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Post by richskyrme on Feb 24, 2008 17:01:21 GMT 1
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kc104
Drag-strip hero
its gripped, its sorted...
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Post by kc104 on Feb 24, 2008 17:23:05 GMT 1
£100??  Bargain mate ;. Does it run? |
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Post by richskyrme on Feb 24, 2008 20:23:26 GMT 1
Did run, and ride, but the engine is currently on the bench in bits.
I'll get it rebuilt before I refit it, just to find out about this "big grin I'll get" after riding it.
The bike, is an 85 model - LC2, but has loads of F2 parts fitted as you can see, the exhausts, the forks, the foot hangers electrics all sorts, so it's a bit of a mixed bag.
The plan is to replace every nut and bolt in stainless and if it looks like a seal or bearing I'll bin them and buy new. I have acquired most of the parts for the rebuild, just waiting for the frame and swinger to come back from the powder coaters.
I like the original paint scheme but the plastic panels are quite badly cracked, lugs missing etc, so I've got some better panels in various colours and might go for a red with silver logo theme, based on a ducati, don't know yet.
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Post by richskyrme on Feb 24, 2008 23:14:27 GMT 1
He's got an XT 500 in boxes which I am currently negotiating a price on, have to smuggle it into the garage though or the wife will chop em off!!!!
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Post by wiggy on Feb 25, 2008 9:07:56 GMT 1
bargain of the year you got there keep the piccys coming
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Post by Norbo on Feb 26, 2008 9:46:40 GMT 1
You have a lot of work to do but it cost you next to nothing who cars .
Good luck wit it mate. Be intoresting to se the progress as time go's on.
Will it be a fast build for this summer or will it be an on going thing may be next year .
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Post by richskyrme on Feb 26, 2008 11:40:11 GMT 1
Hope to be tearing up the tarmac around May this year - not one for taking my time really - new toy, must play!
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Post by Norbo on Feb 27, 2008 9:58:23 GMT 1
quick turnaround . Thats what i like to see on the road rarther then in the shed in bits for 3 years.
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Post by vin on Feb 27, 2008 13:33:59 GMT 1
quick turnaround . Thats what i like to see on the road rarther then in the shed in bits for 3 years. thanks mate   ;D |
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Post by Norbo on Feb 27, 2008 14:16:15 GMT 1
Well i cant talk can I !!
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Post by richskyrme on Apr 2, 2008 11:08:51 GMT 1
Couple of progress pictures of the YPVS. Frame back from the powder coaters.  Swing arm prior to final paint and assembly.  Swing arm back in frame.  More pictures soon! |
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Post by Norbo on Apr 2, 2008 12:01:44 GMT 1
Who do you think you are kidding with the ohlins sticker
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Post by richskyrme on Apr 2, 2008 12:05:06 GMT 1
A bit of bull shit never hurt anyone!!!
More photos soon, it's back on the wheels, brake calipers on tonight!
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Post by richskyrme on May 25, 2008 20:54:52 GMT 1
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Post by scott on May 25, 2008 21:24:51 GMT 1
very nice m8  8-)top job |
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Post by mellow on May 25, 2008 23:15:55 GMT 1
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Post by richskyrme on Jan 8, 2009 16:38:44 GMT 1
Hi Guys,
I am thinking of selling the RD, as I want another enduro bike.
The bike is as shown in the previous pics, so basically a rolling chassis fully sorted wuth the brakes and electrics all done, the engine is partially stripped and in need of a rebuild, and the tank and plastics are partially primed and need painting etc.
Not a lot of work to get it sorted I have a box of NOS engine spares etc to rebuild the engine.
Only part missing is the nose cone.
All bolts etc are stainless as well as the caliper pistons, blah blah blah - only the best.
I have extensive records of the build and all receipts valuing £1800.
I would like to sell as a project for someone to complete, but will break and put on E-bay if can't get any serious interest (after giving you lot first dibs of course).
What you reckon?
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Post by tzrman1984 on Jan 10, 2009 19:34:56 GMT 1
big shame that mate was looking forward to seeing finished result !
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Post by richskyrme on Jan 11, 2009 16:37:20 GMT 1
Hi, Dissapointed with myself really, as the bike so far is well put together, but I have'nt touched it since August, and have a load of things coming up this spring and summer, so I can't see it being done until the end of the year even if I had a go at it. Missed my trail bike as well this winter, no mucky sunday fun for me, all my mates still have theirs so missing out a-bit. If I can't sell at a reasonable price I will hang onto it, theres no panic, just easier to persuade her in doors that I need a trail bike when I don't have an half finished bike in the garage - same old story! ;D |
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Post by richskyrme on Jan 26, 2009 21:31:23 GMT 1
Now Sold  |
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Post by Norbo on Jan 27, 2009 13:16:51 GMT 1
Well shame but at least some one will have a good start to a project .
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Bargain mate ;. Does it run?
;D
8-)top job
