kpke RZ500 resto/mod
Moderator: rztom
Re: kpke RZ500 resto/mod
Thanks Vin! Coming from a master builder such as yourself that means alot.
Removed all silencers and cleaned out rivets with Brakleen. Plugged all the rivet holes with JB Weld. Need to make new closed cell foam gaskets and reinstall tomorrow. I hope this works.
Removed all silencers and cleaned out rivets with Brakleen. Plugged all the rivet holes with JB Weld. Need to make new closed cell foam gaskets and reinstall tomorrow. I hope this works.
Ken's Garage YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/KensGarage1
1985 RZ500 (R6 suspension & body work)
https://www.youtube.com/c/KensGarage1
1985 RZ500 (R6 suspension & body work)
- two-stroke-brit
- Posts: 294
- Joined: Wed Jul 24, 2013 11:07 pm
- Location: Houston tx
Re: kpke RZ500 resto/mod
hey Ken , have you ever weighed your bike ?.
thanks mark
thanks mark
She might not be pretty but always a fun ride !!
Re: kpke RZ500 resto/mod
No Mark. I have not weighed the bike.
The JB weld in the rivet holes worked. Now I am down to 1 silencer leaking in a different spot.
The JB weld in the rivet holes worked. Now I am down to 1 silencer leaking in a different spot.
Ken's Garage YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/KensGarage1
1985 RZ500 (R6 suspension & body work)
https://www.youtube.com/c/KensGarage1
1985 RZ500 (R6 suspension & body work)
Re: kpke RZ500 resto/mod
Ken's Garage YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/KensGarage1
1985 RZ500 (R6 suspension & body work)
https://www.youtube.com/c/KensGarage1
1985 RZ500 (R6 suspension & body work)
Re: kpke RZ500 resto/mod
How are you brake lines routed. Behind fork or front.
Re: kpke RZ500 resto/mod
The lines route in front of the lower triple clamp. Just like the original rubber lines.
I utilized the tapped hole where the original Y was mounted to for two separate clamps for each brake line.
I utilized the tapped hole where the original Y was mounted to for two separate clamps for each brake line.
Ken's Garage YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/KensGarage1
1985 RZ500 (R6 suspension & body work)
https://www.youtube.com/c/KensGarage1
1985 RZ500 (R6 suspension & body work)
Re: kpke RZ500 resto/mod
Ken's Garage YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/KensGarage1
1985 RZ500 (R6 suspension & body work)
https://www.youtube.com/c/KensGarage1
1985 RZ500 (R6 suspension & body work)
Re: kpke RZ500 resto/mod
Ken, They look fantastic on the bike, Really make it pop, Perfect match,
1985 RZv500
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
2009 CR500AF Supermoto 250X
2007 CR500AF 250X
1988 YSR50 (2)
1989 VFR750R RC30
1984 GPZ750 Turbo
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
2009 CR500AF Supermoto 250X
2007 CR500AF 250X
1988 YSR50 (2)
1989 VFR750R RC30
1984 GPZ750 Turbo
Re: kpke RZ500 resto/mod
I love the bike! Are you going to add any stickers like "RZV500R" or something similar?
-
- - - - - -
- Posts: 3240
- Joined: Sat Feb 04, 2012 7:36 am
Re: kpke RZ500 resto/mod
Jeff B wrote: Are you going to add any stickers like "RZV500R" or something similar?
Decals? Really? Gawd..I hope not.
Re: kpke RZ500 resto/mod
Don't get me wrong. I'm just being curious. I think it looks great as it is as well.
Re: kpke RZ500 resto/mod
Thanks Jeff B
A good friend of mine is an Industrial Design Engineer. I asked him about putting decals on it.
He seemed to think I should.
But for now no. I kind of like the mystery of the bike not having any indication of what it is other than the gold tuning forks on the tank. I guess and Yamaha on the engine cases.
From yesterday Hmmm need to go to the other computer to load pics. My laptop just can't do photobucket anymore.
A good friend of mine is an Industrial Design Engineer. I asked him about putting decals on it.
He seemed to think I should.
But for now no. I kind of like the mystery of the bike not having any indication of what it is other than the gold tuning forks on the tank. I guess and Yamaha on the engine cases.
From yesterday Hmmm need to go to the other computer to load pics. My laptop just can't do photobucket anymore.
Ken's Garage YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/KensGarage1
1985 RZ500 (R6 suspension & body work)
https://www.youtube.com/c/KensGarage1
1985 RZ500 (R6 suspension & body work)
Re: kpke RZ500 resto/mod
Yesterday installed a clear plexi panel inside the lower front fairings to protect the engine from getting gravel blasted from the not so perfect Mines Road. When it gets too beat up I will paint the back of it black.
The radiator fan was doing mysterious things, turning on when the bike was switched on not started and cold, not consistently coming on when the bike is hot. So today I installed a manual switch for the radiator fan. I had an extra slot in the 5 position fuse block so it was utilized to fuse the fan. A 10 amp fuse is being used. 5 amp instantly vaporized. Same setup as on one of the RZ350’s with an R6 fan installed.
The radiator fan was doing mysterious things, turning on when the bike was switched on not started and cold, not consistently coming on when the bike is hot. So today I installed a manual switch for the radiator fan. I had an extra slot in the 5 position fuse block so it was utilized to fuse the fan. A 10 amp fuse is being used. 5 amp instantly vaporized. Same setup as on one of the RZ350’s with an R6 fan installed.
Ken's Garage YouTube Channel
https://www.youtube.com/c/KensGarage1
1985 RZ500 (R6 suspension & body work)
https://www.youtube.com/c/KensGarage1
1985 RZ500 (R6 suspension & body work)
Re: kpke RZ500 resto/mod
I just started a conversation with Uni about replacing my Mad Beaver Uni's.kpke wrote: 6 Air filters have deteriorated and need replacement. Options are
A. UNI will make new ones to their PN PT-2642 $21.99 each
Hopefully they will still make them at a price similar to above.
I'll post the results for the group when I know.
Regards,
Bill Pendergrass
Bill Pendergrass
'84 RZ500N Modified
'73 R60/5 Also Modified
RV7A Completed in 2012 and flying well.
http://websites.expercraft.com/rzbill/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
'84 RZ500N Modified
'73 R60/5 Also Modified
RV7A Completed in 2012 and flying well.
http://websites.expercraft.com/rzbill/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;