My Ride in 1983

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My Ride in 1983

#1 Post by Backroader » Tue Nov 20, 2012 6:55 pm

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Looking forward to getting another one on the road, 30 years later!

My other Yamaha. 1978 XS, all original

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#2 Post by peterz84 » Tue Nov 20, 2012 8:00 pm

Good stuff man :smt023

Get yourself another Rz, you'll wonder how you've got along without it for the past three decades you Ole Bastad!!!!

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#3 Post by Backroader » Wed Nov 21, 2012 2:13 pm

Looking forward getting the RZ, not sure what to expect, it's been a long time and have many bikes since, each special in their own way.
1967 Honda CD125A
1978 Yamaha XS650SE
1983 RZ350
2010 HD Heritage Softail Classic
2011 BMW R1200GS

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#4 Post by RZResurection » Wed Nov 21, 2012 10:14 pm

My gosh that is a beautiful XS!!!
If it wasn't so pristine, I'd say it'd make an awesome cafe racer with a little help from a zip cutter and welder :smt002 :smt018

Welcome (back) to the cursed obsession. It never goes away, it just stays dormant (for 30yrs), waiting for the right moment to hit hard again.
Jeff

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#5 Post by Backroader » Sat Dec 01, 2012 5:02 pm

Well, I fianally got the RZ home yesterday. Warm enough to get into garage without breaking anything.

Getting it loaded onto the truck. Took 3 of us, lol... I have a back injury that haunts me, the seller just had his shoulder repaired from his RZ racing days ( I assume) and my friend from the ADV forum...who brought his loading ramps.... Thanks Jim.

Here are some shots.... It's winter and I am sure everyone likes bike pictures..

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Ready to unload.... The warm weather was appreciated.

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Tucked away for the evening...

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Took off the plastic today and aside from a couple of hair line cracks and broken winsheild it looks like a keeper.
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Will post again as I start the estimated 100hrs of clean up....by tooth brush!
1967 Honda CD125A
1978 Yamaha XS650SE
1983 RZ350
2010 HD Heritage Softail Classic
2011 BMW R1200GS

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#6 Post by seahorse » Sat Dec 01, 2012 7:55 pm

Backroader, you lucky basdard. What a find. Mate it looks like its just due for its 5000 k service.

You said 100 hrs clean up. Mate a bucket of warm soapy water and youd be done in 5 minutes.

Seriously great pick up, hiding the excitement would have been hard.

No doubt some good advice will come if you need it from others.
I gues the usual suspects tank condition, oil pump operation, carb jets and presure test are on your list.

Would be hard to resist not cleaning the plugs and checking all fluids and kicking her in the guts.

Good luck mate, and in that condition, please keep her standard.
Well done again.
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#7 Post by Backroader » Sat Dec 01, 2012 11:11 pm

Going to do a fluid change, oil, rad, brakes and clean the carbs out (include the air filters) and it should be good to go.
The previous owner road has been riding it, two or three times a year.

Is suspect the rings and possibly pistons have been done, but only a test ride will tell.

There are a ton of things that should be done, but I am only concerned with getting to the first show n shine as a bike in original condion... like my XS650. Then I can work on a maintenance program for next year.

I plan on putting a vintage plate on it, which unfortunately only permitts to and from parades, show n shines and sanctioned events. Up side is, $150.00 per year for coverage for full repalcement value.
1967 Honda CD125A
1978 Yamaha XS650SE
1983 RZ350
2010 HD Heritage Softail Classic
2011 BMW R1200GS

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#8 Post by Backroader » Sun Dec 02, 2012 4:46 pm

I thought I would throw a photo of my Honda out there...It's not a 2 stroke, but does sound a little like one, when I get it on cam....

Bought this one for $800.00 and I am into to it for $500. Apraised value:
$3200.00 cdn
All original except for the pipes, fuel tap, new battery, 1 turn signal bulb, tires and tubes. (also had to refinish the inside of the take and do an ultrasonic carb clean)
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1967 Honda CD125A
1978 Yamaha XS650SE
1983 RZ350
2010 HD Heritage Softail Classic
2011 BMW R1200GS

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#9 Post by rzrej » Sun Dec 02, 2012 5:26 pm

Welcome Backroader, nice looking RZ you picked up. Must be a nice nostalgia thing if you had one 30 years ago. I am Daryl's friend from Edmonton, have to give you a call when I come out that way and talk bikes and 2 strokes.

Love that little Honda you have pictured! What a find.

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#10 Post by jasonm » Thu Dec 06, 2012 2:17 am

Hope you enjoy it Greg

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#11 Post by Backroader » Thu Dec 06, 2012 2:48 am

Thanks Jay!!!!
PM me if you have any history on the bike..
I would like to know if I was the original owner ...
1967 Honda CD125A
1978 Yamaha XS650SE
1983 RZ350
2010 HD Heritage Softail Classic
2011 BMW R1200GS

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