What a find! 1985 Stock RZ350 for $450
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- Redline Junkie
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What a find! 1985 Stock RZ350 for $450
Hi Guys, I'm new to the forum and thought I would share my good deal with everyone. I found this 1985 RZ350 on Kijiji for $450 with a few spares part to boot. The bike has 33,000km and was stored for 16 years. I just tore the engine down and it has never been apart in my opinion, Standard pistons. The forks had leaky seals, gummed up carbs and the tank has had a rust hole in the bottom repaired. Tank is really clean except near the pickup, where there is rusting. The bike as dropped on the left side and the plastic needs some TLC on that side. Please note I have a 1983 RZ350 for parts from another deal and anything that will not fit my 85' is up for grabs. No motor parts sorry.
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Welcome to the forum!
I must say that is one sweet deal you have there. Look around. Read a few posts. Ask questions. Get your bike running. Look around again. Ask a few more questions.
Then open up your wallet. That is when the fun really begins. You have all winter...
Good luck whichever path you chose to take. Its a sweet ride...
Stan
I must say that is one sweet deal you have there. Look around. Read a few posts. Ask questions. Get your bike running. Look around again. Ask a few more questions.
Then open up your wallet. That is when the fun really begins. You have all winter...
Good luck whichever path you chose to take. Its a sweet ride...
Stan
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2017 KTM 390
2017 FZ-10
1973 RT3
1974 TY250
plus many others
2018 Grom
2017 KTM 390
2017 FZ-10
1973 RT3
1974 TY250
plus many others
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OH YES IT WILL! I have an early model RZ gas tank, no holes, small repairable dent on one side.
UPDATE: Tank will be dent free and primed soon. Anyone need a early RZ tank?
UPDATE: Tank will be dent free and primed soon. Anyone need a early RZ tank?
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'81 RD350LC hybrid w/84 RZ engine. Zeel, Old style Toomeys, Yboot and filter 420 main 22.5 pilot, Air screw 2.5 turns out, DJ needle 2nd from top, Canadian VM26 carbs.
'85 KR/RZ US. Tank is seeping causing a blister in paint.....
'85 KR/RZ US. Tank is seeping causing a blister in paint.....
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Nice score! $450.00?? I'd go buy a lottery ticket!! Looking forward to seeing the progress. Congrats. I paid $1500.00 for mine in much worse cond. Welcome to the fourm.
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1984 Kenny Roberts RZ350 Spec II Zeel 10V
1972 Denco Kawasaki H2 750
1972 Kawasaki S2 350
1971 Perneli "Kawasaki" Jones MT1 75 Mini-Trail
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1984 Kenny Roberts RZ350 Spec II Zeel 10V
1972 Denco Kawasaki H2 750
1972 Kawasaki S2 350
1971 Perneli "Kawasaki" Jones MT1 75 Mini-Trail
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Hey redline, nice bike. I wish I could find an RZ for $450. Anyway, I dont know what the plastic on an '83 RZ looks like, but I am looking for a bikini fairing for an '84-'85 American RZ. If your '83 has one and you are looking to sell.....let me know. PM me, or my email address is below.
Peace,
Joshua
Peace,
Joshua
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Thanks for all the kind comments guys, as you can see the tear down is well under way. I will be sending the cylinders out in the coming weeks to get the cherry popped and take them to first over. Please note that I have some parts listed for a 1983 RZ350 in the "for sale" section. I don't have the instruments, tank, or engine parts for sale but do have a fairing but it is aftermarket. I have an Olins shock from the parts bike, which I will be getting rebuild next month at a cost of about $230.
1985 RZ350F being restored now!
1987 RZ350 Stock
1985 RZ350F basket case
1985 RZ500 Stock
1987 RZ350 Stock
1985 RZ350F basket case
1985 RZ500 Stock
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Re: What a find! 1985 Stock RZ350 for $450
I bought mine from a whole lot more than that and it needed tires and a new chain/sprockets.
Same colors as mine. I would like to get mine repainted and all body work 100% perfect, but it would cost too much.
Same colors as mine. I would like to get mine repainted and all body work 100% perfect, but it would cost too much.
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Re: What a find! 1985 Stock RZ350 for $450
Good Buy! I wish I had seen it. If you're looking to get some porting work or have pipes built, I know someone in the area who is very good.
85' rz350 - R6 rear shock, progessive springs & race tech emulator, Fork brace, steering damper, 01' r1 front brakes, GPL Racing ported cylinders & milled head, GPL Racing gp exhaust, V-force reeds, reed spacers, 28mm PWK'S, Zeeltronic pcdi -10v