Steve Murphree's resurected RZ

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#1 Post by **smurph** » Mon Dec 31, 2007 6:26 pm

This is my ride. It was about a year and a half long restoration project. This bike used to sit in various places/pieces in RZTom's garage and attic. Now it sits in one piece in my garage.

The bike is pretty much a stock example with the exception of a complete R1 front brake system.

Steve

#2 Post by **rztom** » Tue Jan 01, 2008 12:14 am

I only wish I had a pic of what that bike looked liked before Steve bought it - it was hideous...

I bought it back in '91 as part of a 2-bike purchase from Canada. The previous owner said he had to dig it out of a snow bank to deliver to me... it sat in my garage in pieces for years...

Kudos to Steve for bringing another RZ500 basket-case to life once again...

#3 Post by **smurph** » Fri Jan 04, 2008 4:34 am

And for those that like the wicked 350 little brother... A snarling infected twin that's more fun than should be allowed.

Uh, this is not even close to a stock example.

The frame, tank, rear sets, and pivot bolt are about the only things that haven't been touched. Maybe I didn't mess with the rear brake return spring, but I'm not sure.

Steve

#4 Post by **smurph** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 10:36 pm

The 500 got new shoes and socks!!!

Dunlop GT501s with black wheels. A big improvement in looks and handling.

Check out the radial like tread pattern. I thing it's the best looking bias ply tire that you can get for these things.

#5 Post by **hybrid** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 12:31 am

Nice

I've got those on my LC as well.