Streetfighter RZV Roller

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Re: Streetfighter RZV Roller

#421 Post by Smoker » Thu May 31, 2018 5:46 pm

R6 chain guard on top, RZ500 on the bottom.

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Not sure if the RZ500 chain guard can be fitted to the tubular arm. May want a custom guard.

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Re: Streetfighter RZV Roller

#422 Post by Smoker » Thu May 31, 2018 11:34 pm

Thinking about having a tool made for the custom arm.

Aluminum collar about 1.5 inch wide and .125 thick to slip over the rear axle. Weld a tab on the side with 2 holes. Bolt on a length of aluminum bar that replicates the circumfrence of the tire.

Would help with placement of the upper brace, and the crossbar between the 2 lower arms.

Might even be able to place a piece on the end of the bar that simulates the curve of the tread.

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Re: Streetfighter RZV Roller

#423 Post by Smoker » Fri Jun 01, 2018 1:32 am

Interesting ideas from the R6 arm. Just throwing them out.

The lower crossbar is curved with the same radius as the upper brace. The lower crossbar is the same distance from the tire as the upper brace. The upper brace sticks out about 3 inches further than the lower crossbar, due to the circumfrence and location of the tire.

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The 2 supports that go from the lower crossbar to the upper brace could also be curved like the R6 arm, conforming to the curvature of the tire.

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The special tool should make this easier to fabricate.

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Re: Streetfighter RZV Roller

#424 Post by Smoker » Fri Jun 15, 2018 10:49 am

Boats.net keeps extending the backorder dates: :smt013

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Re: Streetfighter RZV Roller

#425 Post by Smoker » Sun Jun 24, 2018 5:08 am

Swingarm parts finally arrived.

Took a while, but still amazing to get new parts for a 32-year-old bike.

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Re: Streetfighter RZV Roller

#426 Post by Smoker » Sun Jun 24, 2018 5:09 am

One off titanium kickstand bolt.

Looks like the one I made for the RZ350, but the shaft and thread lengths are slightly different.

OEM vs. Ti:

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Re: Streetfighter RZV Roller

#427 Post by Smoker » Mon Jul 09, 2018 12:36 pm

Working on my swingarm fab tool.

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Re: Streetfighter RZV Roller

#428 Post by Smoker » Fri Jul 27, 2018 5:01 pm

Wheel/tire jig is done.

Maybe not necessary, but I like making stuff. :smt023

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Re: Streetfighter RZV Roller

#429 Post by Smoker » Mon Aug 06, 2018 5:37 pm

Hate to bring you guys more bad news, but that's life.

For most people in my situation, the cancer comes back in around 5 years. For me, not much over 5 months. I have to start taking drugs next week that are going to fuck me up. Pretty sure chemo or radiation are about 2 months away. Can't say what's going to happen with me or the bikes. Should have prepared better, but was trying to get the bikes finished. That's what I love to do. Time could be very short now, and no way can I get everything done.

I sure would like to see finished bikes, and I have plenty of motivation to live. Problem is, I'm not riding this bike called cancer, I'm just the passenger.

I'm not dead, yet. I'll keep trying to finish my bikes until the end. It may be possible for me to find someone else to finish my projects, so you guys will be able to see them completed.

I love you guys. :smt006

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Re: Streetfighter RZV Roller

#430 Post by RuZty » Mon Aug 06, 2018 7:10 pm

Best wishes Pete, keep fighting.

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Re: Streetfighter RZV Roller

#431 Post by lost1750GTV » Mon Aug 06, 2018 7:54 pm

as a new guy I was unaware - I enjoy your posts immensely, and it's obvious you take great care in, and receive great joy, from building them.
and keep your plans and motivation up - I'm sure we all want to see you finish what you've started, and start another one when you are ready!

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Re: Streetfighter RZV Roller

#432 Post by Smoker » Mon Aug 06, 2018 8:24 pm

lost1750GTV wrote:as a new guy I was unaware - I enjoy your posts immensely, and it's obvious you take great care in, and receive great joy, from building them.
and keep your plans and motivation up - I'm sure we all want to see you finish what you've started, and start another one when you are ready!
Thank you, bro.

Hope you've seen my other projects on the 350 side of the website. :mrgreen:

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Re: Streetfighter RZV Roller

#433 Post by tacky1 » Mon Aug 06, 2018 9:32 pm

I love your posts Pete, Love the attention to detail and your troubleshooting to get perfection, Keep posting as long as you can, Good luck :smt023
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Re: Streetfighter RZV Roller

#434 Post by silverstrom » Mon Aug 06, 2018 11:23 pm

Hoping for the best Pete. If we can help in any way, just ask.

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Re: Streetfighter RZV Roller

#435 Post by Ron57 » Tue Aug 07, 2018 7:52 am

Hi Pete, keep fighting it mate. I'm always here to help out.

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