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by mixalive
August 7th, 2015, 11:04 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: RZ350
Replies: 23
Views: 228109

Re: RZ350

Well, I have found a new use for my bicycle repair stand. It works good for holding the RZ's bodywork while repairing.
by mixalive
August 1st, 2015, 10:54 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: RZ350
Replies: 23
Views: 228109

Re: RZ350

Here is the finished product of the top tube frame bracing prior to welding. What you guys think? The next project is to fabricate a mount for the FZR fairing.
by mixalive
July 11th, 2015, 9:22 am
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: RZ350
Replies: 23
Views: 228109

Re: RZ350

12" over front end and tittie grips. That bike engine-vibrated like hell at 70mph but was fun putting around at 40.
by mixalive
June 27th, 2015, 8:44 am
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: RZ350
Replies: 23
Views: 228109

Re: RZ350

Built a bobber style Honda SL175 and a Triumph 650 hardtail chopper when i was a teenager. Had a GS550L and 650L in the early 80's and a Honda 500 Interceptor in the late 80's. The Interceptor modified only for performance. Of course the two Vespas of late. I am trying to work a deal on a 65 Honda S...
by mixalive
June 27th, 2015, 8:27 am
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: RZ350
Replies: 23
Views: 228109

Re: RZ350

The trick to not being a hood ornament is pro-active driving and going faster than the traffic around you. Just saying.
by mixalive
June 27th, 2015, 8:24 am
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: RZ350
Replies: 23
Views: 228109

Re: RZ350

Yep. I worked for a Suzuki dealership from 1979-82, when the DR thumpers came out.
by mixalive
June 18th, 2015, 10:11 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: RZ350
Replies: 23
Views: 228109

Re: RZ350

The first image is the plan for the frame, and the second image is the progress so far.
by mixalive
June 18th, 2015, 10:03 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: RZ350
Replies: 23
Views: 228109

RZ350

Well.. I haven't been working on any bicycles lately, but have been working on my Yamaha RZ350. I am in the process of bracing the frame to support more horsepower. I have already installed FZR600 front end, wheels, brakes and FZ400 swingarm. I need to fabricate a mount for the FZR400 fairing and lo...
by mixalive
June 10th, 2015, 3:43 pm
Forum: War Stories
Topic: So, anyone been riding lately?
Replies: 10
Views: 91448

Re: So, anyone been riding lately?

Well, the good news is that it has finally stopped raining here in Austin and the ground is drying up. I just got back in town from some festival duty and am ready to ride.