RZ500 Restoration update
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Re: RZ500 Restoration update
Not sure why I can't get photos on the forum, so going back to drop box. Try these:
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I can see them now.
The bike looks great. You've done an excellent job.
Did you buy new handlebar switches or did you refinish the old ones? They look very nice.
The bike looks great. You've done an excellent job.
Did you buy new handlebar switches or did you refinish the old ones? They look very nice.
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Thanks.
I bought a new left hand switch, and managed to salvage the right side by cleaning it up. To be honest, when I have time, I'm going to have a go at restoring the original left hand side switch.
Jp
I bought a new left hand switch, and managed to salvage the right side by cleaning it up. To be honest, when I have time, I'm going to have a go at restoring the original left hand side switch.
Jp
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I've thought about doing it. I have the decals here somewhere. Just paint, apply the switch decals and good as new, apparently. Maybe I'll have them powder coated when the time comes. Nothing to lose by trying.
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The switches are pretty simple to do, Strip, clean, paint and decals, I do them in semi gloss, Look good to 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
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Wow. They look really good. Where do you get the decals from?
Yamaha R6
Yamaha RZ500
Ducati Panigale 959
Yamaha RZ500
Ducati Panigale 959
Re: RZ500 Restoration update
I believe they came from RDDecals.com,
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 Restoration update
Plenty on eBay https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Yamaha-rd500lc- ... 7m&vxp=mtr" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Re: RZ500 Restoration update
really good - nice work !
Cheers
Paul
Cheers
Paul
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Excellent. Thanks. I just ordered some decals.
I want the originals on as much as possible.
I want the originals on as much as possible.
Yamaha R6
Yamaha RZ500
Ducati Panigale 959
Yamaha RZ500
Ducati Panigale 959
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Yamaha R6
Yamaha RZ500
Ducati Panigale 959
Yamaha RZ500
Ducati Panigale 959
Re: RZ500 Restoration update
Looking good !
Cheers
Paul
Cheers
Paul
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Looks great!
Getting ready to rehab my switches. You just made the process much easier. Thanks.
Getting ready to rehab my switches. You just made the process much easier. Thanks.
85 Yamaha RZ500
93 RGV250-SOLD
86 RG500-SOLD(Dummy!)
93 RGV250-SOLD
86 RG500-SOLD(Dummy!)
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Re: RZ500 Restoration update
Any suggestions for restoring the gray and red switches to make them look "new" again? Thanks!