Lots of choices on engine kits for the RZ - Useful links
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Lots of choices on engine kits for the RZ - Useful links
I'm considering one of the hotrod kits like the Cheetah or similar big bore kits. I'd like to avoid modifying my cases, so which of the direct bolt-on kits have you guys seen perform well for an overall balanced streetable machine? Some come with the carbs. Also which pipes would I need to get for it?
I have Bassanis now
I'd like to hear from anyone who has done it or helped someone do it
thanks in advance
I have Bassanis now
I'd like to hear from anyone who has done it or helped someone do it
thanks in advance
Re: Lots of choices on engine kits for the RZ. which one?
...or you could have a google / search the site...
Not being funny, but we seem to get this same question about once a month. Can someone pin one of those threads to the top of this forum I wonder? else shall we add links here and pin this one?
Bikes on this forum with big bores... owned by:
Aaronmvrider: http://www.rzrd500.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=7765" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Paul Baritakis: http://www.rzrd500.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=4044" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Peddro: http://www.rzrd500.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=3700" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Petros: http://www.rzrd500.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=3338" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Toni 421: http://www.rzrd500.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=7621" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Me : http://2smoked.com/Yamaha_RD350_LC_421c ... _Home.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
and others...
On other forums:
Brian's LC: Perth Street Bikes forum: http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/forum/f ... ct-127282/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Pete's 421: 2strokesdownunder forum : http://www.2strokesdownunder.com/index. ... topic&t=97" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Wigarus/Jeram's 421: http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/forum/f ... tzr-79220/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
+ plenty on Norbos forum (RDLCCrazy), but you need to joint to see them...
Peoples thoughts...
(needs some links to threads about riding these but in the meantime):
Brian's thoughts on his 421 so far: http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/forum/f ... gs-164233/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; (bottom of page)
Justin (Twinrock's): http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/forum/f ... one-95577/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Reddog on the 421: http://www.rzrd500.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=9067" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Not being funny, but we seem to get this same question about once a month. Can someone pin one of those threads to the top of this forum I wonder? else shall we add links here and pin this one?
Bikes on this forum with big bores... owned by:
Aaronmvrider: http://www.rzrd500.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=7765" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Paul Baritakis: http://www.rzrd500.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=4044" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Peddro: http://www.rzrd500.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=3700" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Petros: http://www.rzrd500.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=3338" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Toni 421: http://www.rzrd500.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=7621" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Me : http://2smoked.com/Yamaha_RD350_LC_421c ... _Home.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
and others...
On other forums:
Brian's LC: Perth Street Bikes forum: http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/forum/f ... ct-127282/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Pete's 421: 2strokesdownunder forum : http://www.2strokesdownunder.com/index. ... topic&t=97" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Wigarus/Jeram's 421: http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/forum/f ... tzr-79220/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
+ plenty on Norbos forum (RDLCCrazy), but you need to joint to see them...
Peoples thoughts...
(needs some links to threads about riding these but in the meantime):
Brian's thoughts on his 421 so far: http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/forum/f ... gs-164233/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; (bottom of page)
Justin (Twinrock's): http://www.perthstreetbikes.com/forum/f ... one-95577/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Reddog on the 421: http://www.rzrd500.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=9067" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
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Re: Lots of choices on engine kits for the RZ. which one?
A 421cc, 4mm stroker and 68mm bore is the largest bolt-on kit out there. There are lots to choose from. If you are a little more performance minded the Cheetah cub cylinders are the way to go. This is my personal preference. With the proper setup it is a reliable & driveable motor. The exhaust pipes are probably the most critical component to make a smooth tractable power delivery. I am developing pipes specifically for these engines. I have extensive knowledge in both the RZ & Banshee engines.
There are plenty of other options out there as well & having tested all of them I still prefer the Cheetah cub's setup.
There are plenty of other options out there as well & having tested all of them I still prefer the Cheetah cub's setup.
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Re: Lots of choices on engine kits for the RZ. which one?
ok thanks, I'll look at that setup
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Re: Lots of choices on engine kits for the RZ. which one?
you will need new pipes.... case mods are easy... for larger cranks if thats the way you want to go..
as far as bolt on go with a 4mm athena or similar.... they seem to be good value and fun per dollar
as far as bolt on go with a 4mm athena or similar.... they seem to be good value and fun per dollar
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
1 x 7mm stroker rz 443cc 1984 (under construction)
1 x rz 500
1 x mv agusta 1000
Re: Lots of choices on engine kits for the RZ - Useful links
I want reliability.
Re: Lots of choices on engine kits for the RZ - Useful links
Have you read the links I put up (at some effort 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
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Re: Lots of choices on engine kits for the RZ - Useful links
still sorting through them
I started with yours, and I got pulled into the wicked powerports site and sent him an email. I am waiting for his response.
I'd also be open to buying someone's "old" motor if they are moving up to the next level of insanity
I started with yours, and I got pulled into the wicked powerports site and sent him an email. I am waiting for his response.
I'd also be open to buying someone's "old" motor if they are moving up to the next level of insanity
Re: Lots of choices on engine kits for the RZ - Useful links
Wicked will be slow to respond as he is very busy, ringing him is best.
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: Lots of choices on engine kits for the RZ - Useful links
he already responded. Nice guy, nice product, I just dont have $4000 for an RZ engine
Re: Lots of choices on engine kits for the RZ - Useful links
Sadly doing it properly is never cheap, but do the work yourself and spread the cost, and / or buy stuff used (or new unused - see L.B.'s ad in the For Sale section etc) and you can save money.
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81 RD350LC Resto
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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: Lots of choices on engine kits for the RZ - Useful links
I got 2300 miles on my 421cc now and no regrets. I hadn't $4000 either but i really wanted the kit. I sold a few bits that I didn't need to help fund the project. I ordered the Athena kit and a clutch kit from Roger in the Winter and built the motor. Then in the Spring I ordered pipes, bought some V-Force reeds and a pingle petcock. I have since added carbs & billet intake. Now I'm gonna turn it into a hybrid. If thats your goal, you'll figure it out, just keep plugging away.. Good luck, Keep us posted on your progress...jzanutto wrote:he already responded. Nice guy, nice product, I just dont have $4000 for an RZ engine
1984 RZ350 - 421cc Athena Kit , V-Force III, 34mm Keihin's, K&N's, Billet Intake, Wicked Pipes
Re: Lots of choices on engine kits for the RZ - Useful links
I just built a 421 engine with the kit from Roger at Wicked for just under $2000. And that was with the new billet head for the Athena cylinders. The motor runs real hard now!! But the hit is a little higher up in the RPM range. 7000-10500
I'm loving it!!
I'm loving it!!
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Re: Lots of choices on engine kits for the RZ - Useful links
jzanutto wrote:he already responded. Nice guy, nice product, I just dont have $4000 for an RZ engine
neither do i .... anymore....
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
1 x 7mm stroker rz 443cc 1984 (under construction)
1 x rz 500
1 x mv agusta 1000
Re: Lots of choices on engine kits for the RZ - Useful links
Ohh and Aaron's has levitating spark plugs too!
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