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  Topic: RS500 Special Build
500RG

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PostForum: Specials / Hybrids   Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 1:28 pm   Subject: RS500 Special Build
Now the frame has been prepped to accept the RG500 engine, the next stage was to send the engine away for tuning, gas flowing and rebuild. I decided to keep the engine self-colour as vapour blasted an ...
  Topic: RS500 Special Build
500RG

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Views: 19729

PostForum: Specials / Hybrids   Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 1:23 pm   Subject: RS500 Special Build
Other modifications to the frame;

Power Valve / battery mounting lugs

http://i1364.photobucket.com/albums/r737/500RG/RS500/RS500%20Frame/Power%20Valve%20mounting%20lugs_zpsi1vwaxz0.jpghttp://i1 ...
  Topic: RS500 Special Build
500RG

Replies: 13
Views: 19729

PostForum: Specials / Hybrids   Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 1:14 pm   Subject: RS500 Special Build
The last item to be made was a bespoke engine cradle. The RG engine is mounted at the rear of the engine in 2 positions, the front engine mount is via rubber vibration mounts and a bespoke engine crad ...
  Topic: RS500 Special Build
500RG

Replies: 13
Views: 19729

PostForum: Specials / Hybrids   Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 1:11 pm   Subject: RS500 Special Build
The next area to look at is the inside of the frame in relation to the clutch cover, I purchased a 3 piece billet cover from Performance Fabrications which is narrower than the standard cover, and wil ...
  Topic: RS500 Special Build
500RG

Replies: 13
Views: 19729

PostForum: Specials / Hybrids   Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 1:06 pm   Subject: RS500 Special Build
RS 250 Frame Modifications

Initially you need to remove the original engine mountings from the frame, then you can dress and clean the areas back and remove the anodising, locally to where the new ...
  Topic: RS500 Special Build
500RG

Replies: 13
Views: 19729

PostForum: Specials / Hybrids   Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 12:57 pm   Subject: RS500 Special Build
The Engine as purchased is a RG400 that was imported from Japan by Suzuki Race based in Ashbourne. Alan goes out to Japan for 2 or 3 months a year and buys up bikes, engines and parts – fills a cont ...
  Topic: RS500 Special Build
500RG

Replies: 13
Views: 19729

PostForum: Specials / Hybrids   Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 12:49 pm   Subject: RS500 Special Build
So it was always on my mind, what could I have achieved if I did not have any restrictions or barriers, so the idea of the RS500 was born. An Aprilia RS 250 frame married with a RG500 engine, tuned an ...
  Topic: RS500 Special Build
500RG

Replies: 13
Views: 19729

PostForum: Specials / Hybrids   Posted: Wed Jun 28, 2017 12:46 pm   Subject: RS500 Special Build
Hi,

I thought I would post you guys my RS500 special build, I am based in the UK - West Midlands, so hello to everyone - hope you enjoy the build journey.

This is the start of my new project an ...
 
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