Jung
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That's fabulously clean. I always loved the sound of the powervalves cycling on these. Nice work!
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RZ350NC2 Resto Mod
- Thread starter kpke
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- Menlo Park, Ca.
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- Budman
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Don't fire him man.. we all have issues.
Nice to hear the cheering section... and then. You cut the damn video just when I expected some 2 smoke!!
At least we got to hear a second or two.
Great work.
Thanks Jung
Don't fire him man.. we all have issues.
Nice to hear the cheering section... and then. You cut the damn video just when I expected some 2 smoke!!
At least we got to hear a second or two.
Great work.
If I don't fire him should I at least cut his pay?
Did the video get cut? Great. Now I have a problem with my video editing dude too. Worthless employees, you know?
Stay tuned.
Lonster
GaMMa RaNGeR
- Joined
- Jan 21, 2003
- Location
- The Emerald Triangle
- Moto(s)
- 1986 RG500 Gamma, 2020 KTM 890 Duke R, 1975 RD400 AHRMA Special, 1975 CB350f
- Name
- Lonster
- BARF perks
- AMA #: 305491
Thanks Jung
If I don't fire him should I at least cut his pay?
Did the video get cut? Great. Now I have a problem with my video editing dude too. Worthless employees, you know?
Stay tuned.
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- Menlo Park, Ca.
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- Budman
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bobl
Well-known member
Me too! Riiing da ding ding ding.
After fixing that stupid wiring error, WILL IT RUN?
[YOUTUBE]8LB1nB0jDH4[/YOUTUBE]
Boy does this thing sound good. Wait a minute. What is that horrible sound? Oh that.
These things are known for the tachometer and speedometer gauges to let out a sickening wail sometimes. So, I disconnected the tach cable. Much, much better.
I ran the engine off and on for several heat cycles all the time watching the oil supply lines to the carburetors. Must make sure the lifeblood is pumping up there.
So far so good! Quite excellent preliminary results.
[YOUTUBE]8LB1nB0jDH4[/YOUTUBE]
Boy does this thing sound good. Wait a minute. What is that horrible sound? Oh that.
These things are known for the tachometer and speedometer gauges to let out a sickening wail sometimes. So, I disconnected the tach cable. Much, much better.
I ran the engine off and on for several heat cycles all the time watching the oil supply lines to the carburetors. Must make sure the lifeblood is pumping up there.
So far so good! Quite excellent preliminary results.
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- Menlo Park, Ca.
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- Keep me rocking life
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- Budman
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Love how it sounds. Specially the rear shot camera.
The tach thing is so odd to me. I would never have recognized it.
Some good learning from your vids and processes. Mixing gas and oil until oil flow is good was an ahah moment!!
The bike looks and sounds brand new!!! Awesome stuff Ken
The tach thing is so odd to me. I would never have recognized it.
Some good learning from your vids and processes. Mixing gas and oil until oil flow is good was an ahah moment!!
The bike looks and sounds brand new!!! Awesome stuff Ken
Lonster
GaMMa RaNGeR
- Joined
- Jan 21, 2003
- Location
- The Emerald Triangle
- Moto(s)
- 1986 RG500 Gamma, 2020 KTM 890 Duke R, 1975 RD400 AHRMA Special, 1975 CB350f
- Name
- Lonster
- BARF perks
- AMA #: 305491
Braaaap Braaaap Braaaap!
Nice work Ken.
Nice work Ken.
The bike is pretty much brand new budman.
Thanks for the comments here fellas. Much appreciated.
1/22/23
Today I went out into the garage and wanted nothing more than to start this motorcycle and listen to the beautiful music. However, the TSS had to be addressed (tachometer squeal syndrome). Removed the gauge pod and took it apart. I hate messing around with these things because the gauge faces are hypersensitive. I removed the tachometer and hooked up a spare tachometer cable to an electric drill and spun it up. The electric drill turns it to about 5000 RPMs. There was no squeal. So I proceeded to lubricate the spinning mechanism with cable lube. Then spun it a little bit more and put it back into the assembly. I decided to pull the speedometer out since I was already in here. I lubricated all of the mechanism on this thing with three 3 in 1 oil. Everything was reassembled and the gauge pod remounted onto the motorcycle.
The bike started right up as it should. The tachometer no longer has TSS.
After a short warm-up several iterations of adjusting the air screws and idle took place. Then I decided to fetch the synchrometer. This tool is a must use on the RZ500 with the 4 carburetors to get them synchronized. However, I have never used this thing on any of my RZ350’s.
This ended up being a very good use of time. One side measured about 4 and one side measured about 7. I was able to synchronize them at about 6.
After this exercise I thought it might be wise to check the air fuel screws again. I ended up making a bit of an adjustment and I think I have the low-end of the carburetors dialed in quite well.
[YOUTUBE]w6MeeQSrmxU[/YOUTUBE]
Thanks for the comments here fellas. Much appreciated.
1/22/23
Today I went out into the garage and wanted nothing more than to start this motorcycle and listen to the beautiful music. However, the TSS had to be addressed (tachometer squeal syndrome). Removed the gauge pod and took it apart. I hate messing around with these things because the gauge faces are hypersensitive. I removed the tachometer and hooked up a spare tachometer cable to an electric drill and spun it up. The electric drill turns it to about 5000 RPMs. There was no squeal. So I proceeded to lubricate the spinning mechanism with cable lube. Then spun it a little bit more and put it back into the assembly. I decided to pull the speedometer out since I was already in here. I lubricated all of the mechanism on this thing with three 3 in 1 oil. Everything was reassembled and the gauge pod remounted onto the motorcycle.
The bike started right up as it should. The tachometer no longer has TSS.
After a short warm-up several iterations of adjusting the air screws and idle took place. Then I decided to fetch the synchrometer. This tool is a must use on the RZ500 with the 4 carburetors to get them synchronized. However, I have never used this thing on any of my RZ350’s.
This ended up being a very good use of time. One side measured about 4 and one side measured about 7. I was able to synchronize them at about 6.
After this exercise I thought it might be wise to check the air fuel screws again. I ended up making a bit of an adjustment and I think I have the low-end of the carburetors dialed in quite well.
[YOUTUBE]w6MeeQSrmxU[/YOUTUBE]
Lonster
GaMMa RaNGeR
- Joined
- Jan 21, 2003
- Location
- The Emerald Triangle
- Moto(s)
- 1986 RG500 Gamma, 2020 KTM 890 Duke R, 1975 RD400 AHRMA Special, 1975 CB350f
- Name
- Lonster
- BARF perks
- AMA #: 305491
"If I had bodywork on here, I could go for a ride."
There's only one sadder phrase in the 2 stroke riders book of phrases. I won't mention it here because I don't want to be the cause of any potential curse, but I'm sure that Ken knows exactly what I'm talking about.
The 'uni-sync' and it's derivatives are money well spent.
And time well saved.
The bike looks and sounds great.
There's only one sadder phrase in the 2 stroke riders book of phrases. I won't mention it here because I don't want to be the cause of any potential curse, but I'm sure that Ken knows exactly what I'm talking about.
The 'uni-sync' and it's derivatives are money well spent.
And time well saved.
The bike looks and sounds great.
1/28/23
Installed some Renthal grips.This went quick and easy.
Fitting the (temporary) 1984 repaint bodywork onto the motorcycle. This was supposed to be a “quick and easy” project putting this bodywork onto this bike. Ultimately the NC2 refinished bodywork will end up back on this bike. But back to quick and easy. Nope.
This bodywork set is quite beautiful, not perfect, but somebody spent considerable time painting all that you see. There are no decals. Unfortunately this includes no Yamaha decal on the tank and no RZ350 decals on the side panels. The beautiful front fender went on without a hitch.
The body set includes the rare sought after solo seat cowl. I am not a big fan of these. It was definitely an afterthought and the way they mount leaves a lot to be desired IMO. I have removed the one on my 1983 bike.
And this one has had some repair work done. I had to open up one mounting hole that was pretty much covered over in unknown repair material. It’s missing the trim on the back that goes around the taillight.
Long story short I fiddled around with it for many hours and have it fitting as best I can. I have ordered some trim material from Amazon and a separate batch off eBay. I hope one of them works.
Installed some Renthal grips.This went quick and easy.
Fitting the (temporary) 1984 repaint bodywork onto the motorcycle. This was supposed to be a “quick and easy” project putting this bodywork onto this bike. Ultimately the NC2 refinished bodywork will end up back on this bike. But back to quick and easy. Nope.
This bodywork set is quite beautiful, not perfect, but somebody spent considerable time painting all that you see. There are no decals. Unfortunately this includes no Yamaha decal on the tank and no RZ350 decals on the side panels. The beautiful front fender went on without a hitch.
The body set includes the rare sought after solo seat cowl. I am not a big fan of these. It was definitely an afterthought and the way they mount leaves a lot to be desired IMO. I have removed the one on my 1983 bike.
And this one has had some repair work done. I had to open up one mounting hole that was pretty much covered over in unknown repair material. It’s missing the trim on the back that goes around the taillight.
Long story short I fiddled around with it for many hours and have it fitting as best I can. I have ordered some trim material from Amazon and a separate batch off eBay. I hope one of them works.
2/5/23
The Amazon rubber trim arrived yesterday.
Edge Trim Black Small, 1/8" Fits Edge
Today I attempted to put it on.
The stuff has very thin metal inside. I found this out when attempting to cut it with a razor. I used a dremel tool with a cutoff wheel.
It looks pretty good to me.
I had a lot of issues fitting the bodywork.
Here is a video specific to fitting the solo tail cowl.
[YOUTUBE]jYC6CJuiftM[/YOUTUBE]
The Amazon rubber trim arrived yesterday.
Edge Trim Black Small, 1/8" Fits Edge
Today I attempted to put it on.
The stuff has very thin metal inside. I found this out when attempting to cut it with a razor. I used a dremel tool with a cutoff wheel.
It looks pretty good to me.
I had a lot of issues fitting the bodywork.
Here is a video specific to fitting the solo tail cowl.
[YOUTUBE]jYC6CJuiftM[/YOUTUBE]
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2/4/23
When I was working on the solo tail I had the original 85 NC2 fuel tank mounted up with these fancy 84 side panels. When I removed them the left side panel said “CRACK”. The left side panel has also had some repair work. It seems two cracks were repaired prior to paint application.
So begins another mini project. The repair material used appears to be some sort of bondo. I filed and scraped it all out. I needed to get down to the original black ABS plastic.
Next is making some ABS parts to glue on to strengthen these areas.
Then glue the parts on.
Then add some additional ABS glue.
Will it hold? I did this same repair on a side panel on another bike and it has held up. Time will tell.
This video will be published at midnight tonight.
[YOUTUBE]Csmi-xZ31UM[/YOUTUBE]
When I was working on the solo tail I had the original 85 NC2 fuel tank mounted up with these fancy 84 side panels. When I removed them the left side panel said “CRACK”. The left side panel has also had some repair work. It seems two cracks were repaired prior to paint application.
So begins another mini project. The repair material used appears to be some sort of bondo. I filed and scraped it all out. I needed to get down to the original black ABS plastic.
Next is making some ABS parts to glue on to strengthen these areas.
Then glue the parts on.
Then add some additional ABS glue.
Will it hold? I did this same repair on a side panel on another bike and it has held up. Time will tell.
This video will be published at midnight tonight.
[YOUTUBE]Csmi-xZ31UM[/YOUTUBE]
augustiron
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No video.
" This video is private"
" This video is private"
Maddevill
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- Joined
- Jun 26, 2005
- Location
- Hayward
- Moto(s)
- ZX14,GS750E, KTM 450/540
- Name
- Steve
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Your builds are so clean and professional. Cameras are banned from my garage because of the horrible condition of everything. And I have to allow no spectators because of the possible liability of someone getting hit by flying wrenches.
Mad
Mad
Thanks Maddevill. Trust me there are plenty of messes all over the place. Pretty much every time I finish with one of these installments you see here, there's a little bit of leftover stuff that doesn't get put away. As much as I try to do better at this it just doesn't happen and then becomes a mini project to clean up the piles. I saw your post about your slip and fall. 
I'm very sorry to hear about this. I hope you heal up quick.
2/4/23
The fuel tank does not fit. As best I can tell the mounting brackets welded to the front of the tank that slide onto the rubbers are located just enough further forward than every other tank I have. This will not allow the rear tank mount to slip over the rubber at the back.
I went through a couple of iterations to get this fuel tank to fit properly. The first was smashing the frame mount bracket forward a smidge. This proved difficult to do and since ultimately a different tank is going to go back on this bike I got smart (a rare occurrence) and stopped. If I would’ve pushed it too far forward the tank that ends up on the bike probably would not have fit properly and the mount would have had to have been pushed back.
The second method proved to be much simpler and did not require giant hammers. I took another set of forward tank rubbers out to the machine shop and removed some material on one half.
This worked rather well. The fuel tank now fits properly.
[YOUTUBE]7cTMRRjFO6Y[/YOUTUBE]
I'm very sorry to hear about this. I hope you heal up quick.2/4/23
The fuel tank does not fit. As best I can tell the mounting brackets welded to the front of the tank that slide onto the rubbers are located just enough further forward than every other tank I have. This will not allow the rear tank mount to slip over the rubber at the back.
I went through a couple of iterations to get this fuel tank to fit properly. The first was smashing the frame mount bracket forward a smidge. This proved difficult to do and since ultimately a different tank is going to go back on this bike I got smart (a rare occurrence) and stopped. If I would’ve pushed it too far forward the tank that ends up on the bike probably would not have fit properly and the mount would have had to have been pushed back.
The second method proved to be much simpler and did not require giant hammers. I took another set of forward tank rubbers out to the machine shop and removed some material on one half.
This worked rather well. The fuel tank now fits properly.
[YOUTUBE]7cTMRRjFO6Y[/YOUTUBE]
Lonster
GaMMa RaNGeR
- Joined
- Jan 21, 2003
- Location
- The Emerald Triangle
- Moto(s)
- 1986 RG500 Gamma, 2020 KTM 890 Duke R, 1975 RD400 AHRMA Special, 1975 CB350f
- Name
- Lonster
- BARF perks
- AMA #: 305491
BRILLIANT!
Glad you thought it thru before making double work for yourself later.
Glad you thought it thru before making double work for yourself later.