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by 2-strokefanUK
Fri Nov 24, 2017 7:59 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: 47X owner's manual
Replies: 0
Views: 1114

47X owner's manual

Didn't know where to post this ...
This is the most expensive I've seen :
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by 2-strokefanUK
Fri Aug 04, 2017 3:10 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: water in carbs
Replies: 4
Views: 1161

Re: water in carbs

I bought an RG500 that had been laid up for the best part of 10 years, on taking the air filter tubes off, I found the left side lower carb had coolant in it. On subsequent engine stripdown , I found the O ring that sits between the crank cases was misaligned. I guess the coolant found it's way thro...
by 2-strokefanUK
Sun Sep 18, 2016 3:12 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Right hand crank bearings
Replies: 5
Views: 1360

Re: Right hand crank bearings

Whilst these failures are documented, I would suggest that not a common occurrence. You can't plan or do anything to really avoid the bearing failure, so just enjoy the bike as it is. 74k kms is going some.! Well done! I can't take the credit for the bike's mileage - I bought it early this year fro...
by 2-strokefanUK
Sun Sep 18, 2016 11:24 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Right hand crank bearings
Replies: 5
Views: 1360

Right hand crank bearings

Reading the latest Classic Motorcycle Mechanics today ( Oct.2016 issue ) has left me concerned as to what state my crank bearings are in. The article on pages 82 / 83, by Stan Stephens, says that usually between 21,000 and 23,000 miles the right hand main bearings crack around the circlip groove. My...
by 2-strokefanUK
Tue Sep 06, 2016 12:33 pm
Forum: Electrical & Wiring
Topic: Battery choice
Replies: 1
Views: 1429

Battery choice

Sorry if this has been covered before.... I bought my RG500 from Germany a couple of months ago. It came with 2 of these batteries fitted ( linked together ) : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/6V-4AH-Replacement-BATTERY-for-Thomas-the-Tank-Engine-Peg-Perego-/161216323306?hash=item25893ddeea" onclick=&...
by 2-strokefanUK
Thu Aug 25, 2016 8:30 am
Forum: Rides, Events and Gatherings
Topic: 2 Stroke Day
Replies: 17
Views: 7495

Re: 2 Stroke Day

I'll try and make it.
by 2-strokefanUK
Sat Jun 11, 2016 6:22 am
Forum: Yammer-Howling
Topic: Shipping of an exhaust system from the USA to Canada?
Replies: 11
Views: 2915

Re: Shipping of an exhaust system from the USA to Canada?

It's the same here in the UK. Parts shipped from the US via UPS ( or Fed Ex ) always have customs charges applied. If the package comes via USPS to the UK and is then handled by the UK post office ( Royal Mail ), it's 50 / 50 whether it gets charged. Another bugbear for us here is the current ebay g...
by 2-strokefanUK
Mon Mar 21, 2016 9:10 am
Forum: Rides, Events and Gatherings
Topic: Barry Sheene Festival of Speed at Eastern Creek Australia.
Replies: 5
Views: 3931

Re: Barry Sheene Festival of Speed at Eastern Creek Australi

Superb post, thanks so much !
" If Only we could relive these years again " How true....
by 2-strokefanUK
Thu Feb 25, 2016 7:11 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Frame / engine numbers different ?
Replies: 7
Views: 2212

Re: Frame / engine numbers different ?

Thanks for the welcome guys . Speed Freak, I think the previous owner must have fitted a 47X engine, which I guess is from 1984 ? He told me he bought the bike new in 1984, but looking at the paperwork he gave me, it is listed as first registered in 1985. I've tried to post some pics, I click on &qu...
by 2-strokefanUK
Wed Feb 24, 2016 12:56 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Frame / engine numbers different ?
Replies: 7
Views: 2212

Frame / engine numbers different ?

Hello, I'm new to RD500's, I've always had older 2 strokes, Kawi H1's, GT750's,etc. but thought I'd try something "newer ". So I've bought a 1984 bike, frame is 1GE000448, engine is 47X000449. :smt086 Cards on the table, I know next to nothing on these bikes. Question.. should frame / engi...