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RZ350 re-frame... classic 2-stroke gets modern upgrade

I just saw a teaser pic on the RZ fb page. I'll not disrespect Julian by posting it here without his permission but my goodness does it look nice.
 
I have pics and video of something very special but on hold till the One Show starts.:party
 
When I saw the pic on fb I immediately started taking a look at my bank account. :laughing
 
Without posting a bunch of words, here's a photo dump. I'll post more descriptions and updates in a few days. For now, I think this is what everyone has been waiting for. The only thing I'll explain that might not be obvious are my tire wraps. I'm very picky about clean tires, so I wrap my tires when transporting to and from shows. It makes for one less thing to clean.

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kpke said:
I have pics and video of something very special but on hold till the One Show starts.:party
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Feel free to post now:thumbup

mean dad said:
I just saw a teaser pic on the RZ fb page. I'll not disrespect Julian by posting it here without his permission but my goodness does it look nice.
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Much appreciated:thumbup


mean dad said:
When I saw the pic on fb I immediately started taking a look at my bank account. :laughing
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Happy to discuss "creative financing" :laughing
 
Frame Maker said:
Without posting a bunch of words, here's a photo dump. I'll post more descriptions and updates in a few days. For now, I think this is what everyone has been waiting for. The only thing I'll explain that might not be obvious are my tire wraps. I'm very picky about clean tires, so I wrap my tires when transporting to and from shows. It makes for one less thing to clean.
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Just have to say how much I admire your work and enjoy looking at it. Wish I had 1/2 your skills. :thumbup
 
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As I said in the photo thread "yellow and black gold right there". Unbelievable. You knocked it out of the park with the paint scheme. The yellow Frame Maker frame pops as it should. Way to go Julian. :thumbup:thumbup:thumbup:thumbup:thumbup
 
I was lucky enough to see Frame Maker's bike at the show in Portland last weekend. I just don't have the words to express what an impression his work made on me. Its a real work of moto art, craftsmanship and function. Judging by the conversations I overheard from other attendees, everyone was knocked out by this build.
 
Jaw-droppingly cool - congratulations on an amazing looking machine. Can't wait to hear the first ride review!
 
Well, here is a ride review on the prototype and a summary of the evolution of the new "creation". I'm not sure if the builder is going to allow me to ride the 2023 version. Or if he'll let me even touch it. :laughing


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Thanks everyone for the encouraging feedback. Much appreciated:thumbup

And big props to Ken, are you sure your last name isn't Burns, for the awesome video!:party
 
Thank you for inviting us on the journey. Start to orgasmic Bike Art all right here on the pages of BARF!
 
Saw that yesterday morning. It's a really nice write up with some great history on BARF's own Frame Maker dude. :thumbup
 
Its been a few months since my last post, so here's an update on whats happened...

In my hurry to get the bike ready for The One Show a few mistakes were made... There were no steering stops added to the frame. The electrical tray was mounted to the lower frame tubes with very little clearance above the engine making it extremely difficult to access the spark plugs and other components above the engine. The power valve motor was mounted too close to the cross tube making it difficult the tighten the fasteners. And biggest mistake of all, the powder coat color didn't match the paint. In photos the yellows are a good match, but in person they didn't match too well.

So I've added steering stops. Relocated the electrics higher. And re-mounter the power valve motor. Of course this required re doing the powder coating. Luckily the very nice folks at Maas Brothers took sympathy and gave my a bro deal on the re do!

I was able to get everything back together just in time for the 2-Stroke Extravaganza (see KPKEs post for full event coverage)... and all was good in the universe once again!

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22-stroke extravaganza 2 by andbike, on Flickr

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Next up is to add the wire harness and get it running... but for now I'm being distracted by other projects... and so it goes!
 
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