Some of you may know me as a landspeed racer and machinist. There was a thread on this forum about my adventures at Bonneville in the old days before M in NC had to save this wonderful place.
I still race the RD400 on the salt and at ElMirage but this year I also started running another RD400 in the ARHMA road race series. I have a lot to learn about going around corners fast. I love these bikes.
Me, Ed Elenbach. Gerome Mills, a couple years ago at ElMo.
(https://i.ibb.co/QbCbYtJ/DSC-0399.jpg)
rained out World Finals
(https://i.ibb.co/s2JR4Bw/2018-10-04-08-35-50.jpg)
Buttonwillow
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I built this RD350 about twenty years ago. (https://i.ibb.co/gF8b0KJ/th-100-0386.jpg) It has a bunch of cool cnc machined parts on it like the rear sets, triple clamp, clip-ons, etc
Since it seems there are not very many options in the aftermarket, I would make a few sets of everything i have done in the past, to sell.
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These are on my old reliable RD400 that goes everywhere.
(https://i.ibb.co/7JBw3f5/brake5-2.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/Ws5Y37X/shifter33.jpg)
Tried and tested.
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My plan is to sell these as long as it is fun and makes enough to pay for itself. My customer base is custom street rod and motorcycle parts for other builders and it pays the bills so this only fun.
I am going to put the rear sets out there for an initial $350 a set because I want some feedback. They will go up to $450 soon. I have RD400 and RD350 drum brake covered but i'm sure there are variations and pipe configurations that I need help with.
Keep in mind that I make these in house. They are not sent out to another machine shop or middle man. To change, modify, do something new is easy. I do need a Daytona version if someone wants to work with me on that. I will make another thread on triples, clip-ons, kick start levers and other things.
Anyway cheers. You can reach me at mark@speedofcheeseracing.com which is the best way. My number is 801-809-4078 but I hardly answer it. Text at times.
website
https://speedofcheeseracing.com/
https://www.instagram.com/makrshaker/
I dont FB much but do check in. https://www.facebook.com/Speedofcheeseracing
Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsiWm1yzVzY-mBjko8RffmA
If you want to see a shop tour.
Great looking bikes, rearsets are sleek.
Nice work Mark!
Thanks guys.
Hi Mark,
Nice parts! I like those rearsets! :olaf:
I remember some of your really cool creations from the old site way back.
thats sweet. you have a weight on them by chance?
He could say 35 pounds and I'd still want 'em
well... id like a set for the lightweight and them move the vs ones to the 72 r5. maybe.
Hey SoCal250! I remember you. Thanks.
85RZwade Thank you.
M in sc With all the fasteners the shift assembly is 426 grams and the brake side is 429 grams.
Fun video Mark! I still love those rearsets and I was nearly pushed over the edge to grab my credit card when the Cult started playing in the background. I just listened to that song at work today!
You mentioned variations...my 350 is going to use an hydraulic rear disc brake. Nothing is set in stone yet; I have a spare RZ rear master cylinder, but the master on my kid's CRF250 with the integral reservoir has my attention (de rigueur on late model MX bikes). Would you recommend starting with the 350 model and winging it, or will the 400 piece fit on the 350 and be easier? Maybe you have another idea? Might as well go Full Tilt while I'm at it... (see what I did there?)
Quote from: 85RZwade on November 16, 2021, 01:02:14 AM
Fun video Mark! I still love those rearsets and I was nearly pushed over the edge to grab my credit card when the Cult started playing in the background. I just listened to that song at work today!
You mentioned variations...my 350 is going to use an hydraulic rear disc brake. Nothing is set in stone yet; I have a spare RZ rear master cylinder, but the master on my kid's CRF250 with the integral reservoir has my attention (de rigueur on late model MX bikes). Would you recommend starting with the 350 model and winging it, or will the 400 piece fit on the 350 and be easier? Maybe you have another idea? Might as well go Full Tilt while I'm at it... (see what I did there?)
Love the Cult! Thanks! I not very good at the video thing.
Yes go with the 350. The only difference between the 350 and 400 is the shifter arm. The 350 has to clear the side cover so it is longer and bent.
On the road race 400 I just hooked the master cylinder to the brake lever with a bracket I welded on the frame, but on the kinda stock 400 I ran it through the stock pivot. Either way works. Also keep in mind that if you need anything special for your application it is not a big deal for me.
Full Tilt! haha
M in NC and his lovely new wife came by on his honeymoon a few weeks ago. My new moto is to find a woman that will go out and talk motorcycles on a honeymoon. Solid.
He has been very helpful in filling in the other stuff I don't have.
So I made some new parts that may help in different applications.
Simple mount without exhaust hanger. I also slotted the lower hole so it fits any of the frames. I deem to have only one version in all my bikes.
(https://i.ibb.co/rsJ5ft8/ez-opU9w.jpg)
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I made a brake side with stock brake pivot but no exhaust hanger.
(https://i.ibb.co/LdHBxdx/qQ54YVHQ.jpg)
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And one with the hanger.
(https://i.ibb.co/RzsRMqC/7maHMkmw.jpg)
(https://i.ibb.co/ymzJn36/Qcxnm7TA.jpg)
Hope everyone's holidays are the best! Merry Christmas hohoho
damn nice work!
:haw:
and again, a pleasure to visit for sure. Look forward to next one. :burnout:
Hey Mark - I remember some of your posts from the old forum. What AHRMA rounds will you be running this year? I race an RD in the Novice Production class. Would love to come check out your parts in person.
Quote from: rlloydm on March 15, 2022, 10:52:53 AM
Hey Mark - I remember some of your posts from the old forum. What AHRMA rounds will you be running this year? I race an RD in the Novice Production class. Would love to come check out your parts in person.
I'm planning on High Plains, Heartland, and Laguna Seca for sure. Maybe Barber if I can get away that long.
What about you?
Quote from: Makr on March 26, 2022, 08:21:13 PM
Quote from: rlloydm on March 15, 2022, 10:52:53 AM
Hey Mark - I remember some of your posts from the old forum. What AHRMA rounds will you be running this year? I race an RD in the Novice Production class. Would love to come check out your parts in person.
I'm planning on High Plains, Heartland, and Laguna Seca for sure. Maybe Barber if I can get away that long.
What about you?
I'm NC based so I mostly stick to this coast. Have a kid on the way any day now so that's bound to impact my racing season but I'm thinking (in addition to already running Roebling): NJ, IL, & Barber. I'll be pleased if I make NR
or IL and qualify for Barber.
If I do, I'll come find you in the pits!
- Lloyd
Quote from: rlloydm on March 28, 2022, 09:01:21 AM
Quote from: Makr on March 26, 2022, 08:21:13 PM
Quote from: rlloydm on March 15, 2022, 10:52:53 AM
Hey Mark - I remember some of your posts from the old forum. What AHRMA rounds will you be running this year? I race an RD in the Novice Production class. Would love to come check out your parts in person.
I'm planning on High Plains, Heartland, and Laguna Seca for sure. Maybe Barber if I can get away that long.
What about you?
I'm NC based so I mostly stick to this coast. Have a kid on the way any day now so that's bound to impact my racing season but I'm thinking (in addition to already running Roebling): NJ, IL, & Barber. I'll be pleased if I make NR or IL and qualify for Barber.
If I do, I'll come find you in the pits!
- Lloyd
Do it for sure!
How about rear sets for a Daytona ?
Quote from: 1979DaytonaSpecial on July 23, 2022, 10:58:00 AM
How about rear sets for a Daytona ?
I have built a set for a guy who was helping me sort out details. He was very helpful but it was too hard to interpret over text, some of the details.
I wished I knew someone with a complete bike I could put a set on myself and make sure it all works correctly.
Are you making kick starters by any chance?? This design is pretty cool.
Yes I have made some but was not happy with them. I redesigned them but havent machined any. I will put that on the front burner.