RZ350NC2 Resto Mod

[kpke]

Next up remove the internal tank flap so that this tank (and a couple others) can be handed off to a PDR person. I have removed the tank flap before freehand cutting the thing out with a cutting bit in a now dead Roto Zip tool. This time was Julian’s method using a cutting wheel under the lip to cut through the whole assembly and remove it. He mentioned that you end up with a big chunk of metal that has to be squashed to remove it out of the tank after it falls in. For this project I decided to practice on a possible unrecoverable fuel tank.

The workstation.




First I put a slice in the flap so that it will end up in two pieces hopefully making it easier to remove.



I had purchased some 1.5 inch Dremel EZ Lock metal cutting wheels for my imitation dremel tool.This worked quite well although a more powerful tool would’ve been nice. Mine bogged down.



On to the good fuel tank. Success!




Hopefully this weekend a harness repair.



And do a squish measurement and begin disassembly of this thing.

[RD4ME]

Love watching your videos Ken.

Have you ever thought of repairing and repainting your practice tank? That would be fun to watch.

[kpke]

Thank you RD4ME. Maybe on that fuel tank. It's actually okay on the exterior but it's very rough on the inside with rot coming through I think on both sides on the bottom. I poured out some of the rusty scale that day. I should've videoed it.

[kpke]

Well, I tried to post an update and I am getting this again.

Forbidden
You don't have permission to access this resource.

I tried the trick I did last time to fix it and it didn't work. It apparently doesn't like something that I have copied and pasted in. I'll try again some other time. It works fine on another forum.

Have a great weekend.

[kpke]

Well I've attempted a few more times to update this thread and all I get is this



Too bad.

I also post here if anyone would like to catch up on this build.

https://bayarearidersforum.com/forums/s ... 227&page=5

[kpke]

And how could I forget, I have been video documenting this build.

https://www.youtube.com/c/KensGarage1

[brrrappp]

Awesome video from "The Quail."

It looks like your bike drew some well deserved attention. As I watched, I was thinking you were going to wear out the starter.

[kpke]

Thanks brrrappp. If I get your drift, the "starter" is getting quite old and worn out. That bike gets a lot of attention anywhere it goes. The Quail is a quite awesome show.

[kpke]

I haven't quite caught up to this point on my YT channel. This bike will get redressed in NC2 bodywork sometime this summer.

For now...










After about 3 miles around the hood...

[kpke]

Here's a first and second break in ride video. So far it's an excellent running machine.

https://youtu.be/eOR0oxGxA5M

https://youtu.be/tCmfFDhvF6Y

[RD4ME]

Great to see this running Ken.
It sounds great and the bike is immaculate - I've watched a bunch of the build videos and you're a real perfectionist!
What are you going to do for decals, or are you?

[kpke]

Thank you for the compliment.

This 84 body work is temporary and will come off. It looks great but far from perfect. No plans for decals on this body work. I have another body work set that will get repainted as a proper 85 NC2. Hopefully this summer or fall. After I do one or two other bikes. Keep watching the YT channel.