RD 500 fighter

[rd500norway]

Hi all. I just start converting my 85 rd to a naked/ streetfighter bike. I`v bought the bike in 1999 and then it have a fzr fairing, and i enjoyed it for 2 years and because off some trouble i was stupid enough to sell it. The guy who bought it drive it for some days and then he kills the engine. He tear it apart and have stord to 2010 and then i bought it back

So now i will build it as i want it. I have a yzf600 (4jh) bike for parts, and will use the completed front with yzf 750 brakes (6 piston calipers) and hope to use the rear wheel.
The engine needs total overhaul and some minor upgrades. I have the tuning manual from Martin Kieltsch.
I hope to get help from your guys with the problems that WILL came as the build goes forward.

My first issue is that the sprockets not are in line with the original rear wheel , think i need to figure this out before i try to fit the 4jh rim.
Has anyone off you have this problem?
And does anyone know if the 5x17 4jh rim has the same hub as 5,5x17 Thunderace?


I try to post some pictures...

As it was when i first get it.

As it was the second time i got it.

As it is now.

Sorry for my bad English.
Regards from Runar in Norway

[Blackshaheen]

Hi RD500NORWAY

Your English is a hell of a lot better than my Norwegian so don't apologise!!!

I love the idea of your naked 500 and look forward to seeing how you get on.

Goodluck and welcome.

D.

[lgyee4]

Welcome Runar!
Whats that white stuff on the ground?

[lgyee4]

Welcome Runar! Great project!
Whats that white stuff on the ground?

[Tommy36]

Welcome Runar!

Looking forward to see what you come up with!!
Dont let them get to you about that "whit stuff" they are only
jealous. We have 5 months a year with that stuff so plenty of
garage time!

//Tommy from Sweden.

[rd500norway]

Hehe. here is a pic to show you all the fun in the withe stuff..



Yesterday i start the fitment of the new gas tank, think it will look nice.



Still haven't figured out the issue about the sprocket alignment, at the rear wheel. Nothing seems wrong, but still the sprocket is to far left when i stand behind the bike.
Any ideas ??

[rd500norway]

Finally is the new rear wheel in place




Think i need a new tire...