RZ on the lift for steering stem bearings replacement.
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| Author: | Tim Steele [ Sun Feb 13, 2022 9:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | RZ350 Deals Gap Prep Begins |
RZ on the lift for steering stem bearings replacement. |
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| Author: | evansje1 [ Mon Feb 14, 2022 11:06 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: RZ350 Deals Gap Prep Begins |
I've got mine ready to go. https://m.facebook.com/groups/340173757 ... 867462582/ 65g |
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| Author: | nitrouscarl [ Tue Feb 15, 2022 12:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: RZ350 Deals Gap Prep Begins |
Looking good Tim! |
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| Author: | Tim Steele [ Tue Feb 15, 2022 3:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: RZ350 Deals Gap Prep Begins |
Thanks I have the parts. Hopefully I'll get some time soon. |
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| Author: | Tim Steele [ Fri Mar 18, 2022 10:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: RZ350 Deals Gap Prep Begins |
Finally got some time to work on it a little. Drained some very nasty oil (ATF) out of the forks. Replaced with 10 weight Maxima fork oil and it is going back together hopefully tomorrow. The new steering stem bearings are in and all that is left is the fender, fork brace, wheel and brakes to reinstall. |
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| Author: | evansje1 [ Sat Mar 19, 2022 2:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: RZ350 Deals Gap Prep Begins |
Do you know what springs are in the forks? |
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| Author: | BarryB [ Sat Mar 19, 2022 6:43 am ] |
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Good on you Tim!!! |
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| Author: | Jim [ Sat Mar 19, 2022 7:27 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: RZ350 Deals Gap Prep Begins |
I got the DT100 ready. What I was sure was a repeat of a problem with the magneto coil was actually a fouled plug. Duhhh. |
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| Author: | Tim Steele [ Sat Mar 19, 2022 8:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: RZ350 Deals Gap Prep Begins |
John, They are Progressive Suspension fork springs. If nothing comes up to prevent me from doing it I hope to have it back together today. |
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| Author: | Tim Steele [ Sat Mar 19, 2022 10:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: RZ350 Deals Gap Prep Begins |
 All back together. Started on 3rd kick after setting for not sure how long. The brake lever must have gotten bumped at some point because all the pads were too close together to slide over the rotors. I pried them apart and all was well. Next was a 20-mile test ride. You don't realize how nasty fork oil and steering stem bearings degrade the handling until it's like it is supposed to be. I checked for any movement after the ride and there is none. I put slippage marks on all the caliper bracket attach bolts and verified no movement. I used 10 weight Maxima and added 1/2 ounce over the spec and it feels perfect. Notably firmer but not harsh at all. |
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