RZV - a very unique model
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You know, that's one of those small differences I had totally forgotten about (I'm sure there are many more.... )
Here's a shot of the RZV on display in the lobby of the Yamaha factory in Japan... click on the pic for a larger view, zoom-in - then notice the anti-dive lines....
(Note the piano in the background... )
Here's a shot of the RZV on display in the lobby of the Yamaha factory in Japan... click on the pic for a larger view, zoom-in - then notice the anti-dive lines....
(Note the piano in the background... )
RZV500R front brake lines
Hi Tom, great you noticed this differance, the RZV500R has plastic coated stainless steel braided lines going from the master cylinder to the junction on the lower triple clamp, and from the caliper to the antidive unit, cool hey.
Talk to you soon.
Talk to you soon.
James Hunter CLUBRZ Australia / Extreme Moto Imports
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What year for RZV?
Is 1984 the only year the RZV was produced?
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No idea, the owner wasn't that forthcoming. He had it advertised on ebay as "The European version of the RD500LC", so assuming he didn't know what he had I didn't ask too many questions.
"I've owned the RZ for 12yrs but it has not run for 5-6 yrs. First three digits of the frame are 51X.....havent been able to find the old MOT's."
"Yeah, mainly cosmetic. The frame is straight,the exhaust system,as far as I know, is standard.The bike has been outside (undercover) for 6 yrs."
It is was what he said it was, with some extras. Does anyone recognise the Ohlins Racing 516 rear shock?
According to the guy who delivered it, the owner was very sad to see it go. Thumb and under spring to mind!
"I've owned the RZ for 12yrs but it has not run for 5-6 yrs. First three digits of the frame are 51X.....havent been able to find the old MOT's."
"Yeah, mainly cosmetic. The frame is straight,the exhaust system,as far as I know, is standard.The bike has been outside (undercover) for 6 yrs."
It is was what he said it was, with some extras. Does anyone recognise the Ohlins Racing 516 rear shock?
According to the guy who delivered it, the owner was very sad to see it go. Thumb and under spring to mind!
Öhlins shock???
Are you sure you have the right number?
The correct Öhlins shock for RD/RZ500 is YA438, and there is no Yamaha shock with the number YA516.
Check the number and prefixed letters, ie: YA, SU, HO, AP
The correct Öhlins shock for RD/RZ500 is YA438, and there is no Yamaha shock with the number YA516.
Check the number and prefixed letters, ie: YA, SU, HO, AP
The older I get, the faster I was!
Bikes:
RZV500R
RD350LC (x2)
KH500
RD350N2
CB500/4 K1
CB400/4 F1
Ducati Monster 1100
Bikes:
RZV500R
RD350LC (x2)
KH500
RD350N2
CB500/4 K1
CB400/4 F1
Ducati Monster 1100
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Shock ID#
The "Öhlins Racing 516" is printed on the Spring Clip and is just the part number of that type of clip.
The number you want will be stamped on the cylinder head, (top), of the shock.
The number you want will be stamped on the cylinder head, (top), of the shock.
The older I get, the faster I was!
Bikes:
RZV500R
RD350LC (x2)
KH500
RD350N2
CB500/4 K1
CB400/4 F1
Ducati Monster 1100
Bikes:
RZV500R
RD350LC (x2)
KH500
RD350N2
CB500/4 K1
CB400/4 F1
Ducati Monster 1100