Rieju RS1

Modzilla · January 20th, 2013, 03:53 PM

Yup... I got one.

For Free.

Nope. it don't run....

Goin to pick it up tomorrow and start dismantling. pics to come. Anybody got any experience with these things?

2 stroke, 50cc on monoshock raceframe with plastics... kinda hip as a pit bike. i hope to get it runnin'. we will see...

Jiggles · January 20th, 2013, 04:12 PM

Sick

csmith12 · January 21st, 2013, 06:28 AM

StephenA · January 21st, 2013, 09:13 AM

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Modzilla · January 22nd, 2013, 12:33 PM

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Originally Posted by csmith12

You're right! here it is in the back of a Honda Element. Yup. it fit. Door closed, on the kickstand. i couldn't believe it either...

Modzilla · January 22nd, 2013, 12:35 PM

and here she is in the garage ready to be disassembled...

Mocha Man · January 22nd, 2013, 01:57 PM

Good luck, man! Keep us updated on the reconstruction

Modzilla · January 22nd, 2013, 02:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mocha Man

Good luck, man! Keep us updated on the reconstruction

i certainly will. i'm still debating on paint. my go to for everything is satin black (i'm not very creative...)

on this one though i thought i might do somethin' different... Rizzla replica? Kawa Racing Green? any ideas? Anybody? i have a friend that does vinyl wraps... the possibilities are endless...

csmith12 · January 22nd, 2013, 02:27 PM

02337 · January 22nd, 2013, 03:20 PM

It saddens me that it's styling outdoes my pregen :/

Joshorilla · January 22nd, 2013, 03:37 PM

Ha! Those WERE very popular in my highschool when you're 14yrs old, they had a tendancy to fall apart and seize, good luck is all i'm saying! Oh and they guzzle the juice.

iplante · January 22nd, 2013, 03:41 PM

Stupid question: can those be parked on the sidewalk like 50cc scoots?

Joshorilla · January 22nd, 2013, 03:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iplante

Stupid question: can those be parked on the sidewalk like 50cc scoots?

I doubt, they see a bike they don't care about the CC's for all they care it's a bike.

Modzilla · January 23rd, 2013, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 02337

It saddens me that it's styling outdoes my pregen :/

well... it can't outrun it, even after i get it runnin'!!

Modzilla · January 23rd, 2013, 11:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joshorilla

Ha! Those WERE very popular in my highschool when you're 14yrs old, they had a tendancy to fall apart and seize, good luck is all i'm saying! Oh and they guzzle the juice.

i don't see it as anything more than a pit bike. i'll probably never put a tag on it here in Georgia. its just not enough machine to be on the roads here. the 250 works hard to keep up on the interstates here.

I have a feeling this one is already seized up... probably gonna need a new top end. the PO filled it up with high octane gas and now it won't run is all he told me. but he said i could have it, so challenge accepted!

Modzilla · January 23rd, 2013, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iplante

Stupid question: can those be parked on the sidewalk like 50cc scoots?

we park our motorcycles on the sidewalk here in georgia, or in the "zebra" areas of the parking lot. it's rural in my part of the world, though. don't know about downtown atlanta city folk.

Alex · January 26th, 2013, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modzilla

You're right! here it is in the back of a Honda Element. Yup. it fit. Door closed, on the kickstand. i couldn't believe it either...

Great pic!

Been wondering about how to get bikes to the track without a trailer for many years, and hemming and hawing about a van. If it fits in the back of an Element, even better.

Jiggles · January 26th, 2013, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alex

Great pic!

Been wondering about how to get bikes to the track without a trailer for many years, and hemming and hawing about a van. If it fits in the back of an Element, even better.

One guy at chuckwalla fit his ninja in a minivan. He had to take off the front cowl but it worked!

Modzilla · January 31st, 2013, 02:09 PM

Ok fellas... we are stripped. fluids out. Apparently it was run without coolant, and the rear tire wont move when it's put in gear and you attempt to spin it. Looks like the top end is locked up, right?

The frame will be glossy black along with the lower fork legs and the wheels will be satin black.

Modzilla · January 31st, 2013, 02:13 PM

Here's the bodywork.... a friend in Marietta is doing a full custom race design on it. Decided to make my band and his company the main sponsors, while all of the companys we endorse as secondary sponsors. Hello tax write off!!! plus i get to have it at every festival we play and ride it around.

it also means i can hire umbrella girls for our merch booth. gotta get this thing done by spring!!!

Modzilla · January 31st, 2013, 02:15 PM

takin' apart the top end this weekend to see how bad the lock up is. i'm picturing an entirely new top end. minarelli m6 motor (same as aprilia rs50), so i'm thinkin' i'll get the oversized top end (70cc) for a little extra getup and go. thoughts?

Jesse8931 · January 31st, 2013, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modzilla

takin' apart the top end this weekend to see how bad the lock up is. i'm picturing an entirely new top end. minarelli m6 motor (same as aprilia rs50), so i'm thinkin' i'll get the oversized top end (70cc) for a little extra getup and go. thoughts?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/APRILIA-RS-5...item4154522e77

Modzilla · January 31st, 2013, 03:17 PM

that's a helluva lot of money... i literally haven't spent a dime on this yet... i found this.. 70cc upper for WAY less...

http://www.adrenalin-pedstop.co.uk/p..._etc-5812.aspx

Joshorilla · January 31st, 2013, 03:21 PM

You could try the ol' trick of heating up a load of oil in a sauce pan and pour it in the engine, that seems to loosen things up

Modzilla · January 31st, 2013, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joshorilla

You could try the ol' trick of heating up a load of oil in a sauce pan and pour it in the engine, that seems to loosen things up

i plan on doin' that to get it apart if good ole PB blaster doesn't loosen it up, but it MAY be melted together. i'm gettin' it apart as we speak.. more pics as soon as i get it discombobulated....

Modzilla · January 31st, 2013, 04:02 PM

piston moves freely within the cylinder!!!!!!!

initial diagnosis incorrect. goin' to buy a battery and start lookin' for spark!

Joshorilla · January 31st, 2013, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modzilla

piston moves freely within the cylinder!!!!!!!

initial diagnosis incorrect. goin' to buy a battery and start lookin' for spark!

It looks like you may have gotten lucky with the cheap fixxy uppy!

Modzilla · January 31st, 2013, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joshorilla

It looks like you may have gotten lucky with the cheap fixxy uppy!

hopin its as simple as carb cleaning, new spark plug, fluids and maybe an air filter!!!

Racer x · January 31st, 2013, 05:15 PM

I had one with no spark. Turned out to need a new ignition pick up.

Modzilla · February 19th, 2013, 04:16 PM

UPDATE:

new fluids, new battery, got spark, gas, oil, compression...

press the button and nuthin. starter? wiring?
goes on the back burner for a minute. more when there's more to tell.

Joshorilla · February 19th, 2013, 04:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Modzilla

UPDATE:

new fluids, new battery, got spark, gas, oil, compression...

press the button and nuthin. starter? wiring?
goes on the back burner for a minute. more when there's more to tell.

Tried bumping it?

Modzilla · February 19th, 2013, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joshorilla

Tried bumping it?

Yes, and no luck. the tire just locks up. can't get it to grab enough. 1st gear, 2nd gear, neither of em worked. let off the clutch and slide to a stop.

Modzilla · March 15th, 2013, 02:57 AM

It runs!!!! got back burnered for a minute, but she's up and runnin'. My friend Dean Middleton at Atlas Cycles in Marietta GA did some tinkering and got it to turn gasoline into noise. gotta get a starter from europe, though... bummer.

meanwhile, back home, the plastics are flat black and ready for a wrap.

The band has decided we are gonna wrap it like a replica race bike, having the band as a main sponsor and our endorsements as sponsors. Hello, tax write off for oil, gas, and tires!!!

Pics comin' soon. Should be reassembled and ready for the vinyl wrap next week!

January 20th, 2013, 03:53 PM	#1
Modzilla Fear the Beard Name: Brian Location: South of Atlanta Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 01 EX250 Posts: 83	Rieju RS1 Yup... I got one. For Free. Nope. it don't run.... Goin to pick it up tomorrow and start dismantling. pics to come. Anybody got any experience with these things? 2 stroke, 50cc on monoshock raceframe with plastics... kinda hip as a pit bike. i hope to get it runnin'. we will see... __________________________________________________ Women and roads need curves.

January 20th, 2013, 04:12 PM	#2
Jiggles Jigglin' your Jiglets Name: Sean Location: San Jose, Ca Join Date: Jun 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2009 K1300S, 2013 Ninja 300, 2011 Ninja 250R, Faster than Unregistered's ninjette Posts: Too much. Blog Entries: 1 MOTM - Apr '13	Sick __________________________________________________ If the Ninja 250 doesn't have enough power for you, then you don't know how to ride it. AFM #676 Supersports are for n00bs

January 21st, 2013, 06:28 AM	#3
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January 22nd, 2013, 12:35 PM	#6
Modzilla Fear the Beard Name: Brian Location: South of Atlanta Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 01 EX250 Posts: 83	and here she is in the garage ready to be disassembled... __________________________________________________ Women and roads need curves.

January 22nd, 2013, 02:27 PM	#9
csmith12 The Corner Whisperer Name: Chris (aka Reactor) Location: Northern KY Join Date: May 2011 Motorcycle(s): 2010 250 (track), 1992 250, 2006 R6 (street/track), 2008 R6 (track) Posts: Too much. MOTY 2015, MOTM - Nov '12, Nov '13	__________________________________________________ Goal: Shake A Million Hands \| Look through the corners \| Track Day Prep \| Closest track? \| The Mid-Ohio School

January 21st, 2013, 09:13 AM	#4
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January 22nd, 2013, 01:57 PM	#7
Mocha Man Blue Shell magnet Name: Nolan Location: Northwest Washington Join Date: Aug 2011 Motorcycle(s): 1997 Ninja 250 Posts: 816	Good luck, man! Keep us updated on the reconstruction

January 22nd, 2013, 03:20 PM	#10
02337 ninjette.org member Name: George Location: Delaware Join Date: Aug 2012 Motorcycle(s): 03 ninja 250 Posts: 201	It saddens me that it's styling outdoes my pregen :/

January 22nd, 2013, 03:37 PM	#11
Joshorilla Bass Master General Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 24	Ha! Those WERE very popular in my highschool when you're 14yrs old, they had a tendancy to fall apart and seize, good luck is all i'm saying! Oh and they guzzle the juice.

January 22nd, 2013, 03:41 PM	#12
iplante I ride like a granny Name: Isabelle Location: Minneapolis Join Date: Jun 2012 Motorcycle(s): 2003 Ninja 250R - EX250F Posts: 521 Blog Entries: 1	Stupid question: can those be parked on the sidewalk like 50cc scoots? __________________________________________________ WANTED for 88-07 Ninja 250: Corbin Gunfighter & Lady seat

January 31st, 2013, 02:09 PM	#19
Modzilla Fear the Beard Name: Brian Location: South of Atlanta Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 01 EX250 Posts: 83	Ok fellas... we are stripped. fluids out. Apparently it was run without coolant, and the rear tire wont move when it's put in gear and you attempt to spin it. Looks like the top end is locked up, right? The frame will be glossy black along with the lower fork legs and the wheels will be satin black. __________________________________________________ Women and roads need curves.

January 31st, 2013, 02:13 PM	#20
Modzilla Fear the Beard Name: Brian Location: South of Atlanta Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 01 EX250 Posts: 83	Here's the bodywork.... a friend in Marietta is doing a full custom race design on it. Decided to make my band and his company the main sponsors, while all of the companys we endorse as secondary sponsors. Hello tax write off!!! plus i get to have it at every festival we play and ride it around. it also means i can hire umbrella girls for our merch booth. gotta get this thing done by spring!!! __________________________________________________ Women and roads need curves.

January 31st, 2013, 02:15 PM	#21
Modzilla Fear the Beard Name: Brian Location: South of Atlanta Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 01 EX250 Posts: 83	takin' apart the top end this weekend to see how bad the lock up is. i'm picturing an entirely new top end. minarelli m6 motor (same as aprilia rs50), so i'm thinkin' i'll get the oversized top end (70cc) for a little extra getup and go. thoughts? __________________________________________________ Women and roads need curves.

January 31st, 2013, 03:17 PM	#23
Modzilla Fear the Beard Name: Brian Location: South of Atlanta Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 01 EX250 Posts: 83	that's a helluva lot of money... i literally haven't spent a dime on this yet... i found this.. 70cc upper for WAY less... http://www.adrenalin-pedstop.co.uk/p..._etc-5812.aspx __________________________________________________ Women and roads need curves.

January 31st, 2013, 03:21 PM	#24
Joshorilla Bass Master General Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 24	You could try the ol' trick of heating up a load of oil in a sauce pan and pour it in the engine, that seems to loosen things up

January 31st, 2013, 04:02 PM	#26
Modzilla Fear the Beard Name: Brian Location: South of Atlanta Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 01 EX250 Posts: 83	piston moves freely within the cylinder!!!!!!! initial diagnosis incorrect. goin' to buy a battery and start lookin' for spark! __________________________________________________ Women and roads need curves.

January 31st, 2013, 05:15 PM	#29
Racer x ninjette.org certified postwhore Name: Eric Location: Iowa City Join Date: May 2009 Motorcycle(s): 2008 Kawmeracchi 350 2010 Project X Posts: A lot. Blog Entries: 54 MOTM - Sep '18, Feb '16	I had one with no spark. Turned out to need a new ignition pick up. __________________________________________________ Top speed 123.369mph. Ohio mile Worlds fastest 250 ninja

February 19th, 2013, 04:16 PM	#30
Modzilla Fear the Beard Name: Brian Location: South of Atlanta Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 01 EX250 Posts: 83	UPDATE: new fluids, new battery, got spark, gas, oil, compression... press the button and nuthin. starter? wiring? goes on the back burner for a minute. more when there's more to tell. __________________________________________________ Women and roads need curves.

March 15th, 2013, 02:57 AM	#33
Modzilla Fear the Beard Name: Brian Location: South of Atlanta Join Date: Jan 2013 Motorcycle(s): 01 EX250 Posts: 83	It runs!!!! got back burnered for a minute, but she's up and runnin'. My friend Dean Middleton at Atlas Cycles in Marietta GA did some tinkering and got it to turn gasoline into noise. gotta get a starter from europe, though... bummer. meanwhile, back home, the plastics are flat black and ready for a wrap. The band has decided we are gonna wrap it like a replica race bike, having the band as a main sponsor and our endorsements as sponsors. Hello, tax write off for oil, gas, and tires!!! Pics comin' soon. Should be reassembled and ready for the vinyl wrap next week! __________________________________________________ Women and roads need curves.

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