Rear fender elimination kits for RZ350?

[Evans Ward]

In a search of ye old ‘innerwebs, I found 2 different rear fender elimination kits for our bikes both out of Japan. One is made by Coerce and the other produced by ACP in the range of $110-$150 not including shipping. Has anyone used either or know of any vendor that may have a different one? I’m looking for a molested/ cut rear fender to use with my solo cowl and have a WTB post here. I have a 1984 US Spec RZ350. In case that I can’t find a previously cut rear fender piece, I may look into purchase of a rear fender elimination kit. I’m not skilled enough to make one myself and I don’t know of any other model that may interchange?

[kpke]

Got a link for those fender kits Evans?

[Evans Ward]

Here ya go Ken:


https://japan.webike.net/products/17693 ... Vg3D3g39Ig

https://japan.webike.net/products/20899 ... xjEALw_wcB

[crogthomas]

In case you are not aware, those pictures show the earlier LC model (80-82), the non-YPVS RD350, which is completely different frame/fender wise.
I think they might call it a RZ in Japan, hence the confusion.

[Evans Ward]

Thanks for that info- I thought they looked different. Did Japan get a model like the US Spec; and if so, would you happen to know the official designation?

[crogthomas]

It's complicated. I'm afraid the only answer is to research until you know everything.
It also depends on the country. In the UK we call them:

LC - 4LO the original water cooled RD350. I don't think this was sold in north America?
LC2 - The first YPVS. The 31k bikini fairing model. A completely revised bike with very little interchangeable with the LC.
F1/N1 - A revised YPVS, mostly the same 31k part number but with some minor differences, plus fairing (F) or naked (N).
F2/N2 - A further revision of the YPVS. 1UA, some bigger differences to the frame, tank and plastics.
R - The last Brazil built YPVS twin headlight model.

[crogthomas]

The RDLCcrazy website has a brief history of the different models:
https://rdlccrazy.co.uk/