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RGV Project.

Postby rgvmike » Thu Jan 12, 2012 7:39 pm

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I bought this bike off a friend from the VRRA last summer that he had raced it for two previous seasons. My intentions at the time were to fix it up and for my girlfriend to ride on the street. She had been bugging me that she wanted to learn how to ride and I was all for it. I had always wanted an RGV but they are pretty hard to come by. As much as it's not the best beginner bike I always wanted one and I had to have it. So I started converting the bike back to street and fixing it up for her to ride. And to make a long story really short. The Girlfriend is now gone, the bike is mine, and its going to be raced next year. Here's some pics of the overhaul.
4 wheels is just 2 wheels too many.
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Re: RGV Project.

Postby rgvmike » Thu Jan 12, 2012 7:48 pm

The bike was in pretty good shape, Just needed some paint and some tuning, Was not derestricted or running 100%
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Re: RGV Project.

Postby rgvmike » Thu Jan 12, 2012 7:55 pm

The bike just needed a clean up, the label had to come off, couldn't understand it anyways.
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Re: RGV Project.

Postby rgvmike » Thu Jan 12, 2012 7:59 pm

I got a few projects going on at once. I want to many things all at once.
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Re: RGV Project.

Postby rgvmike » Thu Jan 12, 2012 8:01 pm

My dad didn't really fancy me turning his garage into a paint booth.
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Re: RGV Project.

Postby rgvmike » Thu Jan 12, 2012 8:04 pm

The body work moved around to much when it was hanging, had to make up some tables.
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Re: RGV Project.

Postby rgvmike » Thu Jan 12, 2012 8:07 pm

Painted the rims and polished the forks up. The forks were pitted a fair bit.
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Re: RGV Project.

Postby rgvmike » Thu Jan 12, 2012 8:11 pm

Once I polished the forks I polished the top yoke as well. It's not a lot of fun and it takes a lot of time, but it looks great.
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Re: RGV Project.

Postby rgvmike » Thu Jan 12, 2012 8:14 pm

wet sanded and buffed and polished and a coat of wax.
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Re: RGV Project.

Postby rgvmike » Thu Jan 12, 2012 8:16 pm

It was to big for her anyways!
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Re: RGV Project.

Postby rgvmike » Thu Jan 12, 2012 8:20 pm

Sent in some ideas for graphics. Wanted the bike to look like the Kevin Schwantz Pepsi Edition. The previous owner also wanted to do the same with the bike if he ever had the chance. It seemed like the way to go.
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Re: RGV Project.

Postby rgvmike » Thu Jan 12, 2012 8:23 pm

I was rather happy how the bike turned out.
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Re: RGV Project.

Postby rgvmike » Thu Jan 12, 2012 8:30 pm

Almost ready to race, A few things to do over the winter yet. The bike has been derestricted and needs new tires. I have a set of VJ22 rims that are wider and will be fitted with Michelin Power Ones. I need to remove the headlight and spedo and any extra cables and wires that are not required.
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Re: RGV Project.

Postby Bob Smith » Fri Jan 13, 2012 2:25 pm

RGV - Really Great Vehicle! Nice work, well documented and a great result!

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Re: RGV Project.

Postby Steve Shaw » Sun Jan 15, 2012 12:08 am

^^^^ +1 ... You do nice work !! :)
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