500 Two-Stroke Tech

That swingarm looks great, like it's always been there.

Jeff B wrote: ↑Thu Mar 21, 2019 2:17 pm

TwoStrokeNut wrote: ↑Thu Mar 21, 2019 9:01 am
So far, I am truly impressed with the progress.

Me too! I'll have to remember this process for future projects!

Me three, that's pretty cool stuff. Thanks for the detailed instructions.

phildu31 wrote: ↑Sat Mar 02, 2019 10:36 am They have dents made by the discs.
And this affects the free movement of these discs.
Typical result will be neutral hard to find.

Ok, I understand what your saying. Thank you.

phildu31 wrote: ↑Fri Mar 01, 2019 6:15 am Your clutch boss and basket look marked.
It should be worth to adjust them.

Hi, sorry to jump in. What does this mean? Just curious.

wow, its already going mad... and that price is PLUS 7% buyers premium as well. For a bike needing a restore (check out the rust on the frame, the fact the engine isnt said to run, only turn over etc) I didnt think it'd top 10k, but with decent enough paint in the pics, maybe it is worth more. The ...

Well this looks interesting! I will be in contact

The white one gets my vote

I would be pretty surprised if someone made an aftermarket ignition switch for these bikes? Loads of them available. Very easy to find. A couple of quick links below. https://yambits.co.uk/rz500-ignition-switch-p-17597.html?osCsid=oj9ddlgqecsi16e3u0v25dv6r5 https://www.partsnmore.com/parts/yamaha/r...

If your ignition switch has YM-4 it’s a factory fit switch It should have a white electric plug,if it’s red a 350ypvs switch has been fitted You can buy a decal for the top of the switch to tidy it up My ignition switch does indeed have the YM-4 also. I would be pretty surprised if someone made an ...

That is interesting? Obviously someone has messed around with these locksets?

Looking at my original Yamaha keys here I have some with no markings and some do. A34611, B32617. I think your ignition photo suggests key blank B with 410 being the tumbler set. Thanks for the reply John. So if I understand this correctly I would at least need a "B" blank Yamaha key and ...

BigGuy wrote: ↑Fri Feb 01, 2019 9:23 am

I'm wondering if this is even the correct ignition? If I remember correctly a number can also be found on the back of the helmet lock? I will have a look today.

Not sure if the helmet lock number is even relevant to this discussion? The number on mine is 4L1? Not what I expected to see?

Enjoy it, that's the fun part of any project

I'm wondering if this is even the correct ignition? If I remember correctly a number can also be found on the back of the helmet lock? I will have a look today.