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

Wow indeed!

Wow, seems overpriced. One would think the seller would get it running before offering at that price. Maybe the cobwebs on the tires add value...

35 years? Wow! You're going to be looking at a full tear-down of the engine to replace seals. Most of the rubber bits, like intake boots, will be rotted and cracked. Cleaning the inside of the tank is gonna be a challenge, but you may be able to restore it if it hasn't rotted through. If you get mos...

What's the date? I'd be interested in taking my RD.

I answered my own question..... May 5 though May 12. Which are the best days to see a lot of bikes?

I happened across this on FB today. The seller says the bike has 6000 miles on it, but has had a new top-end. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/779395454089128/?ref=search&referral_code=null&referral_story_type=post&tracking=browse_serp%3A290a9d23-2da8-4773-9265-7280d86ea54e and ...

Wow, maybe I should sell mine! (Not really)

I've used one of those mc lifts (as in your first pic) for everything from a dirt bike to a Harley without any problems at all. Mine has a provision for tie-down straps from the bike to the stand, not sure if the HF model has that or not. I've owned one of those HF work stands for 20 years or more, ...

LOL. No, I didn't bid.

Very nice! Congratulations on your new RZ!

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1992- ... r250r-3xv/

This looks like a pretty nice example. Probably a day of driving from where I live, and MAN, It's tempting. I used to race a TZ-250 and always wanted a TZR.

That looks like a GREAT starting point for your resurrection project. Keep us posted with pics and updates.

I'm running the stock carbs on my Canadian-spec RD with Toomey pipes and mild porting. They work great and flow all the fuel I need for my set-up. Back in the late 80's I raced an RZ with a full Spec II set up (carbs, pipes, porting, crank) and the Spec II modified Mikuni 32's gave me no trouble at ...

You're actually leaning out your air-fuel mixture when you put in too much oil. That probably won't matter much if you're running rich anyway, but if you're right on the edge of running lean it could. Your plugs will foul more quickly, too, with twice as much oil as the bike needs. Stick your finger...

And just as an aside, it's a bad idea to run premix AND oil injection.

Congratulations! I have an 89 as well. Good luck with fixing it up the way you want it!