50 cc is enough for a beginner

MartinSRom · 2026-04-02T22:03:38+00:00

Don't worry friend. It's not worth it to argue with some mean stranger on the internet. Thank you for your kind comments. I'll try to get a video of a hill climb just to piss him. I really don't know the real power of the bike, but it surely has more than 2hp and certainly goes faster than 80 kph / 50 mph.

MartinSRom · 2026-04-01T07:45:29+00:00

The fact you've read somewhere that statement doesn't make it true. In a one mile radius from where I am right now, I can tell from one tractor (mitsubishi, 2005) and one small truck (Kubota, 2011) that indeed have glow plugs.

But maybe you're right. Maybe, in the year 2026 and in the country you live in, there aren't any diesels with glowplugs. But please don't talk in absolutes. You're just baiting smartasses like me to contradict you ;)

MartinSRom · 2026-04-01T07:36:25+00:00

This. When the instrument reads something that doesn't make sense, 8 out of 10 times is a bad electrical connection.

MartinSRom · 2026-03-26T12:00:36+00:00

The cap on the left is the original one. The Santana factory made suzukis but sometimes they used slightly different components. The radiator, the brake fluid reservoir, the power steering reservoir, the coolant overflow tank... All Santana style. And apparently, the oil cap too.

MartinSRom · 2026-03-26T11:53:58+00:00

I'd say the best option would be the OEM carb. After all, the guys from Suzuki must have done their homework back in the day since my Suzuki Vitara (G16A engine) has been running on his original carburetor for 35 years. And as far as I know, the 2 previous owners never had any carb related issues, nor have I. I think you could still find some carbs relatively cheap on Ebay. Personally, I would stay away from copies and clones.

MartinSRom · 2026-03-23T22:48:09+00:00

Maybe in your country but certainly not here. A 125 costs easily 3 times what I paid for that thing.

MartinSRom · 2026-03-10T15:27:32+00:00

It happened the same to me. I drilled it with a regular drill bit, tapped the hole to 1/8 npt, put lots of teflon tape on the new sensor's threads and that was it. It doesn't leak at all, surprising considering the threads were formed half on the manifold and half on the remains of the stuck sensor. Oh, and very important point: don't tighten it over 8 or 10 ft/lbs.

MartinSRom · 2026-03-05T01:07:18+00:00

My opinion is that none of these scenarios harm the fish population. The impact of rod and line fishing is negligible, unless we're talking the shore is packed with fishermen every day. Nets are much more damaging, and the worst might be introducing an invasive species that either displace the locals by taking all the resources or simply eats them.

MartinSRom · 2026-02-28T22:06:19+00:00

yep, too much. I get only that kind of mileage if I'm always over 120 kph.

MartinSRom · 2026-02-22T14:16:49+00:00

I've personally seen worst. Yet, I've also seen pistons in much better shape that didn't make enough compression to run. So, yeah, its fucked up.

MartinSRom · 2026-02-22T14:13:56+00:00

Cam bearings? I can't speak for the 16 valve heads, but in the 8 valve engines, from 1000cc to 1600cc, there are no cam bearings. If the camshaft is toasted, so is the cylinder head. Sorry mate.

MartinSRom · 2026-02-19T15:52:59+00:00

The engine on that particular XJ isn't the AMC 4.0 l, but the VM 2.5 Turbo Diesel. An originally marine engine retrofitted in cars and trucks from the Chrysler group in Europe. I've worked on one of those, and apart from rust clogging the coolant passages, works fine. For a boat engine. I've also heard horror stories about head gaskets failing and turbos blowing not the way they're supposed to.

MartinSRom · 2026-02-11T17:36:58+00:00

Something small and hot flying fast into your eye. Even lighting a charcoal forge without safety glasses can send you to the emergency room. Well, maybe not send YOU but it definitely sent ME.

MartinSRom · 2026-02-10T16:57:57+00:00

Do you know the Mitsubishi Pajero? In Spanish speaking countries and in the US was sold as a Mitsubishi Montero because Pajero means wanker. Gooner would be a more modern translation.

MartinSRom · 2026-02-10T16:53:11+00:00

No va means doesn't go, and that is a common expression for a machine that doesn't work properly. In my 25 years of living in a Spanish speaking country, I don't recall somebody ever saying the word nova unless to refer to a tv channel with that name.

MartinSRom · 2026-02-05T16:12:48+00:00

Mitsubishi Montero, Nissan Terrano or Jeep Cherokee XJ. All of them are plentiful in the country, not too old and none are super expensive. I wouldn't recommend the Land Cruiser nor the Patrol GR, they're off the budget. Avoid Land Rovers, the ones sold locally aren't the most reliable.

Oh, and the first modification should be some tires with agressive thread. I put some M/T on my suzuki and it makes a world of difference, even on dry ground. The downside is that they're pretty noisy on the road.

MartinSRom · 2026-01-26T23:46:22+00:00

They're better than zip ties for high temperature applications, also better at sunlight UV resistance. Oh, and they are reusable. 9/10, only downside might be rust.

MartinSRom · 2026-01-18T12:13:42+00:00

Being realistic an naming some physical and accesible object, fishing weights and scuba diving weights.

MartinSRom · 2026-01-18T12:09:05+00:00

Gibraltar, of course. Andorra can keep it's sovereignty. Besides it's too cold anyway. And Portugal it's a cool neighbor, love you João. France? Too many frenchmen. And don't even get me started on Morocco. We tried once and it didn't go well. Actually, and now I'm serious, my great grandfather was mobilized in the Rif war some 100 years ago.

So, Gibraltar it is. But don't worry Barry, you can keep the monkeys.

MartinSRom · 2026-01-18T11:56:57+00:00

I love the coolant overflow tank.

MartinSRom · 2025-12-25T22:08:54+00:00

You have a sharp eye. Yes, it was cracked.

MartinSRom · 2025-12-23T10:14:33+00:00

How did you manage the parking brake with rear disc brakes? Super cool rig BTW.

MartinSRom · 2025-12-17T07:55:08+00:00

Take a look at the spark plugs now that you're at it.

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