Ducati dry clutch conversion for RZ500

[Motometalmayhem]

Hello good people of RD/RZ forum, Glenn here from Australia.
This is my first ever post on anything ever, so please forgive any mistakes, typo's, fumble's, or transgression of forum etiquette.

I am now in possession of 10 Yamaha 2 strokes, so think it is time to branch out and communicate with other Yamaha 2 stroke boffin's around the globe.
I would like any info/comments/recommendations for my latest project RZ680 into 2012 R6 chassis.

Has anyone out there done the 680 conversion, looking at piston brands, carby sizes (thinking 32mm flatslide with airbox) and I have seen a 500 with a Ducati dry clutch fitted, is this difficult to convert?

Pitfalls, do's, dont's, part's to use, not to use, any info at all would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Glenn

[vma500]

Don t ,..overbore the rz barrels more then 2 mm ,the pvs need to be altered also

[rz500guytexas]

Buy a TZ 250 or RS 250 Honda if you want to go fast. I have seen these projects over the years and a lot fail, never completed, or sold. Those that do have the knowledge and patience and complete them never seem to ride them. I believe concerned with wear and tear. A well built and assembled engine will get 90 ish horsepower with pipes and a few tweaks. Be ashame to see a perfectly good engine butchered to the point that is a boat anchor. That is what a 500 engine is. So over built, but also why mine has done 9 years totally enjoyable track time. A lot of Pannigales, R1s, and RRs have seen those 4 pipes from behind. Get ahold of Bill Wilson if you want an engine modded. If you have the ability to do it I envy you. I would sell all ten bikes and buy a Suter 500 if you want fast, but good luck twisting the throttle.

[vma500]

Well said , better buy another bike for ur collection then to destroy an iconic motor like the rz/rd

I ve seen many projects like the one of ur Dreams, never was it reliable or fun to drive , 100 hp is a realistic number for this bike .
Enjoy now it still is possible , the electric era is coming soon

Rgds
M.

[WATKINS58]

Hi Glenn,
If you want a dry clutch, then the man to contact is Georgios Sotirchos. Find him on Facebook, just purchased the full kit from him
All the best mate