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RZ500s were raced, by the likes of Kevin Schwantz and Michael Doohan no less. The latter won races on it. But the point is valid, despite the hype it wasn't designed for the track.

I have an old Cycle Canada with an interview of him, about his bike, which was sitting in the middle of his house

I had a Gamma and RZ500 at the same time, was thinking if I could find an NS400R I'd have the ultimate garage. Never did get one 🙁

RE the price, I think it is relatively low because I'm moving soon and hope to sell it quickly. For me it's a hobby, if I make my money back I'm good. Here are some pics of a Gamma I rebuilt about 10 years ago. Talk about manic, this bike was insane for the street. Sold it to an America...

Thanks Mike. Not sure the hours, definitely hundreds over about a year. This one was faster because I had already painted a couple and that is what took the most time. A few parts are still available from Yamaha, but most are nla. A company (yambits) in the UK sells lots of repro parts for...

Just finished restoring a 1985 Yamaha RZ500 so I thought I'd post a bit about it. These bikes often get a rise out of old guys (like me) that wanted one back in the day or had one and it brings back memories. For those not familiar, it is a 500cc V4 two stroke. It was one of the first race...

Be careful of old tires if you ride it, especially in the wet

I searched this topic a few years ago when I had a puncture. As you say two there are 2 standard replies, but interestingly, the "replace it" are from people who never repaired a tire (because they wont). Those that say it is OK - most of them have actually done it. Don't recall anyone who...