Matty4618 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Me and my dad restored his old Kawasaki 1989/90 AR 125cc 2 Stroke and it beats the shit out of any other of my mates newer 4 strokes, with 9Kw, power band and a custom expansion exhaust Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk190 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Me and my dad restored his old Kawasaki 1989/90 AR 125cc 2 Stroke and it beats the shit out of any other of my mates newer 4 strokes, with 9Kw, power band and a custom expansion exhaust That's bike porn to people of a certain age. They were the THE bike to have when I was teenager.. power wheely tastic.How much has it cost to put together? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klingelton Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 great looking little bike. classic 80's looks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty4618 Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 Me and my dad restored his old Kawasaki 1989/90 AR 125cc 2 Stroke and it beats the shit out of any other of my mates newer 4 strokes, with 9Kw, power band and a custom expansion exhaust That's bike porn to people of a certain age. They were the THE bike to have when I was teenager.. power wheely tastic.How much has it cost to put together? Well it was just bits and bobs, chain etcIt also didn't have the original fairing so dad brought some with carbon fibre vinyl so it looks a lot betterBut all togethor about £300 for repairs, tires, chain, brake caliper, battery, fairing, oil, 2 stroke oil, rear drum brakes, spray paint to make it look better ha and new rear indicators Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty4618 Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 great looking little bike. classic 80's looks! I prefer it to any of the newer 4 strokes bikes that sound like sewing machines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benn Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 great looking little bike. classic 80's looks! I prefer it to any of the newer 4 strokes bikes that sound like sewing machinesI've never heard a sewing machine that sounds like my bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty4618 Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 great looking little bike. classic 80's looks! I prefer it to any of the newer 4 strokes bikes that sound like sewing machinesI've never heard a sewing machine that sounds like my bike Lol you get me most 4 strokes sound bad unless they have an after market can Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benn Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Lol you get me most 4 strokes sound bad unless they have an after market canI prefer mine to a whiny little 2 stroke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Me and my dad restored his old Kawasaki 1989/90 AR 125cc 2 Stroke and it beats the shit out of any other of my mates newer 4 strokes, with 9Kw, power band and a custom expansion exhaust That's bike porn to people of a certain age. They were the THE bike to have when I was teenager.. power wheely tastic.Well said!! They Dont make bikes like that anymore... I miss the good old days of 125cc two stroke power bands!!Cheap to fix, great fun to ride...Are you selling or riding it yourself?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty4618 Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 Me and my dad restored his old Kawasaki 1989/90 AR 125cc 2 Stroke and it beats the shit out of any other of my mates newer 4 strokes, with 9Kw, power band and a custom expansion exhaust That's bike porn to people of a certain age. They were the THE bike to have when I was teenager.. power wheely tastic.Well said!! They Dont make bikes like that anymore... I miss the good old days of 125cc two stroke power bands!!Cheap to fix, great fun to ride...Are you selling or riding it yourself?? Im riding it myself at the moment on a CBT, Im just waiting for the engine to explode as the engine has done 17,500 miles but tbh it sounds fine and easily tops 90 which is even cooler since its under the legal limit! Not that i try thrashing it to much, 2 stroke oil ain't cheap!! Ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Im riding it myself at the moment on a CBT, Im just waiting for the engine to explode as the engine has done 17,500 miles but tbh it sounds fine and easily tops 90 which is even cooler since its under the legal limit! Not that i try thrashing it to much, 2 stroke oil ain't cheap!! Ha you cant put a price on 2-stroke fun!!!Keep the oil rich, and the wost that will happen is you might burn a piston out...I buy all my two stroke oil from eBay... its lots cheaper than garages...kids these days on 125cc 4-stroke bikes have no idea what they are missing out on Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty4618 Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 Im riding it myself at the moment on a CBT, Im just waiting for the engine to explode as the engine has done 17,500 miles but tbh it sounds fine and easily tops 90 which is even cooler since its under the legal limit! Not that i try thrashing it to much, 2 stroke oil ain't cheap!! Ha you cant put a price on 2-stroke fun!!!Keep the oil rich, and the wost that will happen is you might burn a piston out...I buy all my two stroke oil from eBay... its lots cheaper than garages...kids these days on 125cc 4-stroke bikes have no idea what they are missing out on Yeh my dad looks after the oil, he's taught me everything else though which is a good experience!I know! My mates are jel of the looks of it i think but moan about the sound until i wizz by them on the dual carriage way haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastanglianbiker Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 you cant beat the sight sound and smell of a 2 stroke being ragged to tthe limit vanishing in a cloud of smoke that hangs in the air for5 mins after the bike has gone past Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 very cool man.I also get my 2 stroke oil from ebay..A 1L bottle of Car lube synthetic oil cost me £4.99 I have my varied opinions on 2 and 4 stroke engines..Prefer the sound and high revving of strokes, plus the fact that they can be modded a lot more..But hate the annoying task of engines rebuilds..Where as 4 strokes, I love because they just run forever..F**cked spark plug, incorrect carb mixtures, and the things still start and run..My 2 stroke on my Pulse Ghost is very annoying..Its a fussy engine..Get a bit of damp in the air and it just does want to stay started.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattycoops43 Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Awesome, this has made my evening!I always wanted a TZR! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joeman Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Awesome, this has made my evening!I always wanted a TZR!Take a look at the TZR250 and then you will really want one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benn Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Take a look at the TZR250 and then you will really want one...Oooft, that's nice. Why do two strokes always have such tiny exhausts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty4618 Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 Awesome, this has made my evening!I always wanted a TZR! They are very cool! I really want one as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matty4618 Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 very cool man.I also get my 2 stroke oil from ebay..A 1L bottle of Car lube synthetic oil cost me £4.99 I have my varied opinions on 2 and 4 stroke engines..Prefer the sound and high revving of strokes, plus the fact that they can be modded a lot more..But hate the annoying task of engines rebuilds..Where as 4 strokes, I love because they just run forever..F**cked spark plug, incorrect carb mixtures, and the things still start and run..My 2 stroke on my Pulse Ghost is very annoying..Its a fussy engine..Get a bit of damp in the air and it just does want to stay started.. Nice bike, im hoping to upgrade to another 2 stroke 125 next year, possible a honda nsr 125 or a cagiva mito 125 not sure yet, i just won't accept having a 4 stroke now lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattycoops43 Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I remember the TZR250 well, I am an old git remember! 2 strokes have a very different way of working than 4 strokes, no metal valves just a reed valve that is a one way valve for the gases, they need the shape of the exhaust to draw the exhaust gases out of the engine and 2 stroke tuning was always massively about the exhaust shape. Exhausts made by certain people were sought after as it was always considered a bit of a black art!Small diameter means higher gas flow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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