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Suzuki / 1984 RM 500 frontend on a 1979 RM 400

« on: January 04, 2014, 12:54:06 pm »

So I picked up a complete 1984 RM500 frontend, forks, triples and wheel. I'm in the process of swapping out the frontend and ran into a snag. The steering stem is short. I had my 1979 400's stem pressed into the RM500's lower triple clamp, still to short. Am I missing something? Do I need a different stem? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Ralph.

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Wanted / 1979 RM 400 rear axle

« on: September 06, 2013, 11:13:00 pm »

Hi all, I'm in need of a rear axle for my '79 RM 400. I know the '79/'80 RM 250 or RM 400 rear axle will work. If you have the spacers, that would be great too. Thanks, Ralph

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Suzuki / Re: Maico 440 piston in RM 400

« on: March 05, 2013, 08:54:11 am »

Tim, thanks for the info. I'm using a Wossner piston.

Ralph

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Suzuki / Maico 440 piston in RM 400

« on: March 05, 2013, 05:38:03 am »

Hey guys, I'm installing a Maico 440 piston in my '79 RM 400. Ran into one problem, the side to side play on the piston end of the rod. I have .160" side to side play. My engine builder said we need shims/thrust washers here, to limit the side to side play. What did you guys do to eliminate this? Any help would be appreciated.

I'm looking at 18mm id x 28-30mm od x 1.5mm thick, thanks.

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Suzuki / Re: '79/'80 RM 400 Connecting rod

« on: February 14, 2013, 02:19:03 am »

Just wanted to let you guys know that I found the rod and its ordered. I appreciate every ones help. Thanks, Ralph.

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Suzuki / Retro Rocket Pipes from Vintage Iron

« on: February 12, 2013, 07:04:19 am »

I'm looking to replace my pipe on my '73 TM250 and was wondering if anyone has used Vintage Iron's pipe? Retro Rocket Pipes? Any good? Easy to deal with Vintage Iron? Thanks, Ralph.

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Suzuki / Re: '79/'80 RM 400 Connecting rod

« on: February 12, 2013, 03:16:37 am »

Tony, thanks for the info. I just sent Suzuki59 a note. Kt thanks for the info too. I really appreciate it. Just can't believe how hard it it to find rods for these bikes. Thanks again. Ralph

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Suzuki / '79/'80 RM 400 Connecting rod

« on: February 11, 2013, 03:55:01 am »

Hi all, I'm looking for a connecting rod for my '79 RM 400. There was someone last year selling billet rods from Australia (i believe), but I can't locate that person now. Would anyone know who that person is and how I could contact them? I know I've read on this forum that a KTM 380 rod will work, but the KTM rod measures 135mm and the RM's measures 136mm. If anyone knows of any other make of rod that would work, I would appreciate your help.

Many thanks from a USA Vintage racer.

Ralph

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Suzuki / Re: RM 465 RM 500 conrods

« on: February 11, 2013, 03:48:48 am »

Would you happen to have the dimensions for a '79/'80 RM 400 rod? Thanks, Ralph.