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Davidj
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Hi Everyone,

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I actually signed on some time ago, but only recently have I been visiting this site. So I figured I should introduce myself properly. My name is David I live in Ventura California U.S.A. I have loved 2-strokes ever since I owned a 75’ RD400 when I was 18. After selling it a year later, it took me more then 15 years to finally get another one. I was given an 84’ RZ350 about 11/2 years ago from a good friend of mine. :shock: After riding it for a month it blew the main bearings. Well one thing led to another and before I knew it I was totally reconstructing it to look like a GP500 replica. I have a few more bits to buy and a *beep* paint job to spray then it will be ready for the engine. I’m gathering all the parts for it right now, and I can’t believe how fast the bill is rising. I work in a high tech fabricating shop so I am very lucky to have mills, lathes, and other tools at my disposal. Not to mention I’ve been TIG welding for the last 18 years. So everything that has been done to it, I have done myself. That's not to say I know exactly what I'm doing because this has been a big learning experience for me. I can't tell you how many times I have had this bike apart and back together in different ways. :oops: Well I don’t want to talk too much my first time out. So I just want to say that I have really enjoyed checking out this cool site so far. 8) And hope to get to know all of you better as time goes by. :D Oh yeah, here are a couple pics of my bike.

Dave



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Post by sanjusahu »

Welcome.. to RDDreams and i hope u hang on tight here...lol
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Post by sunishsamuel »

Welcome to Rddreams, you are going to have good time here. Looks you are getting a *beep* bike ready
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Post by Kaushik »

A big welcome David!!......am very sure your wealth of experience will go a long way in teaching us a thing or two on re-building and manufacturing processes. Much respect to you and we are honoured to have you on board. Welcome Sir!
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Post by crazydiablo »

A big welcome david...you got one hell of a machine there.....what pleaseure you would have rebuilding her with you own hands....
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Post by Speedz »

Welcome on boartd David. We sure look forward to your taking part in discussions with your vast knowledge of metals and mechanicals.
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Post by abhi »

Welcome david... nice work on the bike!
Cheers,
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Post by Jaggu »

welkome, neat bike :)
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Post by TOM Wheeler »

hey welcome!
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Post by Davidj »

Thanks for the comments, you’ve made me feel welcome and I appreciate it. :D
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Post by ccr »

welcome david. bike looks mean. whats in in over stock?what kinda performance upgrades have you put in?
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Post by Davidj »

Here is my web site, it shows some of the steps I have taken. I will be updating it soon.

http://www.angelfire.com/pro/2stroke4me/
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Post by Killer »

damn neat...
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Post by Ramchand »

welcome david , your bike looks like a *beep*
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Post by crazydiablo »

welcome david , your bike looks like a *beep*
Pun intended.
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