BGM/RT 225 OR RAPIDO RACE 225
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hi lads not posted for a while but looking for a bit of advice after wrecking another piston ive decided to dig a bit deeper and get something a bit more exotic(was runnin an indi st 4 mahle piston 3 in 2yrs 2 air leaks n i should o honed it b4 3rd one w@nk3r) 25mm phbl drilled box no filter indian big bore so now to the point i had my heart set on rt kit thought it looked well made liked the head n exhaust fittings and have felt the same about bgm clubman but last week whilst dropping a mates motor at chisels i asked martin his advice on rt NOW I STRESS HE DID NOT SLAG THE RT KIT OFF hearing my scots accent he suggested i might get similar performance from the rapido r225 with bgm clubman which would be a cheaper option so im looking for some feedback from you guys who may be running either kit as my pockets arent that deep i have to keep certain parts which are sound anyway eg gearbox sprockets chain all standard gp200(indian box) carb is 25mm phbl i would like to keep it as i like standard look under panels but would change if need be for more reliability im not looking for a fire breathing monster ( i would ts it but its a early 70s s type gp n would spoil the look i know anal) just want fast enough to sit a 60+ also a bit o low down grunt as im no thindian 20st+ i need a bit pull so soz this is bit long but would love to hear back from you cheers stevie mc
- ForemanBob
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I'm running both mate... Rapido with reedvalve in my Red & White S2, and an RT in my GP. Both I have fitted with 60mm cranks.
Have a lot of confidence in both.....
All I can say is that the BGM RT went together with absolutely no fettling at all, whilst the Rapido took a lot of work to get the compression correct....
Have a lot of confidence in both.....
All I can say is that the BGM RT went together with absolutely no fettling at all, whilst the Rapido took a lot of work to get the compression correct....
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As you said the RT is very well made. I ran mine with a 26 Delly and have just fitted a 28 and whilst not got the jetting sorted yet it does feel quicker. I ride mine with confidence having done a few Pistons like you in the last year. 300 miles running in only..
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How much would Martin charge to bore your existing barrel to 225, and give it a 'proper' stage 4 tune?
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what about a wee honda 205 stevie. im home next week are we going out for a pint with the upglc
I think he wants something a bit cheaper last time I looked honda 67mm pistons were going for £150 and thats if you could find one I gave up after a year and didnt want to pay for the MBD oneinnocenti69 wrote:what about a wee honda 205 stevie. im home next week are we going out for a pint with the upglc
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ok lads sorry i havent posted any thing till now was havin probs wi phone
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baaassstttaarrd wish i hadnt sold you it i wel get apint when yir home wel go to i upper port so i tash kin bring i duginnocenti69 wrote:what about a wee honda 205 stevie. im home next week are we going out for a pint with the upglc