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Re: RGV Hybrid

#31 Post by RGV543 » Mon Sep 16, 2013 11:47 pm

Here are some pics of the new chain and new sprockets. Everything is in order--see for yourself--even Stevie Wonder can. I am happy with all.

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This shift linkage was pulled off and a lever that mounts directly to the shift shaft was used. The one in the pic was binding and not slick like I prefer so it had to go. The new lever is a $20 Ebay sourced item as used on a banshee but in a different length. Sorry, no pics of the new linkage at this time.
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Re: RGV Hybrid

#32 Post by aaronmvrider » Tue Sep 17, 2013 2:43 am

nice ... what ratio sprockets ???
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Re: RGV Hybrid

#33 Post by Ricino » Tue Sep 17, 2013 4:53 am

Again... What a nice and good looking build! It is going to be very very light!

Also interested in the ratio sprockets... I already could count 18 on the front one :-)
Are you having the bike street registered?
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Re: RGV Hybrid

#34 Post by aaronmvrider » Tue Sep 17, 2013 9:39 am

have you ridden a big bore 2 stroke like this before... its going to be a wild ride.... love it...
1 x 4mm stroker rz 375cc 1983
1 x 7mm stroker rz 443cc 1984 (under construction)
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#35 Post by RGV543 » Tue Sep 17, 2013 6:57 pm

I have 2.68 straight cut primaries for good speed. The front sprocket is a Yamaha 18T and the back sprocket is a Vortex 38T making the ratio 0.473. I have some other sizes to suit the bike for what it prefers.

As far as what it will prefer, that will have to wait. I have yet to start the engine. I am currently modifying the carbs. I am also going to redo a few things that do not meet my standards such as the kick stand and the shift lever arrangement. Plus, I have to complete the wiring. Then, let the engine crackle as it will--and it will.

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Re: RGV Hybrid

#36 Post by aaronmvrider » Tue Sep 17, 2013 7:05 pm

i recently built my rz 443 (+7mm stroke, ported 68mm athena barrels)

and i can say i will build another one ... bigger... nothing like power wheelies in 3rd with tall gearing 18/40..... watching and waiting with interest

do you want to start making 2 of everything....
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#37 Post by RGV543 » Tue Sep 17, 2013 7:53 pm

Aaron--What primaries are you using? Do you feel the gearing is tall with 18T and 40T? Are you thinking DMX cylinders?

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Re: RGV Hybrid

#38 Post by aaronmvrider » Tue Sep 17, 2013 11:19 pm

standard primary.... current gearing i feel is plenty of torque.... i havent touched the jetting as yet.... straight out of the box from supplier just idle and sync adjusted...
so there may be some more power gains to come

:smt040 bike isnt registered.... but i just went around the block... isnt "run in" as such.. biggest journey its been on is 500 meters a few times
so i havent even had it in top end power yet... but as i said it wheel stands under power no clutch assist with tall gearing... also remember i am using standard rz wheels
compared to you... not sure how much this will affect your gearing...

also running clutch pack and springs from roger at wicked ... feels strong under power and quite easy on the lever, bike is awaiting paint.... november she will be ready i hope for january rego... fingers crossed... going to do 2 sets of colours... 1 for naked and the full fairing barry sheene replica

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Re: RGV Hybrid

#39 Post by aaronmvrider » Tue Sep 17, 2013 11:21 pm

would love a triple cylinder billet cases....
1 x 4mm stroker rz 375cc 1983
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Re: RGV Hybrid

#40 Post by RGV543 » Sat Sep 21, 2013 1:41 pm

Aaron--I am very much looking forward to riding mine, but I am also a very patient person--if you only knew. Haha!!! I will do what it takes to make my bike right. A guy I work with always tells me to take my time and that I have all the time in the world--nothing but time.

I started with a whole bike and got rid of everything but the frame and tank. Regrettably, I followed what a lot of guys do on here. I spent lots of time fitting modern suspension to the RGV frame. A rolling chassis would have been both easier and faster. To me that is still better than starting with the original RZ chassis and trying to make something of it. On many different models, materials selection by the engineers at Yamaha must have been dictated by the bean counters in the finance office. Fortunately, the use of mild steel by Yamaha is mostly a thing of the past. They have also made mistakes when it comes to pot metal hardware providers just to save 2 cents on a bolt. This can be remedied by the owner if he has enough bucks deluxe. Of course, I have made my own mistakes. If I started all over, I would begin with a modern rolling chassis instead of going back in a time machine to update an old chassis. That is the only thing I would change in a Mulligan.

As far as your plans for your next 2T special, what else do you have in mind besides using a triple? What frame/chassis? Consider that the width of a triple will require a frame that will match well. Plus, all power transmitting parts will need to be special to avoid an expensive engine catastrophe. This type of project will be expensive. The main cost will be the special engine bits as the rest of the build cost will be about the same for most builds unless you want special parts like Marchesini, Ohlins, titanium, etc. A banshee based triple would make for an exciting build--I would not be able to function in life if I were to start that build. How would I be able to think of anything else? I'd probably forget to eat, go to the bathroom, etc.

Are there any triples that have been completed? I have seen a picture of a ZX10 triple by TSS, but it was under construction--not a completed, operational beasty. I'd really be into that build!!!

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Re: RGV Hybrid

#41 Post by aaronmvrider » Sat Sep 21, 2013 7:38 pm

exactly.... plenty of triples around in banshees.... my attraction is the old rz frame, wheels and shape...

although a triple engine 2t... lets say 665cc...it would look at home in a mv 1000.... if it was only that simple... be a nice step up on bimota vdue

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1 x mv agusta 1000

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Re: RGV Hybrid

#42 Post by L.B » Sun Sep 22, 2013 1:39 am

You wouldn't,would you.......? Oh lol you prolly would do it too :smt005

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Re: RGV Hybrid

#43 Post by aaronmvrider » Sun Sep 22, 2013 7:21 pm

no not a chance....
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#44 Post by RGV543 » Thu Oct 03, 2013 11:30 pm

Right now I am studying various wiring diagrams for my custom. I have traced back some components in a harness that I hope will be a good starting point for my custom harness.

I am sure a few guys out there have been where I am right now. I am open to any guidance, tips, or advice on completing a custom wiring harness. I'm looking for a schematic or even a sketch that might help.

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Re: RGV Hybrid

#45 Post by aaronmvrider » Fri Oct 04, 2013 10:42 am

copied from another thread if this helps....

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The one below is the same but I added the Right Hand bar switch headlight on/off control that is on my LC and on yours as you indicated to me. I have found that if I open this up in Photoshop and zoom in the colors show up even better and details are easier to figure out. I think I got this schematic from Silverstrom if memory serves. Thanks John for ALL your assistance.

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You will notice a slight correction on the schematic above close to the HL switch I penned in. It is basically a cleanup of the Blue/White headlight wire. It makes more sense now.

You will discover 4 main wires in the harness. Of course Ground from front to back, Red from fuse box to IG SW which is fused battery, Brown from the IG SW back to the fuse box and Blue/White from the HL fuse forward. I replaced all 4 wires with the next heavier wires to reduce voltages drop on such small wires. The wires are small to be flexible but do suffer a bit of voltage loss.
1 x 4mm stroker rz 375cc 1983
1 x 7mm stroker rz 443cc 1984 (under construction)
1 x rz 500
1 x mv agusta 1000

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