 07:15

Are the oil lines also hooked up? I'd say that the oil is just coming through to the cylinders from the pump to create more smoke.

**imdying** · 14th August 2012, 09:46

Originally Posted by Drew

A tough decision to be sure. Even the best brands, have different quality items available. Let us know what you go with.

Went with EBC... they're in Chch somewhere... btw, just read a post from somebody who said they got their crank rebuild kit from Deet and was happy with the service, FWIW.

Eddie there's a 300 kit for sale at the moment: http://www.rgv250.co.uk/forums/index...69#entry417669

**Asher** · 15th August 2012, 10:12

I double checked the base gasket just for a piece of mind.
The bike is all together now but I don't have any pics.
I will put up a bid of it running as soon as I figure out how to do it from my phone
I'm still not sure the oil pump is putting out as much as it should so im running it on abit of premix at the moment.
Hopefully there will be no more issues and it will be sweet for Ruapuna on Sat

**imdying** · 15th August 2012, 12:11

Just keep the clutch covered.

And use the oil pump, the premix might see you seize it.

**Asher** · 15th August 2012, 13:15

The oil pump does work just not as much as I would expect, I might plug a saringe into the oil line to measure the flow

**Drew** · 15th August 2012, 14:43

Doesn't pump fuck all at idle.

**imdying** · 15th August 2012, 15:02

Originally Posted by Asher

The oil pump does work just not as much as I would expect, I might plug a saringe into the oil line to measure the flow

When you hold the activating arm in the wide open position, what happens?

That's a good idea, there's instructions in the manual.

**Asher** · 15th August 2012, 15:17

When I primed it I had a tank with premix off to the side and held the cable tight.
The manual says about 5ml at 2000rpm for 2 mins, I didn't think that much warms coming out but maybe I needed to run it longer

**Fast Eddie** · 15th August 2012, 15:19

Originally Posted by Asher

The oil pump does work just not as much as I would expect, I might plug a saringe into the oil line to measure the flow

edit, just read other comments so your onto it haha.. but still..

get say a 5 litre container, fill it with 5 litres of oil, connect oil line (before pump) to that and let engine run and see how long it runs through 5 litres.

sorry this isnt the exact method, but I know this is how my RS250 manual tells me to check the oil pump flow rate. u fill up X amount of litres into a container and then time how long it takes to drain.. or something similar.

def use the oil pump.. once set up they will do a damn good job. Pre mix is a hassle (especially if u plan to use this on the road as well)

my 2 cents..

ill be bringing my RS250 up to chch soon for some play time on the track, ur RGV should be ready by then too, wont make the HAGD this weekend but will do a tues or friday funday out there.
50 bucks for arvo, cheeeaap as chips. should come out for japan vs italy

**Fast Eddie** · 15th August 2012, 15:25

Originally Posted by imdying

Eddie there's a 300 kit for sale at the moment: http://www.rgv250.co.uk/forums/index...69#entry417669

Beaut! cheers mate..

Emailed Sean too, and asked if they still supply them. they used to have heaps

sent that fella on the RGV forums a PM.. see how it goes pricewise.. could start over on the RS250 before I've even finished the 250cc overhaul.. 300cc time

**imdying** · 15th August 2012, 15:47

Originally Posted by Fast Eddie

ill be bringing my RS250 up to chch soon for some play time on the track, ur RGV should be ready by then too, wont make the HAGD this weekend but will do a tues or friday funday out there.

Sing out when you do, I work 10 minutes from the track

Who knows when mine will be finished

I know my discs are in country somewhere... probably with our mates at Customs.