RZ500 and RZV500 restore and rebuild
Moderator: rztom
Re: RZ500 and RZV500 restore and rebuild
My WW all stripped down. Getting all the alloy parts refinished to factory. All painted metal getting new Powdercoating. Wheels refinished. New head race bearings. Carbs cleaned and rebuilt. Rick lance clutch kit, filters and carb kit. New tires and brake labs and brake lines. That's it...
Running out of bloody room!!!!
Oh, My RZV is a roller, post pics soon..
Running out of bloody room!!!!
Oh, My RZV is a roller, post pics soon..
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
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
So you'll be done in 10 days?
Re: RZ500 and RZV500 restore and rebuild
tacky1 wrote:My WW all stripped down. Getting all the alloy parts refinished to factory. All painted metal getting new Powdercoating. Wheels refinished. New head race bearings. Carbs cleaned and rebuilt. Rick lance clutch kit, filters and carb kit. New tires and brake labs and brake lines. That's it...
Running out of bloody room!!!!
Oh, My RZV is a roller, post pics soon..
I can make room at my house for finished units.
Just leave the key in the ignition when you drop them off.
OK?
Nice work as usual sir
Ken's Garage YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/KensGarage1
1985 RZ500 (R6 suspension & body work)
https://www.youtube.com/c/KensGarage1
1985 RZ500 (R6 suspension & body work)
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LOL, Thanks guys..
I wish 10 days, Still a bit more to strip and then ship the parts....
Ken..No prob, just leave that little RZ collection in it place for me....
I wish 10 days, Still a bit more to strip and then ship the parts....
Ken..No prob, just leave that little RZ collection in it place for me....
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
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
Re: RZ500 and RZV500 restore and rebuild
Anyone have any idea what color the RG500 calipers were anodized originally, I am going to paint them to get them back fresh looking
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
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
Re: RZ500 and RZV500 restore and rebuild
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
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
Re: RZ500 and RZV500 restore and rebuild
A lot of progress today on the RG, Stripped the calipers, sanded and cleaned them, sanded down a bunch of other little brackets and parts, all the black plastics sanded and refinished, All came out looking 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
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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They certainly have come out very well mate, nice work.
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Re: RZ500 and RZV500 restore and rebuild
Looking great Paul.
What paint did you use for the gold? Would you mind posting a photo of the can?
What paint did you use for the gold? Would you mind posting a photo of the can?
Re: RZ500 and RZV500 restore and rebuild
The parts are cleaning up great. Going to be nice. Keep us updated.
Re: RZ500 and RZV500 restore and rebuild
Looks very good !
Re: RZ500 and RZV500 restore and rebuild
Thanks Guys,
Getting there..
No prob John.
I used Dupli-Color self etching primer and I used Dupli-Color HWP107 Gold https://www.amazon.com/Dupli-Color-HWP1 ... B00R244K1W" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Looks great...
Getting there..
No prob John.
I used Dupli-Color self etching primer and I used Dupli-Color HWP107 Gold https://www.amazon.com/Dupli-Color-HWP1 ... B00R244K1W" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Looks 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
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
Ok, little update, Brakes are reassembled, Carbs are fully rebuilt, all new internals and Rick Lance needle jets, All fitted with all new tubing and springs etc, New oil lines with yamaha check valves and new fuel petcock and rick lance fuel valves. Also fitted the Rick Lance upgraded clutch, Swingarm removed and stripped and cleaned and greased and fitted with a Rick Lance adjustable ride height link. All side cases sanded and repainted with semi gloss, new throttle cable fitted and all other cables stripped out and oiled etc, Clocks/meter was stripped and fitted with new foam surround and all cleaned.
Thanks Rick..
Just got pics from my finisher, These are some of the finished parts before they are cleared, These were a mess, I mean a real mess, lots of corrosion and pitting, Amazing finish. he finishes to original spec, no mirror polishing etc.
Thanks Rick..
Just got pics from my finisher, These are some of the finished parts before they are cleared, These were a mess, I mean a real mess, lots of corrosion and pitting, Amazing finish. he finishes to original spec, no mirror polishing etc.
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
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
Re: RZ500 and RZV500 restore and rebuild
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
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