RZ500 Restoration update
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Re: RZ500 Restoration update
You're doing a fantastic job, Attention to detail is top notch, Nice job, Your dad would be proud..
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: RZ500 Restoration update
Thanks very much. I've thoroughly enjoyed it so far. The big test will be in the next few weeks when I try to get the thing set up to fire it for the first time in over 10 years. I'm also moving from the UK to Washington DC, so going to have to pack it up again. This will be the 4th continent the big will have travelled to.
Yamaha R6
Yamaha RZ500
Ducati Panigale 959
Yamaha RZ500
Ducati Panigale 959
Re: RZ500 Restoration update
Big celebration day today. Got the wiring loom on and all connected up. New battery in and turned the ignition on - a few tweaks like swapping the wiring over for the indicators (left turn and right one comes on), but everything works! Need to check I've got spark next - most important thing!
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Yamaha R6
Yamaha RZ500
Ducati Panigale 959
Yamaha RZ500
Ducati Panigale 959
Re: RZ500 Restoration update
Looks fantastic !
Cheers
Paul
Cheers
Paul
Re: RZ500 Restoration update
Got the radiator on this weekend and all the hoses connected up. Also got one set of carbs on. Realised I may need to take the radiator off again to tighten up the clips that hold the carbs in place (unless I have those really long tightening screws at the wrong angle.
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Yamaha R6
Yamaha RZ500
Ducati Panigale 959
Yamaha RZ500
Ducati Panigale 959
Re: RZ500 Restoration update
These screws should be reachable from under the radiator.Jarrettvp wrote:Got the radiator on this weekend and all the hoses connected up. Also got one set of carbs on. Realised I may need to take the radiator off again to tighten up the clips that hold the carbs in place (unless I have those really long tightening screws at the wrong angle.
https://www.dropbox.com/s/gnbfk3880ncdy ... .jpeg?dl=0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
https://www.dropbox.com/s/dwugxx8t3r7lv ... .jpeg?dl=0" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
You can also use a 7mm head pipe.
Re: RZ500 Restoration update
Almost finished my restoration project now.
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Got a coolant leak from some where though. I think it's from the two small hoss that go either side the main inlet / outlet hoses at the front of the engine. The carb heat shield on the right side is pressing against it and allowing coolant to pass over the top of the hose. Any ideas?
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https://photos.app.goo.gl/FdknIYlCkfX7Otan2" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Got a coolant leak from some where though. I think it's from the two small hoss that go either side the main inlet / outlet hoses at the front of the engine. The carb heat shield on the right side is pressing against it and allowing coolant to pass over the top of the hose. Any ideas?
Yamaha R6
Yamaha RZ500
Ducati Panigale 959
Yamaha RZ500
Ducati Panigale 959
Re: RZ500 Restoration update
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Yamaha R6
Yamaha RZ500
Ducati Panigale 959
Yamaha RZ500
Ducati Panigale 959
Re: RZ500 Restoration update
Fantastic restoration - wonderful quality - looks amazing !
Cheers
Paul
Cheers
Paul
Re: RZ500 Restoration update
Got the RZ500 fired up now. Resolved the coolant leak and the fuel overflow from the left lower carb. Just got to try to find out why the right side lower carb pours fuel out the overflow pipe (even when the bike isn't running). I tried the usual tapping of the bowl with a crew driver to free up the float. Any ideas from anyone?
See some photos of the colour returning to the bike. Nice to see something other than black.
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https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipO ... 7oasYneOPm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
See some photos of the colour returning to the bike. Nice to see something other than black.
https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipP ... oi4TofGvyO" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipP ... viZRhC6ap6" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipO ... 7oasYneOPm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Yamaha R6
Yamaha RZ500
Ducati Panigale 959
Yamaha RZ500
Ducati Panigale 959
Re: RZ500 Restoration update
Im getting an error when I click the links, 404, Links are brokenJarrettvp wrote:Got the RZ500 fired up now. Resolved the coolant leak and the fuel overflow from the left lower carb. Just got to try to find out why the right side lower carb pours fuel out the overflow pipe (even when the bike isn't running). I tried the usual tapping of the bowl with a crew driver to free up the float. Any ideas from anyone?
See some photos of the colour returning to the bike. Nice to see something other than black.
https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipP ... oi4TofGvyO" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipP ... viZRhC6ap6" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
https://photos.google.com/photo/AF1QipO ... 7oasYneOPm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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: RZ500 Restoration update
Try this.
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Yamaha R6
Yamaha RZ500
Ducati Panigale 959
Yamaha RZ500
Ducati Panigale 959
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Re: RZ500 Restoration update
Still can't see them. Says I need to log in with a google account to see the photos.
Re: RZ500 Restoration update
Still not working
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