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Bads1
Posted on Tuesday, September 04, 2007 - 11:25 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Its also on ebay right now.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFMtPmZgbQo
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Firemanjim
Posted on Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 12:15 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

My brother has a 750 Kawi and a RZ 500 Yamaha, very cool bikes.
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Pushrodpete
Posted on Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 12:56 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Kinda ironic seeing this bike on BWB -- the guy who built it is selling it to finance his newest project:

A Buell X1 with a Kawi H2 engine!

(That's a 750cc 2-stroke triple, for you young 'uns)


Shameless self-promotion: My 1975 H2:


Happy Earth Day!


Nying nying nying....
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Molly_hatchet
Posted on Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 02:11 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

god i would love to have that...first street bike was an RD250 my best friend had that exact same kawi....nice ride .
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Natexlh1000
Posted on Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 04:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Cool coincidence! I was going to start a thread about rd350, rz400 family of bikes.

I was wondering if anyone ever slapped a banshee engine in a street bike?

look at this sick stuff that's available for the engines!
http://www.stanstephens.com/ypvs350.htm
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Wile_ecoyote
Posted on Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 04:52 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Remember the Yamaha ysr 50? Built like a miniature FZR 750. I was helping a buddy put in an RZ350 motor. No sanity available at the time!!
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65460
Posted on Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 06:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Pushrod. I rode a H2 nonstop from Aberdeen Md to Milwaukee Wi back in the eary 70s. Even though miles wise it dosent qualify for the Ironbutt, Im sure you would agree riding one of those things that far, that long, should qualify me for something!

Wile_ I had a YRS until a few years ago, fun little bike. Did your buddy ever complete the RZ motor swap into the YSR? More importantly, is he still alive to tell how fast it went
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Glitch
Posted on Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 07:32 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Im sure you would agree riding one of those things that far, that long, should qualify me for something!
The insane asylum.
What possessed you to do such a thing?
I used to have an H2 as well.
Also had an H1.
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Natexlh1000
Posted on Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 08:05 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I loved those YSR50!
A friend drove one to school on the highway once.
He said that he was never so scared in his entire life.
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Wile_ecoyote
Posted on Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 08:17 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

65460: we got it completed and it was dangerous!!! Had to extend swingarm 2 feet. Helped keep the front from trying to meet the rear when you got into the powerband. Leaves great darkies when launching out of the corners. He and I both are pushing max density at 200lbs+. So with the fifty motor in it was just a dog. It seems just about right now. Nate: I know what he means, I rode one around Columbus for awhile. There were two of us riding around. Looked real funny, 200lbs+ guys riding them things. Got alot of laughs but we didnt care. Parking lots were our Moto GP racetracks. Specially the one at Hooters.
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Firemanjim
Posted on Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 10:32 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I was just given an RD-350,will haul it home and see what it needs,has some chambers on it already.
Just what I need,another project.I have 3 old bikes in some phase of resto,an S-1 to get back running, and 2 racebikes to finish.
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Glitch
Posted on Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 10:36 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I was just given an RD-350,will haul it home and see what it needs,,,
It needs a home in Georgia
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Mm128
Posted on Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 10:40 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

GLITCH,

If you decide YOU DONT want it... let me know.... I NEED a project to keep me busy.

and i am in VALDOSTA GA.

Matt.
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Wile_ecoyote
Posted on Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 11:38 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Uhh, IM CLOSER!!! I want it I want it!
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Blasterd
Posted on Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 12:27 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have a 1971 Suzuki T350R twin cylinder 2 stroke I am going to start working on soon.
Ken
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Natexlh1000
Posted on Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 01:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I knew a guy that had one of those suzuki things. I think his was 250cc.
He said it was more thirsty than his truck!
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Dentfixer
Posted on Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 02:45 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

http://s160.photobucket.com/albums/t200/buffalobue ll/My%20Buff/

I saved this from a boneyard. Wish I had some before pics. It was already picked over with ratty parts installed, faded paint, non matching side covers, but it was running. I painted it frame up. Added the wheels, fairing, turn signals, expansion chambers, electronic ignition, etc. Got a set of 32mm Lectrons to install soon as I get time. These motors are virtually bullet proof as they have oil injection directly to the crank bearings. Many go over 100K. Seen one go over 200K never rebuilt.
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Glitch
Posted on Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 03:11 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Nice Water Buffalo!
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Old_man
Posted on Wednesday, September 05, 2007 - 11:18 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I wish my water buffalo looked so good.
It's a great bike to ride. Maybe someday...
It only has 13,000 miles on it.
My plan was to use it to carry me and the wife, but I don't think I want to put her on the back of a bike, she just had her 4th back surgery.
So it has been resting for years in my garage while I ride my Buell.
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Pushrodpete
Posted on Thursday, September 06, 2007 - 12:53 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I rode a H2 nonstop from Aberdeen Md to Milwaukee Wi back in the eary 70s.

Damn! You got the feeling in your hands back yet???




Here's the Buell that's the basis for the eBay bike creator's next project.


Organ donor -- getting a 2-stroke heart


I originally tried to talk him into sacrificing a crappier example (my financial situation prevented me from rescuing the bike altogether), but I gotta admit, I'm eager to see how the new Buellasaki turns out.....
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Pushrodpete
Posted on Thursday, September 06, 2007 - 12:58 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Oh, and if you're out there Erik:

WE WANT A MODERN 2-STROKE!!!



Ummmm... at least 6 of us.....
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Bertman
Posted on Thursday, September 06, 2007 - 01:35 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I have a technician down at work who keeps telling me stories of his on going project Yamaha RZ500 with a japanese aluminum frame. I keep telling him I don't care to hear the stories, I want to see this bike!
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65460
Posted on Thursday, September 06, 2007 - 06:28 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Glitch, I was stationed in Maryland and home and girlfriend was in Wisconsin. Seemed like the right thing to do at the time

Pushrod, I got the feeling back in my hands around 1990 LOL

Chuck
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Natexlh1000
Posted on Thursday, September 06, 2007 - 07:18 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

The case on the kawasaki won't be strong enough to be the frame of an X1.
I suppose he will be fabbing up some sort of aluminum bracket?
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Mikef5000
Posted on Thursday, September 06, 2007 - 09:05 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

Speaking of old 2 strokers....

Somebody just offered me a 1990 YSR50. Next to no miles, bone stock, great condition, runs excellent. Sounds like one hell of a toy!

Anybody know much about these?
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Glitch
Posted on Thursday, September 06, 2007 - 09:50 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

I was stationed in Maryland and home and girlfriend was in Wisconsin.
Say no more!
Anybody know much about these?
Way fun, way small, but fun none the less.
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65460
Posted on Thursday, September 06, 2007 - 10:17 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)

"Anybody know much about these?"

I dont know how much hes asking, but if the bike has a TITLE and is truly low miles, low miles being under 1500. $1800-2000.00 would be a STEAL. Some people are asking either side of $3000 for a low mile (under1000 miles) bike. There alot of fun to play with
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