Wisdom of riding an RS250 back from Bedfordshire to Sheffield?

RS250-Squid

06/09/2005 at 21:01

Is it recommended, or should I just shove it in the van?

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Back-in-Black

06/09/2005 at 21:04

Probably better for all of us if you just shoved it in a hedge.

lone ranger

06/09/2005 at 21:10

Ride the bike back and post your findings , handling etc

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matt2301

06/09/2005 at 21:11

Well maintained RS250, run on fully synth, decent compression, dont thrash it too hard should manage it easily.

I used to have the same idea about aprilias, until I learnt that its how you look after them that counts. Went to ireland and back on my RS125 without any problems. I just look after it.

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RS250-Squid

06/09/2005 at 21:22

matt2301 wrote

Well maintained RS250, run on fully synth, decent compression, dont thrash it too hard should manage it easily.

I used to have the same idea about aprilias, until I learnt that its how you look after them that counts. Went to ireland and back on my RS125 without any problems. I just look after it.

At last, good advice - cheers matey

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My only problem is that it's 100 miles into a 500 mile post-rebuild running in period. That concerns me - would the 250 still maintain a decent motorway speed at less than stupid revs?

Chr!s

06/09/2005 at 21:23

NSR125-Kid-UK wrote

At last, good advice - cheers matey .

My only problem is that it's 100 miles into a 500 mile post-rebuild running in period. That concerns me - would the 250 still maintain a decent motorway speed at less than stupid revs?

Just bought a bike and sticking it on a motorway?

Plan a route on A and b roads silly!

matt2301

06/09/2005 at 21:26

Riding a 2t relying on torque is never the best idea. I have no idea on how the engines con-rods would take that. Best run it in IMO.

Look after it properly and itll be a right lady. Abuse it like that and itll be a bitch.

100% Jawbone

06/09/2005 at 21:28

sitting at constant revs at a constant load is probably the worst thing you can do to an engine that's being run in, even if the revs are 'sensible'.
when running in you want to try and vary the revs and very the amount of throttle you are using.
Using A and B roads on the journey back would be better for the engine.
If you insist on doing on the M1 i'd do it in a van.

Screwdriver

06/09/2005 at 21:44

Well if you just bought it the best thing to do is ride it. You do have some protection from the sale of goods act and any motorcycle really ought to be able to drive 100 miles. Treat it as a test. Better for you if something goes wrong on this first trip rather than a few days or weeks later.

If the bike is running in, don't overrev it but then again you can let the engine spin up so long as it's not labouring, i.e. highish revs low throttle good, low revs high throttle bad. High revs are not bad for a newly rebuilt engine (especially a two stroke) if under low load for short periods. Low revs and high load are the worst thing.

Vary the revs, keep the engine "spinning" off load and stop every so often to let it cool down a little. Don't let it get stone cold. After a few heat cycles and say a few hundred miles, you'll want to re-torque the bolts. If you don't have a torque wrench, get one!

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Bloo

06/09/2005 at 21:54

It's no distance at all. As has been said, plan a good back-road route and enjoy yourself.
I followed one of these puppies the other day from Malton to Beverley and I was well impressed with the way it went. I got home smelling like a chip pan but, hey.

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oldgezzer

06/09/2005 at 22:26

Avoid constant high revs or labouring it.

Alternate your speed every 2/3 mins from 40/50mph to 65/70mph and you will not do it any damage how ever far you go.

Good luck.
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ZRX61

06/09/2005 at 23:06

I'll give the lad some slack: I estimate 12 days before he blows it up or wads it.

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RS250-Squid

06/09/2005 at 23:26

ZRX61 wrote

I'll give the lad some slack: I estimate 12 days before he blows it up or wads it.

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Mr. Dazzle

06/09/2005 at 23:34

Hmm....call me harsh but;

2T or 4T, any road bike that can't swallow a 100 mile journey with ease is quite frankly, shit.

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bomma

06/09/2005 at 23:37

Is this a joke question ? Bedfordshire to Sheffield ?

bleedin' ell kid, thats no distance, but don't just thrash it on the motorway, pick a route with mainly A and B roads and make it a full day.

Bedfordshire to Sheffield.....jeez

Screwdriver

06/09/2005 at 23:39

My Husky SM570R wouldn't do 100 miles! Not in one go, something would fall off. Nuts, bolts, kickstarters, the clutch or, mosre likely, me.

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NyseriA

06/09/2005 at 23:40

It's only a hundred miles ffs, go on the back roads and have a blast while you still can and its dry.

matt2301

06/09/2005 at 23:40

That really looks like fun that screwdriver!

whitebird

06/09/2005 at 23:55

Should be a leisurely morning.

Where are you going after lunch?

Screwdriver

07/09/2005 at 00:06

matt2301 wrote

That really looks like fun that screwdriver!

Hilarious. Sold it tho'. Had to. ThE vIbRaTIonsWerEjUsttoOomMmusCh.

After 100 miles you would run out of teeth.

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