Sacrificial Lamb
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Re: Sacrificial Lamb
Did you choose that location to balance the look from side to side, matching the petcock hole?
That's a tough chore. Good luck with it. I know you'll figure it out.
That's a tough chore. Good luck with it. I know you'll figure it out.
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: Sacrificial Lamb
Shaved the top of the shock with a belt sander and file, because it was too tall.
Made stainless 12mm to 10mm collars and spacers for the top. Larger OD for the nut.
Pressed out the lower bearing and pressed in bronze bushings for the bottom.
Looks like it's going to work. Will finish up when the new hardware arrives.
Made stainless 12mm to 10mm collars and spacers for the top. Larger OD for the nut.
Pressed out the lower bearing and pressed in bronze bushings for the bottom.
Looks like it's going to work. Will finish up when the new hardware arrives.
Re: Sacrificial Lamb
That's great!
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: Sacrificial Lamb
Waiting on basic stainless hardware for the shock, then I'll probably rebuild the carbs.
Really just wanted to say, I've been on the 500 website, working hard on that bike project. No particular reason, other than I'm getting lots of help at the moment. Don't want you guys to think I'm not working on bike stuff. I want the projects done, but in no particular order. If I take a turn for the worse, the urn project will be the most important.
I know for sure, some guys on this site don't follow the 500 site. 'Nuff said. Will be back on this side more, soon!
Really just wanted to say, I've been on the 500 website, working hard on that bike project. No particular reason, other than I'm getting lots of help at the moment. Don't want you guys to think I'm not working on bike stuff. I want the projects done, but in no particular order. If I take a turn for the worse, the urn project will be the most important.
I know for sure, some guys on this site don't follow the 500 site. 'Nuff said. Will be back on this side more, soon!
Last edited by Smoker on Sun Apr 22, 2018 9:17 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Re: Sacrificial Lamb
Good to see you busy mate, did wonder where you'd been :)
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
Like Watches? www.PloProf.com & www.DeskDivers.com
Re: Sacrificial Lamb
Block off plate for switching from mechanical tach to electrical tach.
Had this same part custom made in the past for another project. Would prefer no logos/emblems. Not worth the money for this bike, though.
Had this same part custom made in the past for another project. Would prefer no logos/emblems. Not worth the money for this bike, though.
Re: Sacrificial Lamb
you could just mill the top off and re anodise it I guess, but yeah, it will cost a bit for something you wont really see... though you'd know it was done etc. Like me I just know you were the guy who painted the seats when building those plastic model kits before sticking the painted pilot on it and closing the whole lot in with a misty looking canopy lol
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
Like Watches? www.PloProf.com & www.DeskDivers.com
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
Like Watches? www.PloProf.com & www.DeskDivers.com
Re: Sacrificial Lamb
I painted the seats with semi-gloss black, and added a home made light texture - to look more like the vinyl seats of the early '70s.JonW wrote:Like me I just know you were the guy who painted the seats when building those plastic model kits before sticking the painted pilot on it and closing the whole lot in with a misty looking canopy lol
Then... I blew them up with firecrackers.
Re: Sacrificial Lamb
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
Like Watches? www.PloProf.com & www.DeskDivers.com
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
Like Watches? www.PloProf.com & www.DeskDivers.com
Re: Sacrificial Lamb
When I ride this bike, I'll think of you, Jan.
Rest in peace, brother.
Rest in peace, brother.
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Re: Sacrificial Lamb
Smoker what Tach are you running?
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Gus the crank guy wrote:Smoker what Tach are you running?
Re: Sacrificial Lamb
Better get some more work done on this bike.
Got a stainless bolt with the correct shaft length for the shock and cut the threads down by hand.
Messed up the new fender. Cut it for clearance with the new shock. Forgot to leave on the right side mounting tab.
Cleaned up the old fender and cut it properly.
Got a stainless bolt with the correct shaft length for the shock and cut the threads down by hand.
Messed up the new fender. Cut it for clearance with the new shock. Forgot to leave on the right side mounting tab.
Cleaned up the old fender and cut it properly.
Re: Sacrificial Lamb
Oops!
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