My Blinged-Out RZ Project

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My Blinged-Out RZ Project

#1 Post by Smoker » Mon Mar 24, 2008 10:58 pm

Hi, everyone - this is my first post!

I've read the entire website, and I feel like I know a lot of you through your posts and projects.

My project bike is a 1985 RZ350N which I purchased new in January of 1985. Current mileage is 21,845. It has a fair number of mods on it, many of which I will be upgrading during this major retrofit.

I've been planning and ordering parts for a few months, but as you guys know, it's quite a time-consuming process.

I'll start posting info and pics, and I hope you guys enjoy, and are able to contribute to my build.

THANKS!!

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#2 Post by Smoker » Mon Mar 24, 2008 11:08 pm

These are my only pics of the project bike as I started removing parts:

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#3 Post by Smoker » Mon Mar 24, 2008 11:33 pm

Well, since the title says "Blinged-Out" I figure I'd better post up something worthy. These are already at my house:

Dymag Magnesium Front Wheel for 2007 GSXR600:

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I took this drawing of a 2001 R1 Rear Wheel and modified it to remove the swingarm offset, and set the sprocket to give 5mm chain-to-frame clearance and 5mm chain-to-tire clearance. (Hopefully, I calculated correctly :roll: )

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Dymag Magnesium Custom Rear:

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I need to shave those decals!
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#4 Post by Smoker » Mon Mar 24, 2008 11:50 pm

At the end of January, I ordered a JMC Custom Swingarm with Mega Top Bracing, 1 inch over length, and eccentric adjusters. The pivot and linkage connections are OEM RZ350, and the width will fit a 167mm rear tire, and the Custom Dymag Rear Wheel.

No frame widening on this project - I want to keep the frame intact, except for changing mounting brackets and reinforcement.

There's a problem with my order. I can't get the specs for the new unreleased Brembo HPK rear caliper, so I may have to cut a spacer and fabricate and install the rear mount and caliper at a later time. I know the specs are nearly identical to the Ducati 916 caliper, but I can't find that drawing, either.

The Brembo Rear Caliper will be underslung like a GP Bike.

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#5 Post by tropical snowman » Tue Mar 25, 2008 12:53 am

Wow! those are some fantastic looking rims :smt055
I'm looking forward to seeing your bike finished, so far so good.

Cheers

Matt
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#6 Post by hellmanns » Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:09 am

Looks amazing, I can't wait to see that swingarm in place... :wink:

keep up the good job!




here I'm still looking for a rear sprocket with 520# and 39-38 teeth to fit the R1 05 rear rim... ...
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#7 Post by ax-racing » Tue Mar 25, 2008 11:55 am

beautiful project and very exclusive component

the thing i like so much is the extreme clean of bike
every special bike must be in this perfect condition
Alex

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#8 Post by Smoker » Tue Mar 25, 2008 2:34 pm

Thanks for the replies.

What a great website - Brazil, Australia, Italy, and USA in the house!

United with a common bond of 2-stroke coolness.

I'll post up some more pics.

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#9 Post by SEB4LO » Tue Mar 25, 2008 3:32 pm

:-D

frenchies too :lol:

nice project :wink:
BIG BORE / STROKED MANIAC :D

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#10 Post by Smoker » Tue Mar 25, 2008 5:42 pm

Truly, an International thread.

I got these new parts from Ebay a couple of months ago:

2007 GSXR600 Front Forks:

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2007 GSXR600 Lower Triple Tree, Steering Damper and Front axle:

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These are for the front end conversion, and I'm going to try to modify the RZ frame to use the steering damper and steering stops. I also found a place that can make custom springs for the forks.
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#11 Post by Smoker » Tue Mar 25, 2008 5:47 pm

Here's an oversize custom radiator made for the RZ350:

My plan is to add carbon fiber sides to the radiator - like on the Ducati Monster.

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#12 Post by Smoker » Tue Mar 25, 2008 5:50 pm

I bought these items from Ebay - and got totally ripped off!

I never received the parts. Luckily, Paypal was able to refund my money.

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#13 Post by acormier7 » Tue Mar 25, 2008 5:52 pm

Smoker wrote:Thanks for the replies.

What a great website - Brazil, Australia, Italy, and USA in the house!

United with a common bond of 2-stroke coolness.

I'll post up some more pics.
You missed Canada :-D
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#14 Post by ax-racing » Tue Mar 25, 2008 6:00 pm

A friend from Amsterdam say that two strole language is a world language......

i think that is right :D

Smoker, start to modify your bike and post work in progress pics
good work :D
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#15 Post by Smoker » Tue Mar 25, 2008 6:08 pm

Hello to my Canadian friends!

Not for this thread - but I have an '87 full-body RZ350 and '85 RZ500, both from Canada - all OEM and in very good condition. Both bikes need brakes, of course.

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