Archive for September, 2010
September 28th, 2010 | 
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Are you Trying to get that RZ back to stock ?? I also have an oil pump, a set of new – Ivan’s “A” needles, and a set of (2) new K&N pod type air filters that clamp on to the stock “elephant ears” ….
The relief area for the transfer ports in the upper case were protruding into the transfer ports by about an eight of an inch.-Bad-. Some simple blueprinting took care of this non-sense. You may be wondering ” Why did it Burn down in the first place ?? I held it at about half throttle and was “cruising” at HIGH speeds for about 3 miles. A Big oversight on my part. At halt throttle ,the needle is o…
My 85′Yamaha RZ 350–73′Kawasaki S2 350 Mach 2–75′ Kawasaki H1500 Mach 3 makin’ smoke….
Pipes are Spec 2′s,Best on the market.- Removing the center bar from the reed cages adds 13% more airflow.- Yamaha started using the “boost bottle” in 84′ on the Phazer snomobile,and the RZ 350, titled YEIS.(Yamaha energy induction system) I figured my little RD should have it too.- These bikes are MUCH easier and more accuratly tuned using the stock airbox w/ a K&N filter and No airbox lid.-Use s…
How does it run ????? Not bad for being Really tired. The crank is Shot. If you grab the points cam with 2 fingers, you can move the crank All over !! Also compresion is only 90psi. I just got this bike, and during my initial inspection, I found the oil pump was set Very wrong, Not moving any oil til 1/3 throttle. The tired old girl,with these parts,pulls hard til 9500rpm’s and did 98mph w/o much…
1975-Low mileage, all original with current NYS inspection. Its a very light, nimble and easy to ride motorcycle. 5 speed trans. Will do 70-75 mph. Gets over 50 mpg also ! The drum brakes are Very adequate and stop this bike superbly. This bike draws crowds and starts conversation every time I take it out.- Feel free to ask any questions….