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[BruceD_500 TT MVP Platinum Member extraordinaire : )]

There was a guy at the Detroit swap meet today with 3 of them in various states . I didn't look real close or ask what they were worth. But apparently they're around if your looking for them.

[stringert TT Newbie]

I just bought a Suzuki RV 90 for my kids and I'm not sure if I'm up to the challenge to restore it?  This bike has a siezed motor, but the rest of the bike is in excellent condition.  If you are interested, send me a reply.

Todd

[hilburn39 TT Newbie]

hi, have aRV 90 that is not firing.  where do I start to get it firing ?

Denis

[Smacaroni Get Help Now]

Ugly little buggers aren't they?

Diesel Goober said:

Another kinda "neat" thing about those bikes is that they could be made to run backwards. After the points got a little worn, & the ignition timing got really retarded, I accidentally discovered that you could point the thing up any sorta small hill, go up it a couple of yards, & intentionally kill the engine. Then you could whip the clutch in, get to rolling backwards, let the clutch out, & basically bump start it backwards...... Us 16 & 17 year old mxing paperboys had a ball doin' that........ This probably doesn't help, but it brings back some memories for me.....

Many 2t engines will run backwards if you can find a way to turn them the wrong way for a few rotations.
I think there was even a 2t car that was a feature. Need reverse? Shut off the engine, press this start button instead of that one, viola! reverse.
Would make parallel parking interesting.

[lenstermania TT Newbie]

Ijust got mine running! Had to clean all electrical contacts to get spark. Reset the points and now it starts 1st kick! What I am wondering is will the chrome engine gaurd from alater model fit on a 1972?

[cr_racer_217 TT Member]

My neighbor has one that is a little rusty but complete minus seat, carb, 1 (maybe both) fenders, and tank. I'm sure he would sell it for pretty cheap as he traded an old x-box for it. (he was told it was a 550 kawasaki because it was painted green.)

[TC1040 TT Member]

just got back from DMV, I now have a street legal 125!
I also have a brand new set of tires from bridgestone that need to be installed (very hard to get)

[lenstermania TT Newbie]

I bought a set of chen sieng atv tires 21x7x10. 36 dollars a peice. Waiting on brake pads so I can do it all at the same time. My chain and sprockets still look good, had it up to 45 on a straight away! I have to go down to my DMV and see what hoops I got to jump through to get mine titled. Still trying to find a rear brake light assembly.

[Smacaroni Get Help Now]

cr_racer_217 said:

My neighbor has one that is a little rusty but complete minus seat, carb, 1 (maybe both) fenders, and tank. I'm sure he would sell it for pretty cheap as he traded an old x-box for it. (he was told it was a 550 kawasaki because it was painted green.)

A 550 Kawi 2t?
If it's an inline 4 4T Kawi, they're great bikes to ride, depending on the year, you probably don't want to restore it, the 80-83 are a real bitch to get parts for, I've been looking for a tach for mine for five years.
If it's an 84-86 and you're serious about restoring it, I have rear cowl, seat and a bunch of frame parts on a roller. Some parts are green.

[AmeriRover TT Newbie]

i'm restoring as we speak



new piston set




the seat pan is pretty solid...just needs cleaned up.

[lenstermania TT Newbie]

Anyone know how much oil and what weight the engine takes?

[AmeriRover TT Newbie]

2 Stroke Oil for the CCI around SAE 30

Transmission 20W/40 700ml  (1.48 US pt.)

Manuals are here.......

http://www.2strokewo...title=Main_Page

[killerdwarf77 TT Addict]

I had an RV90 just 2 yrs ago. Fun little bike! I got it for 100 bucks, got it running and had some fun with it. I could kickstart that little bugger,first kick by hand!!!I then traded it for 2 bikes, which I sold for just under a grand. Good deal!

[kdaug5 TT Newbie]

I bought mine yesterday for $180 not knowing what it is. The best thing is it started and even drove it home 1/2 mile. Now I am trying to get as much info as mine needs work.

One thing is on the right side of the motor it has a stamp 700cc, so I was thinking this was a 70. What is stamped on your engines?

I look forward to restoring mine and having some fun. Keep the info going because I am learning a lot already. Thanks, Kenny

[lenstermania TT Newbie]

700 cc is the amount of oil you put in the case.What year is yours?

[kdaug5 TT Newbie]

Mine is a 1975. It starts up first kick and drives but needs maintenance, tires, lights, ign, and I want to try and get metal fenders.

[lenstermania TT Newbie]

Here are 2 sources for parts beside ebay.

brendanf@montana.com
HOTRODTOD@webtv.net

[Stubeedoobee TT Newbie]

Hi all. I am finishing a total custom rebuild of my '73 Suzuki RV90. I've learned a lot, so if anyone needs some advice or sources, I would be glad to help. I bought this bike in '73 and it has been stored in my basement since 1980. I tore it completely apart early 2008. It has been great fun with a few major challenges. I realize how unique and great these little bikes are and anyone who owns one can feel special.  
Stu Barnhart

[Greybeard one TT Member]

Hi,I bought a fat wheel suzy many years ago.I used it to ride sandy creekbeds in North queensland hunting wild boar.It never let me down and it was pretty good in mud ,too.Not a bike to get if you are in a hurry.I remember I had to pump up the fat tyres for it to handle on roads.(It came with a tyre pump) and let the air out when  in the sand.I used it pretty hard and could not kill it.Enjoy your ride.
Cheers  

[Stubeedoobee TT Newbie]

I wish I had it in Australia when I was a kid !! At age 15 I was abusing it through many miles of wooded trails at my home. It goes over and climbs anything. I beat it to the max and it never let me down. 36 years later I'm doctoring up the old bruises.