chez
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Post by chez on Aug 28, 2012 20:50:28 GMT 1
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chez
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Post by chez on Aug 28, 2012 20:54:30 GMT 1
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chez
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Post by chez on Aug 28, 2012 20:57:46 GMT 1
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Post by 2cl on Aug 28, 2012 20:58:06 GMT 1
Got yourself a handful there, hope you have a heater in your shed. I like threads like this before and after,  |
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chez
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Post by chez on Aug 28, 2012 20:59:49 GMT 1
yes i like a challenge i didednt really want to see broken up
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turbod
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Post by turbod on Aug 28, 2012 21:19:16 GMT 1
Well i woudnt ride it ,that front tyres got a nasty split in it .
Good luck with the restoration,looks like your going to be busy for a while.
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Post by kennyroberts on Aug 28, 2012 21:21:59 GMT 1
At least its all there! Im well jealous it looks awesome. Best of luck
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Post by Denzil on Aug 28, 2012 21:53:06 GMT 1
Thats fantastic, this should be an interesting thread, I would be in my element if that was in my garage, lucky man.
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chez
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Post by chez on Aug 28, 2012 22:20:11 GMT 1
iam grinning like a cheshire cat ;D I have been after it for years. The tyres are yokamas i wont be riding it soon its a long winter i also know the bikes history.to back up the mileage its all there but the screen even has a full rear guard as well i have some forks lined up for it an few other bits  |
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Post by steve h on Aug 28, 2012 22:31:16 GMT 1
Did you find it in a pond? ;D Be carefull with the rust remover!!!!!! Its a shame to see a bike in this state good luck with it & I'll probably be eating my hat again ;D
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Post by lovelydog on Aug 28, 2012 22:44:02 GMT 1
I just can't believe that it was left to get in such a state. It's up to you now chez to 'Play God' and ressurect this beauty to its former glory. Good luck soldier,the forum is watching. Just hpe you didn't pay toooooo much for her as she's gonna take a bob or 2 to get mot'd.
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Post by steve h on Aug 28, 2012 22:52:03 GMT 1
Lovely dog, you fishermen are allways draging stange things off the sea bed, ever catch a bike? Oh & PS I hope the frames OK. chez.
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Post by lovelydog on Aug 28, 2012 23:08:47 GMT 1
Lovely dog, you fishermen are allways draging stange things off the sea bed, ever catch a bike? Oh & PS I hope the frames OK. chez. Lol,not had a bike yet,but had whole host of other stuff including an aircraft wing with bullet holes in it (that we had to cut free and I was absolutely gutted) And we had what we thought was a lawnmower (30miles off the Isles Of Scilly) that turned out to be one of those deck polishing machines that they use on cruise ships. I've got several pieces of ship wreckage in my garden. It's amazing what comes up. |
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Post by LC_BOTT on Aug 29, 2012 7:26:44 GMT 1
Wow that's in a state, brave man to start this resto, but I've seen your work, will be a stunner when it's finished I'm sure. What sort of rest you doing, rideable or a mint/concourse job, gonna cost a few £££'s but I'm sure you knew that already Purchase price I hope will offset this Bodywork should be mint at this mileage, but what I don't understand is, after such low mileage, fixing bolts and wheel colour have been changed already? (I do realise the age of the bike, but it's not been ridden for a week or two) |
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Post by reggieperrin on Aug 29, 2012 10:34:20 GMT 1
best of luck... I'm jealous as well..... bit of solvol autosol and it'll be fine... Reg |
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Post by fatfastroger on Aug 29, 2012 12:34:08 GMT 1
Good luck with the resto and keep us posted
Its a shame that somebody could leave it to rot away like that.
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Post by bertiemollie on Aug 29, 2012 14:17:40 GMT 1
Nice Colin.
I hope you have plently of penetrating oil - LOL.
I am sure it will look mint when it's done.
Cheers
Andrew
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chez
Thrash Merchant
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Post by chez on Aug 29, 2012 19:26:18 GMT 1
Wow that's in a state, brave man to start this resto, but I've seen your work, will be a stunner when it's finished I'm sure. What sort of rest you doing, rideable or a mint/concourse job, gonna cost a few £££'s but I'm sure you knew that already Purchase price I hope will offset this Bodywork should be mint at this mileage, but what I don't understand is, after such low mileage, fixing bolts and wheel colour have been changed already? (I do realise the age of the bike, but it's not been ridden for a week or two) Yes i so that the wheels had been done . in a couple of places the paints nice an shiney on the wheels . will make the bike a nice rider by saving as much as i can got some forks already |
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Post by Shytalk on Aug 30, 2012 8:55:48 GMT 1
Thats a nice find Colin, should keep you busy for a while.
Has it got rear sets on it? the gear lever looks long.
Best start saving the coins again, you're going to need a shed load, be nice when you finish it I'm sure.
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Post by 47x on Aug 30, 2012 9:11:26 GMT 1
you lucky,lucky barsteward you....well done chez,do ya best!!!!i just fall in love with these things!!!!!
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Post by captaincaveman on Aug 30, 2012 10:41:45 GMT 1
So whats the story behind it? How come it was parked up and left witch such low mileage on it.
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Post by Paul Dawkins on Aug 30, 2012 18:51:06 GMT 1
This must be the bike Andy Jones was telling me about the other day??
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chez
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Post by chez on Aug 30, 2012 19:18:01 GMT 1
yes paul its the same bike
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Post by daglad on Aug 30, 2012 20:51:44 GMT 1
Quality find mate this should be a good thread. How severe is the rust on the frame it looks pretty ropey near the gear lever
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Post by billy on Aug 30, 2012 22:34:26 GMT 1
My God that's one rusty POS! But I'm sure it'll turn out allright. It's amazing what you can do with bikes like this if you just put some cash to it. I've seen a 350 YPVS in a similar condition turning into a mint bike, someone on this forum I think.
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Newbe
350LC
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Post by lee68 on Aug 31, 2012 9:04:18 GMT 1
Thats a sin to let it get in that state, good luck mate, sure you can pull it off.
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Post by davey on Aug 31, 2012 11:11:47 GMT 1
ohhh for a couple of tins of WD 40, 26 years ago would have saved a fortune now ,
Great project mate ,,,, enjoy
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Post by bubba on Aug 31, 2012 19:32:25 GMT 1
thats some find that is 1120 miles  fancy someone leaving it to get into that state there should be a law against cruelty like that ;D good luck with the rebuild chez!  |
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Post by steve h on Aug 31, 2012 20:14:13 GMT 1
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Post by stanlc7189 on Aug 31, 2012 23:52:44 GMT 1
When I had my original 350LC in 81-83 I couldn't afford anything else and, quite frankly, didn't want anything else. Then a rumour came out that Yam were bringing out an RD500LC, V4. Then it actually came out and I was gobsmacked. I really, really wanted one and dreamt about having one. How can anyone allow this to happen to my former dream bike? They need to be found, hung, drawn and quartered!
Right, rant over! I'm jealous at the thought of this being a minter in the future, which it no doubt will be. Good luck with the restoration that it deserves. Keep us posted with pics on how it's going.
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