RZ500 and RZV500 restore and rebuild

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tacky1
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Re: RZ500 and RZV500 restore and rebuild

#286 Post by tacky1 » Tue Oct 17, 2017 11:29 am

Thanks Guys.. :)
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

#287 Post by tacky1 » Mon Nov 27, 2017 11:14 pm

Little update, Exhausts are on, bars and a bunch of other tedious little details that I wont go into.

I did refurbish a set of scratched up mirrors I had,
Thanks Paul For the tips and pics on doing this.
Pauls Refurb Thread http://www.rzrd500.com/500phpBB3/viewto ... it=mirrors" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

I followed his details to the letter, all went well, No probs, Mirrors look class, Actually look brand new. :)

To replace the outer covers with new covers, Buy either of these OEM mirrors. Some of these mirrors have long or short stalks. They vary for some reason....
31a-26290 short stalk, 11U-26290 Long Stalk.

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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

#288 Post by tacky1 » Fri Dec 01, 2017 9:43 pm

Gearbox and primary gears are in for the RG500.

Time to get this thing back on the street...

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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

#289 Post by tacky1 » Thu Dec 07, 2017 11:31 pm

Damn bike... :smt003

All gears stripped to perv at them..... :smt008
Fitted to the cassette and fitted back in the engine, I also cut the primary gear off the clutch basket, Time to rivet the new one on....

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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

#290 Post by silverstrom » Fri Dec 08, 2017 12:19 am

Nice work Paul. Looks like you're just about ready to have some fun.

There is something about gearboxes that makes most people cringe. You made it look easy. If mine grenades I'm shipping it to you :smt003

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Re: RZ500 and RZV500 restore and rebuild

#291 Post by tacky1 » Fri Dec 08, 2017 12:09 pm

LOL,, Im hoping this one doesn't grenade on me again... :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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Re: RZ500 and RZV500 restore and rebuild

#292 Post by pstamper » Sat Dec 09, 2017 1:48 am

That is some great work. You do make some progress.

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Re: RZ500 and RZV500 restore and rebuild

#293 Post by tacky1 » Wed Dec 13, 2017 10:12 pm

Some new rotary valves and billet covers, Also some bored out carbs, Time to get it all rolling again.

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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

#294 Post by tacky1 » Sat Jun 30, 2018 9:34 pm

Back working on the RZV, Picked up a couple of sets of heads from Gus, Really nice quality and machining, Fitted them today.

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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

#295 Post by tacky1 » Sat Jun 30, 2018 9:36 pm

Also ran into a little problem,
I had an RZ harness fitted and everything fitted and worked, Now I have a proper RZV harness fitted so the gas tank fuel gauge will work.
I am missing a jumper for the harness to fit the throttle switch to the harness.
Is there a jumper or do I need to swap out one of the blocks,

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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

#296 Post by tacky1 » Sun Feb 03, 2019 12:35 am

ZX8R full clutch fitted in the RG, Billet box in, Mark Dent billet Clutch cover and shaft support kit, All good so far..



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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

#297 Post by Questo vecchio rz » Sun Feb 03, 2019 11:02 pm

Any idea how to contact Mark Dent?
My friend has E-mailed him 2 times stating he'd like a full-on RG rebuild, w all the bells n whistles plus pipes too! stated, he was willing to go with it ASAP and ship from California...but he's never had any replies?
Does he build motors anymore or just sell parts?
I just hate running down leads on builders for him, and all of them are disappointing or virtually no shows when it comes to their customers.

What the point of being in buissness, if you don't respond or deliver on projects???
Banshee (Baja) Full Tilt desert race bike
Royal Enfield 500
96 GSXR SRAD, Future Yoshimura TT-F1 Lucky Strike rep.
85 custom Tri-Z
RZ421/YZR track bike(project)
86 VFR750 Flying Fred Merkel replica (project)

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Re: RZ500 and RZV500 restore and rebuild

#298 Post by tacky1 » Mon Feb 04, 2019 12:35 am

He’s tough to get hold of. He will do full builds etc. you need to call him, that’s the best way to get hold of him. He’s very old school when it comes to getting in touch. I’ve sent him carbs etc to get bored and had a fast turnaround with both sets and even ordering parts. Call him. I find that’s the best way.
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

#299 Post by tacky1 » Mon Feb 04, 2019 12:36 am

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

#300 Post by Questo vecchio rz » Tue Feb 05, 2019 1:07 pm

Thanks for your reply, I'll forward the info.
Banshee (Baja) Full Tilt desert race bike
Royal Enfield 500
96 GSXR SRAD, Future Yoshimura TT-F1 Lucky Strike rep.
85 custom Tri-Z
RZ421/YZR track bike(project)
86 VFR750 Flying Fred Merkel replica (project)

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