next build a two stroke??

[cbrianroll]

Suzuki 305 on craigslist...seems cool.

 

[der_nanno]

Unless a two-stroke comes from a very reputable shop, I would consider digging into the engine yourself. An RD (but the same goes in principle for all the other Japanese engines of the era) is very easy to work on and at least with the RD-series it's like Lego within some limitations you can build a RD250 into a 350 and then go on and fit a bigbore kit. You may end up being able to read portmaps (it's not that hard) and start to understand which port does what. From there onwards it's only a matter of time for "that second set of cylinders, I keep handy", which you'll do your first (and no doubt terrible) port-job on. It'll most likely run like utter crap, except when it hits powerband roughly 500 rpm, before where the crank will inevitably self destruct. Then you'll start building exhausts or asking round plumbers whether they can roll up cones for you... What I am trying to say: If you want to ride a two-stroke in stock-form, that's ok, but the real fun comes from spannering, breaking stuff, riding hard and sometimes crashing. Two-strokes are addictive, I have to know. I got my first one when I was about ten years old and fiddled with them ever since...

My two cents of advice: Get an RD or if there's a vast community near you that prefers another brand and model, get that. As mentioned above, you'll go through a lot of spares and it's nice to have someone nearby with a trailer. ;D

 

[sav0r]

RD or GT750 would be my choices. Of course I have a RD already.

 

[cbrianroll]

There is a Rd somewhat close. Oh yes I have every intention on modifying whatever I get lol

 

[VonYinzer]

There is a Rd somewhat close. Oh yes I have every intention on modifying whatever I get lol

Ask your boss for a raise. Shit's about to get expensive

 

[cbrianroll]

Thankfully I'm due for a raise! As soon as I remodel the bath and kitchen she should say yes ha ha, And I think I'm getting an l&i settlement!