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So, i had a generic switch on the lc for headlight control. wasn't great as the switch was down, low beam, middle, off, up high beam. there was a definite delay from low to high and was kind of fiddly. didn't like it. 

. that being said, i used to run an r5 switch, and saved it. way back, i used the horn button hole to house a neutral light. i found that in the switch box, took it apart, and completely rewired it. cleaned contacts, hit it w matte clear, and added a 2-way momentary on switch with 'up' now working 'set' on the daytona gauge, and 'down' being mode. it centers automatically so, was perfect for this application and actually fit in the housing with a slight massage of the housing.

also needed to replace the 8" headlight bucket as the plastic housing cracked over time and needed to go. went (back) with one of the economy cycle/emgo headlights with an auxito led.

big zip file with repair manual, zeeltronic info for the RZ350.

https://2strokeworld.net/wp-content/uploads/general-tech/RZ350-parts-manual/rz-stuff.zip

for those who are lucky enough to be able to store bikes at work like i am... in goes the 67.. out goes the 67. 

YL1 on way home for a bit of maint & nos parts.

me on the lc, the kz and david behind me on his new H2.

Now, im not a fan of daytonas, at all, but ffs look at what they did to this one.

Yes, it started as a 79. yes, it was complete, and fairly decent.

Yes, i know the owner AND it was built by a 'pro shop' local. motor internals are stock. Yes, when i found out the front end was getting swappe dout to a drum I tried talking them out of it. I also know there's over 12k spent on this.



-discuss-

ffs.

dude has high hopes IMHO.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/1442613813314996/

Short ride after mechanical shenanigans in the garage Sunday. the 400 is running GOOD too. and solid as a rock.










excuse the random 4 stroke content.

Guys legit, its who i got my FPPs from.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/383187119140537/?hoisted_section_header_type=recently_seen&multi_permalinks=1579500806175823

yes we have a bar called cb450. Taco 🌮 Tuesday 

Pictorial how to mod 384 v force reeds to fit in to an rd motor w out adding a reed spacer or grinding intake.

these will go right in w no other mods to the motor . the upside is it has double the reeds, and they are 1 pc. Ideal for running stock up to 30mm carbs.

stock:



reed petal width:


depth:



v force:


v force reed width:



bolt pattern not fitting:



drill holes , step the drilling . start with 7mm, then open up to 8.5mm Minimally, up to 9mm.

slow drill, go easy.





all drilled out:



open up the left and right ID of the reed stuffer on the v force with a round file. they are a bit small on the sides, you need to remove about 1/2-1mm per side.




install like stock unit, but use gasket between reed and intake as well. will need ot trim ears off  astock intake if you have one.
done. 4 petal c/f reeds.

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https://www.oldbikemag.com.au/alex-campbell-self-made-racer/oba62-alex-campbell-13a/

saw this on FB in a group and seems legit. anybody have any deeper info on this?

"Have already mentioned this within a comment, but what I find to be quite an interesting fact about the TZ700 engine is that it was originally developed in my home town of Mount Gambier, South Australia, by Alex Campbell around 1970ish for a sidecar. It started as a pair of TR3 350s with gearboxes removed and crankshafts coupled, with the assembly bolted to a Manx Norton gearbox. Yamaha heard about it and sent a couple of engineers out to Mount Gambier, where they studied it, and later bought out the TZ700. Can read more about Alex Campbell and his motor on oldbikemag.com.au, by searching Alex Campbell."

https://www.facebook.com/groups/CarburetorAppreciationSociety/permalink/1580409589445968/

good run on saturday. was the only bike there, parked near the back so no one really saw it till i fired it up... which then got drew a lot of attention. lol

since i run a TZ pump on mine, i never liked routing the coolant line under the reeds/over the cases, so whipped this up at lunch today. will finish it off at home (radius the edges, open up the top passage to match, etc).  this will allow me to run a hose over the top of the RH reed box with a 90 degree elbow aiming forward and down, pointing right at the outlet of the waterpump. this is for the impending motor refresh on the LC.  what i didnt show was i drilled the hole on the lathe 1st then used that to locate on the mill.  just a quick lunchtime project today. (the 90 degree fitting behind it was too low hanging to make it work, and really restrictive).

short ride yesterday, also checked out the new unopened (yet) exit 81 on I-77. (this is real close to my house). the rebuilt motor is running beautifully, can now hit about 65 and just all around fun to ride.



cop showed up as i was on way out thru the business park, but luckily didn't pull me, just followed me for about half a mile then went the other way. 

see here:
https://www.tonuphighlands.com/

and here:

https://www.facebook.com/ncmeltdown/


Its always been a good show but moving it to the airport was a brilliant move. Would recommend if you can make it.

SEE HERE:

https://www.2strokeworld.net/forum/index.php?topic=6253.0;moderate

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Limited numbers, but these are what i have left. see below. ...

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*updated 2-9-24




as a reminder:

the cost will be 32.50 each, shipped, CONTINENTAL USA!

IF FOR SOME REASON YOU LIVE OUTSIDE THE COUNTRY, I MIGHT BE ABLE TO SHIP BUT WILL DEF COST MORE DEPENDING WHERE YOU ARE.
But I want to take care of the domestic shipping 1st.

These are being locally made, in SC, by a locally owned/run business.


Payment info:

please paypal 32.50 to:

rooskie@comporium.net

Board name:
Your name:
Delivery Address:
Style:
color:
size:
& qty of each

(!! I NEED THE ABOVE INFO ON THE PAYPAL TRANSACTION!!!)
friends and family preferred.

If you do it for goods and services, add $3 so it will be 35.50 each.

new to me, didnt know they were reproducing these.

https://www.mikesxs.net/yamaha-xs650-ignition-switch-oem-256-82508-31.html

guy up there has a cache of YL1 parts i want, and he wont ship.

Not huge pipe but some very good stuff. if you can help reach out. thanks -Mark