RZ500 MK1 Cafe Racer

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0094 · #1 Post by **0094** » Sat Aug 09, 2008 11:10 pm

Hi RZ fans, my love affair with the RZ500 has taken a twist of fate when I bought a basket case and transformed it into a sweet ride, here is my story.

After restoring my 1st RZ500, I needed more, I bought this bike from a friend for $500.00 and started out like this.

RZ500 frame painted and prepared complete with a brand new RZV500R swing arm.

All parts either chromed or plated in gold zinc ready for installation complete with a Mad Beaver filter kit, vapour blasted EBC prolite discs for the Dymag wheels

Stay tuned for more.

0094 · #2 Post by **0094** » Mon Aug 18, 2008 9:58 am

The business end of the RZ500 cafe Racer.

Custom made dash and a Yoshimura Temp gauge.

Two fine looking examples at the Brisbane Bike Show 2006

The finished product

Dymag 18" rear with Dunlop 160 arrowmax tyre etc

Dymag 16" front wheel with EBC 320mm pro-lite discs, twin Tokico calipers

THE END

Blackshaheen · #3 Post by **Blackshaheen** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 7:04 am

Am I the only one who can't see these pics? Wouldn't surprise me...bloody computer!

Smoker · #4 Post by **Smoker** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 4:36 pm

Definitely a sweet ride.

Very nice work!

Davidj · #5 Post by **Davidj** » Tue Aug 19, 2008 5:11 pm

Blackshaheen wrote:Am I the only one who can't see these pics? Wouldn't surprise me...bloody computer!

Well these pics happen to be two pages wide, so you can't miss them if everything is working.

Blackshaheen · #6 Post by **Blackshaheen** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 8:50 am

Nope! I've got the pictures from the first post but nothing from the second post. It's a bit depressing because I really want to see this bike! Can you post ONE picture again please of the whole bike finished. My computer doesn't like your second posting mate! Cheers,
D.

0094 · #7 Post by **0094** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 11:07 am

I will try again, good at restoring bikes, computers are not my strong point, so be patient, I will do my best, but thanks for your request, kind regards James Hunter

0094 · #8 Post by **0094** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 11:08 am

I will try again, good at restoring bikes, computers are not my strong point, so be patient, I will do my best, but thanks for your request, kind regards James Hunter

Smoker · #9 Post by **Smoker** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 1:19 pm

Awesome work!

I especially like the wheels, rear Brembo master cylinder, wrapped pipes, and the overall appearance - the bike looks brand new.

#10 Post by **hybrid** » Thu Sep 04, 2008 9:56 pm

Awesome work!

Blackshaheen · #11 Post by **Blackshaheen** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 3:52 am

1st class James! Thanks for posting again mate.
D.

wolfgangh · #12 Post by **wolfgangh** » Fri Sep 05, 2008 4:52 pm

Excellent job, James, but you still have some room for improvement with photography!

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