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Post by alastairh on Oct 17, 2014 13:32:33 GMT 1
Is anyone going to the show this weekend? click here Will be taking the YPVS there on Saturday. Cheers Alastair. |
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Post by reggieperrin on Oct 17, 2014 18:30:07 GMT 1
I'll be there Sunday. No bike with me but taking a ton of bits back...!  |
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Post by marsbar350 on Oct 17, 2014 18:39:50 GMT 1
I'll be there Sunday. No bike with me but taking a ton of bits back...! tell us more reggie  half a story is never enough  |
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Post by andrew on Oct 17, 2014 19:47:18 GMT 1
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Post by reggieperrin on Oct 17, 2014 23:20:05 GMT 1
I'll be there Sunday. No bike with me but taking a ton of bits back...! tell us more reggie half a story is never enough Full story..... Empty van Bulging wallet Big order placed with Norbo... |
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Post by botty on Oct 18, 2014 12:28:07 GMT 1
If anyone spots some side panels for a mk 1 or 2 250 gamma. Pm me please
Tony
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Post by cb250g5 on Oct 18, 2014 17:54:14 GMT 1
Glad I didn't go in a van, or I'd now own that shabby RZV500.
I think that was a decent buy for 3K
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Post by Bertie Wooster on Oct 18, 2014 18:14:34 GMT 1
One show I need to get too been to newark but this one always been on my bucket list
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Post by yamark on Oct 18, 2014 19:58:29 GMT 1
Glad I didn't go in a van, or I'd now own that shabby RZV500. I think that was a decent buy for 3K +1 It was mullered and I bet the engine was buggered. I really liked the orange foam seat with a bit of seat cover sprinkled on top.
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Post by 1966baz on Oct 18, 2014 20:34:32 GMT 1
That RZV would have been a huge money pit, probably better to find a much better one for around £6000 but would need to be patient.Cracking bikes on the LC Club stand as usual good on them for making the effort again.
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Post by farmboy on Oct 19, 2014 8:59:34 GMT 1
Yes I spotted the RZ500 also, not sure about barn find, more a side of the dockside find. While I was there a guy tried to push the kickstart down , only with is hand though. It did not budge.Thought he wanted more than £3K ? went past later on in the afternoon he got sold on it, as had the white /red 250 and 350 . I seen a rough looking 250 in blue (ish) paint with clip ons , a German bike up for £1250 . Not sure on that one.
Plenty of nice looking 2T bikes in the main hall , apart form the RD500's not sure on fav 2T bike . Really liked a blue RD250 D-E? on the Yamaha classic club stand.
Never heard of the Yam classic club before or seen a stand at the show , they been around long?
Went on the LC club stand and had some BS and a chat with the guys on there.Already a member of there club. Told them I had gold end cans on my Allspeeds , they all thought I was mad!
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Post by tippo on Oct 19, 2014 12:41:14 GMT 1
Gents, I bought the shabby RZ500, got it for a bit less than less than £3000. If it is totally screwed, reckon I can get my money back (and more) by breaking it. Will let you know how i get on with it.
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Post by hailseizure on Oct 19, 2014 13:02:40 GMT 1
Was it an RZ or RZV? Any pics?
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Post by tippo on Oct 19, 2014 13:10:28 GMT 1
Aluminium framed RZ 500 from Japan. (V4 500cc)
No pics I'm afraid.
I think RZ500 is the correct description. Not sure what a RZV is??
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Post by cb250g5 on Oct 19, 2014 13:17:13 GMT 1
Gents, I bought the shabby RZ500, got it for a bit less than less than £3000. If it is totally screwed, reckon I can get my money back (and more) by breaking it. Will let you know how i get on with it. Good man. I'm sure you're right, with the exception of the screen it was all there. Plenty of work, but given what they fetch, you should be able to do a nice job without overspending. |
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Post by cb250g5 on Oct 19, 2014 13:19:42 GMT 1
Aluminium framed RZ 500 from Japan. (V4 500cc) No pics I'm afraid. I think RZ500 is the correct description. Not sure what a RZV is?? Try www.rd350lc.net/RZV500R-83.jpgI think all the Ally framed Jap home-market ones are RZVs |
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Post by LC_BOTT on Oct 19, 2014 16:43:42 GMT 1
RD and RZ's are steel framed, with only the RZV as mentioned having the alloy frame. Saw it yesterday too, you're a brave man, as it was in shocking condition (from what I saw). Couldn't see where you'd make money back either, but must admit didn't look close up, what was the bodywork like?
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Post by mark350lc on Oct 19, 2014 17:31:22 GMT 1
Gents, I bought the shabby RZ500, got it for a bit less than less than £3000. If it is totally screwed, reckon I can get my money back (and more) by breaking it. Will let you know how i get on with it. Might have gone for that myself. Give me a shout if you think it's a non starter. I would be interested, as i've got practically a full bike bar engine and frame in boxes. |
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Post by 1966baz on Oct 19, 2014 17:43:39 GMT 1
Good luck with it tippo, you're a brave man. Having said that there should be some money there even if you decide to break it.
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Post by tippo on Oct 19, 2014 17:58:45 GMT 1
Body work is OK. Will need some repairs, but I am sure everything will turn out OK.
When I get her home I will post some pics and provide a report on the state of the engine.
The way I see it, the bike must be worth at least £6000 when restored and so I have over £3000 to put into it before I see a loss.
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Post by hailseizure on Oct 19, 2014 18:41:18 GMT 1
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Post by cb250g5 on Oct 19, 2014 19:00:58 GMT 1
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Post by steeley on Oct 19, 2014 19:30:15 GMT 1
oh oh ,any one get any pics of the guy with his cat there again .was were they there ?
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Post by Bertie Wooster on Oct 19, 2014 19:36:21 GMT 1
Love the v 4s look even better with twin head lighs
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Post by Bertie Wooster on Oct 19, 2014 19:36:59 GMT 1
Lights even lol
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Post by jackjabba on Oct 19, 2014 19:47:04 GMT 1
If you do all the engine rebuild yourself and all the painting you could bring it in on budget. Otherwise £2k + for engine rebuild and £1k+ for paintwork. Then there's tyres, chain and sprockets brake pads wheel bearings, cables, fluids, etc, etc, etc.
Good luck and start a project page for us to follow.
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Post by spacejunkie on Oct 20, 2014 17:38:04 GMT 1
I must admit it looked a state but it was all there... If he would of gone lower I would of probably gone for it.
Would love to know how you get on with it.
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Post by tippo on Oct 20, 2014 18:08:20 GMT 1
As stated I will post pics when I get it home. Intend to do most of the refurb myself where practicable.
I am optimistic I can get a good looking bike on the road at a reasonable cost. I also love a challenge.
Time will tell whether it was a good buy or not.
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Post by petearis on Oct 20, 2014 18:53:10 GMT 1
I saw the RZV when looking at the locked RG400 motor. Ralf Punzet (I assume it was his bike) is a nice guy who's always at Stafford. I have an engine of his in one of my RG500s - bought at Stafford about 5 years ago.
Hope there are not too many nasty surprises when you strip the motor.
Pete
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