RMZ Conversion

[That Guy]

The four speed RMZ isn't too much of an issue mate...but you'll be needing a 36 and a 38t rear for faster tracks!

good to hear you say that - more and more people seem to reckon the 4 speeds aren't a major issue. As always with racing much more of a major is the bravery factor aye!

36 and 38 with 15 front? Assume that is for full raod racing track like Manfield/Taupo (ie full length main straights?)

I was thinking 44/46 with 15 front for go kart style tracks.....guess I'm gonna need a big box of sprockets!

[scott411]

i ran a 06 RMZ450 and just used to change the gearing, for really small tracks i ran 15/49, (only tauranui) and with the likes of the full taupo circuit and pearoa i ram 15-36, i did not lose to much to the 5 speed 450's,

the short circuit at taupo i ran 15-39,

[Crasherfromwayback]

good to hear you say that - more and more people seem to reckon the 4 speeds aren't a major issue. As always with racing much more of a major is the bravery factor aye!

36 and 38 with 15 front? Assume that is for full raod racing track like Manfield/Taupo (ie full length main straights?)

I was thinking 44/46 with 15 front for go kart style tracks.....guess I'm gonna need a big box of sprockets!

Wanganui I was running 15/38 and it was spot on. I don't bother with Manfeild etc as it's too hard on the bike...and I've done way too many laps there anyway!

[That Guy]

Thanks for the advice gents

[That Guy]

Sigh, waiting for parts run out of things to do. Turns out "parts delviered in 5 days" is more like 5 weeks. Ho hum.

[That Guy]

So while I wait I've ordered some custom RMZ450SMR stickers from proshield - excellent company, easy to deal with, recommended for your stickers/numbers etc: www.proshield.co.nz

[That Guy]

and I got a second hand front Metzeler Racetech thanks to neil_cb125t. Good deal and easy on the budget.

[Shorty_925]

Looks like its coming together nicely.

[That Guy]

couple more bits arrived

[Shorty_925]

that from the good buggers at motoworks..?

[Buddha#81:Me]

couple more bits arrived

where did you source the front guard? I'll be needing one for the DRZ soon.

[That Guy]

yep motoworks for the catch tank things and fender: www.vroom.co.nz

[Shorty_925]

going to be ready and going to head up for next meeting at roys hill? <- 2nd of August, a good shake-down for taupo.

[That Guy]

I bloody hope so! The rate the parts are dribbling in though, not holding my breath.

[That Guy]

Gave up with my new black wheels coming from o/s and bought second hand ones locally. Don't like the colour but saved myself $800 on new ones + free (half worn) slicks to go with it. Only problem is the carriers don't fit my sprockets or larger disc I had so have to sort that.

Went to lock wire the sump drain bolts....why the hell does Suzuki design it with THREE bolts?! Dumb...any way did a really rough job of lock wiring having drilled the bolts - but it was super fidly as the crank case gets in the way. Will have to do it again though, way too rough...

PS Why do people do up bolts so god-damned tight?! The sprocket carrier bolts were loaded with loc-tite and about 500ft/lbs too tight. Result? I broke the head clean off a counter sunk bolt trying to get the sprocket carrier off the hub Man they were so tight the allen key was flexing (dramatically) in my hand. I heated things up too, still broke it. Oh well....need a super hard drill bit now to get that one out

Am I the only one who uses a torque wrench? Sheesh.

Anyway some pics to date.....a bunch of sprockets that don't fit, the radiator overflow bottle, rough lock wiring job, the new wheels (which do fit) and my junior helper who at least isn't strong enuogh to strip heads off bolts, but is able to make any job take 5 times longer than it should!!