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by RuZty
Thu Jan 27, 2022 9:41 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: YPVS Power valves... Sources
Replies: 10
Views: 1036

Re: YPVS Power valves... Sources

Last time I rebuilt my engine I didn't fancy spending a bundle on new valves and bushings so I used some SKF Speedi-Sleeves (SKF P/N 99068) to repair the bearing section of my worst set of PV's, and reamed the bushings to suit. The portion where the seal runs generally doesn't wear much, and I've go...
by RuZty
Sun Jul 25, 2021 10:45 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Kickstart Hitting Footpeg - Best fix?
Replies: 14
Views: 957

Re: Kickstart Hitting Footpeg - Best fix?

I've always preferred to cut or remove the spring so I can fold the peg up to prevent me barking my ankle on the peg...
by RuZty
Wed Jul 21, 2021 6:54 pm
Forum: Chassis, Brakes & Suspension
Topic: VJ22 Banana swingarm
Replies: 37
Views: 3741

Re: VJ22 Banana swingarm

The Tuning Works is a good place to find OEM parts and some aftermarket stuff, https://www.thetuningworks.co.uk The RGV Forum is a good resource with a for sale board, that's where I got my swingarm, http://www.rgv250.co.uk/forums/ I bought CNC axle pullers from someone on the RGV forum to replace t...
by RuZty
Mon Jun 21, 2021 10:06 am
Forum: Chassis, Brakes & Suspension
Topic: VJ22 Banana swingarm
Replies: 37
Views: 3741

Re: VJ22 Banana swingarm

Ruzty, do you recall how long your Penske shock is eye to eye? I just measured it, 315mm center to center and it's in the middle of roughly 10mm total adjustment. I set it so the minimum length still allows it to clear the frame cross member when bottomed and then used the adjustment to get the rid...
by RuZty
Mon Jun 21, 2021 9:16 am
Forum: Chassis, Brakes & Suspension
Topic: VJ22 Banana swingarm
Replies: 37
Views: 3741

Re: VJ22 Banana swingarm

Superb advice as ever. Lovely bike. Thanks Jon! I haven't been around much in the last year, nice to see some familiar names, I hope you are well. The RZ is going to get some attention again, I got side tracked with a VFR800 I bought last year (wonderful bike). Of course it's getting modified too a...
by RuZty
Thu Jun 17, 2021 8:45 pm
Forum: Chassis, Brakes & Suspension
Topic: VJ22 Banana swingarm
Replies: 37
Views: 3741

Re: VJ22 Banana swingarm

I used these parts; 750 Katana 4.5x17 wheel Metzeler M7RR 150 tire GS500 Cush drive Penske Shock Brembo P34 Caliper from a Ducati Monster GSXR600 rotor I made my own adapter plates and dogbones based on the drawings circulating on the internet that are supposed to preserve the RGV geometry. The Pens...
by RuZty
Fri Jun 04, 2021 9:54 pm
Forum: Chassis, Brakes & Suspension
Topic: Matte black powder coating
Replies: 3
Views: 512

Re: Matte black powder coating

I have had good luck with satin black on wheels, on bikes and cars. I'm looking at Cerakote for another project, apparently it's extremely durable, the gun crowd love it. Comes in oven and room temp cure versions, all kinds of colours too.
by RuZty
Wed May 26, 2021 8:10 pm
Forum: Chassis, Brakes & Suspension
Topic: Frame bracing
Replies: 25
Views: 2376

Re: Frame bracing

Racing slicks and about double the power of a tuned RZ350, tell me the frame doesn't look familiar; https://classic-motorbikes.net/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/Yamaha-TZ750E007.jpg It probably uses better tubing than a production bike, but I doubt that frame is any way near twice as stiff as an RZ fra...
by RuZty
Mon Aug 24, 2020 9:54 pm
Forum: Chassis, Brakes & Suspension
Topic: Earlier Model R6 Rotor
Replies: 14
Views: 1154

Re: Earlier Model R6 Rotor

silverstrom wrote: Mon Aug 24, 2020 5:39 pm If you don't want to use the caliper adapters you can use Triumph 83 mm calipers (4 piston) and any rotor that fits an RZ350 from EBC, etc.
This was one of the best modifications I did to my 350 before the suspension upgrade.
by RuZty
Fri Aug 21, 2020 8:11 pm
Forum: Custom Projects/Restoration
Topic: RZ Project III or is it IV?
Replies: 98
Views: 12856

Re: RZ Project III or is it IV?

I'm running a 150 on a 4" wheel and it's plenty of tire for an RZ350. No offset sprocket and machined cush drive and the chain clears the tire by a few mm.
by RuZty
Fri Aug 21, 2020 7:52 pm
Forum: Racing Discussion
Topic: Moto-GP crash is UNBELIEVABLE
Replies: 6
Views: 822

Re: Moto-GP crash is UNBELIEVABLE

Yeah, when Rossi stopped his bike in the pits, his body language and then his expression when he took his helmet off said he'd seen his own ghost. Rossi has pretty much averaged 10 podiums a year for TWO DECADES, but I think that was a new experience for him.
by RuZty
Fri Aug 21, 2020 7:44 pm
Forum: Chassis, Brakes & Suspension
Topic: Earlier Model R6 Rotor
Replies: 14
Views: 1154

Re: Earlier Model R6 Rotor

Holy crap, who made your pipes? A few yards of welding there, that's commitment.
by RuZty
Mon Aug 10, 2020 1:16 pm
Forum: Ebay Alert
Topic: 650 CC 132 HP
Replies: 5
Views: 779

Re: 650 CC 132 HP

Amazing what the fundamental architecture of this little engine will do, even if there isn't a stock part left besides the transmission.
by RuZty
Mon Aug 10, 2020 1:13 pm
Forum: Engines
Topic: Tuning 1983 Canadian 26mm carbs
Replies: 7
Views: 1076

Re: Tuning 1983 Canadian 26mm carbs

With stock carbs on my '85 Canadian bike (same 31k engine as yours) with SpecII pipes and stock airbox (UNI filter, snorkel removed) I arrived at stock pilots and 265 mains as a good setup. A little rich on hot days but plug chops on cold mornings had it just about perfect, piece of mind for all rid...
by RuZty
Wed Jul 29, 2020 6:27 pm
Forum: Custom Projects - Other Bikes
Topic: wierd issue with a buddys monkey bike
Replies: 14
Views: 1085

Re: wierd issue with a buddys monkey bike

I have never tried this so take it as free advice worth nothing, but I have heard this from people who have bought old bikes with engines with stuck rings that wouldn't turn. Put a SMALL amount (say an ounce) of ATF (detergent) or even diesel in the spark plug hole and let sit for a day or more, wou...