school me on 315r's

sourdough · 12-05-2009, 11:49 AM

abcd

neilking · 12-05-2009, 01:26 PM

Check for play in the rear suspension linkage. The dog bone is usually smashed flat on one end and needs to be replaced along with all the bearings and seals. It's not a deal killer, just needs to be done. If it doesnt have race gas in it it will sound like the motor is done in. Then just all the regular stuff of any motorcycle.

neilking · 12-05-2009, 02:53 PM

Oh, it will run. But it will knock like hell. I run VP red in mine but switching to VP 110 cause the place I buy gas is not ordering any more Red. Red=105 MON Vp110=107 MON

brewtus · 12-08-2009, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by sourdough

Just got back from looking at a turd.

Frame cracks, dents, gouges. I've seen nicer undercarriage on D8 earth movers.

Yep. Sounds like a trials bike!!

lamotovita · 12-08-2009, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sourdough

Just got back from looking at a turd.

Frame cracks, dents, gouges. I've seen nicer undercarriage on D8 earth movers.

What do you expect for $1400.00? A decent bike like that will bring $2000. in the N.W.

Ned1 · 12-08-2009, 03:37 PM

No frame cracks on mine!

roadholder · 12-09-2009, 11:29 AM

You get what you pay for. It's no problem spending a few extra buck's wouldn't fix! Those are great bikes.

Thumpermeister · 12-09-2009, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by sourdough

I'm still interested in a 315r, just not that POS!

Blow the cobwebs out of your wallet and spring for a nice example.

A great bike, you'll love it.

brewtus · 12-11-2009, 06:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sourdough

I'm still interested in a 315r, just not that POS!

I might be. Where exactly is it?

lamotovita · 12-11-2009, 11:09 AM

North Idaho, craigs list, I believe.

lamotovita · 12-11-2009, 11:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sourdough

I'm still interested in a 315r, just not that POS!

If you send me your location and price range I might be able to help you.

Ned1 · 12-11-2009, 03:11 PM

If you're anywhere near Seattle c'mon by and have a look at my 315. I don't really want to sell but I got hurt pretty bad earlier this year (5hrs on the operating table), got hurt again recently (got another date on the operating table coming up) and doubt I'll be spending much time on the trials bike in the next year.

12-05-2009, 11:49 AM	#1
sourdough ^OP vintage rider Joined: May 2008 Oddometer: 60	school me on 315r's abcd sourdough screwed with this post 02-05-2011 at 06:58 PM

12-05-2009, 01:26 PM	#2
neilking Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Austin, TX Oddometer: 371	Check for play in the rear suspension linkage. The dog bone is usually smashed flat on one end and needs to be replaced along with all the bearings and seals. It's not a deal killer, just needs to be done. If it doesnt have race gas in it it will sound like the motor is done in. Then just all the regular stuff of any motorcycle. __________________ 74 TY 80 and 250 86 TY350 86 TLR200 95 Sportster 1200 00 Monty 315R 11 Beta 250

12-05-2009, 02:53 PM	#3
neilking Gnarly Adventurer Joined: Mar 2008 Location: Austin, TX Oddometer: 371	Oh, it will run. But it will knock like hell. I run VP red in mine but switching to VP 110 cause the place I buy gas is not ordering any more Red. Red=105 MON Vp110=107 MON __________________ 74 TY 80 and 250 86 TY350 86 TLR200 95 Sportster 1200 00 Monty 315R 11 Beta 250

12-11-2009, 11:09 AM	#10
lamotovita Studly Adventurer Joined: Oct 2007 Location: WA USA Oddometer: 865	North Idaho, craigs list, I believe. __________________ It's not a big motorcycle, just a groovy little motor bike.

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12-08-2009, 03:37 PM	#6
Ned1 Lend Me Yu Choppa Joined: Dec 2005 Location: WA/BC Oddometer: 477	No frame cracks on mine!

12-09-2009, 11:29 AM	#7
roadholder Beastly Adventurer Joined: Jul 2007 Location: Ottawa, Canada Oddometer: 2,001	You get what you pay for. It's no problem spending a few extra buck's wouldn't fix! Those are great bikes.

12-11-2009, 03:11 PM	#12
Ned1 Lend Me Yu Choppa Joined: Dec 2005 Location: WA/BC Oddometer: 477	If you're anywhere near Seattle c'mon by and have a look at my 315. I don't really want to sell but I got hurt pretty bad earlier this year (5hrs on the operating table), got hurt again recently (got another date on the operating table coming up) and doubt I'll be spending much time on the trials bike in the next year.