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Post by trooper56 on Feb 13, 2022 21:54:45 GMT 1
Years ago my dad bought a really nice 250LC and everytime I was home on leave ( ex REME) it was sitting in the garage for me to use . It is Black and Red and 100% standard with the original tyres even . Now he has alzheimer and it is going to be mine a lot sooner than I had hoped and even wanted . I have not seen for years as it's in the back of his garage behind loads of stuff . When I find it I will post some photos and would like to think that collectively you will help me put it back on the road with some helpful advice. Knowing my dad it will have been well preserved and not a pile of rust . Anyway take care and maybe one day mine and my dads Elsie will be back on the road.
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Post by chrisg on Feb 13, 2022 22:06:08 GMT 1
Hi welcome. Youve come to the right place. It all depends on what you want it to be ie a show pony or a daily rider or anything inbetween.
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Feb 13, 2022 22:12:37 GMT 1
Firstly sorry to hear about your dad
I'm sure you will do him proud and with a bit of help get another LC back on the road
Strve
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Post by dusty350 on Feb 13, 2022 22:16:10 GMT 1
Hi Welcome, you have arrived at the right place. It would be lovely to get your Dad's bike roadworthy again, and hopefully he can see you restore it. Mutts, one of our Gurus, is ex REME I believe, as was my dear old Dad. Enjoy the forum Dusty  |
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Post by veg on Feb 13, 2022 22:22:10 GMT 1
A lovely back story, through to the trials of today.
I hope your old man is as well as he can be, making memories with him now would be lovely if possible. I lost my dad 2 years ago and I still miss him, but I have some lovely memories of us riding bikes together.
You’ll get lots of great advice and help on here. Take care of your dad, and good luck with however you proceed with the bike. 👍
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Post by trooper56 on Feb 13, 2022 22:29:58 GMT 1
Thanks for all the feedback , the bike will be in a usable condition . Not really after a show bike. Just something to be proud of
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Post by jessy03 on Feb 13, 2022 22:36:56 GMT 1
Lots of helpful people on here that will be willing help, be sorted in no time👍
Jess
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Post by reedpete on Feb 13, 2022 22:50:48 GMT 1
Thanks for all the feedback , the bike will be in a usable condition . Not really after a show bike. Just something to be proud of Welcome! you can be proud of any LC, let alone one you intend to look after for your reasons mentioned. Here’s to a successful outcome. |
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Post by trooper56 on Feb 13, 2022 23:05:47 GMT 1
A lovely back story, through to the trials of today. I hope your old man is as well as he can be, making memories with him now would be lovely if possible. I lost my dad 2 years ago and I still miss him, but I have some lovely memories of us riding bikes together. You’ll get lots of great advice and help on here. Take care of your dad, and good luck with however you proceed with the bike. 👍 I never really thought about it but never rode a bike with him , he used to come on the back of mine the odd time , thanks for bringing back that memory . |
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Post by fletche36 on Feb 13, 2022 23:43:09 GMT 1
Welcome and best wishes for your dad.My youngest is ex REME, been out about 18 months now and i hope you are better on the spanners than he is loads of knowledge and very helpful folk on here. get some pics up and resist the temptation to call it "a mars bar", just a good old black LC is fine |
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Post by avb on Feb 14, 2022 0:25:21 GMT 1
Welcome and best wishes for your dad.My youngest is ex REME, been out about 18 months now and i hope you are better on the spanners than he is  loads of knowledge and very helpful folk on here. get some pics up and resist the temptation to call it "a mars bar", just a good old black LC is fine mines out in june after 13 years REME aswell good luck with the recomission
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Post by steve63 on Feb 14, 2022 6:59:57 GMT 1
So sorry to hear about your Dad. The bike may only need a carb clean and fresh petrol. It depends on when it was last used. You'll get lots of good advice here to help you get it sorted.
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Post by steeley on Feb 14, 2022 7:47:22 GMT 1
Hi and welcome in . Lots of knowledge and advice on here . Good luck with your project .
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Post by yamark on Feb 14, 2022 8:51:44 GMT 1
Welcome, and sorry to hear about your Dad.
Cherish every moment with him.
As for the bike, there is no insurmountable problem on an LC
You will be riding that bike, as the help, expertise and generosity on this Forum is second to none.
Cheers, Mark
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Post by muttsnuts on Feb 14, 2022 9:11:13 GMT 1
welcome in, I am ex-REME, vehicle tech was my discipline
Sorry to hear about your dad, but I am sure you will do him proud when you sort it
Plenty of knowledgeable people on here, you won't have an issue getting it back on the road, the only draw back is the price of parts depending upon what it might need, but again, lots of generous people on here who have secret stashes of "goodies"
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Post by arrow on Feb 14, 2022 9:23:56 GMT 1
Welcome in.
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Post by ringding on Feb 14, 2022 11:29:16 GMT 1
Good luck with the restoration, you're in the right place for advice and help.
Sorry to hear about your Dad. Mine also has alzheimers and is end of life at the moment with cancer. Cherish the time you can get with him. It's hard watching them deteriorate, we've spent many hours reliving the old days and sharing happy memories. I hope you can do the same.
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Post by Robbieben on Feb 14, 2022 11:36:12 GMT 1
Welcome to the Forum, great advice and help available here to help you along the way. sad news about your Dad but I hope you achieve the restoration in time for you to spend time with you and your dad enjoying the time doing it.
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Post by abar121 on Feb 14, 2022 11:44:12 GMT 1
A warm welcome. Sorry to hear about your father.
Lots of help available on here and perhaps locally depending on your location.
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Post by fletche36 on Feb 14, 2022 13:02:30 GMT 1
Welcome and best wishes for your dad.My youngest is ex REME, been out about 18 months now and i hope you are better on the spanners than he is loads of knowledge and very helpful folk on here. get some pics up and resist the temptation to call it "a mars bar", just a good old black LC is fine mines out in june after 13 years REME aswell good luck with the recomission
Mine did 8 , most of that down at Aldershot and a good deal of that riding his bike as he made it into the enduro team . Not a bad life i think |
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Post by arrdy350 on Feb 14, 2022 15:09:46 GMT 1
Welcome to the forum
Sorry to hear about your dad
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Post by mak595 on Feb 14, 2022 18:12:39 GMT 1
Welcome, be good to get it back on the road for your dad to see, hear and smell again...
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Post by 4l04ever on Feb 14, 2022 22:23:53 GMT 1
Welcome in :-)
Where are you located, as you may be near one of the forum experts??
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Post by trooper56 on Feb 24, 2022 11:18:56 GMT 1
Welcome in :-) Where are you located, as you may be near one of the forum experts?? I am based in Aberdeen |
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loads of knowledge and very helpful folk on here. get some pics up and resist the temptation to call it "a mars bar", just a good old black LC is fine 
