We have replaced, reworked on each and every component of the RZ wherever required and I am glad I decided to do a full grounds up rebuild even before sitting on the bike.
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No more Surprises
With all the surprises we have encountered since September while working on the RZ the biggest and most challenging one was getting out the magnet by far considering the amount of time and effort we put into it. But even after that was tackled we had kept our fingers crossed as the casing had to be opened next and I was worried what if the crank webs were damaged or worst the gearbox was damaged and would need replacement parts. Getting the parts if required was not a problem but how to get them to India would have been the main challenge. However, our lucky stars were with us and both the crank and gearbox are in good shape. Sigh!
We have replaced, reworked on each and every component of the RZ wherever required and I am glad I decided to do a full grounds up rebuild even before sitting on the bike. Crazy to think about it that I haven’t yet sat on the bike and let alone ride it till date and so my first impression of the RZ would be close to how one would feel when it came out of the factory back in 1980
Three more days to go for my friends to arrive with the last batch of parts and in the meantime the whole engine will go in for sandblasting to be prepped for the rebuild along with my RD 125 engine. So, before one project is over the next has already commenced. Happy Days!!!
Some pictures…
Top portion of the casing. Business as usual and glad to see something the way it’s supposed to be
Bottom portion. The inside of the casing will be cleaned well to take out all the residue oil
Bye bye crack
Crank looks good. The connecting rods will be changed and have also ordered the Labyrinth seal my friend will take a call whether to replace it or not
Gearbox looks good too
Crack all sealed up
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