More work on the bike:
Fitted up the key barrel, replaced the rear brake reservoir with a full size HRC unit. Put the old rear on onto the front which means I can get the levers where I like them. Topped up the coolant and gearbox oil. Hacked up a battery strap from a battery strap from a boat. And then.....took it out for a spin. It's everything a 2-stroke racer rep should be - light, easy to manouver, pulls well and the gearbox is great - shifts like butter.
Unfortunately there is a new list of things to fix:
Time the power valves
Fix the indicators
Kick start seal is leaking
Front fork seals are leaking - and front feels pretty soft
Rear brake is ordinary - check pads
Tune the carbs
Sort out leaks from both exhausts
...and there is more, getting there....slowly.
My RGV250 project blog. I'll be taking a sorted chassis and transplanting in a new heart and hopefully getting the whole lot on Brisbane's streets under it's own steam. On the way I've got a GSXR1100 to play with and a Harley to fix..and fix..and..fix..and..
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