Two RG500s

[Suzsmokeyallan]

The two RG500s in my collection, both are modified.


RG555cc at Fontana Dam, NC


RG500cc Near Asheville, NC

[Zunspec4]

That's where my two stolen RGs went, give them back immediately

They're still not a Seeley



Cheers Geoff

[Suzsmokeyallan]

Seeleys ok, but your two RGs as you call them, are still a bit better

[Zunspec4]

Seeleys ok, but your two RGs as you call them, are still a bit better

You will just have to look after them for me Alan. No going over 7500 rpm now, I don't want any undue wear put on those engines

Cheers Geoff

[Alan H]

They're all nice. I must have a go on one, one day.

[Suzsmokeyallan]

As I had the fairings off to clean and detail them, I snapped a few engine photos of the Skoal Bandit RG555. There's still some detailing to do to various items here and some of the black painted engine parts like the clutch cover which needs stripping and repainting as does the alternator cover etc. As I find time I will get to these parts asap.


A view of the rear left side of the engine. RGs use fuel line with a 9mm internal diameter. There are two from the fuel tap feeding each bank of carbs.



A view of the rear right side of the engine. That clutch cover with red silicone on the joint looks bad and needs sorting out.



The two left cylinders are shown here, the lime green Tygon hoses are breathers for the carbs.



The two right cylinders are seen here, the lime green Tygon hoses are carb overflows for the two right carbs (lower), carb breathers (middle) and radiator overflow (right) I will be adding an expansion tank to remove the simple overflow thats there now.



Shown here is the Marchesini magnesium rear rim with a 170 width tyre. The caliper and disc seen here is lifted from a Kawasaki model, it works excellent and is updated from the stock unit that used a torque rod.



An inner view of a mid side fairing, I've recently refinished all of the inner bodywork panels in a metallic pearl black which mimics carbon somewhat.



Replacing the old rear bodywork mesh with some new one. The interior was prepped and repainted in the metallic black pearl and the new mesh fitted as seen here.



A view of the right side of the rear bodywork showing both new pieces of mesh installed on this side.

[Suzsmokeyallan]

A photo taken after the restoration of the gauges on the Skoal Bandit RG555.

[Alan H]

Very nice Allan.
Saw two Skoal Bandit RG500s at Squires two sroke day today, first ones I've seen 'in the flesh'.
Both sounded good too.

[Suzsmokeyallan]

You were supposed to give me a call Mr Alan H.

[Alan H]

I did several times, but you were in the pub I think.
PM'd you regards this matter.