2 Strokes Down Under

Hi All, Can someone detail for me the differences between the pre and post 98 models of the RS250? I know the bodywork changed and I think the frame/swingarm did. Are the electrics interchangeable? I assume the engines are similar as there is not too much more to be got from the VJ22 Suzuki donk ( I...

Does anyone make stroker cranks for the 500? Or a big bore kit?

Sorry, I've got the kids that day.

Sydney kickoff?

Yes.

Cool, keep us posted. I'll have to come on a diesel however...

Hi Allen,

Welcome aboard and good luck with your resto. REMEMBER! there are no stupid questions, only stupid people.

Sweet.

There is a maintenance message up now which makes things a bit clearer. Hope the move goes well.

I've been checking all weekend, but the site is 404. Now there is a page from some legal firm there. A hijack? A hack? What gives?

Can't make it guys, none of my RZs are running and the inlaws are throwing a party I can't avoid.

Poo.

Very tasty tezza. Keep up the good work.

A lot of threads on other sites are about using R6/YZF600/RGV250/RS250 forks & tripleclamps to update the standard RZ500 forks. Has anyone considered RS125 forks? They're 40mm USD but only one disk - even though it is a big one. Could be lighter than the regular upgrades and work OK with stiffer...

Bodge pocket = Carl?

or

Bodge pocket = Craig?

What is the usual course of action to remedy this type of failure?

Locate and rectify air leak.
Replace piston.
Hone bore.
Assemble.
Ride.

Am I oversimplifying the issues and other potential problems?

Has anyone had experiences with Craig at MMT in Granville? Good, bad or indifferent?

Hi All, Is there a good match for the RZ red/white/blue paint scheme in the racks at Supacheap? I only want to buy a tiny bit of paint to touch up some chips, so was looking at the pen style touch-up markers. There are a few close matches, but the lids say that the colour outside is only an approxim...