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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2019 18:53:47 GMT 1
LC350 hybrid Import but matching 4LO numbers. Full engine rebuild. RGV front and rear ends. New pipes. Just MOT'd. It did fail the MOT initially as the fuel cap had been butchered to make it a 1 key fits all (new cap now but a different key), both grips spun round (only found out riding it for it's test) and the fork seal leaked (now fixed but again only found out on the ride to the MOT). I have the std swing arm but not the front end. I took this in PX and I would prefer a std LC. What's it worth (in real terms not eBay fantasy land) in a cash sale ?  IMG_9141 by Philip Mellor, on Flickr  IMG_9140 by Philip Mellor, on Flickr |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2019 19:06:56 GMT 1
Or would I be better off turning it back to std. and selling the hybrid bits. Converted swing arm forks wheels brakes etc. I would guess worth about £1k, pipes £4-500 ish so if a std minty condition bike is £6k then this thing I'd say is £7,500 ish.
But if I put it back to std, then I suppose I'd have what I really want !!!!!
Happy to take any opinions
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Post by reedpete on Jun 17, 2019 19:24:41 GMT 1
I think you are probably on the right track with your second thought. This is now a bike you know and have debugged, why go through all that again, plus at first glance the front and rear end distract you from realising that actually it’s a fairly standard bike. Money wise it makes sense too I think as it’s a sellers market for matching No’s German or Uk 4L0, but generally a buyer market for modified/hybrid bikes...so you will get whacked margin wise irrespective of what the actually monetary values are.
In contrast the components you want to sell will have a reasonable strong demand.
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Post by 0h5h1t on Jun 17, 2019 19:51:42 GMT 1
+1, put it back to standard and flog the rgv bits.
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Post by 3tj6 on Jun 17, 2019 20:04:20 GMT 1
Was it a p-ex from a bloke just outside Manchester? I bought some fzr stuff from him , his lc hybrid was the same colours?
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Post by petenofear on Jun 17, 2019 20:06:14 GMT 1
If going back standard mate and the pipes fit my new f2 I be interested
Your discussion but bike dose look smart as
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Post by muttsnuts on Jun 17, 2019 20:16:21 GMT 1
its a tough call, I'd say its worth between £6000 and £7000 max in the current climate, if it had a trick motor then it would pull more, but a stock motor, less desirable, I sold my very trick 421 black LC last year witht he 100bhp engine in for £10k as an example, probably a little cheap, but still not by much I;d say
Putting back to stock, not so cheap in real terms, getting the running parts is harder than you think, forks, calipers, brake lines, headlight ears, handle bars, yokes etc, etc, but then to make it a £6k bike (in stock trim), you'll also need a front mudguard, change the paint scheme to a stock one as otherwise the current scheme will devalue it for the green bolt brigade, so the costs soon mount up, yeah, you will get £1+k for the running gear you take off, but then spend that and possibly more putting it back to stock and to a good standard
my advice would be to sit down and list out all of the parts you need, do a quick search to see what is about, approx cost, factor in painting etc, or changing the paint set and then "FAF" value (f**king about Factor) and then decide
HTH
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2019 21:10:01 GMT 1
Good points all round.
Parts I have are NOS pipes, std refurb wheels with tyres and discs, swing arm and full tank/seat & side panels/mudguard kit in white/blue, a full set of blue spots and adaptor brackets (not std I know).
I'd only need the headlamp brackets, forks, yokes, bars and a spindle to get it back to std.
Looks like a simple de-hybridisation is required. I can use the USD front end on one of my RG/RGV projects and flog the back end tank etc.
Thanks for the input
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Post by Deleted on Jun 17, 2019 21:11:28 GMT 1
Was it a p-ex from a bloke just outside Manchester? I bought some fzr stuff from him , his lc hybrid was the same colours? Yes. He only lives up the road from me |
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Post by 3tj6 on Jun 17, 2019 21:26:34 GMT 1
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Post by 4l04ever on Jun 17, 2019 21:27:49 GMT 1
Norbo does good replica LC handlebars.
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Post by reedpete on Jun 17, 2019 21:53:42 GMT 1
Good points all round. Parts I have are NOS pipes, std refurb wheels with tyres and discs, swing arm and full tank/seat & side panels/mudguard kit in white/blue, a full set of blue spots and adaptor brackets (not std I know). I'd only need the headlamp brackets, forks, yokes, bars and a spindle to get it back to std. Looks like a simple de-hybridisation is required. I can use the USD front end on one of my RG/RGV projects and flog the back end tank etc. Thanks for the input Well, with all that stuff already it’s a no brainier ! |
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Post by earthman on Jun 17, 2019 22:31:29 GMT 1
Personally I think that the bike looks great as is.
I've never experienced riding any of these hybrids to be honest, how much difference do such forks etc make? Do they drastically transform the handling/ride of an 80's bike? If they really do turn one into a 'modern day bike' and you are going to actually use/ride/put some mileage on the thing then maybe the best option is to leave well alone??
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Post by veg on Jun 17, 2019 22:43:35 GMT 1
I didn’t particularly like the handling of mine it just felt a touch odd and the wheelbase was too long much prefer the flightyness of the std bike
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2019 0:42:46 GMT 1
At first glance I thought it was an old black and white photo. Nice bike.
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Post by bare on Jun 18, 2019 3:00:18 GMT 1
White and Silver is V attractive.
But as above IMO dicking with grafted on bits just makes a Poser Bike.
Whereas the Stocker simply rides better.
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Post by fozzy17 on Jun 18, 2019 6:53:53 GMT 1
sold my ls hybrid for 5500 6 months ago, marsbar with ypvs motor cool flo head all speeds koso clocks gps speedo i think the market is strong atm
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Post by Dangerous on Jun 18, 2019 6:55:54 GMT 1
You shouldnt have a problem selling that, its stunning 👍
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Post by Norbo on Jun 18, 2019 7:31:13 GMT 1
Its a nice tidy LC with RGV running gear id say more like 5K to 5,500 its all very well people saying 7K but getting it is another thing . with a ypvs motor cool head lock up clutch etc in and more trick parts on it may be £6 to 6,500 But as is nice but basic id say 5,500 at most. But you never know all it takes is that person who loves it . Your better of asking hi and dropping it if your in no rush . You will see what its worth by pitting it on e bay.
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Post by muttsnuts on Jun 18, 2019 8:50:36 GMT 1
Good points all round. Parts I have are NOS pipes, std refurb wheels with tyres and discs, swing arm and full tank/seat & side panels/mudguard kit in white/blue, a full set of blue spots and adaptor brackets (not std I know). I'd only need the headlamp brackets, forks, yokes, bars and a spindle to get it back to std. Looks like a simple de-hybridisation is required. I can use the USD front end on one of my RG/RGV projects and flog the back end tank etc. Thanks for the input well when you put it that way Phil, yeah, its a no brainer, put it back to stock !  |
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Post by morgy on Jun 18, 2019 11:18:02 GMT 1
This bike was offered on here for sale At offers Over £7k in November..
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2019 12:01:02 GMT 1
Good points all round. Parts I have are NOS pipes, std refurb wheels with tyres and discs, swing arm and full tank/seat & side panels/mudguard kit in white/blue, a full set of blue spots and adaptor brackets (not std I know). I'd only need the headlamp brackets, forks, yokes, bars and a spindle to get it back to std. Looks like a simple de-hybridisation is required. I can use the USD front end on one of my RG/RGV projects and flog the back end tank etc. Thanks for the input well when you put it that way Phil, yeah, its a no brainer, put it back to stock ! Just need a std front end - Have you got one lying around ? |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2019 12:09:07 GMT 1
This bike was offered on here for sale At offers Over £7k in November.. The owner wanted to swap for a couple of my projects and at the time I had no time or space for them. I sold my std LC at the same time (should have kept it DOH!) |
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Post by shaunthe2nd on Jun 18, 2019 12:14:35 GMT 1
I would say its worth 6-7k either as is, or if you put back to stock, so depends on how you juggle the parts around and what money you will make selling off the bits you don't want rather than the bike.
Of course you may want to take the time into account, but usually that is free for the sheer pleasure of doing it!
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Post by headcoats on Jun 18, 2019 12:21:10 GMT 1
You won't have any trouble selling the RGV stuff
Nice to see someone has actually put the NK Racing headlamp brackets the right way up !
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Post by muttsnuts on Jun 18, 2019 20:52:52 GMT 1
well when you put it that way Phil, yeah, its a no brainer, put it back to stock ! Just need a std front end - Have you got one lying around ? as it happens, I may very well, just waiting on some photo's etc |
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2019 7:28:26 GMT 1
Just need a std front end - Have you got one lying around ? as it happens, I may very well, just waiting on some photo's etc Whatsapp them over. No rush :-) |
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Post by dave1963 on Jun 19, 2019 13:49:31 GMT 1
I should have standard yokes in the shed i put 31k on mine
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Post by icarus001 on Jun 19, 2019 14:32:12 GMT 1
I've got everything I would need to put that back to standard and that was my first thought too - but upon reflection I think you'd have to change the whole colour scheme.
The white works with the silver forks and white wheels, in fact it looks stunning, but I don't think it would work anywhere near as well with standard wheels, forks, etc.
Worth doing if it's a definite keeper, but otherwise by the time you've buggered about with it you'll surely have spent more than you'd get just selling it as it is.
I don't normally like the RGV conversions but that one does look nice.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 19, 2019 14:48:04 GMT 1
I've got everything I would need to put that back to standard and that was my first thought too - but upon reflection I think you'd have to change the whole colour scheme. The white works with the silver forks and white wheels, in fact it looks stunning, but I don't think it would work anywhere near as well with standard wheels, forks, etc. Worth doing if it's a definite keeper, but otherwise by the time you've buggered about with it you'll surely have spent more than you'd get just selling it as it is. I don't normally like the RGV conversions but that one does look nice. I have a complete Blue/white tank etc. waiting to go on |
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