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Post by Yogi on Feb 1, 2016 8:35:50 GMT 1
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Post by mick858 on Feb 1, 2016 8:40:07 GMT 1
Just saw them myself, both look nicely done.
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Post by jumpstart on Feb 1, 2016 8:45:54 GMT 1
different? so is the price lol
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Post by richb on Feb 1, 2016 8:50:44 GMT 1
Do like the 31k, that looks real nice.
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Post by Bertie Wooster on Feb 1, 2016 9:07:25 GMT 1
Not fussed on it myself but each to his own
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Post by Deleted on Feb 1, 2016 10:34:02 GMT 1
those carbies would take a hammering wouldn't they?
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Post by yazza54 on Feb 1, 2016 10:54:51 GMT 1
Not sure why you'd do that, pretty sure it's possible to reverse the cylinders on an LC or fit TZ cylinders
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Post by Norbo on Feb 1, 2016 12:08:39 GMT 1
I like it need's some work as I think the engine is derty and needs a polish and paint the swing arm looks a bit weedy for the bike . but id love to have this and make it a lot tricker , But have you noticed all these kined of bikes say the same thing needs the carbs looking right as doesn't run correct etc
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Post by iwantalc on Feb 1, 2016 21:06:08 GMT 1
must say I prefer the ypvs..
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Post by yamman1066 on Feb 1, 2016 21:34:43 GMT 1
its not for me
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Post by ellasae on Feb 2, 2016 9:22:21 GMT 1
This bike was featured in Practical Sportsbikes mag last year if remember correctly .
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Post by yazza54 on Feb 2, 2016 10:40:05 GMT 1
To be fair it doesn't look badly done It just doesn't look right with that engine in to me, little silver lump sat in the frame, no sexy pipes on show  |
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Post by beardy on Feb 2, 2016 10:42:29 GMT 1
that`s what he said(:
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Post by jumpstart on Feb 3, 2016 13:44:38 GMT 1
it looks so different than the norm,im not a fan
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Post by 4l04ever on Feb 3, 2016 14:20:29 GMT 1
Poor concept! Just reverse the LC cylinders so the engine fills the hole in the frame.
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Post by rigga on Feb 3, 2016 14:44:29 GMT 1
Can't see how it will ever fuel right with the filters stuck out in the open like that
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Post by gibba1008 on Feb 4, 2016 22:03:03 GMT 1
I like it, alot actually.....
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Post by wolfboy1 on Feb 4, 2016 22:16:49 GMT 1
darren lane , made some very nice bikes in the past , a guy that know's what he's doing !
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Post by alistair64 on Feb 4, 2016 22:23:32 GMT 1
A little strange for me, as has been said before. Not sure why you'd go to all that trouble for the sake of it being 'a little different', but each to their own I guess. P.S. Just a suggestion, but maybe he should put more time into his spelling and punctuation, rather than typing like a ten year old  (sadly a sign of the times, I guess). |
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Post by tout on Feb 5, 2016 0:06:31 GMT 1
All hybrids are nice, and it's good to be different
The rear view of theYamaha logo on the seat is the only detail that spoils this one for me
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Post by mick858 on Feb 5, 2016 8:47:34 GMT 1
darren lane , made some very nice bikes in the past , a guy that know's what he's doing ! Are you referring to Spondon RG 500's? |
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Post by dusty350 on Feb 5, 2016 10:56:59 GMT 1
Hi I read his build article in Practical Sportsbikes (Feb 13) again yesterday. An awful lot of work went into it as he wanted to be able to bolt an original Lc engine back in if he wanted to. He did it coz he had an Lc and a Tzr sat there. Very clever fella, but I agree, the engine looks too small for the frame. Plus he has never had it running right. Shame. Dusty  |
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Post by Norbo on Feb 5, 2016 12:28:23 GMT 1
i dont know why people dont like this bike i think with some time it would be a very nice bike and well trick witha belly pan it would make the tzr motor look better as it would fill in the bottom half . Its just the getting oit running right that made me think twice . no one i have spoken to has ever got the motor to run anything like ok with this done . However this motor was designed to run reverce unlike the other bikes . but the filters up front are just not gowing to work right as the faster you go the more feed in the barbs and the more bufeting air ways you will get .
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Post by dusty350 on Feb 5, 2016 12:38:29 GMT 1
Moist (Andy) did a nice reverse cylinder Rd in a pv frame, and Dean at Metmachex built a stunning reverse cylinder Lc. And years ago there was a guy called Mark Knibbs ( I think ) who built a reverse Rd125dx. I've got the article in an old PB mag somewhere  I wonder if Darrens bike would run better with foam pods rather than the metal capped K&n's, and maybe a fairing would help reduce excessive airflow - but then you hide the fact that it is what it is Dusty |
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Post by wolfboy1 on Feb 5, 2016 19:26:14 GMT 1
darren lane , made some very nice bikes in the past , a guy that know's what he's doing ! Are you referring to Spondon RG 500's? yep , talking 500's |
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Post by copper99 on Feb 5, 2016 20:07:46 GMT 1
I met with Darren yesterday, he's finishing his last RG500 project,selling up everything and moving away. Shame, he's a nice chap.
I have to say the bike looks really nice in the flesh, certainly a lot better than the pictures.
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Post by Norbo on Feb 5, 2016 21:33:55 GMT 1
nether moist or dean have managed to get theere bikes to run well. Id realy like this bike but after thinking on it i just cant pay what he would take for it .
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Post by copper99 on Feb 5, 2016 23:20:01 GMT 1
Looks like it may have sold .....
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Post by Eyrey1 on Feb 5, 2016 23:33:20 GMT 1
he is a very good bike builder ! i dont know him but seen his work and a load of lads i know rate him highly who he has done jobs for
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Post by nat666 on Feb 5, 2016 23:59:22 GMT 1
Its certainly unusual, not really my cup of tea although I do like some touches, but it certainly looks like someone has done a smart job of it .
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(sadly a sign of the times, I guess).
