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Post by stevew1234 on Jan 14, 2019 21:32:47 GMT 1
Friend of mine has had it in shed for over 10 years a non running RD350LC or so we thought.
From the frame and engine numbers it looks like its a 250LC 1980 (4L1) with a RD350LCF engine (1WT01****) from 1988.
Engine needs a rebore but the rest of the bike is immaculate.
My question is, is this worth it as its completely the wrong engine?
Thanks.
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Post by earthman on Jan 14, 2019 21:40:46 GMT 1
In what sense do you mean "worth it"?
How much does he want for it to start with??
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Post by abar121 on Jan 14, 2019 21:41:20 GMT 1
There are some lovely hybrids with LC frames running YPVS engines. With updated running gear to match, it's a great combination  Classic looks, but more capable. Do it! |
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Post by JonW on Jan 14, 2019 21:56:12 GMT 1
Hardly 'completely the wrong engine', that would be a Honda single 4 stroke. As has been said the YPVS into the LC is a well known mod. You need to decide of you wanted an original LC or not.
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Post by stevew1234 on Jan 14, 2019 22:07:52 GMT 1
He wants £1800.
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Post by markhoopy on Jan 14, 2019 22:16:50 GMT 1
Offer him £1750 then when he says ok rip his arm off  |
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Post by kostas on Jan 14, 2019 22:41:10 GMT 1
1800 sounds like a bargain. “10 years in the shed” and “immaculate condition” are words that I would never use in the same sentence when talking about a classic 2stroke bike. Buy it but be prepared to pay double to get it on the road... You won’t regret it. |
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Post by earthman on Jan 14, 2019 22:44:26 GMT 1
Others will be able to advise you on the kind of sums you'd have to spend on a rebore/re building the engine, that will come to a fair amount, have you looked into the cost of such parts yet? If the rest of the components that make up the bike are really in top notch condition, it's certainly worth £1800. |
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Post by jessy03 on Jan 14, 2019 23:06:33 GMT 1
Proper engine rebuild will be £600-800 if you do it yourself, probably worth it though.
Jess
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Post by supermoto57 on Jan 14, 2019 23:15:36 GMT 1
Good thing is ,if you get the engine done then you know that’s going to be good for a long time,if your handy with the spanner’s then that could save a few pounds .plenty guys on here to help you along the way.good luck👍
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Post by petenofear on Jan 14, 2019 23:20:11 GMT 1
What’s his number I have if you don’t
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Post by raven13 on Jan 14, 2019 23:29:33 GMT 1
Just buy the bloody thing
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Post by dusty350 on Jan 15, 2019 8:35:16 GMT 1
Welcome to the forum £1800 is a bargain nowadays. Even a ropey, knackered unloved project bike will cost you more than that. The Pv engines bolt straight into the Lc frames so the frame should be untouched and able to accept an Lc engine at a later date if that's what you want. It's a hybrid, and they have a sub culture all of their own now, so if you get it there will be loads of knowledge and advice available should you need it. The best £1800 you will EVER spend !! Dusty |
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Post by Dangerous on Jan 15, 2019 9:13:52 GMT 1
As stated earlier, total bargin, you would be mad not to buy.👍
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Post by sbscnor on Jan 15, 2019 11:03:48 GMT 1
Lets put it this way if you advertised it on here for that price you would get your arm ripped off. Presuming it's a UK bike or a registered import with all the correct paperwork even if its a dog and you need to strip and sell it as spares I would think you would have no problem getting your £1800 back.
Although I don't actually need another one if you don't want it I will have it at that money.
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Post by rigga on Jan 15, 2019 11:55:23 GMT 1
Everything everyone says above .....and more
Be mad not to buy it.
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Post by veg on Jan 15, 2019 19:41:18 GMT 1
I would happily give you a £250 finders fee and pay your mate what he wants it’s that good a deal, if you decide not to have it a true friend would tell him to eBay it, however if he’s not really that good a mate have it and flog it cue the hysteria 😘🎣
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Post by jon on Jan 15, 2019 20:34:39 GMT 1
It’s a sad fact that people like us on this forum covert these bikes so much. WE are prepared to pay big money for them.
To Joe Blogs, or even a rounded bike enthusiast who could get a much better bike (on paper) for less money, they are overpriced.
WE have risen the value as they get fewer because WE have been prepared to pay the ever increasing prices to get a bit of nostalgia back while we can.
If you like LC’s buy now (if you can) or you might not get another chance.
To answer your original question, and based on the above comments; £1800 is a very good price, even for one that needs work.
Jon
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Post by Yogi on Jan 15, 2019 20:50:15 GMT 1
Buy it or regret it,Nuff said
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Post by stevew1234 on Jan 15, 2019 21:19:12 GMT 1
I have bought it. I was going by the log book to get the engine number (1WT0).
Upon closer inspection the engine that is with it is a 4L1, so its the correct engine for the bike.
Someone has fitted 350 barrels, pistons etc at some stage.
If I get the 350 barrels rebored and new pistons, do I need to do anything else?
Or would it be better to source the 250 barrels etc?
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Post by dusty350 on Jan 15, 2019 21:50:32 GMT 1
Great news  I'm sure you got yourself a real bargain there. Make sure it's running with the 350 oil pump. Also check your carbs are 350, or jetted for 350. You will find a small flat area on the side of the upper carb body that will be stamped 4l0 00 or 4l0 01 if they are 350 carbs. And get some pics up - we all like pics And unless you want it completely standard as it came out of the factory, I would leave the 350 top end on Enjoy Dusty |
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Post by dusty350 on Jan 15, 2019 21:55:04 GMT 1
Oh, and to add. They don't like standing for years with no use. The crank seals can harden, then fail in use which could be expensive/dangerous, so you may want to consider changing them whilst you are doing the rebore work. At the very least you can do a pressure test - loads of info on the forum on how to do that. You can afford to spend a bit to make sure it's right, and still be under what a bike like that would cost to buy Dusty |
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Post by veg on Jan 15, 2019 22:35:37 GMT 1
Top result keep the 350 top end makes it a better more usable bike and follow what dusty has said. If it were me I would exchange the crank new bearings and seals etc check the other things dusty has mentioned and get it ridden oh and enjoy it and welcome
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Post by stevew1234 on Jan 18, 2019 21:20:48 GMT 1
Great news I'm sure you got yourself a real bargain there. Make sure it's running with the 350 oil pump. Also check your carbs are 350, or jetted for 350. You will find a small flat area on the side of the upper carb body that will be stamped 4l0 00 or 4l0 01 if they are 350 carbs. And get some pics up - we all like pics And unless you want it completely standard as it came out of the factory, I would leave the 350 top end on Enjoy Dusty How will i know if it has a 350 oil pump? |
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Post by stusco on Jan 18, 2019 22:14:46 GMT 1
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Post by JonW on Jan 19, 2019 0:01:23 GMT 1
great news, and its closer to the bike you wanted as well with the LC engine. Keep the 350 cyls, check the carbs, pipes and oil pump as has been said. Then rebuild the lot with new crank seals and hone/rings or rebore and get the crank rebuilt. You'll have fun doing the engine, its an easy one.
Welcome aboard the LC train!
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Post by stevew1234 on Jan 20, 2019 19:58:49 GMT 1
Dropped the engine off at a mates yesterday and already some good news.
He's managed to hone the marks out of the suspect barrel and it looks perfect.
Also have yellow paint marks on the oil pump so its already a 350.
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Post by Mr Kipling on Jan 20, 2019 20:56:54 GMT 1
sounds like u got a bargain , enjoy the rebuild and enjoy the forum , don't forget to post the pics , as stated elsewhere we all like pics...….
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I'm sure you got yourself a real bargain there. Make sure it's running with the 350 oil pump. Also check your carbs are 350, or jetted for 350. You will find a small flat area on the side of the upper carb body that will be stamped 4l0 00 or 4l0 01 if they are 350 carbs. And get some pics up - we all like pics 
