RC45's Project-OW81 - YZR clutch lever

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#256 Post by RC45 » Mon Jan 22, 2018 9:38 pm

It has been slow going as parts are really beginning to dry up on the ground now.

Finally managed to source a an mid 1980's race bike YZR clutch lever. It is from a 250, but as close as I am going to get for now.

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Re: RC45's Project-OW81 - YZR clutch lever

#257 Post by wolfgangh » Sat Mar 24, 2018 4:31 am

Can you update us on your projects? You have some very hot stuff cooking...

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Re: RC45's Project-OW81 - YZR clutch lever

#258 Post by RC45 » Sat Mar 24, 2018 10:53 am

Well, for the OW81 project I lost the bid for YZR500 engine. My final offer was $28,000 but the seller accepted an offer of $35,000.

When I lost that I was a little dejected about the progress of this project - that was probably the last and only chance to get a pre-1988 engine in zero mile condition. That was a complete pre-season test and prototype engine. Including carbs and electronics.

Then recently I made contact with a custom fabricator in Japan that shares my passion for the OW76 through OW81 bikes and I think the outcome will be a very replication of the OW81 frame and swing arm. This gent has the ability to perform magic with aluminium.

This of course leaves the little issue of an engine. For that I am not to sure. The good news is that the gent that outbid me for the prototype motor is busy having replica cases made in aluminum so I might still have a way to get a close replica YZR500 engine.
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OW69 Daytona 200 Replica - 784cc Monster
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TZR250 3MA Track Bike
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Re: RC45's Project-OW81 - YZR clutch lever

#259 Post by solex27 » Tue Dec 18, 2018 5:28 pm

Our similar project: ROC 93 Engine replica :cool:
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Re: RC45's Project-OW81 - YZR clutch lever

#260 Post by RC45 » Tue Dec 18, 2018 6:41 pm

solex27 wrote: Tue Dec 18, 2018 5:28 pm Our similar project: ROC 93 Engine replica :cool:

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I saw this - Johnny sent me a link to your build on your forum.

I guess now that we meet I must ask, any chance I can buy one of your engines for my build?

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OW69 Daytona 200 Replica - 784cc Monster
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Re: RC45's Project-OW81 - YZR clutch lever

#261 Post by solex27 » Tue Dec 25, 2018 2:21 pm

For the moment it is not planed to build other engines. We need to build our 4 engines, even if we will have all the tools to built them, we will see later for other one.
It is a very big amont of work to build one.

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Re: RC45's Project-OW81 - YZR clutch lever

#262 Post by RC45 » Tue Dec 25, 2018 4:07 pm

I understand. But if you ever decide to please let me know :)
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OW69 Daytona 200 Replica - 784cc Monster
NS400 Track Bike
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TZ250B 3YL
TZR250 3MA Track Bike
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#263 Post by solex27 » Tue Dec 25, 2018 8:35 pm

Ok no problem,, I let you know if possible later.

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Re: RC45's Project-OW81 - YZR clutch lever

#264 Post by RC45 » Sat Jun 29, 2019 4:23 am

Just so happens circumstances have forced me to change careers so to speak. I have jumped right into modding bikes full time.
Rented space in a work shop and partnered up with an existing enterprise.
This will give me more time to work on my projects, have access to full time dyno and tuning facilities --- but means I will probably need to sell them as I complete them to make a living LOL :grin2:

Will tackle refreshing my NS400 while I complete my other works in progress.

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RS250R NF5
TZ250T 2KM
TZ250B 3YL
TZR250 3MA Track Bike
427ci C5 Z07

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Re: RC45's Project-OW81 - YZR clutch lever

#265 Post by Kalim » Sun Jun 30, 2019 6:00 am

Wish you the best in this new activity ! :smt023
Keep posting your great projects pictures please !

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Re: RC45's Project-OW81 - YZR clutch lever

#266 Post by RC45 » Tue Jul 02, 2019 6:20 am

Thanks for the kind words, I am looking forward to some creative RZ350 engined bikes - my business partner works magic on the Banshee and is excited about creating engines for the rolling chassis I plan on creating.
CBR1000RR SP2 HRC WSBK
TZ500V/OW53 Track bike
YZR500 OW81 Clone
OW69 Daytona 200 Replica - 784cc Monster
NS400 Track Bike
RS250R NF5
TZ250T 2KM
TZ250B 3YL
TZR250 3MA Track Bike
427ci C5 Z07

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Re: RC45's Project-OW81 - YZR clutch lever

#267 Post by silverstrom » Tue Jul 02, 2019 5:20 pm

Good luck with the new endeavour. When what you do for work is actually your passion you know you are on the road to success. I'm looking forward to seeing what you do.

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Re: RC45's Project-OW81 - YZR clutch lever

#268 Post by TwoStrokeNut » Wed Jul 03, 2019 1:32 pm

Best of luck! May it be profitable AND enjoyable at the same time.
Project bike links: NS400R - TRIPLE THREAT // RZ500 - MOSQUITO CONTROL BIKE // RZ350 - REVIVAL
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Re: RC45's Project-OW81 - YZR clutch lever

#269 Post by RC45 » Wed Jul 17, 2019 3:40 am

17 days later and I am almost done with the 1st CBR1000RR SP2 build, the EWC style Superstock bike. Will be one of the shop showpieces and not for sale, although everything does have a price LOL

I am so itching to get the YZR500 reps moved over to the shop - it is so much easier workign on a bike with space and tools and time :)

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TZ500V/OW53 Track bike
YZR500 OW81 Clone
OW69 Daytona 200 Replica - 784cc Monster
NS400 Track Bike
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TZ250T 2KM
TZ250B 3YL
TZR250 3MA Track Bike
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Re: RC45's Project-OW81 - YZR clutch lever

#270 Post by ChequeredFlagRacing » Wed Jul 17, 2019 5:16 am

Project OW81
Any videos of the beast on line
Yamaha FS1E 1975
Yamaha RD200 1976
Yamaha RD400 1977
Yamaha AS3 125cc 1978
Yamaha AS1 125cc 1979
Honda CX500
Honda MT125cc 1980
Yamaha TZ125G 1981-82
Zeger TC500cc 1983-84
Yamaha RD500LC 1985-87
Honda C90 1989
Yamaha DT175 1993
Yamaha RZV500R 2018

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