JustinLonghorn
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Re: RD350 YPVS 1983 Daily driver cafe project.
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RD350 YPVS 1983 Cafe
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Yamaki
Been Around the Block
Re: RD350 YPVS 1983 Daily driver cafe project.
This one shouldnt take so long because its mostly just taking it apart, paint/replace/repair/adjust some parts and then put it back together
i wanted to modify and use the xs500 tank and make a fiberglass rearend, but as you can see, its basicly just a shell of paint with rust inside
Since i stole the passenger footpegs for my SR, i made the rear end a little shorter and that helped on the tank/seat connection, looks a little bit better now. Also changing handlebars to some stock ones, just to change it up a bit. I dont know about the headlight yet. New bolts here and there and some paint. The airbox is back on the bike, with a pod filter and an aluminium top cover since i didnt have a stock filter unit
I dare not think about the engine rebuild now, i think the pricetag on a new crank seems insane, not to mention a possible rebore/pistons etc. :/
(New seat support crossbar made from stock frame part, and the crude cardboard template is for my new inner fender in aluminium. Relocating fusebox under the tank.
yea i got to have them ready for summer lolFloegstad said:you sure are a master in progress on your bikes mister
This one shouldnt take so long because its mostly just taking it apart, paint/replace/repair/adjust some parts and then put it back together
i wanted to modify and use the xs500 tank and make a fiberglass rearend, but as you can see, its basicly just a shell of paint with rust inside Since i stole the passenger footpegs for my SR, i made the rear end a little shorter and that helped on the tank/seat connection, looks a little bit better now. Also changing handlebars to some stock ones, just to change it up a bit. I dont know about the headlight yet. New bolts here and there and some paint. The airbox is back on the bike, with a pod filter and an aluminium top cover since i didnt have a stock filter unit
I dare not think about the engine rebuild now, i think the pricetag on a new crank seems insane, not to mention a possible rebore/pistons etc. :/
(New seat support crossbar made from stock frame part, and the crude cardboard template is for my new inner fender in aluminium. Relocating fusebox under the tank.
Floegstad
between 8.30 and half past eight works well for me
Re: RD350 YPVS 1983 Daily driver cafe project.
I will take a look to night and give u a feedback on it!
I think i have the whole frontend with clipons and wheels,brakes.Yamaki said:I think it would look awesome
I will take a look to night and give u a feedback on it!
Yamaki
Been Around the Block
Re: RD350 YPVS 1983 Daily driver cafe project.
I wanted to open up the subframe a little so relocated the oiltank under the seathump. Made the oil container from a battery acid bottle, a plumbing fitting, and a tube from an xs650 carb boot. Stripped the frame after doing the last mockup, tomorrow i'll detab and weld in the new support and oil tank brackets. I know im in trouble if my setup ruptures, its right above the rear tire. Then again, if the stock one broke it would still hit the tire. And it seems rock solid and it holds liquid, no leaks
And the spring, the measurements are not the same as yours, mine is 12mm axle top, 14mm bottom, 290mm from clevis to clevis. 39mm wide top, 30mm bottom. Maybe i can modify it to fit? It would look good with a more agressive stance tbh. Looking forward to seeing the forks
niiiceFloegstad said:
I wanted to open up the subframe a little so relocated the oiltank under the seathump. Made the oil container from a battery acid bottle, a plumbing fitting, and a tube from an xs650 carb boot. Stripped the frame after doing the last mockup, tomorrow i'll detab and weld in the new support and oil tank brackets. I know im in trouble if my setup ruptures, its right above the rear tire. Then again, if the stock one broke it would still hit the tire. And it seems rock solid and it holds liquid, no leaks
And the spring, the measurements are not the same as yours, mine is 12mm axle top, 14mm bottom, 290mm from clevis to clevis. 39mm wide top, 30mm bottom. Maybe i can modify it to fit? It would look good with a more agressive stance tbh. Looking forward to seeing the forks
Floegstad
between 8.30 and half past eight works well for me
Re: RD350 YPVS 1983 Daily driver cafe project.
I have 20" of snow and ice in front of the door and my son till saturday noon.
Here os a pic of the exact same forks, i believe the upper legs are 40 or 41mm.
The forks are the same from 99-05 unfortenately non adjustable.
The road aprilias weight is 139kg with all fluids.
I have 20" of snow and ice in front of the door and my son till saturday noon.
Here os a pic of the exact same forks, i believe the upper legs are 40 or 41mm.
The forks are the same from 99-05 unfortenately non adjustable.
The road aprilias weight is 139kg with all fluids.
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Yamaki
Been Around the Block
Re: RD350 YPVS 1983 Daily driver cafe project.
Hmm i wonder how much the RD weighs after the rebuild, a lot of things taken of etc. Im guessing between 150 and 160 with fuel and oil. You think it will be ok?
yes, 170kg stock wet. The rs125 is rated 142 dry.Floegstad said:
Hmm i wonder how much the RD weighs after the rebuild, a lot of things taken of etc. Im guessing between 150 and 160 with fuel and oil. You think it will be ok?
Yamaki
Been Around the Block
Re: RD350 YPVS 1983 Daily driver cafe project.
Thats true, well i cant afford the forks anytime soon so i adjusted the stock headlight and went back to clip ons. The old showa forks also look the part, i dont want to lose that "old bike" feel, but the USD forks are probably lighter and better... what a dilemma hehe
And i got the frame painted, nice to see that faded red go lol. Carbs are clean and ready to go. Also finished up the oil tank and bracket/inner fenders.
Floegstad said:
Thats true, well i cant afford the forks anytime soon so i adjusted the stock headlight and went back to clip ons. The old showa forks also look the part, i dont want to lose that "old bike" feel, but the USD forks are probably lighter and better... what a dilemma hehe
And i got the frame painted, nice to see that faded red go lol. Carbs are clean and ready to go. Also finished up the oil tank and bracket/inner fenders.
JustinLonghorn
No Purple Hearts, No Blue Ribbons
Re: RD350 YPVS 1983 Daily driver cafe project.
Frame looks all kinds of better. Keep it up, man!
Frame looks all kinds of better. Keep it up, man!
Floegstad
between 8.30 and half past eight works well for me
Re: RD350 YPVS 1983 Daily driver cafe project.
I`ll have the part around till you finding out if you want/need them.
Will try to remove a ton of snow sunday/monday.
Really like the way you do this sweet lc,never really been a fan of the stock ones,but i guess i will be of thisone during winter.Yamaki said:Thats true, well i cant afford the forks anytime soon so i adjusted the stock headlight and went back to clip ons. The old showa forks also look the part, i dont want to lose that "old bike" feel, but the USD forks are probably lighter and better... what a dilemma hehe
And i got the frame painted, nice to see that faded red go lol. Carbs are clean and ready to go. Also finished up the oil tank and bracket/inner fenders.
I`ll have the part around till you finding out if you want/need them.
Will try to remove a ton of snow sunday/monday.
Yamaki
Been Around the Block
Re: RD350 YPVS 1983 Daily driver cafe project.
Imo it would look cool with the usd forks and the stock rim, the axle is 13mm so i have to figure that one out as well before anything
Tonight after work i will start sanding the tank and clean some more parts. Worst part of any project i think, especially because one of my headers had leaked some oily gas mixture all over the front of the engine.
The pistons and barrels look good from what i can see, still visible honing marks and no scratches, the ypvs valve assembly might need a little work though, the right one is a few millimeters off. Damn i wish i had some nice porting tools (and skills lol) i could see the cast errors in the transfer channels. Its not broken so now idk if i should take the top end off, have the squish set for 0,9mm and check the crank for excessive play. The paint would be so much easier to tke off if i had the barrels on their own. Oh well still salty roads so plenty of time to decide
i think i just got used to the look and i never seem to find any forks here in denmark i can use:/ you can pm me with your price and then i can see if i can sell my body to raise the money lolFloegstad said:
Imo it would look cool with the usd forks and the stock rim, the axle is 13mm so i have to figure that one out as well before anything
Tonight after work i will start sanding the tank and clean some more parts. Worst part of any project i think, especially because one of my headers had leaked some oily gas mixture all over the front of the engine.
The pistons and barrels look good from what i can see, still visible honing marks and no scratches, the ypvs valve assembly might need a little work though, the right one is a few millimeters off. Damn i wish i had some nice porting tools (and skills lol) i could see the cast errors in the transfer channels. Its not broken so now idk if i should take the top end off, have the squish set for 0,9mm and check the crank for excessive play. The paint would be so much easier to tke off if i had the barrels on their own. Oh well still salty roads so plenty of time to decide
Yamaki
Been Around the Block
Re: RD350 YPVS 1983 Daily driver cafe project.
Got a little done on the RD, new lighter and stiffer fork brace with aluminium fender. I might as well finish the front end even though im kinda leaning towards that usd Fork now.
(one bolt is upside down in the photo)
And i cut some of the rearsets/exhaust hangers off, still need to cut some more and finish it. Hope its strong enough for the exhaust after i cut out the middle part
Got a little done on the RD, new lighter and stiffer fork brace with aluminium fender. I might as well finish the front end even though im kinda leaning towards that usd Fork now.
And i cut some of the rearsets/exhaust hangers off, still need to cut some more and finish it. Hope its strong enough for the exhaust after i cut out the middle part
