Rieju RS2 Tidy Up

[stevo as b4]

Personally I would write the ad at over £1k and with offers close to, unless your listing on ebay with no buy it now.

I suppose a few spins on it won't dissuade you from wanting it gone like yesterday (at the right price of course)
You'd probably get a smoother time of it at home, and a more reliable cold beer waitress service with one less machine around, and you can say look I told you so, it was a cheap project to buy/fix/sell on with muchos profit too!

I hadn't ridden a bike on the road since 2008 when I got the KMX125 in late 2013, but spare a thought for my poor old KMX200 that hasn't smoked into life for nearly 10years now! I've been planning the re-build most of the time since, along with all the other projects in my head that have come and gone!

I don't go a week without thinking about sorting out my car, and what bits I want for it, and how it's going to look a million dollars when it's had beauty treatment in a bodyshop for a few weeks, or how loud my silly HKS SSQV is going to sound with the new roller bearing snail and a shitload of boost pressure.

Actually I need Adam's GPZ550 and the rucksack full of pot noodles, so I can get away for good and start a new life with some new hobbies and leave all the unfinished stuff behind forever and be free too!

Is it hard to learn windsurfing or kayaking?

[Just_James]

Although in some ways it should be worth a grand or more, I just doubt I'd get it. If it was a minted RS50 or Mito 50 then maybe but not many people are looking for a really tidy RS2, I don't think they have any kind of following really, just another geared ped for getting thrashed..... although if I put 'like RS50, Mito etc' in the ad' title it might help

Anyway we will see, thoughts at the moment aren't really of selling it, just playing for a while and getting used to being back on the road

As for smoother time at home - yeah it should ease things a bit with the missus when it finally goes but tbh I feel a massive weight has already been lifted now I've got 2 bikes as good as built rather than just parts everywhere! Just got a pile of Mito bits in the wood shed now (and ok yeah, the rest of the Mito under a tarp') but other than that I feel like I've got some space again

If I do make a profit on the RS2 I'll not be telling the missus
She will have a list of reasons as long as my arm for why that money should belong to her or spent on bills or some shit! Neither me or the Mito would ever see a penny of it


Sparing a thought for your KMX200...... how much you want for it?

A rucksack of pot noodles and some kayaking lessons buy it?
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Current Bikes / Projects: 1999 Rieju RS1 50
Previous bikes - 1986 DT125R (field bike), 1989 KX250, 1980 KX420 (with 500cc big bore), 1992 YZ250, 1988 KX500, 1989 XR250R, 1988 VFR400R NC24, 1999 Cagiva Mito 125, 2008 Rieju RS2 50 , 1993 Honda NSR 125

[Just_James]

Fitted the nose back on today.
Then went to get the screen on, the one that was fitted is cracked but I have a donor one on the other (half) nose I got with the bike


https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a75/RS1Rebuild/DPP1557_zpssqidxnbr.jpg



Just gave that a polish up with some G3, could have spent ages removing all the fine scratches but don't have the time or inclination tbh and this will do!


https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a75/RS1Rebuild/DPP1558_zps4m66aosx.jpg


Also realised I've missed a bit for painting!


https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a75/RS1Rebuild/DPP1555_zpsnloetdis.jpg



It's that v shaped thingy bit for the front of the side panels.
Not getting involved in painting that, it's pretty much hidden away and will soon be covered in crap anyway so that just gets polished up too


https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a75/RS1Rebuild/DPP1556_zpsjsjaqgbu.jpg


And fitted, looks fine in black actually


https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a75/RS1Rebuild/DPP1560_zpsmjihyiwf.jpg



Nose and screen fitted (I didn't order rain! Need to sort a bike cover for it now really)


https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a75/RS1Rebuild/DPP1561_zpsezitrebx.jpg

https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a75/RS1Rebuild/DPP1562_zps0vtgtqfv.jpg


Also, exhaust is no longer autolubing the rear tyre


https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a75/RS1Rebuild/DPP1563_zpskfaiqryz.jpg
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Current Bikes / Projects: 1999 Rieju RS1 50
Previous bikes - 1986 DT125R (field bike), 1989 KX250, 1980 KX420 (with 500cc big bore), 1992 YZ250, 1988 KX500, 1989 XR250R, 1988 VFR400R NC24, 1999 Cagiva Mito 125, 2008 Rieju RS2 50 , 1993 Honda NSR 125

[stevo as b4]

That thing looks too good and spunky for a 16yr old to hack around on and pull wheelies outside the 6th form college etc.

Fuck me I'm almost saying the dreaded 'K' word myself now!
But it's only the thought of an epic ton chasing screaming Mito painted up in that colour with the gold or dark cherry/blackberry metallic wheels etc that forces me to think it's best left for someone else to ride and spill their bottle of polish or chainlube or other clear fluids all over!

Oh and yeah your right, it would be a crime to let your missus steal away your Mito's pampering money, in fact it would be down right cruel and heartless tbh!

I'd love a rucksack full of pot noodles and a Kayaking lesson or two, but can't see why anyone would want my old 1/2 in bits KMX anyway.

You can get a rough but running complete one for under £500 max, and though they are rarely worth £1000 or more even restored, it's a lot simpler to start with a complete bike as you know. The main thing I liked best about mine was it's 4owner history, two of which were father/son, and the big bunch of old MOT's, tax discs, and the PDI report I have for it from Knotts motorcycles.

I've lost plenty of the small bits over 10years, I gave the carb away for free, used the kickstart on my 125, and cannibalised it for spares for my 125 a bit anyway.

The only bits I really want from it are the 200cc engine, and possibly the forks and swingarm in case I ever upgrade/totally ruin the 125. I think the scored cylinder is wrecked due to mad home porting, and a 200cc top end would have been great to piece together for a mahoosive power boost for my 125, but I'll need another barrel or engine now, and you don't want to know how much 200cc engines fetch on ebay etc.

I've no idea genuinely when or if I'll get round to re-building the complete bike, though id like it as a rough green laner to tear up the countryside, corn fields and bridle paths on etc.

That old mans Rover needs some love and sooner tbh too. The polishing 125 is just about there apart from some go faster bits and trying to source a sexual segmented cone custom pipe that I can take to bed (erm I mean fit to the bike).

KMX200 might be a step too far, and like you I see new more tantalising things pulling me in on Ebay, like that TS125X I saw a few weeks ago, or a rare old Italian 125 trail/motard style thing.

Good luck with the Mot, and glad to see that your back tyre is not being lubed with Eau d' two smoke anymore too!

[stevo as b4]

Oh yeah, and I just noticed in your Sig you have owned a 1988 KX500? Utter bastard!

I'd swap you as much rusty old Kawasaki trail bike parts, and two expensive ruck sacks full of pot noodles for one of them!

I'm butt hurt, I could have got a mint never raced 88 KX500 a few years ago at a dirtbike show for under £2500 and I didn't bite the blokes hand off.

I really do need professional help or Adams GPZ550 right now!

[Just_James]

Yeah the KX500 is not a bike I'll ever forget! Was only 17 when I had that, it was certainly quick but never as fast (with me riding it) as any of the 250s I had, I think I was a bit scared of it tbh. It was ridiculous on overrun... boom........ boom.......boom
Should even have some pics of it knocking about somewhere (the old fashioned type on real physical card stuff) ... should try and dig them out

I sold it for.... £600

That was 20 years ago (again, WTF? where's my life gone??) though, could cry about every bike I've parted with since then for no money but 'no point in looking back' and all that
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Current Bikes / Projects: 1999 Rieju RS1 50
Previous bikes - 1986 DT125R (field bike), 1989 KX250, 1980 KX420 (with 500cc big bore), 1992 YZ250, 1988 KX500, 1989 XR250R, 1988 VFR400R NC24, 1999 Cagiva Mito 125, 2008 Rieju RS2 50 , 1993 Honda NSR 125

[Just_James]

Was planning to paint the front mudguard tonight but have had a couple of minor set backs to sort.

Firstly, I've not been able to get hold of my local MOT place. Each time I've called it's either been engaged or rang out so I've not got the MOT booked for tomorrow as planned. Going to try calling there again tomorrow to see if I can get one for Friday but if no joy I'll have to start looking further afield.

Had my first sit on the bike since rebuilding it today and was just giving everything a general check over. Noticed that the rear brake lever is sitting too low and if I press hard enough it's hitting the fairing


https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a75/RS1Rebuild/DPP1567_zpssliebd5q.jpg



Went to adjust it but it's already at max adjustment


https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a75/RS1Rebuild/DPP1568_zps2t5qdhpk.jpg

So decided I was just going to make a new adjustable rod for a quick fix.... found a likely candidate


https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a75/RS1Rebuild/DPP1569_zpscw2hbrsa.jpg



Chopped that down with a hacksaw and smoothed off the end with a file


https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a75/RS1Rebuild/DPP1570_zpsxkmnp5z4.jpg



Went to give that a try


https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a75/RS1Rebuild/DPP1571_zpsshqkefol.jpg


Works a treat, brake feels good


Next thing was, I dug out the mirrors from the wood shed and they are really tatty


https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a75/RS1Rebuild/DPP1559_zpsro6ocqnw.jpg



Don't want to put those back on like that but they're not easy to tidy with that uniform texture finish on them. Could smooth them all off and colour code them but that's more than I can be arsed with right now so just going for a quick bodge tidy up on them.

Started by giving them a heavy sanding


https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a75/RS1Rebuild/DPP1566_zpssusk2yk3.jpg



Then a few coats of texture coating


https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a75/RS1Rebuild/DPP1572_zpsx43njoxb.jpg



Then a couple of coats of satin black


https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a75/RS1Rebuild/DPP1573_zpsf43lkkwf.jpg



Then fitted


https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a75/RS1Rebuild/DPP1574_zpsj5vysi0l.jpg

https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a75/RS1Rebuild/DPP1575_zps1hs2k7nv.jpg



Far from mint but they're better than they were. I'm probably going to end up scuffing them myself anyway with keep squeezing it through the gate


If I can sort an MOT for Friday I can get the mudguard painted tomorrow night and I'll still be on track for a ride out at weekend. Think I might struggle to get it in anywhere now but will just have to see what I can sort tomorrow.
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Current Bikes / Projects: 1999 Rieju RS1 50
Previous bikes - 1986 DT125R (field bike), 1989 KX250, 1980 KX420 (with 500cc big bore), 1992 YZ250, 1988 KX500, 1989 XR250R, 1988 VFR400R NC24, 1999 Cagiva Mito 125, 2008 Rieju RS2 50 , 1993 Honda NSR 125

[Tracer1234]

Absolutely top work as always!!


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Riding: Yamaha MT-09 Tracer Occasionally Riding: 08 Suzuki SV650, Potato: 2011 Yamaha YBR Custom.
Used to ride: 2015 Yamaha MT-09 Tracer (smidsy) 09 Triumph Street Triple (P/X'd) 08 Yamaha YBR (Sold)
CBT 04/14. A: Mod 1 & 2 13/04/15

[Just_James]

Cheers mate


MOT is booked for 2pm tomorrow

Very excited..... but also quite apprehensive now

Need to get my finger out tonight and get that mudguard done, sort insurance and also realised I don't have a rear reflector so need to do something with that too.
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Current Bikes / Projects: 1999 Rieju RS1 50
Previous bikes - 1986 DT125R (field bike), 1989 KX250, 1980 KX420 (with 500cc big bore), 1992 YZ250, 1988 KX500, 1989 XR250R, 1988 VFR400R NC24, 1999 Cagiva Mito 125, 2008 Rieju RS2 50 , 1993 Honda NSR 125

[ride_to_die]

Ingenious solution for the brake lever . Mirrors look grand aswell. Hope it flies through the MOT. Your threads are encouraging me to have a play with some broken fairings I have lying about from years ago, a bit of plastic welding and rattle can action. Inspirational thread.
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I'm not here for a long time, I'm here for a good time.

[Just_James]

Thanks mate

That's cool you're going to have a go at some plastic repairs, it's very satisfying to rescue a panel from being skipped, good luck and have fun with it


Situation update on the RS2... bike is a piece of shit!

Really been getting stressed with it tonight, think pressure of MOT and being REALLY behind with work has got to me!

Sorted the red reflector, borrowed it from the RS1 (also remembered to fit the number plate)


https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a75/RS1Rebuild/DPP1579_zpssfkpjzlo.jpg



Had a check over of everything again, lights and indicators etc all seem fine, tried the horn again (was working fine yesterday) and it's just decided to just stop working

WTF? Someones taking the piss!
Got the multimeter out and I'm getting power to it so tried lacing it with contact cleaner and WD40, GT85, hitting it with a hammer... nothing but a 'click'! Frustration through the roof

Pulled it off and tried hooking it up to the bench power supply and still no good! Eyes cast back to the RS1, I know the horn on that is working and will fit so it's gonna have to donate that too. But then looking at it, it's gonna be a PITA to get off without stripping plastics off

Got mad and butchered the RS2 horn open then again laced it with contact cleaner


https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a75/RS1Rebuild/DPP1576_zpsonk2zwsk.jpg



Still no good, ffs!

Then tried cleaning up the contacts with some paper


https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a75/RS1Rebuild/DPP1577_zps0z6jb7ie.jpg



Put back together and tested


https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a75/RS1Rebuild/DPP1578_zpsl4zx6mhs.jpg



Sorted, sounds as annoying as it should!

Result but that was a lot of time wasted!

Then took the bike for a very quick test run up a private lane. It's running sweet and generally feels okay, clutch is a little high, not slipping but is going to want sorting sooner or later. Back brake really isn't great though and I'm not convinced it will pass tbh.

Pads are low and I should have just replaced them by now for the sake of £5 a pair delivered!

So, really not expecting this to sail through and I think will be more a case of finding out what needs doing.
Not too bothered about that though, I get a 15 mile round trip ride for the MOT anyway so at least I get out on it for a bit

I also get to wear all my new clobber I bought last year and haven't worn yet, helmet and jacket still have the tags on

Am insured on it as of dinner time today, cheapest quote was £115 which is quite a bit more than I wanted to pay for a 'ped but have to expect it really with not having any no claims etc.

Still got the front mudguard to paint tonight yet then should just have an hour or two with the bike tomorrow (to see what else has stopped working overnight) before it goes for the MOT.
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Current Bikes / Projects: 1999 Rieju RS1 50
Previous bikes - 1986 DT125R (field bike), 1989 KX250, 1980 KX420 (with 500cc big bore), 1992 YZ250, 1988 KX500, 1989 XR250R, 1988 VFR400R NC24, 1999 Cagiva Mito 125, 2008 Rieju RS2 50 , 1993 Honda NSR 125

[Just_James]

Mudguard is painted



https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a75/RS1Rebuild/DPP1580_zpsn3xytyh2.jpg



Feel like I can finally breathe!


That's the last bit for painting so only need to deal with anything that the MOT throws up now.


Beer time
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Current Bikes / Projects: 1999 Rieju RS1 50
Previous bikes - 1986 DT125R (field bike), 1989 KX250, 1980 KX420 (with 500cc big bore), 1992 YZ250, 1988 KX500, 1989 XR250R, 1988 VFR400R NC24, 1999 Cagiva Mito 125, 2008 Rieju RS2 50 , 1993 Honda NSR 125

[Fladdem]

Cool! On one of my 250's, I don't know which one, but one of the number plates I just drilled a hole through the bottom right corner and put a self tapper into the back of an old push bike reflector, it then came off again after MOT and I was left with a hole in one of the plates, I have about three different plates for each bike, in case I snap one when off-roading and can't get another one before I need to put a plate back on.

None of my horns work, except the Kwak, for my pit bike I bought a bicycle horn for 99p on ebay, I actually bought a few for when China-Horn inevitably stops working randomly, and I just move it round each bike. It clamps down under the bar pad.

It'll either pass, or tell you what to sort, or both! So it won't be completely wasted. When I took my pit bike for MOT it failed, but I took it to the bike place opposite work, so I rode it in Saturday morning, did work, picked it up again when I left, I got told, there was no baffle in the exhaust, the headset bearings had too much play and the number plate was facing too vertical. That was in February, I have done nothing about it.
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Current:1991 Honda MT50 (Soon to be a H100/MTX/MT5 hybrid), 1976 Honda Cub C70, 2005 Honda Varadero 125, 1993 Yamaha TTR250 Open Enduro , 2010 Road Legal Stomp YX140, 1994 Honda CRM 250 MK III, 1999 Cagiva Mito 125, 1992 Honda CB400 Super Four, Stomp T4 230, 1984 Honda H100s, 2009 Sym XS125K
Past:2003 Aprilia RS125, 1982 Kawasaki GPZ550(FREE BIKE!)
I'm having more fun than a well-oiled midget.

[Just_James]

Passed, no advisories!

Absolutely made up! Going for another play!
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Current Bikes / Projects: 1999 Rieju RS1 50
Previous bikes - 1986 DT125R (field bike), 1989 KX250, 1980 KX420 (with 500cc big bore), 1992 YZ250, 1988 KX500, 1989 XR250R, 1988 VFR400R NC24, 1999 Cagiva Mito 125, 2008 Rieju RS2 50 , 1993 Honda NSR 125

[Just_James]

So... MOT day! Obviously already announced the outcome but here is a summary of how things went.

Went to fit the front mudguard this morning and WTF?? There is absolutely no way of fitting it without removing the front wheel

Believe me, I tried every angle possible and there was not a chance it was even nearly going to pass through the forks and so needs to passed up from the bottom! I even put a gouge in the still soft paint trying force it through

This meant having to squeeze it into the workshop to put it on stands to get the front wheel off just to fit the mudguard! Wasn't happy but luckily I'd allowed myself plenty of time before MOT but really, just stupid fucking design... as with the rest of the fairing on this thing.

Anyway, once that was sorted had a final check over of everything and am confident I've done all I can.

Got all my new gear on ready to set off, arse hole was twitching a little tbh being first time back on the road in a long time. Felt like a kid going to first day of new school, especially with all my new 'uniform' on! Missus felt the need to take a pic as I was leaving too just to complete the experience!

Put my nerves aside and set off, within a mile of riding this thing I was really enjoying it! Had been slightly nervous about riding such a small bike on the road, had never had anything smaller than a 125 before but didn't feel vulnerable like I was expecting too, bike is plenty nippy enough to feel confident.
Clutch didn't feel anything like as bad as I thought yesterday either, think I was just stressed and everything just felt wrong.
Back brake was also working spot on within a minute or two of riding so my confidence of a pass was growing.

Got to the MOT station and.... couldn't get my helmet off
Felt like such a dick! I couldn't figure out the buckle system, only tried it once before and that was with the aid of a mirror at home!

Once I'd done humiliating myself, I wheeled the bike in. Both the MOT guys were really into bikes themselves and none of them had seen an RS2 before. They were both made up with it and couldn't believe it was a 50

They went to put the bike details in the system and after a minute or so I get 'got a problem here mate, are you sure that's the right reg for the bike?'

me- 'Errr... yeah?'

him - 'system says it doesn't exist' (computer says no) .... you can imagine thoughts going through my head!

Asked me if I happen to have the old MOT with me as they think maybe the chassis number had been put in incorrectly on that one. Obviously I don't but luckily the the missus is at home (as it's her birthday today) so quick call to her and she sends me a pic of it. At this point it's 27 degrees and I'm in my all black textiles with a heart rate through the roof by now - I think I lost a few litres!

They double and triple checked the chassis numbers, computer says no!

Then tried his own bike details and computer said no to that too. Slight relief!

Heard them mumbling about some error on the system to do with calibration for class 1 needed renewing or something? Don't know what went on really but it was nothing to do with the bike, panic over! They got it sorted and after 30 mins of intense sweating, MOT finally begins!

Didn't want to watch while he did it so just distracted myself by having a nosey around the place.... and found something

In what seemed like no time, MOT was done and it was all thumbs up, not a fault

Had a right laugh riding home, can really throw this thing about! Obviously needs moa powah but I was smiling ear to ear just trying to get the most out of it! Very happy days





But, the twist is.... what I 'found' at the MOT station.....




Might be buying another little bike project...





[potato pics]

https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a75/RS1Rebuild/IMG_0079_zpssm03pfbg.jpg

https://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a75/RS1Rebuild/IMG_0081_zpsqmrovnct.jpg



Got to call back with a 'sensible' offer on it
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Current Bikes / Projects: 1999 Rieju RS1 50
Previous bikes - 1986 DT125R (field bike), 1989 KX250, 1980 KX420 (with 500cc big bore), 1992 YZ250, 1988 KX500, 1989 XR250R, 1988 VFR400R NC24, 1999 Cagiva Mito 125, 2008 Rieju RS2 50 , 1993 Honda NSR 125

[Tracer1234]

Congrats, and well done mate. Top work! you must be chuffed to bits!

Look forward to the next project!


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Riding: Yamaha MT-09 Tracer Occasionally Riding: 08 Suzuki SV650, Potato: 2011 Yamaha YBR Custom.
Used to ride: 2015 Yamaha MT-09 Tracer (smidsy) 09 Triumph Street Triple (P/X'd) 08 Yamaha YBR (Sold)
CBT 04/14. A: Mod 1 & 2 13/04/15

[Fladdem]

Do it.
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Current:1991 Honda MT50 (Soon to be a H100/MTX/MT5 hybrid), 1976 Honda Cub C70, 2005 Honda Varadero 125, 1993 Yamaha TTR250 Open Enduro , 2010 Road Legal Stomp YX140, 1994 Honda CRM 250 MK III, 1999 Cagiva Mito 125, 1992 Honda CB400 Super Four, Stomp T4 230, 1984 Honda H100s, 2009 Sym XS125K
Past:2003 Aprilia RS125, 1982 Kawasaki GPZ550(FREE BIKE!)
I'm having more fun than a well-oiled midget.

[stevo as b4]

Congrats on the MOT pass dude!

It's a mint little bike and there is no reason why it shouldn't be a laugh your cock off every moment your riding it experience either!

The story of the big day and build up to it made me smile too, and I could visualize your nerves/anxiety too.

I bet seeing that All-cast in the back of the shop was a surprise too! And I do think they are great bikes, they are like the better built VFR of the 125cc sportsbike class.

But I'm going to say Don't do it though!

Yes an NSR125 would be great must have addition to your stable and collection, but with two mint 50's and a MITO, I can't see it ending well, both in explaining yourself or in having all you fleet on the road and not being broke and surrounded by stuff that is constantly being nagged about and or stopping you getting in/out of the workshop even to do anything.

I can genuinely see your reasons for wanting to give that dusty sad little gem a new home, but other than possibly mentioning/passing details on to a mate with space, I would say it's the seller's job and duty to make sure it lands up with a loving home, not yours.

So which one is going to get for sale sign now, the RS1 or RS2?
I just couldn't call it myself seeing both bikes looking mint and amazing, so good luck on that one when the time comes!

[Just_James]

[anthony_r6]

That looks really good. Awesome job on it. Looking forward to your NSR project (If you get it). Enjoy !
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[Just_James]

Thanks mate

As for next project... must admit I'm already looking forward to it myself too now!

On Friday night after I'd pealed off my textiles and got in the shower it was the most relaxed I've felt in weeks!!

It's been a really intense few weeks getting the RS2 rattled off and behind the scenes there's been a lot of stress and very late nights trying to get it finished! The relief of it passing the MOT and me not really having anything I need to do was almost overwhelming!

But.... I'm already starting to miss it and think I'm soon going to be bored! Found myself looking at aftermarket exhausts for the RS2 tonight

Absolutely not going down that route and managed to snap myself out of it pretty sharpish. If some kid wants to tune the hell out of it and try and get another horse or two that's up to him, not my place!

I just feel a constant itch to improve upon what I have, but doesn't make any sense to put more money into the RS2... so guess I've just got to have some restraint and chill for a bit now
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Current Bikes / Projects: 1999 Rieju RS1 50
Previous bikes - 1986 DT125R (field bike), 1989 KX250, 1980 KX420 (with 500cc big bore), 1992 YZ250, 1988 KX500, 1989 XR250R, 1988 VFR400R NC24, 1999 Cagiva Mito 125, 2008 Rieju RS2 50 , 1993 Honda NSR 125

[Tracer1234]

Just my proberly worthless 2 cents worth. Don't go overboard on the decals.
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Riding: Yamaha MT-09 Tracer Occasionally Riding: 08 Suzuki SV650, Potato: 2011 Yamaha YBR Custom.
Used to ride: 2015 Yamaha MT-09 Tracer (smidsy) 09 Triumph Street Triple (P/X'd) 08 Yamaha YBR (Sold)
CBT 04/14. A: Mod 1 & 2 13/04/15

[Just_James]

[ride_to_die]

Well done on the MOT pass mate

Get the NSR, I used to have a couple many moons ago, a Raidan and a 51 plate.

Finally this....after reading your threads I decided to lacquer an old seat cowl with a rattle can I had lying around. With the garage full of crap I decided to do it outside thinking James has done it...what could go wrong?

The wind blew the lacquer in my eyes the first time I sprayed it. I'm gonna clear the garage then try again. Indoors.
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I'm not here for a long time, I'm here for a good time.

[Just_James]

Cheers pal

I'll keep open minded to the NSR, I don't want to bid silly money on it as I'd rather be spending the funds on the Mito but if he takes a fair bid then I'll be hapy to take it in and give it a loving home
It wouldn't be a keeper, that will be the Mito, but I'd like to own it for a bit and would really enjoy doing a full resto' on it.

Yeah, spraying outside has its downfalls!

Spraying in the workshop can have its issues too though, slightest bit of dust in the air and it will find its way into your lacquer!
If I intend to be spraying in the workshop I make sure I don't use the blast cabinet in the few days before and also strictly don't use any kind of maintenance spray, lube or anything else that contains silicones and waxes etc in there either!

If you're having a good clear up in the garage, I'd leave it a day or two after you've done that before you do any spraying to let the dust settle first. When you come to do your spraying, don't be tempted to have a quick sweep before hand, obviously you'll just be kicking dust back into the air. I tend to just wet the floor down before I start and that will at least stop any dirt or dust being kicked up from while you paint.
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Current Bikes / Projects: 1999 Rieju RS1 50
Previous bikes - 1986 DT125R (field bike), 1989 KX250, 1980 KX420 (with 500cc big bore), 1992 YZ250, 1988 KX500, 1989 XR250R, 1988 VFR400R NC24, 1999 Cagiva Mito 125, 2008 Rieju RS2 50 , 1993 Honda NSR 125