R5 Mashup

m in sc · September 02, 2023, 01:24:19 PM

looks really good, you're going to be very happy w the results.

TPR5 · September 05, 2023, 10:17:55 PM

Ive got a 73 that Iam cutting loose.. Cheep !

RustyRD · September 21, 2023, 08:13:45 PM

I have slowly been reassembling the rd400 engine, and have made it to the HPI ignition install. I am sure there is some info on here about an install on this , looking for input on HPI install quirks. I am using Vape on my RD350. first install of HPI.

RustyRD · November 18, 2023, 08:22:30 PM

I have been looking on eBay for a tank, they either want too much, or the tank is too rusty. I found one that looked rough but was not rusty inside. so repair on the tank begins. Plenty of prep and sanding ahead.

m in sc · November 19, 2023, 05:59:31 AM

I never much understood how dents get in the tops of tanks like that.

looks like good progress.

RustyRD · November 19, 2023, 08:26:18 AM

believe it or not, I used an old exhaust head tube from the kz project and was able to insert into tank and coax almost all of the dent out, had to be a good 3/8" down. When it started returning to a more normal position I was worried it was going to oil can and revert back to some of its previous shape..

747drvr · November 19, 2023, 01:15:48 PM

Quote from: m in sc on November 19, 2023, 05:59:31 AMI never much understood how dents get in the tops of tanks like that.

looks like good progress.

my guess would be a womans boney ass ?!?!?!?!

Kawtriplefreak · November 19, 2023, 03:24:43 PM

My guess is a fist print because some rocket scientist who did no maintenance couldn't figure out why it wouldn't run like a new one and attempted to beat it into submission.

RustyRD · November 19, 2023, 06:37:02 PM

you guys are killing me gotta love it both excellent hypothesis

I'm voting for the boney one

RustyRD · November 19, 2023, 06:45:51 PM

alright I have about 3 hours in the repair of the tank and its making good progress and for 45$ and shipping of 30$ I'm liking the choice.It still needs additional filling and sanding however it is so much better than when it arrived.

RustyRD · November 19, 2023, 07:06:25 PM

could of been something like this maybe...maybe. NOT

Sorry I digress ...

Kawtriplefreak · November 19, 2023, 07:32:02 PM

Looking good!

RustyRD · November 21, 2023, 08:01:35 PM

well took some time after work today to look at the 350 tank on the R5, I also purchased a saddlemen tail section and seat for this project and now think I might do the same for my 350 project.

m in sc · November 21, 2023, 09:33:22 PM

i think im the only person int he world that doesn't like tracker seats. upholstery looks nice.. tank looks fantastic.

RustyRD · November 21, 2023, 10:02:32 PM

LOL. I grew frustrated with other seat challenge and went with the tracker seat. I know comfort is not gonna be there with this combo , Mark do you know if a r5 and rd seat will swap?

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