[attachment=2]1.jpg[/attachment]I bought this bike off a friend from the VRRA last summer that he had raced it for two previous seasons. My intentions at the time were to fix it up and for my girlfriend to ride on the street. She had been bugging me that she wanted to learn how to ride and I was all for it. I had always wanted an RGV but they are pretty hard to come by. As much as it’s not the best beginner bike I always wanted one and I had to have it. So I started converting the bike back to street and fixing it up for her to ride. And to make a long story really short. The Girlfriend is now gone, the bike is mine, and its going to be raced next year. Here’s some pics of the overhaul.
The bike was in pretty good shape, Just needed some paint and some tuning, Was not derestricted or running 100%
The bike just needed a clean up, the label had to come off, couldn’t understand it anyways.
I got a few projects going on at once. I want to many things all at once.
My dad didn’t really fancy me turning his garage into a paint booth.
The body work moved around to much when it was hanging, had to make up some tables.
Painted the rims and polished the forks up. The forks were pitted a fair bit.
Once I polished the forks I polished the top yoke as well. It’s not a lot of fun and it takes a lot of time, but it looks great.
wet sanded and buffed and polished and a coat of wax.
It was to big for her anyways!
Sent in some ideas for graphics. Wanted the bike to look like the Kevin Schwantz Pepsi Edition. The previous owner also wanted to do the same with the bike if he ever had the chance. It seemed like the way to go.
I was rather happy how the bike turned out.
Almost ready to race, A few things to do over the winter yet. The bike has been derestricted and needs new tires. I have a set of VJ22 rims that are wider and will be fitted with Michelin Power Ones. I need to remove the headlight and spedo and any extra cables and wires that are not required.
RGV - Really Great Vehicle! Nice work, well documented and a great result!
Bob
^^^^ +1 … You do nice work !! 
Great job!
Is the pepsi scheme paint or decals?
It’s just decals, I would hate to paint it and do all that work and then drop it. It is a race bike. I don’t think I am that skilled to be doing work like that yet.
Very nice!
If there’s a hole in your heart that still needs filling, I have a zx7 that needs a make over… 
My Heart will never be filled Steve, but thank you. It’s one idea after the next. If I ever painted someones bike I might not want to give it back, I kinda get a bit attached. I need to get the projects I have finished before I move on to the next one. The RGV 250 is ready, Daytona before Shannonville, and hopefully my SV650 by end of summer. And then I want to wedge a CR500 engine in something small like an RS125. It shouldn’t matter what your bike looks like, It’s just a blur of green on the track anyways. I may have to come see you at the track for some racing tips.
Mike
I will try to come up with some tips! Appreciate you posting up the bike and the “what got you started” post! Ya done good Brad, bringing the new guy out!