RZ500 and RZV500 restore and rebuild

[tacky1]

That looks really nice condition - my project is at about the same stage - I'm using a Nitron shock which seems to be a really nice quality like the Wilbers that you've fitted.

If only I could find more time to make some real progress.

Cheers
Paul

Paul, Im a muppet!! Im using a Nitron R3, I was looking at buying a Wilburs and got mixed up when posting.

[phildu31]

Thanks Paul, Thats the easy part, Have to build the forks next, I got them refinished to look factory, fitting progressive springs and Race Tech Emulators.

Hi,
I'm interested in Race Tech Emulators. Are they worth the value ?
They need to have the rod dampers modified.

[steveho]

I'm using Race Tech emulators on another bike (TDR250), and find they really sharpen up the front end of a non-cartridge type fork. As you say, the damper rods need modifying to disable the stock compression damping (enlarging the existing holes), and the emulators then handle that function. The rebound damping is handled by the oil viscosity, so may take a little experimentation to get that right. To fine tune the compression damping, the emulators need fishing out of the forks (they are under the springs) with a piece of wire. Sounds like a PITA, but only takes a few minutes, and likely only a few iterations to get it feeling right. Once set up, probably little need to play with it further. The result is more compliance, and just better feel from the front end. Recommended.

[RuZty]

FWIW I put some in the forks on my 350 about 12 years ago and would echo everything steveho said, definitely recommended. On the 350 you have to braze up some existing holes, if the 500 instructions are similar do not be tempted to weld the holes shut as the harder weld makes it very difficult to get a smooth finish down to the original diameter.

[tacky1]

Thanks guys, Have them fitted as we speak, Just waiting on fork seals, Ordered the wrong seals....

Does anyone know the actual fork oil height, I know the fork take 300ml of oil, The oil height will change with the emulators and the race tech springs which are thicker than stock,

[tacky1]

Holes are drilled and using the blue springs and 3 turns for the emulators.

[tacky1]

Went out for a spin to Alices, Cold up in the mountains, A lot of flowing water on the roads, Slippy.

[silverstrom]

Looks a like a fun day. I'm jealous.

[tacky1]

You might have to move the garage down this direction..

[silverstrom]

I was thinking I might print and enlarge your photos and stick them to the inside of the garage windows.

[tacky1]

[tacky1]

Damn Suzuki turned up in my drive!!! Hmmm, Gallon of gas and a match maybe....

[silverstrom]

Looks great. Nice find Paul

Looking forward to more photos.

[tacky1]

Little bit of work to be done, Im going to refinish the fork lowers, handlebars and foot pegs, New foam surround and powdercoat the top triple and headlight/mirror brackets, Recover the seat black and it should be all good,,

[kpke]

Went out for a spin to Alices, Cold up in the mountains, A lot of flowing water on the roads, Slippy.

Looks very lonely


My bike misses your bike




Nice find on the WW RG.