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Post by 17again on Feb 8, 2018 18:53:05 GMT 1
is it just me or is it normal to keep changing your mind on these bike. i keep buying bits and then before i get around to fitting them i see what else can be done to these bikes. ( photos on here ) then i find my self buying more parts. hybrid parts! soon i will have 3x types of swing arms to choose from 2x sets of wheels. 2x sets of forks! standard/hybrid and so on. i think i have a RD problem!?  |
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Post by dusty350 on Feb 8, 2018 18:57:17 GMT 1
Haha, sounds familiar ! You are in the right place  Get a second Lc and do that one a bit different to the first. That way you can get to use all your parts Dusty  |
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Post by bare on Feb 8, 2018 19:17:01 GMT 1
Too easy to fall into that cycle (trap?) of buying bits for any eventuality.
But it's Your $$ :-)
Real issue is it gets in the way/delays completing the Bike and Enjoying/Riding it.
Which is the best part of having one.
Build it .. ride it. Then start exploring the 'alternate' paths... IF you still want to.
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Post by 0h5h1t on Feb 8, 2018 19:17:57 GMT 1
Haha, sounds familiar ! You are in the right place Get a second Lc and do that one a bit different to the first. That way you can get to use all your parts Dusty Noooooooo, stop posting reasons for me to spend more money 😂 I have two swingarms, tzr250 3xv front forks, tuned barrels with new pistons and skimmed head, two f2 front wheels and electrics for a 31k sitting spare.. mind you, that's going to be nothing compared to some guys on here. There are definitely some with a bigger rd problem than me lol 😂 |
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Feb 8, 2018 19:33:01 GMT 1
Perfectly normal
My hybrid is on its second swing arm, second shock/linkage, second forks, second yokes, third set of wheels, second front brakes, third set of bodywork, second set of pipes, third set of clocks, second engine...
I could go on
Now looking at bikini fairing and belly pan 😶
Steve
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Post by bezzer on Feb 8, 2018 19:49:47 GMT 1
Too easy to fall into that cycle (trap?) of buying bits for any eventuality. But it's Your $$ :-) Real issue is it gets in the way/delays completing the Bike and Enjoying/Riding it. Which is the best part of having one. Build it .. ride it. Then start exploring the 'alternate' paths... IF you still want to. Completely true bare - certainly in my case. I’ve amassed most parts, but spreading myself thin trying to rebuild 3 bikes, instead of concentrating on 1 at a time 😔 I need to go and give my head a wobble!! |
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Post by veg on Feb 8, 2018 20:54:52 GMT 1
If it makes it any better I bought a std 350 and thought maybe just pipes and a few bits the pick of the M&P catalogue if you like then I thought hybrid having had a nice pv/LC/rgv before then ended up doing a 1980’s tribute with a Tz 700 top end and every conceivable trick bit from the 80’s including anti dive and 18 in magnesium wheels all the while spending money like it’s going out of fashion. It’s still not finished and I am already planning on a brand new set of marchesini 5 spokes or dymags
Just go with the flow whatever you build it’s another cool LC on the road but do not in any circumstances keep a tab of the cost it’ll only depress you
Good luck
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Post by reedpete on Feb 8, 2018 20:57:53 GMT 1
I always seem to have half a bike. By a project , then another to compete the first. Get let over with stuff which just needs this and that...buy a pile of parts ...basic problem is clicking to buy it now is so much easier than picking up a spanner !
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Post by Norbo on Feb 8, 2018 20:58:53 GMT 1
The first step to recovery is admitting you have a problem
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Post by reedpete on Feb 8, 2018 21:02:50 GMT 1
I could stop buying parts anytime I wanted to 😀
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Post by rigga on Feb 8, 2018 22:04:24 GMT 1
I could stop buying parts anytime I wanted to 😀 Yea ......... you keep telling yourself that  |
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Post by muttsnuts on Feb 8, 2018 22:10:28 GMT 1
if you have a problem, then under NO circumstances come to my garage, otherwise you'll walk out penniless and you won't have bought anything, but will be thinking about all of the parts you are going to buy and the bikes you are going to build !!
so many habve fallen into that trap and they blame me for some reason !!!
I have the same issue, just I tend to build them, then they just sit there waiting to be used !
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Post by reedpete on Feb 8, 2018 22:23:08 GMT 1
It could be a lot worse...atleast we have sheds and attics full of ‘assets’ and can joke about it.
It’s the folks who spend similar amounts and just stuff it up their nose that really need the help.
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Post by barney on Feb 8, 2018 23:34:13 GMT 1
Ha ha
I started off thinking I’ll buy a old lc tart it up a bit and ride it around for a bit of fun, I’m now in the realms of building a completely brand new bike and I can’t stop looking for stuff I don’t really need 😂😂
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Post by JonW on Feb 8, 2018 23:56:09 GMT 1
I only ever wanted one LC and one 85 YPVS... I now have 3 LCs and 3 ypvs... Im not unhappy about it. |
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Post by shaunthe2nd on Feb 9, 2018 0:02:09 GMT 1
I only ever wanted one LC and one 85 YPVS... I now have 3 LCs and 3 ypvs... Im not unhappy about it. There must be a word for bike polygamy! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 9, 2018 6:27:50 GMT 1
Polybikamy 😜
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Post by earthman on Feb 9, 2018 8:56:16 GMT 1
I only ever wanted one LC and one 85 YPVS... I now have 3 LCs and 3 ypvs... Im not unhappy about it. Are all six bikes in a roadworthy condition? How do you decide which one to use, assuming that you do actually ride them on a regular basis?? |
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Post by seanclarky on Feb 9, 2018 10:43:48 GMT 1
I think we all have this problem!
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Post by philmill on Feb 9, 2018 11:41:47 GMT 1
I have to agree, I've got an RD500 all in bits.. I'll build it one day, well I will if I stop buying other bikes that jump up the priority list.
Phil
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Post by JonW on Feb 9, 2018 12:30:43 GMT 1
I only ever wanted one LC and one 85 YPVS... I now have 3 LCs and 3 ypvs... Im not unhappy about it. Are all six bikes in a roadworthy condition? How do you decide which one to use, assuming that you do actually ride them on a regular basis?? nope... 2 90% finished tho... rest are bare frames. |
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Post by 0h5h1t on Feb 9, 2018 17:31:34 GMT 1
if you have a problem, then under NO circumstances come to my garage, otherwise you'll walk out penniless and you won't have bought anything, but will be thinking about all of the parts you are going to buy and the bikes you are going to build !! so many habve fallen into that trap and they blame me for some reason !!! I have the same issue, just I tend to build them, then they just sit there waiting to be used ! Been once and coming back for another dyno run and zeel mapping... OMG.. I do have a problem.......... 😂 😂 😂 😂 |
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Post by liffy16 on Feb 9, 2018 18:47:19 GMT 1
Relax fellow twostrokers if we did'nt have a problem we would'nt be on this forum,and its so much better and friendlier than alot of forum's!!
Now where's that spare valve bodywork i bought? attic ? garage? or shed?or me dads ! LOL!
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Post by lcyoungboy on Feb 9, 2018 20:06:52 GMT 1
I thought I was the only 1..always changing something
My lc is currently with muttnuts getting a few bits done 😅
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Post by 17again on Feb 9, 2018 20:44:10 GMT 1
ok thanks for the advise.
it seems everything in my favor is against me : )
now wheres that buy it now button again. ; )
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Post by loudpipes on Feb 9, 2018 21:25:36 GMT 1
I live very near to Muttsnuts and visit most weeks. I blame him for all of my spending, when i call there is always something new to look at or buy. carnt explain it but its like been a kid in a sweet shop. If ya read this hope you get well soon mutts, ive got a bike to rewire |
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Post by andy71330 on Feb 9, 2018 21:27:17 GMT 1
join the club.mine aint finished yet and already looking at changes, not to mention the next project that im haggling on, haha magic init
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Post by Ozhammer on Feb 10, 2018 2:36:24 GMT 1
It just dawned on me last night that with the arrival of a second 400E project, I now have 10 bikes but as mentioned elsewhere, I’m not unhappy about it.
As I have most of the parts I need to restore them, it’s just about finding the time to get on with it! 😳
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Post by muttsnuts on Feb 10, 2018 9:45:39 GMT 1
I live very near to Muttsnuts and visit most weeks. I blame him for all of my spending, when i call there is always something new to look at or buy. carnt explain it but its like been a kid in a sweet shop. If ya read this hope you get well soon mutts, ive got a bike to rewire LOL yeah, just a time thing Dave, I am hobbling about and making the best of a bad job, can't stop working, hopefully have a few bikes out of the way next week, so your's can come in and get wired etc, think your safe at the moment as not had any new shiny stuff delivered this week !! |
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Post by dazzle on Feb 10, 2018 15:53:57 GMT 1
Sounds to me the only problem you have is not enough RD’s to fit them to
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