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Posted: Wed May 23, 2012 10:36 pm
by 90sbiker
Posted: Wed May 23, 2012 10:41 pm
by teerex
Nice pair of smokers you have there, how do they compare!!
Posted: Wed May 23, 2012 10:50 pm
by 90sbiker
yeah, i'm well pleased couldn't afford an RGV in 1990 so bought a KR1 instead, never regreted that but nice to have one now
Unfortunately I haven't had a chance to play yet as it only arrived today, sounds like I should rebuild it first or carry my AA card..
Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 8:53 pm
by Cliff
Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 9:00 pm
by KR-1R
Kr1stofer wrote:But i can't decide wether to keep it or send it to a new home where it will be ridden more often....
Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 9:14 pm
by Bertie_Mollie
I like the VJ21. They are really small like a 125. I had a K model and the power was like an on off switch at 8K
Which model RGV is yours?
Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 9:55 pm
by Howie
I like the VJ21 too, much prefer the look to that of the 22 models on.
Can't quite put my finger on why though
Lack of bling maybe
Posted: Thu May 24, 2012 10:21 pm
by 90sbiker
Someone has a very good memory, KR-1R
, I have had it for a while now 3yrs ish, been MOT'd since Feb now and gets used all the time, in fact I used it today to pop and see a customer, I just prayed I wouldn't need my tools (any excuse)..
It is a VJ21A 1990 (still learning the sub models) I was thinking about getting a VJ22 all done up but thought it would be more fun doing this one up from scratch..
Posted: Sat Jun 09, 2012 9:46 pm
by 90sbiker
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 10:25 pm
by 90sbiker
Made some good progress, got some bits cleaned up ready for the next step.. Not sure whether to go for powder coat, 2 Pack or get the alloy anodized, but read somewhere that all the embedded steel bolts would have to come out of the frame.. Not playing that game.. Any ideas whats best for an orignal finish? Cheers
Posted: Tue Jun 19, 2012 11:26 pm
by Top-shaggy
90sbiker wrote:Made some good progress, got some bits cleaned up ready for the next step.. Not sure whether to go for powder coat, 2 Pack or get the alloy anodized, but read somewhere that all the embedded steel bolts would have to come out of the frame.. Not playing that game.. Any ideas whats best for an orignal finish? Cheers
I used to be sold on powder coat but now I'm a fan of 2 Pack. It seems it give a more OEM less 'gloopy' finish. Think Martin has found this too - and he has done a number of superb builds. Sure I've seen this on a recent thread.
Posted: Wed Jun 20, 2012 12:08 am
by 90sbiker
I think I'm going to go the 2 Pack route too, that is what I was edging towards.. Do you mean you have seen my pic on another thread? Maybe the RGV Forum? Took that pic this afternoon after lots of degreasing
I can't wait to get it finished lol
Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 9:29 pm
by 90sbiker
Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 9:36 pm
by teerex
Mmmmmmmmmmm, could one of these be my next project! it would look nice parked next to the KR1, then an NSR, TZR.
No, i wish the voices would stop!!!!
Posted: Mon Jul 09, 2012 10:11 pm
by 90sbiker
Go on.. You know you want to...
I have already got visions of an RD125LC alongside these and I have hardly even started this one!!