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by oldguy
Thu Apr 21, 2011 5:37 pm
Forum: Yammer-Howling
Topic: Milestone.
Replies: 11
Views: 2589

Counting flowers on the wall that don't bother me at all,
Playing solitaire till dawn with a deck of 51,
Smoking cigarettes and watching Captain Kangaroo,
Now don't tell me, I have nothing to do.

Statler Brothers
by oldguy
Mon Mar 21, 2011 7:08 pm
Forum: Yammer-Howling
Topic: Dream
Replies: 2
Views: 1241

Dream

A great commercial... with a message

http://joshspector.com/2011/02/13/now-t ... tor.com%29
by oldguy
Thu Feb 24, 2011 1:02 pm
Forum: Mickey Krupa Memorial
Topic: Mickey Krupa Tribute Build Thread
Replies: 160
Views: 87415

Hi to all, I just want to say a real big thanks,,,, and i mean a real big thanks to you guys for stepping up to the plate when needed. It is so good that people are offering parts and money for Mickey's build. He would be real happy. I have come up with just about everything i need to complete this...
by oldguy
Wed Feb 23, 2011 10:26 pm
Forum: Chassis, Brakes & Suspension
Topic: Rear Master Cylinder Spring
Replies: 3
Views: 2399

Maybe check Mcmaster-Carrs selection?

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by oldguy
Wed Feb 23, 2011 10:19 pm
Forum: Mickey Krupa Memorial
Topic: Mickey Krupa Tribute Build Thread
Replies: 160
Views: 87415

Tom. Is there anyway the Group can open a 'Mickey's Bike Appeal' and let people donate a bit of spare money to assist with the build? Absolutely... just Paypal me a donation amount that you feel you want to kick down for Mickey, and I'll make sure that either Brian is fed what he needs for the buil...
by oldguy
Thu Feb 17, 2011 2:50 am
Forum: Mickey Krupa Memorial
Topic: Mickey Krupa Tribute Build Thread
Replies: 160
Views: 87415

Sorry to hear about your father Tom.....I went down that road 13 years ago and was fortunate to be by my fathers side the last two and half weeks of his time with us.....it was hard but he is in a better place. I don't have much to offer in parts but willing to contribute to a fund if available. Dav...
by oldguy
Wed Feb 09, 2011 7:37 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Paint Codes ???
Replies: 11
Views: 2978

This was mine before I sold it a couple of years ago. The guy that picked it up from me completed the restoration and did an excellent job on having the paint matched. Maybe PM him for some paint info as I don't see him on here that often. http://www.rzrd500.com/500phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=8450&hi...
by oldguy
Tue Feb 08, 2011 2:38 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Paint Codes ???
Replies: 11
Views: 2978

John / Pete, take a look here.

http://www.rzrd500.com/500phpBB3/viewto ... aint+codes

Good luck,

Dave M.
by oldguy
Fri Dec 24, 2010 2:38 am
Forum: Yammer-Howling
Topic: Funny things people ask
Replies: 16
Views: 4082

I once rolled up to a red light where there were three other younger Yamaha riders and I hit out of the gate hard......at the next light they rolled up to me and told me my bike was smoking really bad and that I should take it to the dealer to have it checked out.......I just nodded and told them I ...
by oldguy
Mon Dec 13, 2010 9:14 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: New member, just wanted to say hi
Replies: 16
Views: 2810

Hey Dave, You'll find the carbs are a little bit tortuous to get off the first time you attempt it but practice makes perfect....at least it did for me as I had mine off several times to say the least. When I HAD my 500 I went through the whole bike and learned a hell of a lot from these guys. Great...
by oldguy
Sun Oct 31, 2010 1:37 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Where to buy better Crankshaft ?
Replies: 16
Views: 3971

Here they are on ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/YAMAHA-RZ500-RD500-NEW-FRONT-CRANKSHAFT-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem19bd5262d2QQitemZ110550475474QQptZMotorsQ5fATVQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/YAMAHA-RZ500-RD500-NEW-REAR-CRANKSHAFT-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem1c138d0665Q...
by oldguy
Wed Jul 21, 2010 4:54 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Running on three
Replies: 30
Views: 4651

Brian,

When I had my bike :sad: I could almost take off the carbs with my eyes closed.

The lower clamps can be accesed from below the radiator and inbetween the frame. I used a 1/4" drive socket wrench with a flex extension and proper size socket.

Good luck with the bike!

Dave M.
by oldguy
Thu Jul 08, 2010 4:12 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Getting old paint off the exhausts
Replies: 5
Views: 1491

I had mine bead blasted then I resprayed with a high temp header paint. Also bead blasting leaves a good texture for the new paint to adhere firmly to. Sprayed about 3-4 coats and looked pretty damn good.
by oldguy
Fri Mar 26, 2010 2:42 pm
Forum: Custom Projects/Restoration
Topic: frame paint
Replies: 5
Views: 2221

When I did my frame I used PPG / Deltron 2000 base coat covered with a clear. The closest match my paint guy could find was:
OEM: ICO Toyota DBC5557 H Silver.

Some pics here.

http://www.rzrd500.com/500phpBB3/viewto ... c&start=30
by oldguy
Sun Sep 27, 2009 3:29 am
Forum: Member's Rides
Topic: New Members RD500LC
Replies: 9
Views: 5212

Palomoto wrote:
By hte way, got a response back from the original owner who said he thought he did have a box with the passenger footpegs and would mail them when he found said box!

Chip
Chip, don't hold your breath. He had told me the same response several times.

The mistery box indeed!

Dave