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Re: Rg500
« Reply #45 on: February 11, 2022, 10:22:26 AM »
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man thats got to feel good. Ive never had a hankering for one of the 4's. but have ridden a couple. they are neat for sure and always feel , while rowdy, refined (engineering wise). enjoy!!! Beautiful job.  :olaf:

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Re: Rg500
« Reply #46 on: February 11, 2022, 10:27:20 AM »
The bike ride beautifully on my first ride, I just barely touched the power, safe to say it's got alot. I have some semi synthetic oil in for the first tank then I'm going full synthetic. Any break in tips?

I like what this guy has to say about rung sealing on new bores.

http://www.mototuneusa.com/break_in_secrets.htm

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Re: Rg500
« Reply #47 on: February 11, 2022, 10:37:49 AM »
OMG, beautiful bike sir.

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Re: Rg500
« Reply #48 on: February 11, 2022, 02:12:59 PM »
Well my dream bike is off the lift after a long slumber and it's looking great! It started first kick no joke(after some priming) it sounds very deep and crisp. Test ride tomorrow!
Did you paint the tank to match the bodywork or is it a cover?

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Re: Rg500
« Reply #49 on: February 11, 2022, 10:20:26 PM »
It's a cover, I just went for a 30 mile or so ride and I let it rip a few times (or more) it's unreal! It's everything I wanted it to be, fast and rowdy. Just like me

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Re: Rg500
« Reply #50 on: February 12, 2022, 12:25:47 AM »
Gammas are fun and very reliable.

Hope you set correct rotary valve clearance and did a leak down test.

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Re: Rg500
« Reply #51 on: February 12, 2022, 01:00:40 AM »
I installed the rotary disc's as the manual stated, it didn't say anything about clearance

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Re: Rg500
« Reply #52 on: December 21, 2022, 08:32:19 PM »
https://www.bikebound.com/2022/12/21/suzuki-rg500/
An article on my bike! I was interviewed about my rg recently and this is the article,  cheers!

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Re: Rg500
« Reply #53 on: December 22, 2022, 01:00:55 AM »
Love it a square 4 going and having fun. looks prefect -enjoy!! 

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Re: Rg500
« Reply #54 on: December 22, 2022, 08:08:48 AM »
How cool is that to have that article written about you and your bike? I just went through this thread. You did a great job on the bike. Congratulations and enjoy many miles with smiles.
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Re: Rg500
« Reply #55 on: December 22, 2022, 08:31:13 AM »
Congrats Ian! It was a good read and you own a beautiful bike which is a piece of 2 stroke history. Hey- I recognized that BBQ/ chicken take out joint in Robbinsville NC too! Great food there!
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Re: Rg500
« Reply #56 on: December 22, 2022, 12:07:01 PM »
Thanks guys! Yea that's T-dubs in robbinsville, an absolute must stop when you are at the dragon best blt you'll ever have!

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Re: Rg500
« Reply #57 on: December 22, 2022, 12:38:57 PM »
Awesome! Congrats Ian. The RG looks great. Cool feature showing off all your hard work! :thumbs:
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