2Smoke Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I won this on fleabey earlier this morning: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/150886738198?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_500wt_1361 Been playing with the idea of having a dedicated 'wet' bike for a while now, I have most of the parts required barring a frame, tank, swingarm and a few odds and sods, and when this came up I decided to have a last-minute punt, and won! Looks like an MC18 R5K to me, most of a bike going by whats in the boxes. If the motor is ok, it'll be a bargain I think! MC18 cylinders are getting rare & expensive! Picking it up on Saturday, will post some photies and findings! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erskimo Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 yes it is looking like a MC18, if you pick it up saturday........maybe sunday a few runs up & down your street ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricksgixxer Posted August 29, 2012 Report Share Posted August 29, 2012 I think one well sorted 2 stroke is enough for one person and think you should definatly sell this to me once it's built lol. Nice buy tho that must be cheap for all them bits Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wazrs257 Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Now you've got this to play with, wanna sell me the TZR? (Assuming you've still got it!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul g Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Looks a proper project you have got yourself their Paul! If you want to sell any of the bits you dont use I might be interested in the stock pipes, mine has a grind mark on one of the chrome sections so Im looking out for a better pair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul g Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Looking at the pictures i would say it is an MC18R2J chassis. The R5K has a floating rear brake with a seperate torque arm, in the pic you can see the slotted lug on the top of the swinging arm where the rear caliper carrier locates so looks like R2J. Definetely R5K Pipes though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Smoke Posted August 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Now you've got this to play with, wanna sell me the TZR? (Assuming you've still got it!) Soz mate that went ages ago! Looking at the pictures i would say it is an MC18R2J chassis. The R5K has a floating rear brake with a seperate torque arm, in the pic you can see the slotted lug on the top of the swinging arm where the rear caliper carrier locates so looks like R2J. Definetely R5K Pipes though Ahhh yes... Damia.. Was hoping for a PGM2 with it... Never mind! Will be selling the pipes for sure, got some chambers to go on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul g Posted August 30, 2012 Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 If they have no damage I will definetely have the pipes off you and the little heel guards that bolt on the front of the silencer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Smoke Posted August 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 30, 2012 Will let ya know Saturday mate! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Smoke Posted September 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 Well, set off this morning and picked up the latest NSR! Looks ok, main bearings have seized and the crank is a bit rusty. One cylinder and head are good but the other pair are lunched. Everything else looks ok, full electrics (although PGM1) in it, all cables there, box of nuts and bolts etc. Brakes etc complete. Rear wheel is a 18" but hey ho. Another for the scrap pile! All it needs really is a rear shock, inlet rubbers and reed cages, crank (got a few), cylinder (got a few!), and the usual consumables like a chain, piston etc etc. Think it's a bit of a bargain! It does fit into a golf! All the bits: May start putting bits together tonight, can get a list together then.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs125plus Posted September 1, 2012 Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 nice buy.....80's honda's though good ideas but f@@KED up by honda inc and their total lack of ability to build a great bike..... why they always have to over engineer and complicate and add weight ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Smoke Posted September 1, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2012 Utter tosh! Sorry but the NSR is extremely well built to other bikes from that era! As for weight, the MC18 weighs 127kg but an RGV250K weighs in at 128kg The crank in my MC16 is 25+ years old, still going strong (touch wood) and is producing 20hp more than it started with. My RGV250 used to eat cranks on a yearly basis. The NSR is perfectly engineered for a bike of its age, ok some weight savings to be had here and there but these things were built to a price remember! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 2, 2012 Report Share Posted September 2, 2012 nice buy.....80's honda's though good ideas but f@@KED up by honda inc and their total lack of ability to build a great bike..... why they always have to over engineer and complicate and add weight ? As 2smoke said that's nonsense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erskimo Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Utter tosh! Sorry but the NSR is extremely well built to other bikes from that era! As for weight, the MC18 weighs 127kg but an RGV250K weighs in at 128kg The crank in my MC16 is 25+ years old, still going strong (touch wood) and is producing 20hp more than it started with. My RGV250 used to eat cranks on a yearly basis. The NSR is perfectly engineered for a bike of its age, ok some weight savings to be had here and there but these things were built to a price remember! last of the 3MAs were better though .......................i think anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Smoke Posted September 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Aside from the fact they were heavy, severely restricted, jetted to cock from standard and pig ugly Sound ace though, I used to race the 'Hot' version a TZ250U, great bike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Erskimo Posted September 4, 2012 Report Share Posted September 4, 2012 Aside from the fact they were heavy, severely restricted, jetted to cock from standard and pig ugly Sound ace though, I used to race the 'Hot' version a TZ250U, great bike. ugly ? to me its perfect , yes i had a TZ 'U' also i loved it. the last of the 3MA's were good but it was hard to live down the first of issues, then i think they lived in the shadow of the 3XV (frickin brill frame & best power to weight of early 90s........i think), ive had the same bottom end & gearbox in my MC21 since noah was in shorts playing full back for the juniors but i will always like yamaha 2 stroke 250s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Smoke Posted September 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 Well I managed to spend some time on the 'wet' bike today, rare opportunity! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Smoke Posted September 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2012 & started trying to fit the bodywork.. gonna take some time but I do prefer the look of the older style fairings.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si.likes.guiness Posted September 30, 2012 Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 looks good paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Smoke Posted September 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2012 Cheers. I think the colour scheme may stick too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricksgixxer Posted October 1, 2012 Report Share Posted October 1, 2012 Looking good mate, will this be ready for Saturday? Lol Might need a wet bike what with no wet tyres for the gsxr How's the engine look on this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Smoke Posted October 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 2, 2012 I don't think the dry one will be ready for Saturday at this rate! The motor is lunched really, I have just enough spares to build a good one I think, may need a crank to fit the mc18 cases.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Smoke Posted October 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 26, 2012 Going to be selling this now, nice project for someone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Smoke Posted October 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 On the bay of e now....... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140875386997 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beanerno1 Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Soooo far away Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Smoke Posted October 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Nowhere is far in the UK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si.likes.guiness Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 im tempted paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Smoke Posted October 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Lots of interest so far! Might break even on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
si.likes.guiness Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 whats it stand you at mate? pm if you want Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Smoke Posted October 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 About 1200 ish mate. Noticed there is an mc18r engine on ebay now, seized and that's at £560! Madness.... I think you should buy my '16 anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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