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Post by earthman on Apr 17, 2020 17:29:41 GMT 1
Fitted new battery complete with foam puzzle to stop it rattling around Nice, how much did that little battery cost you, if you don't mind me asking? It did cross my mind to go down the lithium route but I'm not sure that it's warranted in my case/usage, my charger isn't suitable for them either.
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Post by tipfinchy on Apr 17, 2020 17:58:59 GMT 1
Fitted new battery complete with foam puzzle to stop it rattling around Nice, how much did that little battery cost you, if you don't mind me asking? It did cross my mind to go down the lithium route but I'm not sure that it's warranted in my case/usage, my charger isn't suitable for them either. £45 so much lighter I didn't weigh it but I would guess about a third of the other one www.countybattery.co.uk/motorcycle/12-volt-motorcycle/ml-lfp5-lithium-motorcycle-starter-battery-192wh-105-cca/pretty sure its that one , they was quick to post out too mart
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Post by roach3 on Apr 19, 2020 18:44:50 GMT 1
Decided to treat myself to a new set of mt09sp mirrors, still have originals but they are pretty useless I think they look great, feel free to disagree
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Post by andy748 on Apr 19, 2020 19:17:22 GMT 1
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Post by pdxjim on Apr 20, 2020 3:15:05 GMT 1
Rode the wheels off it! Got a 70mi loop in with the boys. Beautiful day about 65*f. Three Yamaha 2T in harmony was a beautiful sound!
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Post by tony2stroke on Apr 20, 2020 8:37:19 GMT 1
Rode the wheels off it! Got a 70mi loop in with the boys. Beautiful day about 65*f. Three Yamaha 2T in harmony was a beautiful sound! That must have been sweet, 3 2Ts with expansion chambers on, M M music to my ears, I can imagine the sound from memory, you lucky man.
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Post by jackjabba on Apr 20, 2020 10:12:54 GMT 1
Finally got the LC2 all back together, not a leak in sight. The only thing it needs now is a session at Mick's to check the jetting is right.
Guess its time to start on the Hybrid frame bracing next.
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Post by KevtheRev on Apr 20, 2020 17:10:52 GMT 1
Woohoo!! Fired up my LC at long last !! This one last ran about 20yrs ago . Sounds pretty crisp, I'm delighted !!
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Post by shell2tx on Apr 20, 2020 23:00:36 GMT 1
Finished off buiding a ypvs a 4L1 and a 4L0 bottom end and fired a few more bits on my x7.
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Post by JonW on Apr 21, 2020 4:03:16 GMT 1
Fitted a T595 sidestand to the LC used the spring stand off from a street triple, had to drill and tap the stand and fit a bar to stop it clouting the new pipes. Then fitted new headlight clamps on the N1, never liked the chrome ones. Andy. IMG_3601 by Andrew Jolly, on Flickr Andy, looks good. One thing that might be useful tho, if you flip the spring will is pass over the bolt better? it looks in the pics like it touches. FWIW (not much as youve already done this job haha), on mine I ground down the weld above the bolt and knocked the pin out then welded it back on the other way round, ie sticking out. Your frame looks like it was powdered or painted tho, so what youve done is less disturbing of that finish of course.
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Post by andy748 on Apr 21, 2020 9:21:28 GMT 1
Fitted a T595 sidestand to the LC used the spring stand off from a street triple, had to drill and tap the stand and fit a bar to stop it clouting the new pipes. Then fitted new headlight clamps on the N1, never liked the chrome ones. Andy. IMG_3601 by Andrew Jolly, on Flickr Andy, looks good. One thing that might be useful tho, if you flip the spring will is pass over the bolt better? it looks in the pics like it touches. FWIW (not much as youve already done this job haha), on mine I ground down the weld above the bolt and knocked the pin out then welded it back on the other way round, ie sticking out. Your frame looks like it was powdered or painted tho, so what youve done is less disturbing of that finish of course. Thanks Jon, i'll flip the spring, all needs to come off and be cleaned anyway, i suppose there's less chance of it snagging my boot the other way! I looked at swapping the stand nub, but as you say fresh powdercoat, i wasn't going to do that, drill and tap the hole M6 and use the Trumpet stand off, perfect fit. Thanks for the tip mate. Andy.
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Post by dougw on Apr 21, 2020 16:31:38 GMT 1
Cleaned all the rust of the JMC swingarm spindle and adjusters.
After a bit of a fight managed to prize the brake shoes and brake plate out of the back wheel.
Not too much of a wear lip in the drum, just a bit of light rust, brake dust, flaking paint off the back plate and new shoes jamming the buggers in.
Bearings not much cop though.
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Post by tipfinchy on Apr 25, 2020 16:45:34 GMT 1
Found this inside my stator cover today don't think I need it so took it out , bit more weight saved so off to the fridge for a cold Peroni😁
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Post by seang14 on Apr 25, 2020 16:55:23 GMT 1
Took exhaust of to access centre stand! Sent it of to powder coater with some Headlight brackets too! Shit that mean I can't ride it until I get Stand back next week!! Duh🙈 We'll need to take MTB out instead
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Post by Yogi on Apr 25, 2020 16:56:54 GMT 1
Decided to treat myself to a new set of mt09sp mirrors, still have originals but they are pretty useless I think they look great, feel free to disagree Just noticed my old garden with my F1 in the picture 😱😂😂
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Post by roach3 on Apr 25, 2020 17:01:25 GMT 1
Wondered when you would spot that I spend half the time in the garage reading old threads Great looking back on some of the builds
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Post by Yogi on Apr 25, 2020 17:06:42 GMT 1
Wondered when you would spot that I spend half the time in the garage reading old threads Great looking back on some of the builds Lol,I meant to say I like the mirrors they suit it 👍
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Post by roach3 on Apr 25, 2020 17:09:29 GMT 1
Thnx mate I can actually see things with these standard ones buzz and vibrate too much And only £80 from Fowler’s
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Post by Yogi on Apr 25, 2020 17:13:01 GMT 1
Thnx mate I can actually see things with these standard ones buzz and vibrate too much And only £80 from Fowler’s Bargaroonie👍Shows just how overpriced original nos ones are 🙈
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Post by oldbritguy on Apr 26, 2020 9:37:06 GMT 1
Seeing as I cannot get out for a blast just now, dragged Elsie out of the garage and fired her up. Just to remind the neighbours what a 2 stroke sounds and smells like Then fired up her bed pals just to set the tone. Don't you just love straight through pipes Stay safe everyone
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Post by steve h on Apr 26, 2020 11:06:20 GMT 1
That's a class stable!!
Only thing I've done to my LC is walk into its handlebars as it's lurking under a cover... 4 times yesterday...I threatened to take the thing to the tip....
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Post by earthman on Apr 26, 2020 18:44:52 GMT 1
That's a class stable!! Only thing I've done to my LC is walk into its handlebars as it's lurking under a cover... 4 times yesterday...I threatened to take the thing to the tip.... Even that ain't opening around my way anyway.
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Post by damiensk on Apr 26, 2020 22:01:57 GMT 1
sorted my rhs caliper on my 4LO, clean up, new seal and piston,
checked and renewed any rubber boots.
ready for the bleed up now
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Post by rickymac on May 1, 2020 21:29:45 GMT 1
Fitted Mitaka clutch basket, EBC clutch kit from Mutts Nutts and blue washers from Norbo, then found clutch to heavy so fitted genuine cable and 3 standard springs from Fowler’s
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Post by fozzie1954 on May 2, 2020 6:35:32 GMT 1
Nothing much on the Project .... had to get my "rider " M O T'd . Straight thru NO advisories !
Interested to see to Lithium Batteries be used, a very good mate - who is a keen biker ( runs a YR5 ) as well as t'others and an Electrician by trade doesn't and will not use them as they are still prone to catch fire and on your pride and joy not worth it apart from this they are usually right under your Dangly bits ( I'm pretty old so not much more - ever than dangling )
I also watched the goggle box - a program showing testing of Lithium Batteries show upon fracture or puncture of the case they combust at ultra high temps and are un-extinguishable !
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Post by earthman on May 2, 2020 7:42:32 GMT 1
Nothing much on the Project .... had to get my "rider " M O T'd . Straight thru NO advisories ! Interested to see to Lithium Batteries be used, a very good mate - who is a keen biker ( runs a YR5 ) as well as t'others and an Electrician by trade doesn't and will not use them as they are still prone to catch fire and on your pride and joy not worth it apart from this they are usually right under your Dangly bits ( I'm pretty old so not much more - ever than dangling ) I also watched the goggle box - a program showing testing of Lithium Batteries show upon fracture or puncture of the case they combust at ultra high temps and are un-extinguishable ! To think how many mobile phones, laptops and high performance torches for example use such batteries for example.
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Post by tipfinchy on May 2, 2020 13:30:19 GMT 1
Fitted new o-ring chain and give it a clean in case Boris let's me out on it soon😁 Mart
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Post by Yogi on May 2, 2020 13:42:27 GMT 1
Fitted new o-ring chain and give it a clean in case Boris let's me out on it soon😁 Mart You won’t get far cos someone has knicked the back wheel 🥴🤣
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Post by tipfinchy on May 2, 2020 13:56:06 GMT 1
Fitted new o-ring chain and give it a clean in case Boris let's me out on it soon😁 Mart You won’t get far cos someone has knicked the back wheel 🥴🤣 🤣👍well spotted Yogi you could get a job with the local plod😁 , now waiting for the real eagle eyed to spot its X ring not O ring chain Do you not have another finished bike to show us ? It's been over a week now since the last stunner
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Post by Yogi on May 2, 2020 14:10:18 GMT 1
You won’t get far cos someone has knicked the back wheel 🥴🤣 🤣👍well spotted Yogi you could get a job with the local plod😁 , now waiting for the real eagle eyed to spot its X ring not O ring chain Do you not have another finished bike to show us ? It's been over a week now since the last stunner I didn’t even mention the seat missing 🙈 I’ve been trying to finish the Lc2 but with wrong parts being sent by Snail Mail I don’t stand a chance 🤣🤣
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