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TheRealFatShady

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    1986 Yamaha Radian 1982 Suzuki GS1100GL - Converted to GK status

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  1. I looking into it a little more today and talked to a mechanic who had inspected it. It will need a new piston with rings, possibly a new cylinder, a new carb, air filter, chain, rear brake linkage. That adds up to $300 or so, maybe less, possibly more. I don't know how much the bike is worth, and I have a few other bikes of my own. If I find a parts bike or spare engine with carb, maybe then I will do it.
  2. I also have a 1986 Radian. The front forks seem slightly bent, I did all that could be done to straighten them. But I still ride it. That thing runs great, but smokes a little. It always starts right up and goes. It's a little small, but I like it.
  3. I have a DT175 from '74 that I recently bought for $50. It does NOT have a title. (May be able to get one, but I had it for a parts bike for my titled 1972 125 AT2). Problems: Lights/gauges/blinkers are mostly removed/smashed. No chain - Wasn't there No back break (the cable at least) No seat mounting pieces/hardware The break and seat parts I took off for my AT2. The engine does turn over, and I believe it is complete. Doesn't look too great, but I have some spare new parts for the AT2 from the previous owner that may also work for it. I will use it for ONLY offroad, not road use. So the lights/key-ignition/blinkers/speedo don't matter to me. Is it worth fixing this up? Thanks
  4. I just bought these two bikes. 1987 YZ250 1986 TT225 They look similar, I don't have them at my house now, but I believe (from what I read online ONLY)that the TT225 is four stroke and the YZ is 2 stroke. Other than that, they look very similar. Is there any info on the TT225 that I should know? I couldn't seem to find much information on the internet. Thanks!
  5. Ah, my apologies. Thanks for the warm welcome, here's some pictures (They aren't the best, but they show both bikes) The good: Running currently, I rode it home The Bad: Tank has some damage from being dumped. The Ugly: Someone WELDED a socket to the oil drain plug. Then spraypainted it + the engine. Forks may be bent, the bike feels like it's turning one way always. Not sure if I can do anything, aside from just get used to it. Had carbs rebuilt, new fuel filter, clutch problem = missing a washer. What a relief! I had a mechanic friend working on it. The clutch wasn't working at all. We were looking up new plates and springs when he noticed the diagram showing a washer which I didn't have. $.31 and some time with a dremel to make it fit perfect = fixed clutch. It's pretty strong, a lot more so than expected.
  6. Yes it is. Basically that bike weighed around 700 pounds, possibly a little more. Myself and one other used a piece of wood to get it onto a wall, then from the wall into a small truck. It was very, very difficult. Didn't wanna push it down a ramp, the damage would be severe if it fell over. Plus those KG boxes are expensive. We backed up near the pile of sand/dirt, then pulled the bike back and truck forward. No harm done, removed successfully. Massachusetts. Worcester to be more specific. (USA) Notice there doesn't appear to be too many from the US here.
  7. Thanks. I got to look at the bike a little more. Clutch is bad, wants to go even with the cable adjusted and handle all the way in. I'm thinking clutch plates, need to find some online.... Thanks for the welcome
  8. Hello, My name is Ryan, I commonly go by 'TheRealFatShady' on forums. I'm from Worcester, MA. For bikes, I have: 82 Suzuki GS1100GL - Turned into a GK model, essentially (new seat, fairings, KG hard bags, etc) And my newly acquired 1986 Radian 600. Needs some work, new fuel filter (gas not getting through) and some clutch work. Also seems to have an oil leak near the valves. The valve cover says Yamaha, but it's brass/gold colored. The bolts also look new. I don't know much about Radians, but that looks like it was replaced. Thoughts? The bike is small, but I like it. I traded my Yamaha TTR90 dirt bike for it. (I'm much too big for that dirt bike, haha) Anyway, hoping to become a well known contributing member on here, but first I have a lot to learn. - Ryan EDIT: I will try to get the Radian pics up soon, but here is the GS:
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