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Post by eddyr71 on Jun 22, 2014 21:38:50 GMT 1
Hi Everybody, my name is Paul and this is my RD 500 last used at 2-stroke Sunday approximately 3 years ago. I took it off the road because things were starting to deteriorate and had not got the time to start the project of restoring it because I already had a 350LC project on the go. Halfway through my 350 project my 250 LC engine seized so needed to get this sorted and finish the 350 off. I stripped the 500 about 6 months ago, took lots of detailed photos and since then we got burgled and the laptop was stolen with all the photos on. But here goes with my restoration.  This is a picture of me in 1984 on my original 500, bought from new from Devimeads in Tamworth. As most of us,I ma heavier and balder but still just as keen on 2-strokes!   |
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Post by Yogi on Jun 22, 2014 21:45:18 GMT 1
Welcome Paul,looking forward to seeing your rebuild mate,Matt
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Post by Norbo on Jun 23, 2014 8:28:52 GMT 1
welcome to the site . That's a nice line up bikes in the to p pic . good luck with the build
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Post by rsvr1000 on Jun 23, 2014 8:48:39 GMT 1
The NSR has now been sold, the RD400 is mine and has since been fully restored, now Modena Red thou not White. Paul's 500 will be stunning , have seen all the parts that have been refurbed so far  |
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Post by sean2008 on Jun 23, 2014 10:07:17 GMT 1
Welcome Paul, now Devimeads is a blast from the past, I used to run that shop many moons ago
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Post by eddyr71 on Jun 23, 2014 23:32:57 GMT 1
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Post by Norbo on Jun 24, 2014 8:19:17 GMT 1
all I can say it your a brave man
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Post by steven on Jun 24, 2014 9:04:45 GMT 1
Hi,
Iv never seen inside a 500 LC,s knickers before, so thanks for a wee peek, please keep us posted.
Rather you than me tho.
steven.
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Post by eddyr71 on Jun 24, 2014 19:45:24 GMT 1
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Post by rsvr1000 on Jun 24, 2014 21:28:19 GMT 1
Mega job on the vapour blasting, well worth a visit to Fast Line
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Post by 500anorak on Jun 25, 2014 17:02:59 GMT 1
Very Nice,are you going to remove all the studs and get them replated?
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Post by copper99 on Jun 25, 2014 17:40:11 GMT 1
Welcome Paul...cracking pics and write up..look forward to the rest of the thread!
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Post by 1966baz on Jun 25, 2014 19:50:59 GMT 1
Good on you. Quite a challenge there, look forward to seeing the progress.
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Post by eddyr71 on Jun 25, 2014 23:42:21 GMT 1
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Post by 500anorak on Jun 26, 2014 7:26:49 GMT 1
Top job Paul,very nice  Can you remember the reg number of your first 500?, might still be around? Are you going to use genuine gaskets or get a aftermarket set?,have you started on the frame/swing arm yet? More photos please |
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Post by vin on Jun 26, 2014 13:19:00 GMT 1
Hi Paul,
What price does he charge for carbs?
pm me if you like?
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Post by eddyr71 on Jun 26, 2014 18:28:04 GMT 1
Top job Paul,very nice Can you remember the reg number of your first 500?, might still be around? Are you going to use genuine gaskets or get a aftermarket set?,have you started on the frame/swing arm yet? More photos please HI yes I am going to use genuine gaskets I think it is a must my reg was BOBCOG I do not think it is about I wrote it off may 1986 I think it was put back on the road for a bit |
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Post by eddyr71 on Jun 26, 2014 18:46:47 GMT 1
IF YOU EVER WONDERED WHAT IS IN SIDE ANTIDIVE UNIT AND FORKS   |
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Post by marsbar350 on Jun 26, 2014 18:49:16 GMT 1
see you have a workshop manual make use of it  |
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Post by 500anorak on Jun 26, 2014 21:13:44 GMT 1
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Post by eddyr71 on Jun 27, 2014 21:02:04 GMT 1
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Post by stasky on Jun 28, 2014 17:25:10 GMT 1
awesome build bud
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Post by lukey1965 on Jun 28, 2014 20:23:31 GMT 1
This is great !!
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Post by eddyr71 on Jun 28, 2014 21:51:33 GMT 1
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Post by guiri on Jun 28, 2014 21:57:07 GMT 1
very high standard of work mate. a credit to you. john. |
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Post by m1ke on Jun 28, 2014 21:57:38 GMT 1
This is going to be a beauty.
After hearing the rg500's today at goodwood I think my next bike may have to be a 500 two stroke..
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Post by reggit on Jun 28, 2014 22:10:41 GMT 1
That's going to be nice. Wish I wasn't so impatient when I built my 350. Also didn't know fastline did vapour blasting, may have to pay a visit as they are just down the road from me.
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Post by eddyr71 on Jun 28, 2014 22:13:17 GMT 1
This is going to be a beauty. After hearing the rg500's today at goodwood I think my next bike may have to be a 500 two stroke.. thank mike I went to goodwood last year mega going to spa next week rg500 is the theme this year 40 years of RGs |
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Post by 500anorak on Jun 29, 2014 14:49:49 GMT 1
Nice paintwork
Are you taking the top case and barrel studs out to replate?
As these engines are so heavy are you going to build the engine up in the frame or fit it when complete?
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Post by eddyr71 on Jun 29, 2014 18:45:29 GMT 1
hi now I do not intend to re plate studs I think all studs have domed nuts ? I will build engine up complete than put on it,s side then lift frame over is this your bike in photo new build or old ?
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