RZ500 and RZV500 restore and rebuild

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Re: RZ500 and RZV500 restore and rebuild

#256 Post by RuZty » Wed Mar 29, 2017 10:09 am

Beautiful. Any idea how he gets that satin finish?

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Re: RZ500 and RZV500 restore and rebuild

#257 Post by tacky1 » Wed Mar 29, 2017 10:28 am

RuZty wrote:Beautiful. Any idea how he gets that satin finish?
Not a clue Ruzty, Wish I knew... He is a talented finisher, The clipons and foot pegs were a real mess!!
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

#258 Post by tacky1 » Sun Apr 02, 2017 1:43 pm

Little more progress, Headlight brackets and clocks fitted, rear exhausts, under tail and mudguard, all wiring re routed and all connectors and harness cleaned,Switches and levers fitted, Bunch of other bits and pieces, Hope to have it back rolling this week...
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

#259 Post by Speed Freak » Sun Apr 02, 2017 2:55 pm

I want this finish for my RD500 lower fork legs :smt007
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RD350 YPVS 31K 1985
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Re: RZ500 and RZV500 restore and rebuild

#260 Post by tacky1 » Tue Apr 18, 2017 12:00 am

Ahhhhhh, There are 2 different throttle cables for this bike, The G and the H, I got a H and need a G!!!!!!
Also, My suspension guy ordered me an RZ500 shock instead of an RG500 shock....

Minor problems,
Bike is almost complete only for these parts, I just need to fit the air filter kit, Bottom half of the fairing and lower exhausts and she is complete.. :)
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

#261 Post by pstamper » Tue Apr 18, 2017 2:24 pm

Glad to hear going well. updated photos?

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Re: RZ500 and RZV500 restore and rebuild

#262 Post by rzmax » Tue Apr 18, 2017 9:41 pm

You do very nice work and I especially like your attention to detail. Would love to see these bikes at this years 2 Stroke Extravaganza!

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Re: RZ500 and RZV500 restore and rebuild

#263 Post by tacky1 » Wed Apr 19, 2017 12:11 am

rzmax wrote:You do very nice work and I especially like your attention to detail. Would love to see these bikes at this years 2 Stroke Extravaganza!
Where is it.. :)
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

#264 Post by tacky1 » Wed Apr 19, 2017 12:14 am

Couple of pics, Waiting on a few bits n bobs to finish it..

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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

#265 Post by silverstrom » Wed Apr 19, 2017 12:22 am

Great work Paul. The bike looks amazing.

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Re: RZ500 and RZV500 restore and rebuild

#266 Post by tacky1 » Wed Apr 19, 2017 2:18 am

Thanks John. Getting there. Pics do it no justice. I would love to get my hands on a really nice swingarm though. It's a little natty.
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

#267 Post by rzmax » Wed Apr 19, 2017 11:51 am

tacky1 wrote:
rzmax wrote:You do very nice work and I especially like your attention to detail. Would love to see these bikes at this years 2 Stroke Extravaganza!
Where is it.. :)
http://www.rzrd500.com/500phpBB3/viewto ... 34&t=14658" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Re: RZ500 and RZV500 restore and rebuild

#268 Post by tacky1 » Wed May 10, 2017 11:13 pm

All done, Kinda jumped the gun on it, It runs and idles perfectly on the stand, Spits like a biaaaatch when I tried to ride it, Bogs down, Will not take the throttle when I try and take off, Just bangs and backfires.
Carbs were cleaned in a Ultrasonice cleaner and blown out and they are spotless, All new jets, nozzles, ball valves, Floats set at 18mm, 2 New coils, plugs etc.
Damn 2 strokes... :mrgreen:

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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

#269 Post by Rick Lance » Thu May 11, 2017 9:54 am

Call me TODAY. (828) 777-4076. Yes, it's important.
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Re: RZ500 and RZV500 restore and rebuild

#270 Post by tacky1 » Wed May 17, 2017 11:42 pm

Thanks Rick, All sorted now, Put 50km on it today and tweaked the jetting etc and all good, Blocked pilot circuit,
Running really nice,
Next project is back on track.
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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