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by rich bullock
Fri Jan 17, 2020 7:46 am
Forum: Chassis, Brakes & Suspension
Topic: Wheel and Fork Conversion
Replies: 16
Views: 2334

Re: Wheel and Fork Conversion

Hello Simon that should work fine. The whole front end fits straight in. Steering lock is slightly reduced and the bars do come close to the tank and had to grind a little off the clamp where the bottom bolts screw into. I would go for the 600 Fazer swingarm though which is ally as the thundercat on...
by rich bullock
Thu Jan 16, 2020 4:55 pm
Forum: Chassis, Brakes & Suspension
Topic: Wheel and Fork Conversion
Replies: 16
Views: 2334

Re: Wheel and Fork Conversion

Hello Simon, I fitted yzf600 thundercat complete front end. Dropped straight in but you have to slightly move the oil and water expansion tanks to allow bottom triple clamp to pass. Have a look at mine in Members rides - Rich’s modified rd500. I also used Fazer 600 swing arm with suspension arms mod...
by rich bullock
Thu Jun 13, 2019 4:27 am
Forum: Chassis, Brakes & Suspension
Topic: brake revamp
Replies: 2
Views: 745

Re: brake revamp

Hi
I used these - Powerhouse on 01246 260665. They did my calipers and did a good job and included new bleed nipples.
Rich.
by rich bullock
Mon Jun 10, 2019 6:24 am
Forum: Custom Projects/Restoration
Topic: Back in business - 7 years later
Replies: 121
Views: 38486

Re: Back in business - 7 years later

Hi cracking looking bike, been watching this for a while, going to look a beaut when complete. I have used the same seat unit which I have also cut down but not as much as you are planning to do. As you said excellent quality. Rich https://photobucket.com/gallery/user/richmb2/media/cGF0aDovRFNDMDE3O...
by rich bullock
Fri Mar 01, 2019 7:37 am
Forum: Custom Projects/Restoration
Topic: RZV500R....An attempt at turning back the clock
Replies: 157
Views: 32128

Re: RZV500R....An attempt at turning back the clock

Looking real good and expensive. Are those Jolly Moto pipes look real nice. Keep up the good work. I love reading these reports and looking at the pics only thing worries me I will have to do engine rebuild some time soon.
Rich.
by rich bullock
Wed Feb 27, 2019 12:28 pm
Forum: Custom Projects/Restoration
Topic: 1GE Restoration
Replies: 18
Views: 1478

Re: 1GE Restoration

Hi Vin
that looks absolutely superb should be a keeper not in your brothers collection, having said that you can go on ride outs together. Would be nice to the two bikes at Glos Bike Nite sometime. Paint work looks superb has it been re-sprayed. Did you have to do any engine work.
regards
Rich.
by rich bullock
Fri May 18, 2018 3:39 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Head resurfacing and squish re-profile?
Replies: 8
Views: 1766

Re: Head resurfacing and squish re-profile?

Hi Vin
what about Mick Abbey he seems to have a good reputation.
Rich.
by rich bullock
Tue Jan 30, 2018 7:07 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Seat Re-Covering
Replies: 6
Views: 1484

Re: Seat Re-Covering

Hello Vin
have you looked into this guy out Dursley way, there also used to be some one out Newent way but cannot recall who.

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regards
Rich.
by rich bullock
Thu Jul 27, 2017 4:16 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Exhaust weight
Replies: 8
Views: 1505

Re: Exhaust weight

I put a set of JL GP s/s with titanium cans on my RD500 and the total weight saving was approx. 26lbs. What is noticeable is the loss of weight high up. Existing pipes may have been a bit heavier than brand new as they had 25K miles worth of oil/coke build up so weight reduction possibly not quite a...
by rich bullock
Mon Jul 10, 2017 6:18 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: RZV500R exhaust
Replies: 3
Views: 1098

Re: RZV500R exhaust

Jim Lomas does a good selection standard layout in painted mild steel standard layout in stainless steel GP layout in the above GP layout as above all with either stainless steel, carbon or titanium cans and when I ordered mine fro Youngtimers website you could have different combination of can and ...
by rich bullock
Tue May 16, 2017 4:20 am
Forum: Chassis, Brakes & Suspension
Topic: Anyone blanked off the anti dive units
Replies: 12
Views: 3989

Re: Anyone blanked off the anti dive units

I did same as Andy just removed link hoses and installed bolts without the holes. Brakes better and also found that when braking and turning in when bike fitted with working anti dive units bike would try and sit up but with anti dive disconnected this trait seemed to be reduced which is why racers ...
by rich bullock
Tue May 09, 2017 6:28 am
Forum: Yammer-Howling
Topic: 5/6/17 The Quail Motorcycle Gathering
Replies: 10
Views: 2414

Re: 5/6/17 The Quail Motorcycle Gathering

Cracking photographs, love them CBX sixes.
by rich bullock
Wed Apr 12, 2017 11:08 am
Forum: Custom Projects/Restoration
Topic: More Customs
Replies: 187
Views: 44855

Re: More Customs

Oooooooh the speed block does look suuuuuuuperb.
by rich bullock
Wed Apr 05, 2017 4:28 am
Forum: Yammer-Howling
Topic: Mark "Dubsey"
Replies: 33
Views: 7867

Re: Mark "Dubsey"

Hello Mark
all the best for a speedy recovery and looking forward to August then
regards
Rich.
by rich bullock
Mon Feb 06, 2017 5:33 am
Forum: Custom Projects/Restoration
Topic: RZ500 and RZV500 restore and rebuild
Replies: 335
Views: 77887

Re: RZ500 and RZV500 restore and rebuild

This is what a I love about this forum, people with the passion, skill, dedication and willingness to spend silly amounts of money on these old bikes. They may be dinosaurs but they are beautiful and your red and black bike is absolutely superb. Well done and keep the updates coming.
Rich.