My turn for a new toy

I've just arrived back from a friends house over Notts way with a new bike, an RGV250 vj22. Not currently running but about to be restored completely by my son and I. Anything to keep him of the xbox was my thinking of course.....

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I can't wait to roll up my sleeves and get stuck in, sorry it's not a Yam chaps

They're an awesome bike! Good luck with it, and can't wait to see the finished bike. For a 250 they're incredible fun, and razor sharp rapid!

Looks like a lot of fun mate

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She will be gorgeous Tel let me tell you my friend, did nothing today as I arrived home To poorly wife and child but tomorrow she will be bathing in brand new Castrol Power 1 and gearbox oil. As for the Cuban that'll be air tight containered for a while me thinks

Very nice indeed Steve, lovely project to enjoy!
I thought the RGV was a two stroke though?

robertcains wrote:
I thought the RGV was a two stroke though?

Ohhhh it is, it is indeed . . . A 2 stroke.

Think RSV250 Aprillia
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Same engine . . . . Same Fun  

Have fun :-)

Nice! This is the bike I lusted over as a teen, always wanted one. Road or track?

Eddie990 wrote:Nice! This is the bike I lusted over as a teen, always wanted one. Road or track?

No plans for the track Chris, very sympathetic, back to original restoration planned and some twisty fun with the big boys to follow, I'd like to think she may even make a future ride out also, as much as I'm going to get a great deal of enjoyment out of this project it's as much for my lad as it is for me.

Nice project Steve, start a thread of the restoration be good to see it being re-built step by step!

I love 2 stroke bikes and you will be amazed what you will be able to keep up with so long as you keep it buzzing the powerband! Watch out for crumbling powervales on these, but above all have fun!

Will have to a RD and RGV gathering in a haze of blue smoke at some point over the summer if possible

Good luck with the rebuild, keep us posted

Radar wrote: Watch out for crumbling powervales on these,

  I've heard they can be eye wateringly expensive to replace too   

Cheshirecat wrote:Nice project Steve, start a thread of the restoration be good to see it being re-built step by step!

I was considering doing a restoration thread Kev but would it not be a little out of place, a Suzuki rebuild on a Thundercat forum??

Nope, just make sure it's got pictures...........lots of pictures......

Eddie990 wrote:Nope, just make sure it's got pictures...........lots of pictures......

In that case Chris I shall get something started, I'm pretty sure it'll mean something to 1 or 2 people on here

Some people just like seeing things taken apart, stripped, cleaned and put back together again  

Boys and their toys......Nice one Steve

Hope the project goes well.

Cheers
Rosco