My Blinged-Out RZ Project

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Re: My Blinged-Out RZ Project

#1966 Post by Off Road » Sat Apr 23, 2016 6:18 pm

motoholic71 wrote:Any switch will work, it will flow a few tenths of amp for a second or 2 so not a problem.
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When activated the kill switch connects one of the CDI inputs to Ground.
This requires two wires/conductors running to the switch.
'IF' the outer sheathing of your replica cable adjuster/cable housing is metal, you could use it as one of the conductors (probably Ground) going to the switch.
Then you would only have to run 1 wire through the center of the cable housing, back to the CDI input.

Similar idea to a Co-Ax cable.

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Re: My Blinged-Out RZ Project

#1967 Post by Smoker » Sun Apr 24, 2016 12:13 pm

Off Road wrote: 'IF' the outer sheathing of your replica cable adjuster/cable housing is metal, you could use it as one of the conductors (probably Ground) going to the switch.
Then you would only have to run 1 wire through the center of the cable housing, back to the CDI input.

Similar idea to a Co-Ax cable.
That's the plan.

Hope it works! :smt003

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Re: My Blinged-Out RZ Project

#1968 Post by Smoker » Mon Apr 25, 2016 6:21 am

Previously, I used a steel flat bar to position the bottom of the damper level with the bottom of the frame tube.

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Trying some different positions again.


Made a rear mount locating tool. Adjustable for vertical, horizontal, and length dimensions.

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Re: My Blinged-Out RZ Project

#1969 Post by Rockt » Wed Apr 27, 2016 5:54 pm

Hi Smoker.

I was reading with great interest, this thread, and then it died:

http://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/549188- ... -my-rz350/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

This is the same bike, yes?

I know you're not concerned with having a "finished" motorcycle - obviously pursuing the build to the best of your ability is paramount - but... are there any pictures of this bike in full bike form? DYING to see it.
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Re: My Blinged-Out RZ Project

#1970 Post by RuZty » Wed Apr 27, 2016 10:17 pm

Is the damper mount at the frame a ball joint or a straight bushing? Ideally it should only swing on one plane but the way you have it mounted it will move horizontally and vertically.

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Re: My Blinged-Out RZ Project

#1971 Post by Smoker » Thu Apr 28, 2016 1:49 pm

Rockt wrote:Hi Smoker.

I was reading with great interest, this thread, and then it died:

http://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/549188- ... -my-rz350/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

This is the same bike, yes?

I know you're not concerned with having a "finished" motorcycle - obviously pursuing the build to the best of your ability is paramount - but... are there any pictures of this bike in full bike form? DYING to see it.
Yes. My apologies. Sometimes, I feel like I've abandoned my S2000 friends. [smilie=dunno.gif]

I'm still there fairly often for owners that want my Seat Locks.

I'll try to find a pic.

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Re: My Blinged-Out RZ Project

#1972 Post by Smoker » Thu Apr 28, 2016 1:53 pm

Ordered spring pins and gaskets for the petcock.

Of course, they sent me the wrong gaskets. :smt013

Need the green paper gasket.

Measured the roll pins and finished the knob adapter drawings.

Now trying to get the adapter machined.

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Re: My Blinged-Out RZ Project

#1973 Post by Smoker » Thu Apr 28, 2016 2:09 pm

Need to get the battery box done, so I can weld brackets to the frame.

Drawing the box now.

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Re: My Blinged-Out RZ Project

#1974 Post by Smoker » Thu May 19, 2016 11:32 am

Trying out a new machinist.

Price estimates are impossibly low. Hope the quality is good.

Already a week behind on the first time estimate - but I guess that's normal.

Waiting on the petcock knob adapter, and the front steering damper bracket. I keep changing the battery box drawings, but should be done soon. Also working on the rear steering damper bracket, but it's more difficult and will need a steel mock up first.

Wanted to put a cutout in the bracket, but it's too small. [smilie=dunno.gif]

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#1975 Post by Smoker » Fri May 20, 2016 5:11 am

Carbon tail parts.

Need to foam in some threaded fittings and do some more shaping on the undertail.

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Re: My Blinged-Out RZ Project

#1976 Post by RuZty » Fri May 20, 2016 6:09 am

Smoker wrote:Trying out a new machinist.

Price estimates are impossibly low. Hope the quality is good.

Already a week behind on the first time estimate - but I guess that's normal.
Always remember, Good, Cheap, Fast. Pick two.

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#1977 Post by Smoker » Tue May 24, 2016 10:21 pm

Working on a carbon panel and making slots for the throttle cables.

Not sure if I ever tested the 1/4 turn speedway throttle, so I connected it.

Good news. The carb slides get a full pull.

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Re: My Blinged-Out RZ Project

#1978 Post by Smoker » Mon May 30, 2016 2:26 am

Look above at my drawing for the front steering damper bracket.

Then, look at the machined part in the photo.

Is it my fault that the angle on the machined part is backwards???

Doesn't really matter, I'm going to pay for another one anyway.

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Re: My Blinged-Out RZ Project

#1979 Post by South_Oz » Mon May 30, 2016 10:00 am

The part is opposite to your drawing, clearly a dotted line.

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Re: My Blinged-Out RZ Project

#1980 Post by RuZty » Mon May 30, 2016 8:03 pm

I think he cut the angle last and wasn't paying attention, nothing wrong with your sketch.

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