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R5 -> RD “Re-Frame” Build....

Started by AAAltered, September 04, 2019, 10:30:48 AM

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AAAltered

Ready to build up rear hub.  Discovered that the Yambits sprocket bolts DO NOT FIT, they appear to have a different thread pitch.  That sucks because I missed the opportunity to chrome the originals, expecting to use new stainless.  Oh well, it's a greasy stink  wheel anyway...





Have to forge ahead with the original bolts...

1971 R5
1976 RD200
2022 Moto Guzzi V7 850 Special

AAAltered

Started test-fitting hardware to the new frame.  The mounting dimensions for the R5 parts and tins *seem* correct.  I did find that the holes on the R5 oil tank filler are more narrow than the RD frame, which I verified on the old frame.  Not a big deal. 

I need my chrome back to really get rocking and rolling, but this "slow" week was good to work on some of the time consuming, final details.

Chased out the frame ground point:


Oil Tank, tool box, battery box, tank filler neck all test fitted:




Right Side cover test fitted:
1971 R5
1976 RD200
2022 Moto Guzzi V7 850 Special

AAAltered

Dismantled, cleaned, lubed, and reassembled gauges...

1971 R5
1976 RD200
2022 Moto Guzzi V7 850 Special

AAAltered

Treated myself to new brake shoes.  Old ones looked "ok" but while i am doing a full rebuild, it's time.  I went with the carbon/Kevlar grooved front shoes from 2Fast Moto, let's see how they perform...



1971 R5
1976 RD200
2022 Moto Guzzi V7 850 Special

AAAltered

Can anyone tell me if they are seeing watermarks in the pics?  I am, that GD Photobucket.
1971 R5
1976 RD200
2022 Moto Guzzi V7 850 Special

Gill


SoCal250

I don't see a watermark. But if I disable the "Photobucket Hotlink Fix" extension in my Chrome browser, the watermark is displayed. My extension version is v1.4
75 Yamaha RD125B   75 Yamaha RD125B (project)
75 Yamaha RD250B   75 Yamaha RD200B (project)
73 Yamaha RD350     77 Yamaha RD400D   79 Yamaha RD400F  
91 Yamaha TZR250R  89 Yamaha FZR400   05 Yamaha FZ6   
05 Yamaha XT225TC  82 Honda MB5  02 Aprilia RS250 Cup (sold)

RDFL


Organicjedi

I don't see them on my phone, but I do see them on my computer

Czakky


85RZwade

I post waayyy too much

NoRiders

I see them too...Photobucket ruined build thread history when they pulled their free system and began charging $$$s.

The build is looking 'on point'...powder coat is like dipped chocolate, nice. And I love the 350 side panel....could be off a 60s US motorcar.

Re; the sprocket bolts.....I love a session on my bench mounted wirewheel....old cruddy parts come up lovely...give it a go with the original bolts. Some would argue that stainless isn't strong enough for sheer forces....

AAAltered

I hate photobucket.  I actually paid for this crap.

Anyway, I got my DG head spacers today, fit is fine.  NOT the full 8mm thick that DG originally specified but will work fine.



1971 R5
1976 RD200
2022 Moto Guzzi V7 850 Special

AAAltered

Fashioned dampers for the Tool Box.  Original was shot, and I can't find an OEM nor knockoff of that part.  These will work fine.

Sacrificed an old thick, soft handgrip.  Fitted then trimmed....







1971 R5
1976 RD200
2022 Moto Guzzi V7 850 Special

AAAltered

Dressed up and installed battery box.  Had to fashion rubber dampers again...





Made the first electrical connection, the horn lol.  Need to read up on wire harness routing...



Stripped bars.  Tanked the levers before they get a fastener refresh.....




1971 R5
1976 RD200
2022 Moto Guzzi V7 850 Special