RZ/RD 350 & Misc. 2-Stroke Tech BBS

Thats very kind of you Martin, they are great manuals. I for one appreciate the work you put into these.

That is very sad news, his work was always super impressive. I believe many of us on here have reached an age where this sort of news is all too common. I read these posts with great sadness each time they happen. \ Not only less friends of friends but close friends too... meaning less and less of u...

haha, love it when people say they are not from the calipers... yep, they really are :)

Someone (Roger?) was doing bigger CNC carb bowls, I wonder if he would have one to fit this application or make these for you?

This is how many if us work on bikes i reckon... you think, you research and then you realise the reality is something like the last line you wrote Steve.

A thought... could you not make an adjustable threaded dogbone from an old set?

Fair play Ken, riding across the grass. I remember working the Suzuki stand at the Foxhill Motorcross Des Nations 25 years back and having to get the bikes out. Busas and GSXRs with road tyres didnt like the deep and sticky mud lol. My mate who was running the stand was an ex trails champion and rid...

Wonderful on so many levels.

Well done on documenting this, loved it!

brilliant posts Ken. Loving the fact they moved the bikes. Thanks for sharing.

silverstrom wrote: ↑Mon Apr 08, 2024 12:35 am

JonW wrote: ↑Fri Apr 05, 2024 10:21 pm

evan_calgary wrote: ↑Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:25 pm This usa or row you're after? They were different.

Very good question. USA 85 quite a different bike to ROW.

US bikes use the same flywheel, stator and CDI that other markets use for corresponding model years.

Learn something new every day :)

looks like a nice bike.

evan_calgary wrote: ↑Fri Apr 05, 2024 8:25 pm This usa or row you're after? They were different.

Very good question. USA 85 quite a different bike to ROW.

Ahh yes... no need to dress til the end.

I'd think you could clamp those? but... I am not a welder of alloy :/

Welding is a funny business, it sucks you in to thinking youve got it early on and just when you think youve got it licked it then doesnt seem to work how you wanted due to a billion reasons that you have since learnt about. I often look at stuff experts do now and realise that I am less confident a...

I feel the same Pete, I do enjoy your posts mate. Looks like youre making great progress.

Loving getting to use those big tools, really exciting to have so much power available.