RZ500 Restoration update

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Re: RZ500 Restoration update

#61 Post by Jarrettvp » Wed Nov 29, 2017 5:48 pm

Not sure why I can't get photos on the forum, so going back to drop box. Try these:


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https://www.dropbox.com/s/dk2p76xqnab1n ... .jpeg?dl=0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

https://www.dropbox.com/s/elsfy2ib8b1mm ... .jpeg?dl=0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;


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Re: RZ500 Restoration update

#62 Post by silverstrom » Wed Nov 29, 2017 8:12 pm

I can see them now.

The bike looks great. You've done an excellent job.

Did you buy new handlebar switches or did you refinish the old ones? They look very nice.

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Re: RZ500 Restoration update

#63 Post by Jarrettvp » Wed Nov 29, 2017 8:16 pm

Thanks.

I bought a new left hand switch, and managed to salvage the right side by cleaning it up. To be honest, when I have time, I'm going to have a go at restoring the original left hand side switch.

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Re: RZ500 Restoration update

#64 Post by silverstrom » Wed Nov 29, 2017 9:20 pm

I've thought about doing it. I have the decals here somewhere. Just paint, apply the switch decals and good as new, apparently. Maybe I'll have them powder coated when the time comes. Nothing to lose by trying.

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Re: RZ500 Restoration update

#65 Post by tacky1 » Wed Nov 29, 2017 10:02 pm

The switches are pretty simple to do, Strip, clean, paint and decals, I do them in semi gloss, Look good to me...


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1985 RZv500
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
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Re: RZ500 Restoration update

#66 Post by silverstrom » Thu Nov 30, 2017 3:35 am

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Re: RZ500 Restoration update

#67 Post by Jarrettvp » Thu Nov 30, 2017 4:37 am

Wow. They look really good. Where do you get the decals from?
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Re: RZ500 Restoration update

#68 Post by tacky1 » Thu Nov 30, 2017 11:24 am

I believe they came from RDDecals.com,
1985 RZv500
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
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1981 RD350LC
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Re: RZ500 Restoration update

#69 Post by silverstrom » Thu Nov 30, 2017 11:37 am

Plenty on eBay https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Yamaha-rd500lc- ... 7m&vxp=mtr" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

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Re: RZ500 Restoration update

#70 Post by rd84 » Thu Nov 30, 2017 4:15 pm

really good - nice work !

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Re: RZ500 Restoration update

#71 Post by Jarrettvp » Thu Nov 30, 2017 5:44 pm

Excellent. Thanks. I just ordered some decals.

I want the originals on as much as possible.
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Re: RZ500 Restoration update

#72 Post by Jarrettvp » Fri Dec 01, 2017 7:37 pm

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Re: RZ500 Restoration update

#73 Post by rd84 » Sat Dec 02, 2017 6:11 am

Looking good !

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Re: RZ500 Restoration update

#74 Post by hyperduc » Sat Dec 02, 2017 11:38 am

Looks great!

Getting ready to rehab my switches. You just made the process much easier. Thanks.
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Re: RZ500 Restoration update

#75 Post by Bengt Weil » Mon Dec 04, 2017 12:10 am

Any suggestions for restoring the gray and red switches to make them look "new" again? Thanks!

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