CAN 1983 RZ350

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Re: CAN 1983 RZ350

#121 Post by tzrz350 » Tue Nov 29, 2016 11:19 pm

These part are different. I have a 1983 RZ350. The thing is that you can get a dull/low polish surface by sanding to high grit or by polishing a rough surface (bead blast). For my RZ350, I am sanding with high grit, then polishing, so I will have a nice mirror surface. I am not looking to obtain the OEM finish.
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Re: CAN 1983 RZ350

#122 Post by JonW » Wed Nov 30, 2016 3:11 am

I think the link confused you as it was predominantly LC related but if you read down you would see that I also was asking about the 83-85 parts at the same time. No matter tho, your parts your build. And, yes I had assumed you were after an OEM finish from what you did and said earlier and see now I was wrong. my bad. :smt023
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Re: CAN 1983 RZ350

#123 Post by tzrz350 » Fri Dec 02, 2016 12:21 am

I am curious too about the OEM finish even if I am not going that route. From the steps I described, to me the one that looks the closest to OEM finish is the one with 2000 grit (by memory). The 2000 grit was not my final step as I go for a full polished surface, kind of mirror finish (for this particular project).

From the link you provided, one said:

"As far as I'm aware, it's just the faces that have that alloy 'brushed' look".

This is inline with what I recall from the OEM finish on the parts I had initially. I remember seing unidirectional lines in the aluminum with a dull (not mirror) finish. I should have taken close up picture of these parts before restoring them.
In doubt, full throttle!

1971 Kawasaki F8
1983 RZ350
2002 BMW R1150R w/sidecar
2012 Ducati Monster 1100 EVO
2014 KTM 150SX
1994 TZR350

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Re: CAN 1983 RZ350

#124 Post by tzrz350 » Sun Dec 04, 2016 11:45 pm

I am looking for M10 X 1.25 socket heat bolts in stainless steel of various lengths. Anyone know where I can order those?

The standard at every store is M10 1.50... the RZ350 uses fine tread for the M10.

Thanks for advices.
In doubt, full throttle!

1971 Kawasaki F8
1983 RZ350
2002 BMW R1150R w/sidecar
2012 Ducati Monster 1100 EVO
2014 KTM 150SX
1994 TZR350

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Re: CAN 1983 RZ350

#125 Post by p51mustang » Thu Dec 29, 2016 1:01 pm

Pro bolt has them
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