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"and some character..." I love it. Gives me a mental picture with which to work!

They do offer free shipping of their used gasket(s)

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Rz350-4L0-Cab-Insulator-Gasket/174571587891?hash=item28a5470933:g:UlwAAOSw84Nf5Y2O

In their defense, it's probably a translation problem...



EDIT: fixed link UBB tag

My thinking is that the smaller RZ carbs will be easiest to tune, and I can always swap in the 30s or 32s later on. A quick check this morning before work showed the Y-boot is a no-go; any filter would need to occupy the same space as the shock. If I use them, I'll need another set of pod filters.
The YZ cages will probably be here tomorrow, so there could be more test-fitting fun this weekend 

Mine arrived yesterday; thank you Evans 

No pictures for you!
I think I mentioned once that I welcome opinions and input but reserve the right to forge ahead with my own ideas from time to time. I try to use what I have on hand, such as banshee/RZ reed cages (anybody need some?) even though they're reputed to be difficult to fit into LC intakes (they are...). Suffice it to say that I've seen the light (yup) and two YZ85 reed cages are on the way from eBay and new reeds from TDR.
I'm also second- and maybe third-guessing my carb choice. Was going to use a set of VM30s I have, then switched my plan to VM32s (I have one) and now I'm considering a set of stock RZ350 mixers I have. Still brainstorming here... I have a new old Toomey jet kit, a Y-boot (I know, not everyone loves 'em) and a filter and a new pair of intake manifolds that fit the RZ carbs...slam dunk, right?

You are invited to keep your unneeded 2-strokes at my place. I will happily make room for them in the barn, near the battery tender!

 

Second that, wicked cool

Those go on the inside of the cupboard and cabinet doors 

Snowball tag=awesome

Well I do, an RD350 and an RZ350, please. Going to PayPal site now!

It could be saved though, right? That 3-into-1 exhaust system would make good garage wall art

I missed that the first time around; clever solution 

Glad you're back, Colin! The bike is looking good

An emulsion, specifically. It's typical of engines that sit and then don't run long enough to evaporate all the water that condenses inside the block.  Unless there's so much water that it has compromised the oil films keeping the hard parts separated, it's not your problem. Carburetion is a more likely cause.