Aww, it's broken - Aprilia RS250

[Gangus]

Nice! Sure to get 2 stroke fans excited when reading about it!

[Loud]

Nice! Sure to get 2 stroke fans excited when reading about it!

I dropped the forks per your suggestion by the way

[Papajero]

Have you ridden a stock one?

Only an out of tune one, and I still loved it!
You must be going nuts for the opportunity to see how it all comes together?

[Loud]

oiler, this took me quite some time to figure out, so I hope it works!

[Crobbo]

What"s the blue gauge above the main dash for?

[Loud]

What"s the blue gauge above the main dash for?

Exhaust Gas Temperature for each cylinder. The backlight changes from blue to red on either side if the temperature goes above a set level, so you can back off and prevent a seize.

[Crobbo]

Exhaust Gas Temperature for each cylinder. The backlight changes from blue to red on either side if the temperature goes above a set level, so you can back off and prevent a seize.

Kewl, so what temperatures do you look for?

[Loud]

1200°F is apparently a good, safe figure for performance. So I'll set the gauge for that, and if it goes above I'll be able to tell quick smart. It's just matter of finding some nice straight stretches of road...

[oiler]

Very Nice job Loud all around and thanks for posting a VID for us.

Your case file is now officially closed!

Oiler

[EEKNOWS]

Can't say, won't be riding it until after the photoshoot for the international magazine I'm appearing in

You or the bike are going to be in a magazine? (pray it's the bike )

[Loud]

You or the bike are going to be in a magazine? (pray it's the bike )

Hey! I see what you did there.

Check out the heavy old 4 stroke I just bought:

https://www.perthstreetbikes.com/for...d.php?t=181165

[EEKNOWS]

Hey! I see what you did there.

Check out the heavy old 4 stroke I just bought:

https://www.perthstreetbikes.com/for...d.php?t=181165

Oh dear just when I thought there was some hope for you The gixxer is a "slabbie" do it up as showroom nick they fetching a fortune now, and look great in Suzuki corporate colours. They had a segemnt on slabbies on "Beyond 2000" (showing my age there) first bike I think to have 100hp 150kgs???

[Neal]

1200°F is apparently a good, safe figure for performance. So I'll set the gauge for that, and if it goes above I'll be able to tell quick smart. It's just matter of finding some nice straight stretches of road...

Depends on what fuel you are using , what compression ratio you have and how far the probe is from the piston . Once you have it dialled in and a max safe temperature set you will love the gauges , easiest way to tune a two stroke .

Great result on the bike .

[Loud]

Thanks Neal

Pictures from the photoshoot for Fast Bikes this evening

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Now to get that engine running right!

[roomandu]

they are some seriously awesome shots there Loud
Mucho Respecto mate

[Sprint]

I hope you're taking good care of my inheritance, Mr Loud.


S.

[Papajero]

Im keen to know Loud how the chambers are looking on ur pipes. I have the same idea for my stainless pipes but Im actiually hoping that the pipes change colour a bit with some heat.

[rgvlee]

Stainless steel will change colour near the exhaust port, bluish colours

[Papajero]

Cheers Lee. So the colour doesnt spread down the chambers much?

[rgvlee]

Nope