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by oldestbones
Fri Jan 20, 2012 12:39 am
Forum: Twinshock & Classic Trials
Topic: rl250
Replies: 8
Views: 6227

Re: rl250 Scorps

Welcome oldestbones. I suggest you make contact with Scorps on this forum for info on RL frame mods. He has the inside info on his Dad's RL250 with a modified frame that handles and turns like a dream.
Thanks for the direction to Scorps. I put out a PM to him and hope we make contact to learn more ...
by oldestbones
Thu Jan 19, 2012 9:31 am
Forum: Twinshock & Classic Trials
Topic: rl250
Replies: 8
Views: 6227

Re: rl250

Most twin-shock bikes with leading axle forks, will handle a great deal better with the fork angle modified to 25 degrees. In general the older the bike the more chopper like the head angle is going to be, so effects of changes on things like Bultaco's and KT's will mean a really noticeable ...
by oldestbones
Thu Jan 19, 2012 9:19 am
Forum: Twinshock & Classic Trials
Topic: rl250
Replies: 8
Views: 6227

Re: rl250

Thanks for the thoughts gents. I was thinking about changing the mounting position for the rear shock and make it a bit more angular with the top toward the front and lower which would lower the swing arm effectively bringing the rear end up higher.
any thoughts there mate?
by oldestbones
Tue Jan 17, 2012 2:08 am
Forum: Twinshock & Classic Trials
Topic: rl250
Replies: 8
Views: 6227

rl250

Just purchase a 75 suzi RL250 to add to the barn of bikes. Hoping to find two bits of information.
what do I need to do to add lights to the bike.
are there any mods or things that can be done to make it a bit sharper in tight turns. I was thinking of like raising the forks or lowering the rear ...