Front fairing/headlight - Page 4

FastDoc · 05-03-2011, 06:36 PM

2 stroke vs. 4 makes a big difference. Sweet Suzuki though. :P

Thorgram · 05-03-2011, 06:44 PM

That's right, it WAS a 2 stroke. All the memories of mixing gas and 2 stroke oil.....ah yes.....

katoranger · 05-03-2011, 08:57 PM

My Dad had one of these when I was little.
It also had a hi/lo range transmission.
http://vroum52.com/kawasaki071009.im...0_g4tr1971.jpg

2LZ · 05-03-2011, 11:43 PM

Man....sweet old bikes. Memories........

rusche · 05-04-2011, 12:49 AM

Does anybody know what rear sprocket I could throw on for a little bit more comfy cruisin RPMs?
Would it require a chain change? And where can I get one for cheap?

rusche · 05-04-2011, 12:52 AM

It does 65, could prob pull 70. Bike has good power, but when I cruise 55 down the highway (8 miles) to school, its a little high in the RPM range, and uses a little oil (out the crank vent tube) just want it to gear a little higher so it doesnt use when I cruise at 55, almost more for peace of mind than anything

Weldangrind · 05-04-2011, 02:08 AM

I don't know specifically which sprocket would fit, but we can help you figure it out if you remove it and measure it. Tell us the number of bolt holes, the bolt hole diameter, the center hole diameter and the bolt circle.

rusche · 05-04-2011, 03:06 AM

4 bolts, I'll take pictures. Easier maybe to just do a front sprocket change?
I've heard this is much easier. A 17T front would make a huge difference
17/44 =2.59 vs stock 16/44=2.75
But will a larger front clear the case?
Thanks

New CDI and Coil on the way, we will see how much difference it makes.

rusche · 05-04-2011, 03:09 AM

Intake and exhaust mods with minor carb adjust, can rolling wheelie first, with a little weight distribution and little yank on the bars. Not bad for a 150cc with 2.75 gears.
Major power difference, cant wait to see how the CDI and Coil changes things.

Weldangrind · 05-04-2011, 10:26 AM

You're in uncharted territory; very few members here have modded a 150. If you remove the countershaft cover, does it look like you can accomodate a larger front sprocket? Most serious MX riders leave the cover off anyway, to shed weight and make cleaning easier.

A 40 tooth rear would get you in the same ballpark, although a front sprocket is cheaper. Buy a chain breaker at HF to make link removal simple.

rusche · 05-04-2011, 04:30 PM

Fixed the clutch issue. 20W-50 Castrol Motorcycle oil, and a washer behind the clutch springs, no more slipping.
Also the rear sprocket had a wobble. Excessive clearances between the hub and the sprocket (held in with snap ring)
Used a feeler gauge, measured the clearance between the snapright and the sprocket, shimmed behind the sprocket on the hub to compensate, now sprocket is nice and tight.

rusche · 05-04-2011, 04:43 PM

I made a mistake couting sprocket teeth (too many beers in the shop)
I've got 17T/46T combo. Still 2.7 ratio. Looking to acheive more of 2.5 from what I've read. An 18T front would do this, or a 42T rear. Which direction should I go? Tips?

Weldangrind · 05-05-2011, 12:22 AM

I can't imagine fitting an 18 in there. Tell us the rear sprocket specs, and we'll guide you towards a replacement.

Weldangrind · 05-05-2011, 12:48 AM

This might be handy for you:

rusche · 05-05-2011, 02:09 AM

Hate manuals. Went to school for automotive, hope I can handle a motorcycle.
Rear sprocket is 46T, 4 "bolt" (actually located in hub with dowel pins, and held to hub with snap ring.)
Will get dimensions tomorrow.

05-03-2011, 06:36 PM	#46
FastDoc Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Southeastern Washington desert Posts: 14,761	2 stroke vs. 4 makes a big difference. Sweet Suzuki though. :P __________________ Happy to serve.
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05-03-2011, 08:57 PM	#48
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	My Dad had one of these when I was little. It also had a hi/lo range transmission. http://vroum52.com/kawasaki071009.im...0_g4tr1971.jpg __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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05-03-2011, 11:43 PM	#49
2LZ Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Volcano, Ca Posts: 7,105	Man....sweet old bikes. Memories........ __________________ "Light a fire for a man, and you heat him for a day. Light a man on fire, and you heat him for the rest of his life." 2007 Suzuki DRZ400S (SM convert) 2009 Q Link XP 200 1967 BSA B25 250cc Starfire 2022 Royal Enfield Interceptor 650 2023 Royal Enfield Scram 411 1948 Royal Enfield Model G 350
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05-04-2011, 12:49 AM	#50
rusche Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 51	Does anybody know what rear sprocket I could throw on for a little bit more comfy cruisin RPMs? Would it require a chain change? And where can I get one for cheap? __________________ "I'd rather be riding my motorcycle, thinking about God, than sitting in church thinking about my motorcycle." 2004 Travel-On GY150. 'Chinese Chopper'
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05-04-2011, 12:52 AM	#51
rusche Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 51	It does 65, could prob pull 70. Bike has good power, but when I cruise 55 down the highway (8 miles) to school, its a little high in the RPM range, and uses a little oil (out the crank vent tube) just want it to gear a little higher so it doesnt use when I cruise at 55, almost more for peace of mind than anything __________________ "I'd rather be riding my motorcycle, thinking about God, than sitting in church thinking about my motorcycle." 2004 Travel-On GY150. 'Chinese Chopper'
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05-03-2011, 06:44 PM	#47
Thorgram Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 145	That's right, it WAS a 2 stroke. All the memories of mixing gas and 2 stroke oil.....ah yes.....
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05-04-2011, 02:08 AM	#52
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I don't know specifically which sprocket would fit, but we can help you figure it out if you remove it and measure it. Tell us the number of bolt holes, the bolt hole diameter, the center hole diameter and the bolt circle. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-04-2011, 03:06 AM	#53
rusche Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 51	4 bolts, I'll take pictures. Easier maybe to just do a front sprocket change? I've heard this is much easier. A 17T front would make a huge difference 17/44 =2.59 vs stock 16/44=2.75 But will a larger front clear the case? Thanks New CDI and Coil on the way, we will see how much difference it makes. __________________ "I'd rather be riding my motorcycle, thinking about God, than sitting in church thinking about my motorcycle." 2004 Travel-On GY150. 'Chinese Chopper'
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05-04-2011, 03:09 AM	#54
rusche Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 51	Intake and exhaust mods with minor carb adjust, can rolling wheelie first, with a little weight distribution and little yank on the bars. Not bad for a 150cc with 2.75 gears. Major power difference, cant wait to see how the CDI and Coil changes things. __________________ "I'd rather be riding my motorcycle, thinking about God, than sitting in church thinking about my motorcycle." 2004 Travel-On GY150. 'Chinese Chopper'
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05-04-2011, 10:26 AM	#55
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	You're in uncharted territory; very few members here have modded a 150. If you remove the countershaft cover, does it look like you can accomodate a larger front sprocket? Most serious MX riders leave the cover off anyway, to shed weight and make cleaning easier. A 40 tooth rear would get you in the same ballpark, although a front sprocket is cheaper. Buy a chain breaker at HF to make link removal simple. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-04-2011, 04:30 PM	#56
rusche Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 51	Fixed the clutch issue. 20W-50 Castrol Motorcycle oil, and a washer behind the clutch springs, no more slipping. Also the rear sprocket had a wobble. Excessive clearances between the hub and the sprocket (held in with snap ring) Used a feeler gauge, measured the clearance between the snapright and the sprocket, shimmed behind the sprocket on the hub to compensate, now sprocket is nice and tight. __________________ "I'd rather be riding my motorcycle, thinking about God, than sitting in church thinking about my motorcycle." 2004 Travel-On GY150. 'Chinese Chopper'
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05-04-2011, 04:43 PM	#57
rusche Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 51	I made a mistake couting sprocket teeth (too many beers in the shop) I've got 17T/46T combo. Still 2.7 ratio. Looking to acheive more of 2.5 from what I've read. An 18T front would do this, or a 42T rear. Which direction should I go? Tips? __________________ "I'd rather be riding my motorcycle, thinking about God, than sitting in church thinking about my motorcycle." 2004 Travel-On GY150. 'Chinese Chopper'
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05-05-2011, 12:22 AM	#58
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I can't imagine fitting an 18 in there. Tell us the rear sprocket specs, and we'll guide you towards a replacement. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-05-2011, 12:48 AM	#59
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	This might be handy for you: __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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05-05-2011, 02:09 AM	#60
rusche Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Idaho Posts: 51	Hate manuals. Went to school for automotive, hope I can handle a motorcycle. Rear sprocket is 46T, 4 "bolt" (actually located in hub with dowel pins, and held to hub with snap ring.) Will get dimensions tomorrow. __________________ "I'd rather be riding my motorcycle, thinking about God, than sitting in church thinking about my motorcycle." 2004 Travel-On GY150. 'Chinese Chopper'
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