2 Strokes Down Under

Before cleaning I've tried to remove the power valve as they don't turn much anyway so a clean is in order. Is there a trick to getting them out? I've removed the locking plate, removed the centre bolt and orange seals, then tried pulling - nothing. I've got them turning full circle now in situ but ...

Another update followed by a few questions for the group. The problem nut is no more. No damage to the rest of the engine but fair to say that the nut can't be used again for similar purposes :) The engine moves freely now, and when the piston rings arrive I'll put it back together and back in the b...

As of this week Eastern Creek now allows the user of on board video recording devices. Probably a good use of technology for improving your riding but it could lead to a problem of wannabe be pilots playing top gun

Depending on your mobile phone, I take an app called Race Chrono. It records lap times discretely in your pocket.

Not sure of the condition but has been repaired. Thought someone here might like it. Too old for mine.
Ebay - 221705822951

Has a BiN price.

Cheers Jon, I tried hammering a ring spanner - can't get the socket on due to the exhaust flange. I'll clean it up and try again. Either way I'll need a couple of spare bolts from somewhere. I've read some forum post about Link. Will follow that up. Quite a learning curve but I'm enjoying it. Would ...

So a quick update with some pics on the 250. The engine is out, and I can turn the flywheel mostly by hand. Cylinders are not seized but there is a few sticking points around the cycle where more force is needed. A friend suggested that the crank may have rust. http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah...

GMU, do you have a pic or your tank?
When will you know if yours is up for grabs?

I found this on Ebay. Any way we can avoid bidding against each other on items like this?
Ebay - 291378375909

Hi, Not sure if I'm supposed to post workshop questions here. If not, feel free to move. 1st job is to find why the engine is seized. I pulled off the heads and found this: http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah86/critchlg/Bike%20restorations/RZ250/IMG_20150206_172214_zpsvqobw8ls.jpg Not sure what t...

Jon, This tank is the 250 (1AH) or the mini F2 as I called it. Mini was referring to the smaller cc. The 1GA 250/350 bike has the offset tank cap as per below: http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah86/critchlg/Bike%20restorations/RZ350_250%20hybrid/IMG_0366_zps6a3bbaef.png http://i1378.photobucket.c...

GMU - Here's the pics of the complete tank. Would it really be that hard to make after market tanks. Seems there's a huge market potential here looking at the prices people are paying. http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah86/critchlg/Bike%20restorations/RZ250/IMG_20150131_103038_zpsfwz6mwd5.jpg htt...

Hi, Long shot but thought I'd put it out there so you know I'm also on the long list of people looking for a tank. It will need to fit an '86 1WY or 1XH. I have a very rusty one if someone can work miracles. Now let's see if I can post pics..... http://i1378.photobucket.com/albums/ah86/critchlg/Bike...

Thanks Jon / GMU, I should point out that the 1GA has a compliance plate and engine stamp of the same ID but the headstock has been welded over and painted so I'm assuming that it will not qualify for rego again in its current form. I was looking at splitting it up for parts but something in me can'...

Hi all, Thought i'd introduce myself and my projects. Just purchased 3 RZs with the intention of creating at least 2 running bikes. I bought an RZ500 in bits and boxes. That's on the back burner for now. Then I picked up (what I was told was) an RZ350 1WY F2, which was a bike I had when I was a teen...