Jaws
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Been commissioned to do a full resto on this 1974 Zuk RV90 barn find
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Almost twice the size !Very nice find how much larger than a Honda Monkey Bike ?
That's different and well worth saving.
Have you seen this?
Ummmmm.For a moment I thought a new weird toy might be inflicted on The Bash 'Ped Racing.![]()
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Absolutely. Great minds.Looks pretty straight and complete so should be an easy build.
Worst thing with rebuilding bikes is obtaining the correct bolts, washers and cables.
Hate when someone does a rebuild and uses standard of the shelf bolts that still have the writing on the head!!
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1997 Mk1RS250 MK2?
I always stayed loyal to the Suzuki RGV's![]()
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A couple of years ago I built a SR600 - 350 YPVS Special. I had the v5 for the SR so DVLA just treated it as a change of engine - no problems.Nice 125 - the 250 is for your son then?
My body is too old to suffer the torment of clip-on's and rear set's but I didn't want to lose the 2-stroke riding thrill.
So I built myself a Suzuki TDRGV 250 - the concept is influenced by Yamaha's lovely TDR250..............
Not quite finished yet, but roadworthy enough to pass an MOT test. Just got to fight the DVLA to get an age-related registration
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Oh sorry I thought you had used TD frameThe donor bike doesn't have a V5 as it is / was a competition only bike (RMZ-250 motocross bike).
The next - (last???) project is at rest in the shed.Nice 125 - the 250 is for your son then?
My body is too old to suffer the torment of clip-on's and rear set's but I didn't want to lose the 2-stroke riding thrill.
So I built myself a Suzuki TDRGV 250 - the concept is influenced by Yamaha's lovely TDR250..............
Not quite finished yet, but roadworthy enough to pass an MOT test. Just got to fight the DVLA to get an age-related registration
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How do you blank of the head stock bearing cups?
RD 350 E?Speaking of 2 strokes my RD build underway at last , been over 10 years collecting the bits , same here polish the bolts to get rid of markings for those that are too far gone for new zinc plating . View attachment 730784
Do not bother witrh anything so poshHow do you blank of the head stock bearing cups?
I use a 2"? hole saw to cut two aluminium disks and a piece of threaded bar to pull them together.
Do you have the frame powder coated?
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RD 250 D , 1977 , in Yellow .RD 350 E?
Nice
I often use stainless bolts and polish off the marks on a linisher. You can also get a polished (chrome) finish with a bit more polishing.
Handle bar clamp bolts for instance.
I also avoid Allan cap bolts.
Have you seen these small headed Phillips screw more like Japanese screws. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/16583521...d=link&campid=5338547443&toolid=20001&mkevt=1RD 250 D , 1977 , in Yellow .
Yeah me too stainless nuts and bolts , put the threaded end in drill and whilst rotating hold it against my bench grinder with fine grit stone to remove markings , finish off with emery flap wheels and then some Solvol . Allen cap screws are a no , no on this era of bike![]()
They are black or olive green on YamahasHave you seen these small headed Phillips screw more like Japanese screws. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/16583521...d=link&campid=5338547443&toolid=20001&mkevt=1
I am looking for one of those “idiot light” ignition switch covers you have hanging there , mine is cracked at the indicator lens , if you have a good one to sell let me know please , sorry saw the RD clocks behind and zoomed inThey are black or olive green on Yamahas
I collected bags of original bolts and screws over the years as the Yamaha ones have numbers on the heads as do other Jap bikes.
on another note one of my RDs I purchased the owner had attempted to tidy it up and swopped all the bolts for stainless as you use to be able to buy bolt kits for your bike.
Most of them I had a nightmare to drill out as they had corroded in the thread
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