before the FZ there was the RZ- and I bought one to restore

[speedfrk]

Looking good and progressing nicely! Can't wait to see the finished product!

I can't wait either!... the clear needs to dry a couple of days before I wet sand and buff it... but soon! BTW, you can follow along on the FB page (like it, please) or on the company website.

 

[speedfrk]

RZ350 first start!

So, here's the first start after being stripped down to the frame... no coolant leaks but the pet**** had a small leak that I had to fix. She runs awesome...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=smLXg8w4oSI
I guess pet**** is a banned word, lol. How about fuel valve

 

[motojoe122]

Oh man, thats sweet music! Good job:thumbup:

 

[speedfrk]

A bit more progress... rode it around in the neighborhood to check for leaks, etc. Steering head bearings were loose but easily fixed. I put tapered roller bearings in when it was all apart since the original ball/race bearings were shot. It's been a pain to get the chin fairing to fit since this was a Canadian bike that originally came with full fairings. So, some brackets had to be made but it's coming along. Front fender is on, radiator shroud is on, tail is on. Headlight fairing tomorrow- although I really like the bare headlight look.

 

[Yasko]

Wow, a ture work of art.:thumbup:

 

[speedfrk]

Well, she has moved out of the shop and into the garage... rode it all afternoon yesterday and it is a blast. I forgot how much fun 2 strokes are- the sound, smell, feel. So far, no problems at all.

More pictures here-

 

[Water Bear]

That is very impressive work. I am amazed you got the paint to come out so well; Even the frame shines!

I hope to have the mechanical whats-it to tackle a project like this some day, but for now I start small.

 

[Verharen]

Well, she has moved out of the shop and into the garage...

Wow. I'm sure I'm not the only person who has been silently watching this thread :Lurking:
I feel compelled to speak up now and offer kudos for an amazing job. Thanks for sharing your project with such great photos and videos! She is truly beautiful.

 

[Baci]

Sweet restore man! Thanks for sharing the work! I cant wait to have a garage so i can have some space to tinker and work on a project or two. Restore another smoker so I have some thing else to follow in the meantime :thumbup:

 

[TownsendsFJR1300]

Absolutly gorgeous!!:thumbup:

 

[2006_FZ6]

Sweet job!!! :rockon:

 

[speedfrk]

Sweet restore man! Thanks for sharing the work! I cant wait to have a garage so i can have some space to tinker and work on a project or two. Restore another smoker so I have some thing else to follow in the meantime :thumbup:

Yeah, I love the old stuff... I did the paint for this guys DT360. He's turning it into a cafe style bike.

 

[TownsendsFJR1300]

First bike was an 1969 or 1970 AT1 125, neighbor had a DT 125, same design! Lots of fond memories there!!!

 

[speedfrk]

I'm updating the website with a start to finish chronology of the RZ350 restoration... Pages 1-3 are done and I probably need to add 1 more.
Yamaha RZ350 Restoration | National Superbike

 

[Senior]

Some nice detailed work, you have a meticulous approach :thumbup:

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