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Post by chequeredflagracing on Jun 4, 2018 18:52:25 GMT 1
Looking to get hold of one that's not pristine as not fused about concours condition etc
Would probably do the upside forks & gullwing arm change and some spannies when I get hold of a 500
So it would be helpful if you could help me post which parts I should be looking for to convert from standard to modified
Or post a link to ones that already have been done
Thanks in advance
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Post by veg on Jun 4, 2018 19:49:01 GMT 1
Before you do that book your space with NK by the time you find one it might be close to being dropped off.
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Post by 4l04ever on Jun 5, 2018 7:24:00 GMT 1
If you get over 10 posts, you can put up a wanted ad. I think there was a slightly modified RD500 offered on here in the last few weeks....
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Post by chequeredflagracing on Jun 5, 2018 7:33:22 GMT 1
If you get over 10 posts, you can put up a wanted ad. I think there was a slightly modified RD500 offered on here in the last few weeks.... Thanks for the info. I working my way up to 10 posts |
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Post by 4l04ever on Jun 5, 2018 7:34:57 GMT 1
Just put some comments on a few of the build projects and you will be there! :-)
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Post by chequeredflagracing on Jun 5, 2018 8:52:14 GMT 1
I'm there now
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wiff
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Post by wiff on Jun 7, 2018 18:15:34 GMT 1
did you get a 500 yet ??
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Post by copper99 on Jun 7, 2018 18:40:50 GMT 1
There was one for sale just a week or two ago, already done on the RDZ500 forum..
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Post by chequeredflagracing on Jun 11, 2018 12:20:39 GMT 1
Not yet so you best be quick to show me yours if you have one to sell. You also should have a private message from me |
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Post by jackjabba on Jun 11, 2018 19:49:57 GMT 1
Best Mod has to be Stans 700 conversion.
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Post by Tobyjugs on Jun 11, 2018 21:46:39 GMT 1
The best modded 500 i saw used a Aprilia RSV4 rolling chassis the worst i have seen use a R6 chassis. Trouble is none of them look like an original 500
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Post by Shytalk on Jun 12, 2018 10:02:16 GMT 1
The best modded 500 i saw used a Aprilia RSV4 rolling chassis the worst i have seen use a R6 chassis. Trouble is none of them look like an original 500 Vins 500 is pretty much up there if a few years old now still impressive, do a search on here for it. 😎👍 |
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Post by 4l04ever on Jun 12, 2018 10:12:10 GMT 1
Best Mod has to be Stans 700 conversion. I have seen one that used bored out standard cylinders, but lost the power valves, which made it less ridable than a nicely tuned and setup 500. |
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Post by jon on Jun 12, 2018 18:24:09 GMT 1
I do understand the appeal of the 500, especially the RZ with its alloy frame.
I have never owned one but heard of people’s opinions who have about them being a bit lumbering?
Someone even said they thought a tuned 350 YPVS would give it a run for its money on the twistys.
With the progression of big bore kits for the banshee now available that fit the 350, I have to ask the question if this would produce a quicker and better handling bike?
Classic icon model aside, I think I’d choose the 350 big bore.
Jon
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Post by richb on Jun 13, 2018 9:21:15 GMT 1
Back circa 1990 I built a 350ypvs Yamagamma using a mk3 gamma. The engine had a Stan Stephens stage 3 tune, flowed reed blocks with HiTec reeds, stnd carbs and a set of Stephens/Lomas F2 pipes revved like hell and flew, my mate had a rd500 at the same time and they were neck and neck although I had to work hard on the gears and keep the revs up. Handling wise the Yamagamma had the advantage as it was so light and flickable. I still own the Yamagamma although it needs a full rebuild which when I get around to it will hopefully have a +4 crank, Wicked Torque billet head and a set of TSA or Mutts midrange pipes. The days of revving to 11k revs and tap dancing on the gear lever have long gone. I have also owned the same rd500 for 16 years or so. Which would I sell if I had to - the 350 I'm afraid, the RD500 is still the big DADDY to me anyway.
Rich.
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Post by jackjabba on Jun 13, 2018 20:08:21 GMT 1
Best Mod has to be Stans 700 conversion. I have seen one that used bored out standard cylinders, but lost the power valves, which made it less ridable than a nicely tuned and setup 500. If I remember correctly the one Stan did had the power valves , 350 YPVS Cylinders and used twin carbs and not 4 as all four cylinders were piston ported and there was no room for 4 carbs. |
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Post by chequeredflagracing on Jun 14, 2018 16:02:21 GMT 1
The best modded 500 i saw used a Aprilia RSV4 rolling chassis the worst i have seen use a R6 chassis. Trouble is none of them look like an original 500 Vins 500 is pretty much up there if a few years old now still impressive, do a search on here for it. 😎👍 Tried to find it but failed. Post a link please |
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Post by tacky1 on Aug 29, 2018 1:12:54 GMT 1
This is my before and after, Not sure if its what you are looking for.. Full race ported engine, 34mm carbies, V-Force 4 reedblocks, billet heads with o-rings. Toomey pipes, Bill Wilson air filters, etc. 2008 R6 front/rear suspension, BST Carbon wheels, Ohlins, every nut and bolt replaced, Wayyyyyy too much money in it....
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Post by tacky1 on Aug 29, 2018 1:19:27 GMT 1
A few more weapons..  Just started rebuilding the LC   |
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