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Post by rich on Aug 11, 2013 15:04:19 GMT 1
It is lovely but IMO would be even lovelier with a shorter swingarm  I still think that the RGV arm looks too long in an LC frame and messes up the looks. |
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Post by daglad on Dec 4, 2013 23:10:04 GMT 1
Do think it's used for work in winter  it is a bit special though its really nice |
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Post by spaceman1972 on Dec 6, 2013 10:38:41 GMT 1
Thats a stunner
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Post by chrissmiff on Dec 18, 2013 18:39:52 GMT 1
WOW i like a lot,especially the carbon effect clocks
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Post by Jbretel on Jan 5, 2014 12:08:09 GMT 1
The pipes are a bit naff, they cause the belly pan to be a poor fit and the welding is like pigeon shit. Otherwise it's a very shiney bike and I like it.  Have to agree here - overall bike let down by v poor pipe welds - looks like a MIG effort when they should have been TIG'd - reckon I could do better and I'm a total newb on TIG. I've some Martin Johnson "kit" exhausts to fit to my Fahron Tuned RD375LC in a month or so - as well as some petrol tanks, so we'll see eh? Otherwise very nice bike. JB |
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Post by mouse on Jan 5, 2014 13:17:59 GMT 1
I think Simon Thompson (70s & 80s restorations) did most of the work on this, believe it is up for sale at £9000. ish! very nice though
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Post by yamnut1 on Jan 5, 2014 22:41:35 GMT 1
This is 'the' bike that was the inspiration for my rebuild as well...mostly the paint job and the bellypan
i can only comment that it is a fantastic detailing job although some of the bike add-ons are questionable
mine is sticking with Yamaha upgrades only, from around the period the bike was made
still in production after nearly 8 years...hope to get it assembled this year!!
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Post by budgie1966 on Jan 5, 2014 22:59:28 GMT 1
thats one lovely rd love the colours
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Post by gillybobs on Jan 6, 2014 13:37:35 GMT 1
It is lovely but IMO would be even lovelier with a shorter swingarm I still think that the RGV arm looks too long in an LC frame and messes up the looks. I always think rgv arms look too long as well. Glad its just not me! |
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Post by JonW on Jan 7, 2014 1:53:07 GMT 1
Its a good looker for sure, and nice n shiny. So, what are those rearsets? Id quite like a set like that...  |
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Post by JonW on Jan 7, 2014 1:55:17 GMT 1
It is lovely but IMO would be even lovelier with a shorter swingarm I still think that the RGV arm looks too long in an LC frame and messes up the looks. I always think rgv arms look too long as well. Glad its just not me! I like the look, but not for a standard motor maybe... if you almost treble the power output (with something like an Athena) you need something to help keep the front on the ground |
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Post by billyboy on Jan 8, 2014 23:18:14 GMT 1
The pipes are a bit naff, they cause the belly pan to be a poor fit and the welding is like pigeon shit. Otherwise it's a very shiney bike and I like it. Have to agree here - overall bike let down by v poor pipe welds - looks like a MIG effort when they should have been TIG'd - reckon I could do better and I'm a total newb on TIG. I've some Martin Johnson "kit" exhausts to fit to my Fahron Tuned RD375LC in a month or so - as well as some petrol tanks, so we'll see eh? Otherwise very nice bike. JB totally agree , the pipes in general and how the belly pan fits badly lets it down ,no way in my books the best looking lc ,nice none the less bet it carburates badly too if you look at the massive step where the belly meets the baffle cone |
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Post by chris l on Jan 8, 2014 23:41:34 GMT 1
very nice bike , welding on the pipes isn't great , but apart from that its a cracker
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Post by Jbretel on Jan 9, 2014 9:12:02 GMT 1
It is lovely but IMO would be even lovelier with a shorter swingarm I still think that the RGV arm looks too long in an LC frame and messes up the looks. I always think rgv arms look too long as well. Glad its just not me! RGV swingers ARE much longer than std LC swingers ! That's why I went for a CBR400 NC29 "Banana" Swingers are very close to original LC dimensions - only about and inch and a half longer - the RGV swingers are a fair bit longer and alters the bikes quick turn in (apparently - I haven't ridden one so couldn't confirm or deny). NC23 non-banana swingers also do a top job. NKRacing do a full conversion to both swingers - with welded adjustable ride-height shock bracket and all the required machining on swingarm pivot thingy (sorry -not awake yet) for correct central alignment - for about £250. As for purchase costs vs RGV stuff - I bought (last month) a complete CBR400 NC29 "V-Banana" swing-arm/Rear wheel with sprocket, spindle, adjusters, carrier & rubbers/Rear caliper with bracket and brake pedal etc/front wheel with disks & spindle etc, as well as the hugger and chain guard - all for just £125 - ahem, yep that's £125 for ALL of it.  Try and find someone breaking a whole bike, and make an offer for all of the above in one go - works out a LOT cheaper - figure on £65-120 for the swinger on it's own from a breaker. Now watch'em CBR spares prices SOAR - lol. Check out my threads for the one about the CBR rear end conversions - got lots piccies of bikes with them on - TASTY! JB |
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Post by Jbretel on Jan 9, 2014 18:57:42 GMT 1
The other side of fitting a longer swingarm is the fact you have a more stable bike They need jacking up a bit at the back but a longer swinger won't turn the bike into a barge LOL Prices are mad for RGV stuff but it's supply and demand,it's the way of the world  Yep - motorway riders'll appreciate it - but if you live on small island like me , where it's all start, point, accelerate hard, brake hard, repeat - the tight-turn characteristics are preferable - but hey ho they're both a better bet than the spaghetti-strength standard swingarm and forks eh ? |
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Post by jonniebick on Jan 20, 2014 10:39:22 GMT 1
True, it's a great looking bike. And it's also the inspiration for my paint job, although mines not yella.. It has some nice touches to, engineering has evolved since this was built and there are some fantastic bikes out there these days.. |
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Post by biffabacon67 on Jan 20, 2014 16:39:59 GMT 1
Is it only me, but does anyone else think the RGV swing arm moves the back wheel too far back and makes the arse end look out of proportion. I know its a popular mod but not for me i'm afraid.
Other than that, a lovely looking bike!!
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Post by biffabacon67 on Jan 20, 2014 16:42:12 GMT 1
Just read the other posts above, and its not just me. Hoorah!!!
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Post by spooch63 on Jan 31, 2014 22:40:11 GMT 1
Nice paint job !!!
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Post by markg64 on Feb 7, 2014 15:51:51 GMT 1
Lovely RD mate
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Post by jezbongo on Feb 18, 2014 14:55:01 GMT 1
Stunning bike. Very nice.
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Post by jord125n on Feb 22, 2014 16:38:39 GMT 1
That is a nice pice of kit
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Post by harky93 on Mar 14, 2014 1:15:05 GMT 1
Ummmmm.....
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Post by phil1966 on May 22, 2014 19:23:10 GMT 1
Yeah good post....that's deadly....got a MILF that I'm prepared to swap?  ? |
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Post by ninjanelly on Jun 2, 2014 12:09:26 GMT 1
That is a beautiful bike,very clean.
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Post by kerruish on Jun 9, 2014 0:37:51 GMT 1
Love the colour scheme
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Post by locky on Jun 18, 2014 19:15:29 GMT 1
Amazing looking bike
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Post by nicki46 on Jun 19, 2014 22:24:20 GMT 1
Lovely |
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Post by dave1963 on Jul 8, 2014 19:37:29 GMT 1
Very nice
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Post by greasemeup on Aug 5, 2014 10:58:18 GMT 1
Beautiful as it is- See what's happens at the rear of that bike- Take away the bulk of what's around the duck tail and it looks too... bare. The big floppy ear indicators have been replaced with thumb nails, the mud guard isn't there as well as the number plate, the tail light has been recessed. The light colour of the wheel visually "separates" it from the duck tail, helped by the black tire and too top it off the seat is black, further isolating the sparse duck tail. The seat also angles up so looking down the line of the tank, along the seat makes the duck tail look like it was sorta "sat on top", see the pic without the seat to appreciate this. This isn't a criticism really but if the cans were on either side, a lighter colour and put in between the duck tail and wheel the whole ass end, looking from both sides, would work better, IMHO. GMU..  Stankflapper did demonstrate the effectiveness of doing it on his FZR/RD350 Hybrid, as found on 2strokesdownunder and RZRD500.com   |
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I still think that the RGV arm looks too long in an LC frame and messes up the looks.
it is a bit special though its really nice
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