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#71

eBay/FB Marketplace/Craigslist watch / Re: FB RD400 (Well At Least th...

Last post by SoCal250 - February 14, 2026, 02:59:19 AM

Looks like one of Derek Stone's custom builds. He owns an automotive paint & body in La Mesa. He built quite a few unique custom 2-strokes with stretched tanks and really nice paint jobs, and he used to bring some of them to the 2-Stroke Extravaganza about 15 years ago.

Not the best photo presentation

#72

eBay/FB Marketplace/Craigslist watch / Re: YWB RZ350 in Phoenix $7250...

Last post by grcamna3 - February 14, 2026, 12:34:51 AM

VERY NICE     

#73

eBay/FB Marketplace/Craigslist watch / FB RD400 (Well At Least the Mo...

Last post by Yamanatic - February 13, 2026, 11:53:36 PM

"Like riding a chainsaw."
FaceBook RD400 Custom

#74

Turning Wrenches / Re: Most used gear oil and 2st...

Last post by pdxjim - February 13, 2026, 08:33:16 PM

very true.. but only really'flat tappet' cams issue mostly. really not a big issue on the Japanese stuff, tbh.  at least ive never ever seen an issue on a dohc shim and bucket setup.ive seen a few v8 cams get wiped out tho.

As I understand it, you want the higher levels of ZDDP on any non-roller cam valvetrain.

Yup. I use high ZDDP Valvoline VR-1 in my Porsche, although Rotella has adequate levels of zinc too.

#75

Turning Wrenches / Re: All Balls Steering Needle ...

Last post by SoCal250 - February 13, 2026, 08:00:27 PM

I am going with the sealed ball bearing setup from Economy Cycle instead of the all balls needle set up.

Since you've already got the tapered bearing races installed, why not run the tapered on the bottom and the caged type on the top? The lower is the one that carries the load and that's where tapered bearings perform better.

#76

Turning Wrenches / Re: All Balls Steering Needle ...

Last post by 2 Smoker - February 13, 2026, 07:24:36 PM

I am going with the sealed ball bearing setup from Economy Cycle instead of the all balls needle set up.

#77

eBay/FB Marketplace/Craigslist watch / Re: YWB RZ350 in Phoenix $7250...

Last post by Simmons1 - February 13, 2026, 06:14:15 PM

Looks nice!

#78

eBay/FB Marketplace/Craigslist watch / Re: YWB RZ350 in Phoenix $7250...

Last post by 85RZwade - February 13, 2026, 06:04:56 PM

Good luck!

#79

Show Off / Re: Pipe dream (sorry)

Last post by 85RZwade - February 13, 2026, 06:04:24 PM

Don't get too excited fondling them...

Aww, you know how it is!

#80

Show Off / Re: Pipe dream (sorry)

Last post by Brad-Man - February 13, 2026, 05:37:05 PM

Don't get too excited fondling them...