RZV500R....An attempt at turning back the clock
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RZV500R....An attempt at turning back the clock
9884KM....
Should look almost new.....but the 34 years of riding/storage in Japanese environments has taken it's toll.
I am going to attempt to turn back time to some degree, yet leave enough patina to consider it unrestored when done....
At least that is what I am hoping....
First thing was getting it up on the operating table to get the R1 calipers and radial master cylinder off.
I had a set of calipers and master from my 84 FJ1100 that I have kept in various boxes since 1987 (bike was totaled)
All a perfect fit.....I knew I kept them parts around for a reason
Anyway, bought some stainless lines and played around a bit to test fit them, and have new HH pads for the rear to match up with the ones on the front calipers. Not as good as the R1 set up, but the originals just look like they should. Have a box of parts ordered to get the front and rear end cleaned up a bit (bearing/seals...). And have a set of correct mirrors on the way along with another YPVS box from Japan. TSA pipes ordered from the UK....and trying to decide on what tires to get for these damn rims now...???
Here's where it starts...
Lights off for now....until some parts start to show up in a few more days.
This is picking up, from where this led from
http://www.rzrd500.com/500phpBB3/viewto ... 13&t=15238" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Should look almost new.....but the 34 years of riding/storage in Japanese environments has taken it's toll.
I am going to attempt to turn back time to some degree, yet leave enough patina to consider it unrestored when done....
At least that is what I am hoping....
First thing was getting it up on the operating table to get the R1 calipers and radial master cylinder off.
I had a set of calipers and master from my 84 FJ1100 that I have kept in various boxes since 1987 (bike was totaled)
All a perfect fit.....I knew I kept them parts around for a reason
Anyway, bought some stainless lines and played around a bit to test fit them, and have new HH pads for the rear to match up with the ones on the front calipers. Not as good as the R1 set up, but the originals just look like they should. Have a box of parts ordered to get the front and rear end cleaned up a bit (bearing/seals...). And have a set of correct mirrors on the way along with another YPVS box from Japan. TSA pipes ordered from the UK....and trying to decide on what tires to get for these damn rims now...???
Here's where it starts...
Lights off for now....until some parts start to show up in a few more days.
This is picking up, from where this led from
http://www.rzrd500.com/500phpBB3/viewto ... 13&t=15238" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
73 TM/TS400
78 GS1000E
80 KD80
82 Katana
84 RZ350
84 RZV500R
86 GSXR1100
86 1100 sportster
88 FZR1000
89 RGV250 VJ21 SP
90 RGV250 VJ22 SP
91 TZR250 3XV2 SP
96 RGV250 VJ23 SP
99 RS250
02 Hayabusa
16 KTM 390 Duke
17 KTM 1290 SDGT
21 Aprilia RSV4 1100
78 GS1000E
80 KD80
82 Katana
84 RZ350
84 RZV500R
86 GSXR1100
86 1100 sportster
88 FZR1000
89 RGV250 VJ21 SP
90 RGV250 VJ22 SP
91 TZR250 3XV2 SP
96 RGV250 VJ23 SP
99 RS250
02 Hayabusa
16 KTM 390 Duke
17 KTM 1290 SDGT
21 Aprilia RSV4 1100
Re: RZV500R....An attempt at turning back the clock
I lied.....
Couldn't wait till parts showed, and had to dig in today.
The powervalves were not working, and I was under the assumption that is was the control box.
The pipes had to come off no matter what, and it's easier to get at the servo to test with them off.
Connected servo to a battery, and valves and actuation all seems to work great. Checked wiring to the control box and that was good too.
So the control box I have coming should take care of the issue....possibly go to a Zeel ignition if I need more HP than just the pipes can give.
Valve opens....and closes....damn that is a small port.
Couldn't wait till parts showed, and had to dig in today.
The powervalves were not working, and I was under the assumption that is was the control box.
The pipes had to come off no matter what, and it's easier to get at the servo to test with them off.
Connected servo to a battery, and valves and actuation all seems to work great. Checked wiring to the control box and that was good too.
So the control box I have coming should take care of the issue....possibly go to a Zeel ignition if I need more HP than just the pipes can give.
Valve opens....and closes....damn that is a small port.
73 TM/TS400
78 GS1000E
80 KD80
82 Katana
84 RZ350
84 RZV500R
86 GSXR1100
86 1100 sportster
88 FZR1000
89 RGV250 VJ21 SP
90 RGV250 VJ22 SP
91 TZR250 3XV2 SP
96 RGV250 VJ23 SP
99 RS250
02 Hayabusa
16 KTM 390 Duke
17 KTM 1290 SDGT
21 Aprilia RSV4 1100
78 GS1000E
80 KD80
82 Katana
84 RZ350
84 RZV500R
86 GSXR1100
86 1100 sportster
88 FZR1000
89 RGV250 VJ21 SP
90 RGV250 VJ22 SP
91 TZR250 3XV2 SP
96 RGV250 VJ23 SP
99 RS250
02 Hayabusa
16 KTM 390 Duke
17 KTM 1290 SDGT
21 Aprilia RSV4 1100
Re: RZV500R....An attempt at turning back the clock
Exciting stuff, nothing like going over a new toy!
Enjoy sir
Enjoy sir
Shake "N" Bake!
Re: RZV500R....An attempt at turning back the clock
The fun begins! Are you selling those RZ mirrors? Hmmmm
1985 RZ500
1986 RG500
1986 RG500 C
1992 RGV500 WW ATR
1992 RGV500 LS
1985 NS500 Spencer p
1989 TZR500 Biaggi p
1984 RZV500 Rainey p
1994 NSR250sp R
1983 NS250 p
1987 RG250 WW p
1983 RG250 p
1988 YSR50 p
1986 RG500
1986 RG500 C
1992 RGV500 WW ATR
1992 RGV500 LS
1985 NS500 Spencer p
1989 TZR500 Biaggi p
1984 RZV500 Rainey p
1994 NSR250sp R
1983 NS250 p
1987 RG250 WW p
1983 RG250 p
1988 YSR50 p
Re: RZV500R....An attempt at turning back the clock
Was planning on just a cleanup....but I might get carried away like I did on my RGV VJ23....
Speaking of mirrors...some parts showed up...
...was going to show a few pics....but site says I have reached my board attachment quota...
Speaking of mirrors...some parts showed up...
...was going to show a few pics....but site says I have reached my board attachment quota...
73 TM/TS400
78 GS1000E
80 KD80
82 Katana
84 RZ350
84 RZV500R
86 GSXR1100
86 1100 sportster
88 FZR1000
89 RGV250 VJ21 SP
90 RGV250 VJ22 SP
91 TZR250 3XV2 SP
96 RGV250 VJ23 SP
99 RS250
02 Hayabusa
16 KTM 390 Duke
17 KTM 1290 SDGT
21 Aprilia RSV4 1100
78 GS1000E
80 KD80
82 Katana
84 RZ350
84 RZV500R
86 GSXR1100
86 1100 sportster
88 FZR1000
89 RGV250 VJ21 SP
90 RGV250 VJ22 SP
91 TZR250 3XV2 SP
96 RGV250 VJ23 SP
99 RS250
02 Hayabusa
16 KTM 390 Duke
17 KTM 1290 SDGT
21 Aprilia RSV4 1100
Re: RZV500R....An attempt at turning back the clock
Check the 10 amp fuses in the cockpit, The ypvs shares a circuit with the temp regulator sender If this shorts and blows the fuse your ypvs will cease to function. Happened to mine.
Last edited by begbie on Thu Mar 29, 2018 6:05 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: RZV500R....An attempt at turning back the clock
ive been having problems with my ypvs , been a real ass to figure out
few control boxes and servos , have a zeel now and it seems to be working . but now the stock control box is working
good point on the temp sender !
few control boxes and servos , have a zeel now and it seems to be working . but now the stock control box is working
good point on the temp sender !
Re: RZV500R....An attempt at turning back the clock
I checked all the fuses, and pulled them to make sure they were clean on the ends, right after I got it.....all good.
The YPVS I got in the mail today works perfect...at least for now....A Zeel may still be in the future though.
Mirrors look like new, and my box of new parts showed up so I can completely redo the wheels next week.
Then decide on tires....and get a chain too.
Going to get gas tank cleaned out this weekend, and put in my new fuel filter/outlet to petcock....then slosh some 2 stroke mix in it to keep the metal from flash rusting anymore....
Might be on the shelf for a while...?
If it's dry tomorrow I'll get the airbox/carbs off, and roll it out to powerwash everything before the wheels come off.....
The YPVS I got in the mail today works perfect...at least for now....A Zeel may still be in the future though.
Mirrors look like new, and my box of new parts showed up so I can completely redo the wheels next week.
Then decide on tires....and get a chain too.
Going to get gas tank cleaned out this weekend, and put in my new fuel filter/outlet to petcock....then slosh some 2 stroke mix in it to keep the metal from flash rusting anymore....
Might be on the shelf for a while...?
If it's dry tomorrow I'll get the airbox/carbs off, and roll it out to powerwash everything before the wheels come off.....
Last edited by busa1300 on Fri Mar 30, 2018 8:50 am, edited 1 time in total.
73 TM/TS400
78 GS1000E
80 KD80
82 Katana
84 RZ350
84 RZV500R
86 GSXR1100
86 1100 sportster
88 FZR1000
89 RGV250 VJ21 SP
90 RGV250 VJ22 SP
91 TZR250 3XV2 SP
96 RGV250 VJ23 SP
99 RS250
02 Hayabusa
16 KTM 390 Duke
17 KTM 1290 SDGT
21 Aprilia RSV4 1100
78 GS1000E
80 KD80
82 Katana
84 RZ350
84 RZV500R
86 GSXR1100
86 1100 sportster
88 FZR1000
89 RGV250 VJ21 SP
90 RGV250 VJ22 SP
91 TZR250 3XV2 SP
96 RGV250 VJ23 SP
99 RS250
02 Hayabusa
16 KTM 390 Duke
17 KTM 1290 SDGT
21 Aprilia RSV4 1100
Re: RZV500R....An attempt at turning back the clock
just did a 80km ride with the zeel fitted
feels so much crisper now , move the open rpm to 9k
think just a more modern box with slightly different values helped
520 chain conversion is well worth it , R1 front sprocket and Rz350 rear
feels so much crisper now , move the open rpm to 9k
think just a more modern box with slightly different values helped
520 chain conversion is well worth it , R1 front sprocket and Rz350 rear
Re: RZV500R....An attempt at turning back the clock
I have a Zeel on my VJ23, which was way cheaper than the Sugaya R2 box that it can copy.
Definitely need dyno time to get the most out of a Zeel though....few two stroke tuners in my area....Zero....
A lot of trial and testing on the road will get it close, but few stroker owners are happy with (just close enough)
Definitely need dyno time to get the most out of a Zeel though....few two stroke tuners in my area....Zero....
A lot of trial and testing on the road will get it close, but few stroker owners are happy with (just close enough)
73 TM/TS400
78 GS1000E
80 KD80
82 Katana
84 RZ350
84 RZV500R
86 GSXR1100
86 1100 sportster
88 FZR1000
89 RGV250 VJ21 SP
90 RGV250 VJ22 SP
91 TZR250 3XV2 SP
96 RGV250 VJ23 SP
99 RS250
02 Hayabusa
16 KTM 390 Duke
17 KTM 1290 SDGT
21 Aprilia RSV4 1100
78 GS1000E
80 KD80
82 Katana
84 RZ350
84 RZV500R
86 GSXR1100
86 1100 sportster
88 FZR1000
89 RGV250 VJ21 SP
90 RGV250 VJ22 SP
91 TZR250 3XV2 SP
96 RGV250 VJ23 SP
99 RS250
02 Hayabusa
16 KTM 390 Duke
17 KTM 1290 SDGT
21 Aprilia RSV4 1100
Re: RZV500R....An attempt at turning back the clock
Hope to have engine out by end of weekend
Then finish striping frame, and check all bearings....soda blast all chassis parts and start putting back together.
Then finish striping frame, and check all bearings....soda blast all chassis parts and start putting back together.
73 TM/TS400
78 GS1000E
80 KD80
82 Katana
84 RZ350
84 RZV500R
86 GSXR1100
86 1100 sportster
88 FZR1000
89 RGV250 VJ21 SP
90 RGV250 VJ22 SP
91 TZR250 3XV2 SP
96 RGV250 VJ23 SP
99 RS250
02 Hayabusa
16 KTM 390 Duke
17 KTM 1290 SDGT
21 Aprilia RSV4 1100
78 GS1000E
80 KD80
82 Katana
84 RZ350
84 RZV500R
86 GSXR1100
86 1100 sportster
88 FZR1000
89 RGV250 VJ21 SP
90 RGV250 VJ22 SP
91 TZR250 3XV2 SP
96 RGV250 VJ23 SP
99 RS250
02 Hayabusa
16 KTM 390 Duke
17 KTM 1290 SDGT
21 Aprilia RSV4 1100
Re: RZV500R....An attempt at turning back the clock
73 TM/TS400
78 GS1000E
80 KD80
82 Katana
84 RZ350
84 RZV500R
86 GSXR1100
86 1100 sportster
88 FZR1000
89 RGV250 VJ21 SP
90 RGV250 VJ22 SP
91 TZR250 3XV2 SP
96 RGV250 VJ23 SP
99 RS250
02 Hayabusa
16 KTM 390 Duke
17 KTM 1290 SDGT
21 Aprilia RSV4 1100
78 GS1000E
80 KD80
82 Katana
84 RZ350
84 RZV500R
86 GSXR1100
86 1100 sportster
88 FZR1000
89 RGV250 VJ21 SP
90 RGV250 VJ22 SP
91 TZR250 3XV2 SP
96 RGV250 VJ23 SP
99 RS250
02 Hayabusa
16 KTM 390 Duke
17 KTM 1290 SDGT
21 Aprilia RSV4 1100
Re: RZV500R....An attempt at turning back the clock
What's that on the left main frame rail? A sticker?
Looks like the frame color gets lighter near there.
Looks like the frame color gets lighter near there.
Re: RZV500R....An attempt at turning back the clock
they did have clear protective strips on the frame rails , Thats what you will be seeing looks to be some residue left on there
are you going to soda blast the frame ? will that damage the anodizing ?
are you going to soda blast the frame ? will that damage the anodizing ?
Re: RZV500R....An attempt at turning back the clock
Yea, I will soda blast the frame.
Soda blasting does not harm anodized finish....it's more like a deep cleaner.
It will take paint off, but doesn't do much for oxidization or rust....
The light area is where the original clear plastic tape was, which had become yellow and brittle (flaking off)
The circular sticker, will come off too before I blast....It's a commemorative plaque for some event from 1985 near MT Fuji.
I will leave the original dealer sticker on the rear fender though.
Soda blasting does not harm anodized finish....it's more like a deep cleaner.
It will take paint off, but doesn't do much for oxidization or rust....
The light area is where the original clear plastic tape was, which had become yellow and brittle (flaking off)
The circular sticker, will come off too before I blast....It's a commemorative plaque for some event from 1985 near MT Fuji.
I will leave the original dealer sticker on the rear fender though.
73 TM/TS400
78 GS1000E
80 KD80
82 Katana
84 RZ350
84 RZV500R
86 GSXR1100
86 1100 sportster
88 FZR1000
89 RGV250 VJ21 SP
90 RGV250 VJ22 SP
91 TZR250 3XV2 SP
96 RGV250 VJ23 SP
99 RS250
02 Hayabusa
16 KTM 390 Duke
17 KTM 1290 SDGT
21 Aprilia RSV4 1100
78 GS1000E
80 KD80
82 Katana
84 RZ350
84 RZV500R
86 GSXR1100
86 1100 sportster
88 FZR1000
89 RGV250 VJ21 SP
90 RGV250 VJ22 SP
91 TZR250 3XV2 SP
96 RGV250 VJ23 SP
99 RS250
02 Hayabusa
16 KTM 390 Duke
17 KTM 1290 SDGT
21 Aprilia RSV4 1100