Joined: Tue Jan 17, 2012 1:40 am Posts: 2977 Location: Darwin, NT
Vehicle: WT sierra, GU CRD
Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2014 11:15 am
Hi guys, I'd just like to start a thread on this so I can document for anyone who's interested what I've done, not only this, my questions were filling up the "Motorbikes" chat thread.
I have a habit of forgetting whats broken, whats ordered etc...
In all its busted arse glory when I first brought it home.
Its own spot in the shed, the faithful 200 on the right has scored some goodies lately too
The first thing I did was put a kit through the carbies, as it didn't run. I found the carbies were a bigger bore off a later model, without the necessary jetting adjustements done. Float level was way wrong, needle seat was gone. So I changed thejets out for what I thought would be close.
This was the good 'clean' floatbowl. Yum!
All back together, breathers look yuck but they are clear.
I took it for a spin straight after and it went like a scalded cat! I got right up the road till it went lean and died, after pushing it back (it was a long walk), I found that the fuel tap was nearly 100% clogged, and seemed to be "leaning out" and dieing, so it'd go awesome for a few minutes and just stop dead. Hence why I think the PO adjusted the float height right up
Anyway. During that I found that the cooling system was knackerd. Check out the colour and some of the previous owners handiwork
Joined: Tue Jan 17, 2012 1:40 am Posts: 2977 Location: Darwin, NT
Vehicle: WT sierra, GU CRD
Posted: Tue Feb 04, 2014 11:22 am
After the cooling system was fixed with a new rad and bled properly I was able to do for another test ride. I found the clutch was fucked and so was the gearbox.
I forgot to take photos of this so will update later, probably when I have it all apart, which may not be soon as I'm finding it hard to find a 'box.
The list is for now:
New gearbox/ second gear
new clutch
top end rebuild
head tube bearings (i think they only need a bit of pre-load added.)
rebuild forks
re-install oil injection
Also thanks to Ball, who's answered dumb question after dumb question.
Joined: Tue Jan 17, 2012 1:40 am Posts: 2977 Location: Darwin, NT
Vehicle: WT sierra, GU CRD
Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2014 1:44 pm
So pulled into the gearbox the other day.
Found some sorry looking shift forks, they measure up at the minimum spec thickness but look shit. Could be bent too. My spare gearbox looks healthier, so might use the gears off the new gearbox with the shafts of the old one, and buy brand new shift forks and should hopefully make a nice gearbox... Also contemplating a new output shaft.
Will probably try to track down a new shift linkage, because the old one is sloppy, potentially causing the damage to the geabox in the first place.
Joined: Tue Jan 17, 2012 1:40 am Posts: 2977 Location: Darwin, NT
Vehicle: WT sierra, GU CRD
Posted: Thu Mar 27, 2014 4:34 pm
gvzookdriver wrote:
you love taking blurry photos. or do i just need glasses lol
sorry i can't help with any of this. But looks like a very in-depth build
Thanks for looking at the thread, Peter isn't it?
I'm in a catch 22 with a lot of the photos. Take it too far away, and it doesn't get details of the wear on small parts, put it too close (like I have done in a few of the pics, my mistake) and the camera wont focus.
I think I need a new camera. Its 5 megapixels which is less than most phones now, also the flash isn't working which isnt too good for a lot of these things.
Gunna take the gear clusters apart next. My mate literally by chance found a video of the PO riding it lol.
Joined: Tue Jan 17, 2012 1:40 am Posts: 2977 Location: Darwin, NT
Vehicle: WT sierra, GU CRD
Posted: Tue Jul 12, 2016 4:03 pm
shep wrote:
Who did your crank? I want to get my TZ going but am unsure who to give the bottom end to
Graham Selwood from CRS. He is at Dundee these days but I don't think he wants anymore work. (In fact, the last time I saw him I asked if he wanted any of Ball's stuff and his response was "he can do them himself")
I might be able to dig up a contact who does MX cranks but no idea if he does multi cylinders.
Joined: Tue Jan 17, 2012 1:40 am Posts: 2977 Location: Darwin, NT
Vehicle: WT sierra, GU CRD
Posted: Fri Jul 22, 2016 10:48 pm
coneykid wrote:
Nice suzuki. Biggest regret I have is selling my rgv. Had a 92. Was awesome fun. Highly recommend a good steering dampener. There a 250 widowmaker.
Thanks mate.
Just doing the last of the paint prep work now on the track fairings!
I'll shake it down first then put it back on the road. Did you try running more rear sag or changing fork mounting position to do away with headshakes?
Joined: Tue Jan 17, 2012 1:40 am Posts: 2977 Location: Darwin, NT
Vehicle: WT sierra, GU CRD
Posted: Mon Jan 09, 2017 1:30 pm
Track bike project is finished. I was not able to get a good paint job unfortunately so Chinah fairings it is.
road race season is over so I dont have a chance to shake it down. A mate has offered to buy this off me for a price I am happy with so it should change hands soon. I want to get rid of it before I ride it, otherwise I wont be able to part with it, to make room for my next bike.
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