RZ500 Restoration update
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RZ500 Restoration update
Really Happy Today. Made good progress on the RZ500 restoration project. Got the rebuilt engine into the frame (some lost skin on my knuckles too)
Yamaha R6
Yamaha RZ500
Ducati Panigale 959
Yamaha RZ500
Ducati Panigale 959
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Oh nice mate, very shiny.Id be happy with that too..Is the frame painted or powdercoated?
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Thanks. Yes the frame is painted. Swinging arm is powder coated.
Yamaha R6
Yamaha RZ500
Ducati Panigale 959
Yamaha RZ500
Ducati Panigale 959
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Superb !
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Looking very good.
Looking forward to seeing the project come together.
Looking forward to seeing the project come together.
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Sent some bits to be vapour blasted last week. Really happy with the outcome. Can now assemble the steering head.
Yamaha R6
Yamaha RZ500
Ducati Panigale 959
Yamaha RZ500
Ducati Panigale 959
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They look great. Such a simple process and the results are impressive.
I found a shop a couple of hours from me that does vapour blasting. I'll be taking plenty to then during my next project. Their booth isn't huge, so they are limited as to what they can accommodate as far as size goes. I'd like to find a shop that could do the whole frame.
I found a shop a couple of hours from me that does vapour blasting. I'll be taking plenty to then during my next project. Their booth isn't huge, so they are limited as to what they can accommodate as far as size goes. I'd like to find a shop that could do the whole frame.
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Got some new updates to share with you. Can't believe how well these forks have turned out. Vapour blasted and the bolts all re-zinc plated.
Yamaha R6
Yamaha RZ500
Ducati Panigale 959
Yamaha RZ500
Ducati Panigale 959
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They look great. A simple solution with great results. I'll take that route with my next set.
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Anyone know where I can get hold of another plastic cap on the anti-dive adjuster? One has dropped off and I don't think you can get them anymore.
Yamaha R6
Yamaha RZ500
Ducati Panigale 959
Yamaha RZ500
Ducati Panigale 959
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The black knob was never a separate part, and it isn't usually removable. You would normally have to replace the whole anti-dive unit.
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Bummer ! Not sure what to do then. May look for a spare anti-dive unit. Anyone got one?
Yamaha R6
Yamaha RZ500
Ducati Panigale 959
Yamaha RZ500
Ducati Panigale 959
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Black knobs are replaceable, I removed mine and refinished them, They are threaded with a bolt through them, The RG500 cant be removed, Its a permanent one .
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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How do you get it off Paul? I tried and was afraid to break something. I turned the knob CCW as far as it will go and it just stops solid. Even with persuasion it wouldn't budge.tacky1 wrote:Black knobs are replaceable, I removed mine and refinished them, They are threaded with a bolt through them, The RG500 cant be removed, Its a permanent one .