RZ500 and RZV500 restore and rebuild

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giron
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Re: RZ500 and RZV500 restore and rebuild

#226 Post by giron » Tue Feb 28, 2017 2:15 pm

Do you know how to read the VIN numbers to confirm if its real?
1991 3MATZR250SP
!993 3XVTZR250SP
1996 RGV250(Lucky Strike)
1994 MC28SP
1995 MC28SP
1996 MC28SP
1985 RG500(Walter Wolfe)
1984 IT490
1985 RZV500R
1985 NS400R
1985 NS400R
1997 VFR750
1992 FZR1000
RGV400
TZR500
TZR350
1990 RZ350
1971 Porsche911S

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Re: RZ500 and RZV500 restore and rebuild

#227 Post by silverstrom » Tue Feb 28, 2017 9:21 pm

tacky1 wrote:Little bit of work to be done, Im going to refinish the fork lowers, handlebars and foot pegs, New foam surround and powdercoat the top triple and headlight/mirror brackets, Recover the seat black and it should be all good,, :)
I've had good luck getting parts from my Suzuki guy here, including a new foam clock surround and solo cowl. Let me know if I can help with anything.

Lomas pipes?

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Re: RZ500 and RZV500 restore and rebuild

#228 Post by tacky1 » Tue Feb 28, 2017 10:50 pm

Thanks John, The original owner sent me a box of spares with it, The foam... :) New brakes, Chain sprockets, some bolts, braided lines and the original solo seat.
He swapped his black seats with his buddy's RG400 red seats, I dont like them at all........
I dropped them off today to get them recovered with my Seat guy..
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1985 RZv500
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
2009 CR500AF Supermoto 250X
2007 CR500AF 250X
1988 YSR50 (2)
1989 VFR750R RC30
1984 GPZ750 Turbo

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Re: RZ500 and RZV500 restore and rebuild

#229 Post by tacky1 » Tue Feb 28, 2017 10:52 pm

giron wrote:Do you know how to read the VIN numbers to confirm if its real?
Its a 500 if that's what you mean, Its a jap import WW, Its got 6k on it, original WW dash and WW keys, The engine and Frame read as a 500 from the Suzuki database look up page.

Am I missing something,
1985 RZv500
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
2009 CR500AF Supermoto 250X
2007 CR500AF 250X
1988 YSR50 (2)
1989 VFR750R RC30
1984 GPZ750 Turbo

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Re: RZ500 and RZV500 restore and rebuild

#230 Post by silverstrom » Tue Feb 28, 2017 11:23 pm

I think George just wants to know if it is a 'genuine' WW. Personably, I don't think it makes any difference at all. It's just paint, but some people feel they are rare and command a premium.

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Re: RZ500 and RZV500 restore and rebuild

#231 Post by tacky1 » Tue Feb 28, 2017 11:35 pm

Its a real Jap one, Not a real Canadian one if that what he means, The guy I bought it from bought it new in Japan..
I dont really care, Its a super clean RG500 that I got for a great price :)
I would have bought any colour.. This one just happened to come up...
1985 RZv500
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
2009 CR500AF Supermoto 250X
2007 CR500AF 250X
1988 YSR50 (2)
1989 VFR750R RC30
1984 GPZ750 Turbo

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Re: RZ500 and RZV500 restore and rebuild

#232 Post by silverstrom » Tue Feb 28, 2017 11:46 pm

And it's a beautiful bike. I'm very happy for you Paul. From our conversations I know you wanted one right away and you've found the perfect bike. Score :supz:

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Re: RZ500 and RZV500 restore and rebuild

#233 Post by tacky1 » Tue Feb 28, 2017 11:51 pm

Thanks John... :)
1985 RZv500
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
2009 CR500AF Supermoto 250X
2007 CR500AF 250X
1988 YSR50 (2)
1989 VFR750R RC30
1984 GPZ750 Turbo

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Re: RZ500 and RZV500 restore and rebuild

#234 Post by giron » Thu Mar 02, 2017 2:28 pm

the Japanese didn't care about assigning or keeping a record of certain frames for Walter Wolfe. they even had them on the RG250. I know the gauges are different than the Canadians. I have the Canadian and they assign 100 numbers designated to be Walter Wolfe. The gauges on the Canadians Walter Wolfe are nothing like the Japanese and the gas gauge on the Japanese models. I still have all the original body work and suspension for the Canadian. I upgrade to the Japanese gauges and tank.
1991 3MATZR250SP
!993 3XVTZR250SP
1996 RGV250(Lucky Strike)
1994 MC28SP
1995 MC28SP
1996 MC28SP
1985 RG500(Walter Wolfe)
1984 IT490
1985 RZV500R
1985 NS400R
1985 NS400R
1997 VFR750
1992 FZR1000
RGV400
TZR500
TZR350
1990 RZ350
1971 Porsche911S

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Re: RZ500 and RZV500 restore and rebuild

#235 Post by tacky1 » Thu Mar 02, 2017 11:50 pm

Ahh, I like the Jap gauges, They look great,
1985 RZv500
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
2009 CR500AF Supermoto 250X
2007 CR500AF 250X
1988 YSR50 (2)
1989 VFR750R RC30
1984 GPZ750 Turbo

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Re: RZ500 and RZV500 restore and rebuild

#236 Post by Ron57 » Mon Mar 06, 2017 5:48 am

Hi tacky1
Fantastic build your attention to detail is great, a couple of queries did you notice any difference leaving the friction gears out. The vforce reeds did you leave the stuffer in.
Cheers Ron.

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Re: RZ500 and RZV500 restore and rebuild

#237 Post by tacky1 » Mon Mar 06, 2017 8:52 pm

Thanks Ron.

I left the stuffers out, I asked a few other guys that fitted the reeds and they did the same, Monkey see, monkey do.. :)

I didnt notice any difference, Nothing, Maybe it might add a HP or two, Didnt notice any difference in noise either..
1985 RZv500
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
2009 CR500AF Supermoto 250X
2007 CR500AF 250X
1988 YSR50 (2)
1989 VFR750R RC30
1984 GPZ750 Turbo

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Re: RZ500 and RZV500 restore and rebuild

#238 Post by tacky1 » Thu Mar 09, 2017 9:25 pm

Guys, Does anyone know the bolt part number for the RZV clipon pinch bolts, There are 4, the bolts that clamp the clipons to the fork le
1985 RZv500
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
2009 CR500AF Supermoto 250X
2007 CR500AF 250X
1988 YSR50 (2)
1989 VFR750R RC30
1984 GPZ750 Turbo

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Re: RZ500 and RZV500 restore and rebuild

#239 Post by phildu31 » Thu Mar 09, 2017 9:53 pm

Hi.
For RZV it is 95026-08040
For RZ/RD it is 91316-08025

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Re: RZ500 and RZV500 restore and rebuild

#240 Post by tacky1 » Fri Mar 10, 2017 12:59 am

phildu31 wrote:Hi.
For RZV it is 95026-08040
For RZ/RD it is 91316-08025
Thanks Phil.. :smt023
1985 RZv500
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
2009 CR500AF Supermoto 250X
2007 CR500AF 250X
1988 YSR50 (2)
1989 VFR750R RC30
1984 GPZ750 Turbo

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