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Post by gerumgoin on Jul 9, 2012 6:21:31 GMT 1
Hi all I'm just needing some advice please. So since being laid off i started with the rd125 and mbx125 restores,now thank god got some work so I'm thinking off moving up and getting either a 250LC or 350LC to do from scratch,so where do i start,and help with these questions. 1. 250/350 ? 2. What model is the best to get and why and the difference 3. Which model are parts are readily available 4. And in your opinion what bike is most reliable when restored 5. Anything else you think i need to know Cheers in advance  |
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Post by ducatidave on Jul 9, 2012 8:01:37 GMT 1
1 250s cheaper
2 350s more desireable
3 250s parts easyr come by but 98% same bike
4 i would say maybe 350 but not by much
5 250s brake not 2 clever But can easy b changed with twin disks has 350
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Post by Norbo on Jul 9, 2012 8:47:14 GMT 1
as above. at the end of the day just look out for a good bike and go for what you like the look of .
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Post by gerumgoin on Jul 9, 2012 9:27:01 GMT 1
thanks guys but What model of the 350 is best/should i go for and why 
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Post by ducatidave on Jul 9, 2012 9:44:38 GMT 1
Wouldnt b wurried about that just make sure hard 2 find (expensive) bits are ther
Alot of your questions also deppend on how you want bike ie factory or hybrid
Ps and make sure you do mars bar one (black) : )
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Post by ducatidave on Jul 9, 2012 9:48:59 GMT 1
Diffrence from early lcs are engine stableisers and thicker flange on downpipes has some say withought pipes dont last
Think that was just 1980 bikes 1st year
Wouldnt wurry 2 much tho
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Post by captaincaveman on Jul 9, 2012 11:57:49 GMT 1
Few parts i found hard to get and when i did cost a fair bit where centre stand center stand lift handle uncut rear mudgaurd (norbo sells them through) uncut rear subframe uncut rear number plate holder. If you need any of the above and they turn up on ebay be prepared for a bidding war  If you can find a bike with all these fitted them you,l save yourself a few quid. |
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Post by ducatidave on Jul 9, 2012 12:03:22 GMT 1
2 be honest most most good clean parts are expensive naw b prepared loose your beer money for few year : )
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Post by gerumgoin on Jul 9, 2012 16:33:03 GMT 1
cheers guys,
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Post by johnboybfc on Jul 11, 2012 2:59:50 GMT 1
good luck with whatever you decide on m8 ive just got a 250 and its a hoot to ride i opted for one already on the road sometimes its cheaper as last time i got a 350 to restore i threw loads of money into it only to sell it on at a loss and that turned out to be a converted 250 anyway
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