1985 Suzuki RG500 Gamma Red/White/Black aka Ol'Yeller

[2 Stroke Jamoke]

Those are the same exact pipes I have on mine! I changed the silencers but I was told they are "wolf" pipes

[rodneya]

Those are the same exact pipes I have on mine! I changed the silencers but I was told they are "wolf" pipes

Wolf pipes were from a shop in Toronto that just re-branded other pipes. RZ350 Wolf pipes are FPP's with Wolf stickers on the cans.

[skyline]

Those are the same exact pipes I have on mine! I changed the silencers but I was told they are "wolf" pipes

Wolf pipes were from a shop in Toronto that just re-branded other pipes. RZ350 Wolf pipes are FPP's with Wolf stickers on the cans.

Thanks for the info, I don't see any brand stamping but again I don't know if they are supposed to be any in the first place. It's been a mystery ever since.

[skyline]

While all was fine, the bike was running too rich and would struggle under 6k so there was definitely something with jetting. With the new-to-bike exhausts, filters and of course the elevation, it needed some skills to fine-tune it and so I had it towed to a vintage Honda mechanic in town who couldn't do a whole lot except for fixing the kick-stand (I'm told the German models which is what this is have the self-retracting kickstand much like some Ducatis) so he made it into a regular one but that's pretty much it. It was a let down as the tuning was still at large, the guy could not even diagnose the issue.

I also had the side fairing cover patched and painted professionally. It was very impressive work from the guy ..... money well spent.

[kpke]

Nice. Looking good. Too bad the dude couldn't diagnose your problem. I hate jetting bikes and especially hate(d) jetting my 500. Not fun.

I think you are pushing the limits of your 1 ton dually and gazillion lb capacity trailer with the gamma   

[skyline]

Nice. Looking good. Too bad the dude couldn't diagnose your problem. I hate jetting bikes and especially hate(d) jetting my 500. Not fun.

I think you are pushing the limits of your 1 ton dually and gazillion lb capacity trailer with the gamma   

Yea it's no fun to work on 4 carbs each time when it comes changing needle positions or jets for that matter. That dually actually belongs to a towing guy who is a car guy himself and stated it to be 650 hp with some mods including chip. I tell you I couldn't keep up with it, fun ride.

[skyline]

I got it back and stored it for next month or two as life was taking it's turns in peaks and valleys. Eric got back for the third time and we continued our tuning - changing the needle jest positions on all 4 carbs. It got better with needle jet re-positioning but still there was not a smooth transition all the way leading up to the power band. It's always good to meet like-minded people who share same hobbies.

I then spoke to a good acquaintance of mine who has got a collection of old and new motorcycles and is mechanical engineer by profession. Taking his advice I got the bigger jets - 210, 220 and 230 along with changing needle jet position. It still needs some more tinkering but the RZ has kept me busy lately.

[skyline]

AND there you have it ..... the end result. In the hindsight 20/20, would I do it again? You betcha!!!
It's borderline therapy / addiction.

[skyline]

a HUGE thanks to:
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Erik - Couldn't have done without you buddy, appreciate your help all along.
Brian - My good friend who bailed me out on each cornerstone.
Mark (https://www.lancegamma.com) - For all the advice, parts and exhausts.
Qamar - My friend/mechanic.
Farukh - For solid advice on jetting.
Michel (https://alexmichrg500.wixsite.com/rgshop) - For those REALLY hard to get parts.

Jerry - For help with decal.
Rick Lance (RIP) - Never met the guy but almost bought one from him many moons ago. His numerous writings on various forums were of immense help.
Rich (https://www.youtube.com/@RG500_detectorist) - For your inspirational videos. You rock!
Roserunner47 (https://www.youtube.com/@Roserunner47) - For your real rare to find videos on the Gamma tuning.
Matt and team - You guys did an awesome job. Yay!
Tim - For help on wheel bearings.
Orlando - For the paint work.
Modern Classics Sportbike Restorations - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5flQGKu8BaI - This video really got me pull the trigger.
Numerous good folks that my memory fails to retrieve names who inspired, motivated to restore this machine on various platforms that I gained knowledge and useful information from.
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[kpke]

Quite the transformation. Beautiful result!!!

[skyline]

Quite the transformation. Beautiful result!!!

Thank you! It's all because of good folks like you who help on forums and videos. 

[m in sc]

wow!

[Kawtriplefreak]

Very cool   

[SoCal250]

Quite the transformation. Beautiful result!!!

A huge +1 on that comment! Nicely done. Congrats on the end result

[skyline]

Thanks guys.

I still have to play around with the jetting though (main jet & needle), it does have room for improvement but have been lazy due to the fact that working on 4 carbs is no fun.