kobra's 1985 RZ350NC2 basket case restoration
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Re: New project '85 RZ350 NC2
I've got a set of pipes that look just like those expansion chambers but they have Factory cans on them. Some kind of parts swapping went on there I think.
'82 RD350LC in '81 colours, OEM pipes, UNI filters
'85 FZ750
'85 FZ750
Re: New project '85 RZ350 NC2
Seems to me that designing a chamber is a rather complex science. So maybe one or two teams did the work to figure out what works well and other companies copied them...Hooligan wrote:I've got a set of pipes that look just like those expansion chambers but they have Factory cans on them. Some kind of parts swapping went on there I think.
Re: New project '85 RZ350 NC2
The hangers on mine are exactly the same as the ones in the pics above.
'82 RD350LC in '81 colours, OEM pipes, UNI filters
'85 FZ750
'85 FZ750
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Re: New project '85 RZ350 NC2
There is a DG mod out there. It increases the stinger with 1” pipe then little silencers are grafted on. Thats what I’ll do to mine forsure.
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1985 Canadian Rz350. Restored with collector plates. Stock VM26, Triumph Calipers, Galfer brake lines. Brand new DG’s, 260 main, 22.5 pilot jet. Economy pre-load adjusters. Ohlins shock. Oem Banshee crank.
Re: New project '85 RZ350 NC2
I looked into this and all I found was people modding the RD400 pipes so that it has a stinger. Is there an RZ version mod too?ZedSledder wrote:There is a DG mod out there. It increases the stinger with 1” pipe then little silencers are grafted on. Thats what I’ll do to mine forsure.
Cheers?
Re: New project '85 RZ350 NC2
I have a brand new, unstamped rz250/350 top crankcase. I know that the story goes that they are machined in upper and lower cases assembled, but I have tried this top section on a spare set of cases lower crankcase and there are no steps/lips where they two halves meet. If you are interested PM me but I'm in West Australia.
Re: New project '85 RZ350 NC2
There are two dowel pins that align the top and bottom case halves. I believe they are assembled this way, and then "line bored" so that they line up perfectly. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.bikemad wrote:I have a brand new, unstamped rz250/350 top crankcase. I know that the story goes that they are machined in upper and lower cases assembled, but I have tried this top section on a spare set of cases lower crankcase and there are no steps/lips where they two halves meet. If you are interested PM me but I'm in West Australia.
However... I might be interested in it for another purpose. PM inbound.
Re: New project '85 RZ350 NC2
The matching of the halves is pretty important since all the shafts, crank and transmission, need to line up to get good bearing life and tight oil seal. However, I know of several people that have hacked together unmatched case halves on two-stoke snowmobiles and lived to tell about it. I have replaced a single case-half on vertically split dirt bikes several times and never had a problem.kobra wrote:There are two dowel pins that align the top and bottom case halves. I believe they are assembled this way, and then "line bored" so that they line up perfectly. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.bikemad wrote:I have a brand new, unstamped rz250/350 top crankcase. I know that the story goes that they are machined in upper and lower cases assembled, but I have tried this top section on a spare set of cases lower crankcase and there are no steps/lips where they two halves meet. If you are interested PM me but I'm in West Australia.
However... I might be interested in it for another purpose. PM inbound.
Finally, as suggested by a previous post, you could have a good welder repair the broken case upper using a piece cut from a used/junk upper from another bike.
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That's the plan more or less.brrrappp wrote: Finally, as suggested by a previous post, you could have a good welder repair the broken case upper using a piece cut from a used/junk upper from another bike.
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Re: New project '85 RZ350 NC2
thats what i did.kobra wrote:That's the plan more or less.brrrappp wrote: Finally, as suggested by a previous post, you could have a good welder repair the broken case upper using a piece cut from a used/junk upper from another bike.
once painted black you cant tell.
350LC,Athena 392 big bore,stock porting,swiss cheese air box,stock reeds,spec11 pipes.(now TSA big bore pipes)
She might not be pretty but she will always be a fun ride
1982 YAMA RD350LC
98KDX 220R
1967 TRIUMPH TIGER
2001 TRIUMPH TT600
She might not be pretty but she will always be a fun ride
1982 YAMA RD350LC
98KDX 220R
1967 TRIUMPH TIGER
2001 TRIUMPH TT600
Re: New project '85 RZ350 NC2
Teaser shot!
Re: New project '85 RZ350 NC2
I've got one more request. Would someone mind taking some nice detailed photos of the engine case in this area where the chain broke mine? So I can see what the profile looks like, the general shape, any clearances it might need (sprocket, clutch arm, etc). Hopefully won't be too much of a hassle, but would be super helpful. The higher the resolution the better.
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Re: New project '85 RZ350 NC2
You made a chocolate engine for Christmas!
kobra wrote:Teaser shot!
Re: New project '85 RZ350 NC2
tacky1 to the rescue! Got the pics I need.