Rieju RS2 50 Resto

[GarfiunHD]

At the start of this month I bought my first bike, it needs a bit of work but I'm hoping to use this experience to jump careers into motorbike mechanics. It was a non starter but after opening the carb today and finding blocked jets, then cleaning them, I bumped the bike down a hill 4 times and now it starts. its still cutting out but there is a hole in the exhaust. It needs to be resprayed but will be done.

will have pics to follow.

[GarfiunHD]

Here are some pics of the bike from the eBay listing, will try and get some when I get a chance -

http://i60.tinypic.com/2pzzk0j.jpg

http://i58.tinypic.com/1531dgg.jpg

It also has 2 brand new continental tires.

[500RUK]

Thats a chunky looking 50.... I like it...... Looking forward to more posts

[GarfiunHD]

I was surprised with how big it was. Still sounds like a ped though.

[Ricky]

This was the bike I could've got at 16

I had a choice of either a Peugeot XR6, Rieju RS2 or an aprilia RS 50, me having no idea of what a Rieju or an aprilia was went for the Peugeot because everyone has heard of Peugeot

Worst decision of my life.

[GarfiunHD]

Was this or a cb600 both at the £300 mark but can only have a bike if the insurance is cheap, so for now the 50 will do. I'm also 24 so when money allows do my cbt then the DAS.

[500RUK]

you need to do your cbt to ride a 50........ dont you?

[eastanglianbiker]

you need to do your cbt to ride a 50........ dont you?

depending on when u passed your test in a car that covers you for riding a moped as well so no need to do cbt for a 50 but only if you have full car licence before anyone jumps in lol

[GarfiunHD]

Yes I need to do my cbt, im restoring the bike first and Ive got loads done so far. Will get pics tomorrow.

To do -

Re-wiring and sort out the no idle problem and its ready for an mot.

[GarfiunHD]

Some pics from today -

http://i62.tinypic.com/1589p3s.jpg

http://i57.tinypic.com/24zhx6t.jpg

http://i62.tinypic.com/xd17t.jpg

It now idles but will not start on the button, so a good overhaul of the battery to check that. I also am going to order new wiring loom as that seems like the easiest option. All that is left to do are just buying items now -

 

[list=]*Wiring Loom

* Wing Mirrors

* Front Sprocket Cover

* Gear Lever

* A Sticker Set

[500RUK]

You have a pm good sir.

[littlecat]

looks like a fun project.

how long was it stood? what kind of service history do you have.

id be inclined to look at plugs , oil, filters, possibly chain and sprockets, long before i'd be looking for a set of stickers.and if the exhaust has a hole in it, then maybe sort that ?

but yeah....looks half decent for a 50cc...keep at it

[GarfiunHD]

I don't know how long it stood for but the oil has been changed and a new plug just need to order an air filter.

The chain looks very good, sprocket looks good too. The exhaust has been sorted.

I found out today that the starter motor has given up and that should be the reason It will not start on the button.

As for the stickers, I have got other things to do, but sourcing someone who does Motorbike stickers was something for me to do while i am in the house.