RZ350 is Home! Restoration Begins

[jwhelan65]

I don't disagree with you. I am doing a resto mod of mine, but keeping it close to original looking. Main upgrade is the Metmachex swingarm, but it's a really cool upgrade and much lighter than the stock steel one.

Where would one find a Metmachex swinger? Sounds a little naughty doesn't it?..

 

[NJFZ1]

Where would one find a Metmachex swinger? Sounds a little naughty doesn't it?..

Yea, weird raunchy name

I found mine used on eBay over in the UK, but you can get a new one made. However it's not cheap

www.metmachex.net

I missed out on a Cal-Fab one before I nabbed this one...

 

[NJFZ1]

Some pics of swingarm and shock from today

 

[FZ1riderNY]

Very Nice setup T!:Rockon:

 

[stretched06]

That looks sweet!

 

[jwhelan65]

Nice work!

 

[jwhelan65]

Yea, weird raunchy name

I found mine used on eBay over in the UK, but you can get a new one made. However it's not cheap

www.metmachex.net

I missed out on a Cal-Fab one before I nabbed this one...

So what is the advantage over stock?

 

[Hellgate]

Which Ohlins is that?

 

[NJFZ1]

So what is the advantage over stock?

Mainly looks and much lighter weight. It uses the stock wheel so you don't really run a wider tire. Although a 120mm section rear fits even wit the stock swingarm. I kept the stock tire sizes.

 

[Hellgate]

So what is the advantage over stock?

Much, much lighter and stiffer. And the eccentric makes adjusting the chain easier.

 

[NJFZ1]

Which Ohlins is that?

It's their basic emulsion shock...nothing fancy, but better than the stocker and plenty for the street riding I'll be doing. It's a Type 46ER, model YA415.

No longer available, but there was a groupbuy on the RZ350 forum a few months back. Koni is still willing to make them in batches of 15.

 

[Hellgate]

Thanks.

I'm still mulling over my vision for this bike. I know I don't want to Frankenbike it. I'm thinking maybe an approach similar to my XV. Use Yamaha period parts to enhance the bike, but keep it stock. Brakes and suspension first, unless of course the motor is shelled out.


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[NJFZ1]

Thanks.

I'm still mulling over my vision for this bike. I know I don't want to Frankenbike it. I'm thinking maybe an approach similar to my XV. Use Yamaha period parts to enhance the bike, but keep it stock. Brakes and suspension first, unless of course the motor is shelled out.

I totally agree with that approach Pete. Hopefully the motor is fine.

Easy enough to get better calipers on that bike with some nice HH pads.

Front suspension depends on how much money you want to throw at it. Could be as simple as Progressive springs and heavier oil or go for the Gold Valve cartridge emulators with appropriate springs.

At the rear any aftermarket shock will be better than the stocker.

As for tires I would stick with the stock sizes. Bridgestone BT45s are good, but I think the Avon Roadrider are even better (that's what I went with).

 

[Hellgate]

I contracted MD Racing today and the Penake remote shock is available.

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[NJFZ1]

I contracted MD Racing today and the Penake remote shock is available.

Yes, if you don't mind spending the money the Penske is still available for the RZ. It's a great shock and I love it on my FZ1.

 

[NJFZ1]

New Helmet!!!

So today my new helmet arrived! I had been looking for an affordable yellow helmet to match the bike for a while. It's a Nolan N43E Trilogy in yellow and black. I had tried it on at the Nolan display booth when I went to Americade and liked it. And the best part is that is a perfect match for the yellow of my bike and I do mean perfect

Next to the stock fender:

 

[FZ1riderNY]

Great looking lid Tony. Nice color!

 

[Hellgate]

Great looking lid!

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[jwhelan65]

Great looking helmet Tony!

 

[jwhelan65]

So what are the odds of getting ahold of one of those Ohlins?