Tam's New Bike

[TamSV]

Originally Posted by johnmaciver32

Fantastic bikes, had so much fun with one of them many years ago..

Aye John. I think the last time I rode a two stroke they were rioting in Tottenham.

If you look up "mid-life crisis" in the encyclopedia there's probably a picture of me on this bike.

[squirrel_hunter]

Originally Posted by TamSV

Picked this up tonight. It ticks approximately none of the boxes.

Sir, I salute your style.

Out of interest which model is it as I can't tell from the photo? Also Practical Sports Bikes had a RGV250 rebuild over the past few issues, could have some tips in there for you depending what you're intentions are...

lubberellyyy!

[dizzyblonde]

Originally Posted by TamSV

It's got some issues to resolve and when I give it a proper look over I'll probably find some more. Winter project sorted.

But don't all two strokes have issues...I've spent more times watching them being stripped down and rebuilt than on the road!

[TamSV]

Originally Posted by squirrel_hunter

Sir, I salute your style.

Out of interest which model is it as I can't tell from the photo? Also Practical Sports Bikes had a RGV250 rebuild over the past few issues, could have some tips in there for you depending what you're intentions are...

VJ22 N (I think - need to double check tonight though). The exhaust is probably throwing you. It's got a Tyga side by side system rather than the double barrel exhaust that was standard.

Looks like I might need some PSB back issues . The gearbox needs some work - it's slipping out of second. It's done 20,000 miles and we don't know when or if it's had a top end rebuild so I at least need to have a look at that.

The cosmetic stuff I don't think I'll bother with and I'm certainly not looking at any upgrades at the moment. I'm thinking if I can make sure it's mechanically sound, if a bit untidy, it would probably make a nice project for someone else when I sell it on. The vain hope is I can have a bit of a laugh, do some engine work, and move it on in a year or so without it owing me anything.

Looks loverly mate, get some more pics up reminds me of my first bike (a bit) NSR125, only faster hehe Gotta love that two stroke scream/smell.

[Wideboy]

jealous

[andrewsmith]

Nice Tam!!

What you get it for btw?

Originally Posted by yorkie_chris

Bwahahahaha! That's about as close to target as me looking to buy a 250 traillie and getting an XJ900! Ace!

That makes that even funnier.

Nice Tam

[DarrenSV650S]

Check the front sprocket is tight!!!!