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#1 Post by nicketynoo » Tue May 13, 2014 6:41 pm

Have decided to change the colour of my rgv 250 from black to the original blue and white scheme. Whilst doing this I'm also giving it a bit of a rejuvination. I don't particularly want to do a complete nut and bolt restoration as I like riding it too much and I've already had it laid up too long.


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Ive been and collected my refurbished rear shock today which meant I could re-fit my back wheel and move the bike around a bit. The garage is fairly cramped so it helps to move it outside to do little jobs.
I've renewed all the rear shock linkage bearings and spacers as these were seized, Powder coated the wheels in white,fitted new discs,pads and brake lines all round,had the rear caliper powder coated and various other bits and bobs. I've de-coked the exhausts and sprayed them in barbeque paint ( not too happy with this as it looks a bit dull and more like grey than black)
Have obtained a full set of decals and I'm almost at the point where I can have it sprayed.
I've also come across a couple of mint side fairings but depending on how the spray job comes out I may sell these on , they cost me a fair whack with one of them coming from Australia .Got stung for over £80 import tax on that but they are like rocking horse shit!
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#2 Post by DavShill » Tue May 13, 2014 7:25 pm

Great work Nick - looks like pretty thorough restoration to me.

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#3 Post by HisNibbs » Tue May 13, 2014 7:46 pm

I bet that's a sweet ride...
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#4 Post by D-Rider » Tue May 13, 2014 7:51 pm

Nice to see a good old stink-wheel coming back to life :smt004 :smt003
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#5 Post by nicketynoo » Tue May 13, 2014 7:54 pm

Thanks Dave its one of those bikes that always looks pretty good in a photo but there are lots of small bits that let it down. I'll go through it bit by bit and eventually it'll be mint. Its definitely a keeper now 2 strokes are no longer being made. They've increased in value over the last few yearsand who knows maybe 1 day it'll be worth about half of what I've spent on it!
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#6 Post by nicketynoo » Tue May 13, 2014 7:56 pm

HisNibbs wrote:I bet that's a sweet ride...
It should be even sweeter now its actually got suspension at the back and the new rubber should help!
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#7 Post by mangocrazy » Tue May 13, 2014 8:18 pm

Lovely stuff. I'd forgotten just how trim and dainty a proper two-stroke is. And it's been a while since I experienced that two-stroke zzzzing as it hits the powerband...

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#8 Post by nicketynoo » Fri Oct 17, 2014 6:52 pm

Just an update, got all panels back from the sprayer and I'm really pleased with his work. All fitted now but unfortunately tax and MOT have run out so will sorn it till next spring. can't wait to give it a good thrashing though.

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#9 Post by HisNibbs » Fri Oct 17, 2014 7:45 pm

Nice, give us a go mate...
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#10 Post by nicketynoo » Fri Oct 17, 2014 7:51 pm

HisNibbs wrote:Nice, give us a go mate...
Anytime Keith will possibly take it to blinky's weekend this year so make sure you attend.


Sorry for the Falco riders out there but just for you here's another photo to keep you all happy. I think the 2 V twins complement each other.


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#11 Post by BikerGran » Fri Oct 17, 2014 8:11 pm

Oh wow that really looks gorgeous!
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#12 Post by skye2skye » Fri Oct 17, 2014 8:29 pm

should of put the falco in front lol
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#13 Post by nicketynoo » Fri Oct 17, 2014 8:44 pm

skye2skye wrote:should of put the falco in front lol

oh go on then!

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#14 Post by skye2skye » Fri Oct 17, 2014 9:05 pm

Cheers
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#15 Post by Aladinsaneuk » Sat Oct 18, 2014 7:27 am

lovely


Let's face it, you wouldn't go to a nurse to get good advice on a problem with a Falco - you'd choose an Engineer or a mechanic...


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