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Post by liffy16 on Sept 23, 2012 18:24:25 GMT 1
thinking about a 500 which is best rd or rz lookin at it rz
is best its got an alloy frame ?is this correct
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Post by 47x on Sept 23, 2012 19:13:46 GMT 1
yep,rz imports have a alloy frame and alloy handlebars,plus a few other differences from rd 500"s.any one is good as long as there in good nick and dont need to much spending!!!remember a engine rebuild on one of these is easily over a grand so make sure you know if any engine work has been done..good luck
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Post by rich on Sept 23, 2012 20:45:54 GMT 1
Not meaning to sound pedantic but the RZV500R is the ally framed Jap market bike. An RZ500 is the steel framed bike basically same as the RD500 but sold in Aus and Canada.
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Post by lovelydog on Sept 23, 2012 22:39:55 GMT 1
Not meaning to sound pedantic but the RZV500R is the ally framed Jap market bike. An RZ500 is the steel framed bike basically same as the RD500 but sold in Aus and Canada. Interesting that,I didn't realise. But I always believed that the RZ was the better bike,well the one with the alloy frame was the better bike. If I was lucky enough to be in the market for a 500 I would go for the RD though as I still remember seeing a Marlborough painted one at its launch and felt the hairs on my arms standing up,beautiful beautiful bike.  |
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Post by rich on Sept 23, 2012 23:00:46 GMT 1
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Post by liffy16 on Sept 23, 2012 23:40:47 GMT 1
thanks for the link rich ,need to do my homework before i buy one
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Post by Norbo on Sept 24, 2012 9:51:45 GMT 1
Yes the RZ500R the ally frame one is a far better bike lighter alloy frame bars better fork set up but slower the RD is a faster bike . but the paint on the RZ500R is nicer as well i think the blocks are a lot nicer then the UK RD paint.
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Sept 24, 2012 10:11:41 GMT 1
Yes the RZ500R the ally frame one is a far better bike lighter alloy frame bars better fork set up but slower the RD is a faster bike . but the paint on the RZ500R is nicer as well i think the blocks are a lot nicer then the UK RD paint. as norbo says the rz was restricted for jap market pipes restrictors and jetting as per usual i think rz's are cheaper and usually better condition/milage and would be my choice steve |
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Post by LC_BOTT on Sept 24, 2012 14:22:23 GMT 1
Also have alloy bars, adjustable fork damping with air assist, and an alloy rear shock body, couple of other bits but can't remember, oh temp/fuel gauge combo, and the usual 80Kmh light on the speedo..
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Post by LC_BOTT on Sept 25, 2012 9:57:09 GMT 1
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Post by liffy16 on Sept 25, 2012 21:08:27 GMT 1
yea saw that but looks to much to get right bodywork non standard wheels /forks and other stuff which adds up,usaully in my case i end up spending more than just buying a good one in first place lol ! |
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Post by davie230 on Sept 26, 2012 21:54:44 GMT 1
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