My Blinged-Out RZ Project
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And you smoker, have a good one mate.
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: My Blinged-Out RZ Project
Hey Smoker, all the best for 2018.
Keep ya spirits high.
Dave
Keep ya spirits high.
Dave
RZ 250 85 (Waiting)
RZ 250 85 (Parts)
RGV VJ21 250, Australian Speed Record Holder, MPS/G 250, 140.5 MPH
BMW R1100S 99 (Its Red)
BMW R1200GS (Its BIG)
http://www.dlra.org.au/index.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
RZ 250 85 (Parts)
RGV VJ21 250, Australian Speed Record Holder, MPS/G 250, 140.5 MPH
BMW R1100S 99 (Its Red)
BMW R1200GS (Its BIG)
http://www.dlra.org.au/index.htm" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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That is one awesome pic!
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
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St. Nick loves his "Flying Merkel" !
Thanks for the greeting, and the same to you, enjoy the day.
Thanks for the greeting, and the same to you, enjoy the day.
Banshee (Baja) race bike,+ 2 A Arms,L.E.Ds, Toomey, +4 stroker IMS tank, run flats.
96 GSXR SRAD, Future Yoshimura rep.
85 custom Tri-Z
RZ/YZR bike(project)
86 VFR750 RC24 Merkel replica (project)
Royal Enfield Bullet 500
96 GSXR SRAD, Future Yoshimura rep.
85 custom Tri-Z
RZ/YZR bike(project)
86 VFR750 RC24 Merkel replica (project)
Royal Enfield Bullet 500
Re: My Blinged-Out RZ Project
Trying to get back to working on this bike. Been working mostly on the RZ500 and WR250X lately.
Not long ago (in this thread) Sebspeed gave me a nice piece of titanium to use for the battery box.
That small titanium plate has been on my mind since then.
I wanted some thickness to the plate, so there would be plenty of gold (ti nitride) showing around the borders. But thickness adds weight. And it was the weight that kept bugging me.
So, I did this:
Now, less than 0.5 oz.
Not long ago (in this thread) Sebspeed gave me a nice piece of titanium to use for the battery box.
That small titanium plate has been on my mind since then.
I wanted some thickness to the plate, so there would be plenty of gold (ti nitride) showing around the borders. But thickness adds weight. And it was the weight that kept bugging me.
So, I did this:
Now, less than 0.5 oz.
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Re: My Blinged-Out RZ Project
I like it, it's all in the details?
Banshee (Baja) race bike,+ 2 A Arms,L.E.Ds, Toomey, +4 stroker IMS tank, run flats.
96 GSXR SRAD, Future Yoshimura rep.
85 custom Tri-Z
RZ/YZR bike(project)
86 VFR750 RC24 Merkel replica (project)
Royal Enfield Bullet 500
96 GSXR SRAD, Future Yoshimura rep.
85 custom Tri-Z
RZ/YZR bike(project)
86 VFR750 RC24 Merkel replica (project)
Royal Enfield Bullet 500
Re: My Blinged-Out RZ Project
Not one-off, or even titanium- but if I can order pipes like this from Japan without having to ship my bike- I think I might be satisfied. Don't know, yet.
Noticed that the bike in the pics has 18 inch wheels, but I can raise the ride height with my suspension mods (I've converted to 17's). Thinking about a serious inquiry.
Only other concern is front wheel clearance. Need to measure the difference between stock, and my GSXR front end conversion.
I did try to contact this company recently, got no response. But, I might have a contact in Japan to help.
Noticed that the bike in the pics has 18 inch wheels, but I can raise the ride height with my suspension mods (I've converted to 17's). Thinking about a serious inquiry.
Only other concern is front wheel clearance. Need to measure the difference between stock, and my GSXR front end conversion.
I did try to contact this company recently, got no response. But, I might have a contact in Japan to help.
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Ask them if they do this one in Ti.
http://www.saturn.dti.ne.jp/tosh-tec/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
They do for their other versions:
http://app.f.m-cocolog.jp/t/typecast/40 ... 6/75615003" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
http://www.saturn.dti.ne.jp/tosh-tec/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
They do for their other versions:
http://app.f.m-cocolog.jp/t/typecast/40 ... 6/75615003" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Bye
Martin
Martin
Re: My Blinged-Out RZ Project
Got a message from that pipe company in Japan. Got shot down on my request for RZV500 pipes.
Was going to contact them about these "karly kustamupaipu".
They list the pipes they sell with info and price. These are the only pipes where the info is crossed out. Still there, but has a line through it. The above photo was taken 10 years ago. The pipes used to sell for $1,299 usd.
I'll still ask, but looks like another no go.
Was going to contact them about these "karly kustamupaipu".
They list the pipes they sell with info and price. These are the only pipes where the info is crossed out. Still there, but has a line through it. The above photo was taken 10 years ago. The pipes used to sell for $1,299 usd.
I'll still ask, but looks like another no go.
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Somehow, there must be a way for me to get pipes like this.
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They look nice!
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: My Blinged-Out RZ Project
Looks like all photos are back.
Was worried all the photos I've hacked will now stop working, but so far, all is okay.
Could be a few more postimg photos to hack, but I'll fix those, too.
Was worried all the photos I've hacked will now stop working, but so far, all is okay.
Could be a few more postimg photos to hack, but I'll fix those, too.
Re: My Blinged-Out RZ Project
Had to modify the titanium pin on the steering damper frame mount.
Screw got stuck in the pin. I got it out, but it was a pain.
Decided to cut slots for a 12mm wrench.
Screw got stuck in the pin. I got it out, but it was a pain.
Decided to cut slots for a 12mm wrench.
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Just started chopping this swingarm (for the 3rd time).
Realized that I needed to adjust the dogbones all the way up, then chop.
Have to get this bike ready for pipe fabrication. Much to do.
Jeff is moving fast on the supermoto pipes. Hoping I can drop this bike off when the other bike is done. Haven't discussed details, though.
Engine plan is dry clutch, +7mm crank, 421cc stock cylinder.
Realized that I needed to adjust the dogbones all the way up, then chop.
Have to get this bike ready for pipe fabrication. Much to do.
Jeff is moving fast on the supermoto pipes. Hoping I can drop this bike off when the other bike is done. Haven't discussed details, though.
Engine plan is dry clutch, +7mm crank, 421cc stock cylinder.
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Want to get started on the engine.
My cylinders are on the mockup engine, so I got another set.
These are nice ones. Unmodified, with stock bore.
My cylinders are on the mockup engine, so I got another set.
These are nice ones. Unmodified, with stock bore.