About the Yamaha RZ500
1985–1986 RZ500 float-valve, fork-seal and mirror applications for your restoration.
Yamaha’s period model literature presents the RZ500 as a racing-inspired road motorcycle. For restoration work, the useful starting point here is the 1985–1986 RZ500 application shared by the float needle and seat, fork oil seals and mirror set below. Confirm the original market and full designation when a motorcycle’s paperwork or replacement bodywork carries another Yamaha model name.
Match the float valve, fork seals and mirror mounts
Match the float needle and seat to the fitted carburetor and establish how many units the repair requires. For the forks, compare seal dimensions and inspect the tube surfaces. For mirrors, compare the actual mounting pattern, orientation and clearance with the old assembly before choosing a replacement set.
Model and component referenceRZ500 application differences
RZ500 float valve
Featured needle and seat list 1985–1986.
RZ500 fork seals
Featured seal set lists 1985–1986; compare the fitted fork.
RZ500 mirrors
Featured replacement mirror set lists 1985–1986; match the original mounts.
Check before orderingIdentify your RZ500 and fitted parts
- Confirm the complete model designation and market from the frame identification and documents.
- Read the carburetor markings and compare the old needle and seat before selecting quantity.
- Compare mirror mounts and all three fork-seal dimensions with the fitted components.
Reference: Yamaha period model news. Use the exact model, year and market reference for service work.