TZR250 frame and parts just found. What next???
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TZR250 frame and parts just found. What next???
Well, I had a line on this stuff for about 6 months locally, 30 min from my house. I picked up an RZ and the seller said his friend had some TZR250 parts. The guys said the fellow had a frame but used the swing arm and front end and rims on an LC project. The TZR was an import from Japan and had no papers.
Anyway, I finally got a hold of the guy and he was looking from a RZ350 bottom for a 421 project. So I dug in the man Cave and came up with enough parts to build a complete bottom and made the trade today.
The frame is nice, pipes are ok and some of the plastics are junk and some are in good condition. I should be able to make some of them work with some repairs. I need to find lots of other stuff for sure but a good start.
I think I will plan to drop in a RZ350 motor with R1 front end and Ali FZ600 Swingarm with SV650 rim.
So many ideas and not enough time or money. At least I have all the stuff to get it into a roller already and a built 350 motor awaiting a frame!
Anyway, I finally got a hold of the guy and he was looking from a RZ350 bottom for a 421 project. So I dug in the man Cave and came up with enough parts to build a complete bottom and made the trade today.
The frame is nice, pipes are ok and some of the plastics are junk and some are in good condition. I should be able to make some of them work with some repairs. I need to find lots of other stuff for sure but a good start.
I think I will plan to drop in a RZ350 motor with R1 front end and Ali FZ600 Swingarm with SV650 rim.
So many ideas and not enough time or money. At least I have all the stuff to get it into a roller already and a built 350 motor awaiting a frame!
1985 RZ350F being restored now!
1987 RZ350 Stock
1985 RZ350F basket case
1985 RZ500 Stock
1987 RZ350 Stock
1985 RZ350F basket case
1985 RZ500 Stock
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Re: TZR250 frame and parts just found. What next???
Nice score! Dberry went down this path, went for a ride with him this summer, his bike goes and handles very well!
Slinger did his cradle and pipes, hopefully he's good and close to you?
good luck with your build.
Slinger did his cradle and pipes, hopefully he's good and close to you?
good luck with your build.
Re: TZR250 frame and parts just found. What next???
Great project Rob!
80 XT500 Supermoto!
81 RD350LC Resto
82 RD421LC Hybrid
82 RD350LC decapitation project
82 RD250LC JDM '251LC' YPVS
83 RZ350 Resto
84 RZ500 Resto
85 RZ350 F1 Resto
86 RZ350 F2 Resto
86 RZ350 F2 Hybrid
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81 RD350LC Resto
82 RD421LC Hybrid
82 RD350LC decapitation project
82 RD250LC JDM '251LC' YPVS
83 RZ350 Resto
84 RZ500 Resto
85 RZ350 F1 Resto
86 RZ350 F2 Resto
86 RZ350 F2 Hybrid
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Re: TZR250 frame and parts just found. What next???
Great score.
Rory
2 1984 RZ350s
1985 RZ350
9 1986-1990 RZ350s
2000 ST2
2005 749
2005 749 with 999 engine
2 1984 RZ350s
1985 RZ350
9 1986-1990 RZ350s
2000 ST2
2005 749
2005 749 with 999 engine
Re: TZR250 frame and parts just found. What next???
Drooling over here!
What an awesome deal.
Just get the ownership taken care of before you spend a dime.
What an awesome deal.
Just get the ownership taken care of before you spend a dime.
Colin
79 RD400F Daytona Special
81 RD350LC
89 TDR250
75 Kawasaki H1 500
77 Can-am Tnt250
79 RD400F Daytona Special
81 RD350LC
89 TDR250
75 Kawasaki H1 500
77 Can-am Tnt250
Re: TZR250 frame and parts just found. What next???
Rob I've got a 3xv swing arm that should fit that if ya interested.
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Re: TZR250 frame and parts just found. What next???
Hell ya Slinger! I will give you a call about it. If I go with 350 motor I may get you to fab cradle
1985 RZ350F being restored now!
1987 RZ350 Stock
1985 RZ350F basket case
1985 RZ500 Stock
1987 RZ350 Stock
1985 RZ350F basket case
1985 RZ500 Stock
Re: TZR250 frame and parts just found. What next???
What next? Cleaning and assembly sounds like a good idea...
Re: TZR250 frame and parts just found. What next???
Nice find. Where's all the rust stain come from on an aluminum frame?
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Re: TZR250 frame and parts just found. What next???
The Rust on the frame appears to be old gas that must have leaked out of the tank at one point. I have no tank for the frame but would love to find one if anyone has a spare.
I guess the thing I was considering was do I do the 350 YPVS motor mod or find a 250 motor, like Evan Did. That is why I had what next in the title. I'm leaning to the 350 route as I have several motors for the RZ's and only a box of bottom end parts for the 250!
I guess the thing I was considering was do I do the 350 YPVS motor mod or find a 250 motor, like Evan Did. That is why I had what next in the title. I'm leaning to the 350 route as I have several motors for the RZ's and only a box of bottom end parts for the 250!
1985 RZ350F being restored now!
1987 RZ350 Stock
1985 RZ350F basket case
1985 RZ500 Stock
1987 RZ350 Stock
1985 RZ350F basket case
1985 RZ500 Stock
Re: TZR250 frame and parts just found. What next???
Use the 350....bored and stroked out to a 550!
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Re: TZR250 frame and parts just found. What next???
Lol, hang on tight!!
1985 RZ350F being restored now!
1987 RZ350 Stock
1985 RZ350F basket case
1985 RZ500 Stock
1987 RZ350 Stock
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1985 RZ500 Stock
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Re: TZR250 frame and parts just found. What next???
I have a spare set of barrels if you need some. No head though. That 250 motor is very similar to the RZ just with some modern upgrades and case induction. If you have issues with your crank the parts can be had at Yambits for reasonable prices.
Very small and cool bike compared to the RZ. basically a 2/3 model.
I can't see it being too difficult to add the 350 motor although it will be tight to the frame if it sits that high.
Did I see it has an import title? If you have no paperwork you will likely have to go the home built title route. I am likely going to have to do the same for another project but my TZR is a true Cdn bike.
Depending on how aggressive you like the riding position, getting some raising links would likely be a good idea. Possibly next on my list. They can be found on the bay.
Any questions you have assembling the box of parts, let me know.
Very small and cool bike compared to the RZ. basically a 2/3 model.
I can't see it being too difficult to add the 350 motor although it will be tight to the frame if it sits that high.
Did I see it has an import title? If you have no paperwork you will likely have to go the home built title route. I am likely going to have to do the same for another project but my TZR is a true Cdn bike.
Depending on how aggressive you like the riding position, getting some raising links would likely be a good idea. Possibly next on my list. They can be found on the bay.
Any questions you have assembling the box of parts, let me know.
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Re: TZR250 frame and parts just found. What next???
Hey Evan
Thanks, I will let you know if I go with the 250 motor, but I don't have much to work with in that department. I should be able to get a title as I have done it for 2 RZ frames by getting the police to run the vin to see that is not stolen and they sign a Gov form stating the VIN is clean and that allows me to get an ownership in my name. The police will come right to your house to check the VIN and sign the form!
I will try to get the title before I do anything.
Thanks, I will let you know if I go with the 250 motor, but I don't have much to work with in that department. I should be able to get a title as I have done it for 2 RZ frames by getting the police to run the vin to see that is not stolen and they sign a Gov form stating the VIN is clean and that allows me to get an ownership in my name. The police will come right to your house to check the VIN and sign the form!
I will try to get the title before I do anything.
1985 RZ350F being restored now!
1987 RZ350 Stock
1985 RZ350F basket case
1985 RZ500 Stock
1987 RZ350 Stock
1985 RZ350F basket case
1985 RZ500 Stock
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Re: TZR250 frame and parts just found. What next???
Please let me know how that goes. Very curious about that process.