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Post by tunneruk on Nov 29, 2011 18:14:21 GMT 1
Hi All, Just thought I'd say hello. I picked up my first LC on Sunday. A bit of a basket case 250LC 4L1. I say Basket case but that's a little unfair as under the very very tatty cosmetic bits there appears to be a decent bike under there. The all important numbers match and although I bought it as a non runner within half an hour of getting her home she was up and ticking over sweetly. I do however have a shopping list as long as my arm, I'll post a list of bits I'm after in a different thread, you never know what might be lying about redundant! I've been asked by a few people how far I'm going to go with the restoration, my answer is that it'll be lovely but not concourse, but it will be lovely! I took a quick Vid of her first running after 8 years, I think she runs very well considering I literally splashed some fuel in the tank (Which I had to break into) and re attached the HT caps. The carbs are bound to be gungy and the plugs are cruddy. I only ran it up so I could hear if the backside was hanging out of it before I strip it down for a full inspection. There is a vibrating rattle when I rev her up but I think it's something resonating under the tank??? Have a listen to the video, it may be a tell take 'LC' problem??? The work starts tonight!! Here is the gallery. flic.kr/s/aHsjwZRFTtHere is the video I look forward to getting in amongst it all! Chris. |
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Post by arrow on Nov 29, 2011 18:28:57 GMT 1
Hi and welcome, nice find, wow she's a good smoker ! Sounds ok to me maybe just an exhaust catching or loose/moving about.
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Post by marsbar350 on Nov 29, 2011 18:44:17 GMT 1
welcome as arrow says its ounds pretty good  id concerntrate on the chassis after hearing the engine running good luck |
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Post by kennyroberts on Nov 29, 2011 19:21:00 GMT 1
its all there and a bloody good starting point, top find !
ENJOY!, and keep the pics coming !
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Post by chez on Nov 29, 2011 20:25:54 GMT 1
top find ; it was on ebay cheap money too good luck  |
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Post by paddyontour on Nov 29, 2011 22:06:25 GMT 1
Welcome to the forum bud - that sounds pretty sweet for a bike that must have marmite in the carbs by now ;D whatcha worried 'bout, get yer lid 'n gloves and wring 'er neck! or restore it first  |
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Post by tunneruk on Nov 29, 2011 23:12:21 GMT 1
Well I've had a great evening up in the workshop, She's all stripped down to her 'Torso' now Engine out tomorrow (After I've tidied up the bench!) Tonight's photo's here...... flic.kr/s/aHsjx3MoFr |
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Post by webbo on Nov 30, 2011 0:09:43 GMT 1
Hi Mate, welcome. I've just started a project myself. Pretty knowledgable and friendly bunch on here! Is that a birds nest in the airbox? ;D
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Post by paddyontour on Nov 30, 2011 10:23:24 GMT 1
Fair play t'ya for getting stuck in - I only need to adjust the chain on my F2 and I wimped out last night 'cos of the cold Top marks for persistance mate - keep it up |
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Post by tunneruk on Nov 30, 2011 18:44:45 GMT 1
The first box of parts arrived today .............. Yum yum  Plenty more to follow! |
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Post by billbott on Nov 30, 2011 20:57:10 GMT 1
I remember when mine looked like that - but not the eggshell paintwork!!!
Good luck and enjoy every minute:-)
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Post by Norbo on Dec 2, 2011 1:02:50 GMT 1
It may have seen better days but its alltogether . and has F2 ypvs pipes on I had a set fitted a 350lc i one had .
Just as a matter it has an YPVS clutch cover on as well .
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Post by tunneruk on Dec 2, 2011 10:49:07 GMT 1
It may have seen better days but its alltogether . and has F2 ypvs pipes on I had a set fitted a 350lc i one had . Just as a matter it has an YPVS clutch cover on as well . I'm debating what to do about the pipes, are there any advantages / disadvantages to having these pipes? My gut it tell me to put them back to standard. What is your advise on this? That's interesting about the clutch cover, that would explain why the replacement water / oil pump cover I've bought is different to the one that's on there, I've not offered it up yet so don't know the score. Any help would be greatly appreciated  |
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Post by tunneruk on Dec 2, 2011 10:51:45 GMT 1
So .... Last night I continued stripping the old girl down. All in all not a bad evening's work. The engine seems in decent condition. The bores are measuring 54.5mm so haven't been overly raped, the piston and bores are in excellent condition. I'll let the pictures do the talking! flic.kr/s/aHsjx6g2jz |
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Post by Norbo on Dec 2, 2011 19:39:38 GMT 1
It will run fine with them on but they are hellish heavy pipes. id put some nice looking race pipes on my self. the lc oil/water cover will not fit that YPVS clutch cover sorry .
but the bors look good and the heads in good condishon as well
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Post by tunneruk on Dec 6, 2011 12:26:19 GMT 1
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Post by lcrider on Dec 6, 2011 12:51:10 GMT 1
your not hanging about are you . do you intend to have it all up and running for the summer .
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Post by marsbar350 on Dec 6, 2011 12:54:55 GMT 1
understanding wife with the dishwasher!
looking good.just love cleaning up old bits myself
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Post by lcrider on Dec 6, 2011 12:58:10 GMT 1
marsbar . reed my joke i just posted . the dishwasher thing youll see what i meen
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Post by tunneruk on Dec 6, 2011 15:02:34 GMT 1
your not hanging about are you . do you intend to have it all up and running for the summer . I've got the rest of the week off to spend on it too! My plan is to have it all finished by February  |
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Post by tunneruk on Dec 7, 2011 22:56:12 GMT 1
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Post by a13bee on Dec 7, 2011 23:41:13 GMT 1
hi tunner and welcome just joined the forum myself seems very friendly bunch kindest regards a13bee
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Post by Norbo on Dec 8, 2011 1:48:17 GMT 1
I love a good slide show. |
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Post by tunneruk on Dec 11, 2011 22:04:38 GMT 1
Prep, prep and more prep!! Here are the images...... Anyone here got a decent radiator they want to sell? .................... flic.kr/s/aHsjxisASp |
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Post by Norbo on Dec 12, 2011 13:40:31 GMT 1
Thats not looking to good is it . Youll fined a new one no probs they are not a rare part .
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Post by tunneruk on Dec 12, 2011 15:18:09 GMT 1
Thats not looking to good is it . Youll fined a new one no probs they are not a rare part . I've managed to find a decent one in Germany so that's on it's way. All I need now is a set of standard pipes and the clock mounting bushes / spacers ....... |
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Post by tunneruk on Dec 16, 2011 1:37:54 GMT 1
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Post by arrow on Dec 16, 2011 7:36:31 GMT 1
You're a fast worker mate, nice work.
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Post by Norbo on Dec 16, 2011 10:57:38 GMT 1
and i love the kick start job good thinking,
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Post by tunneruk on Dec 16, 2011 11:57:24 GMT 1
You're a fast worker mate, nice work. It's been a thoroughly enjoyable experience so far, I'm absolutely gagging to get out there and put a coat of black on the wheels........... ............. Must learn patience! |
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