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Post by dusty350 on Jul 16, 2015 7:32:58 GMT 1
Hi New addition to the garage ! I met Fastas 1 at the weekend, and bought his lovely 385 Hybrid;  Very pleased with it, Mike has done a lot of work so far. Needs setting up and a paintjob to finish, but it will be a trick Lc for sure. Dusty  |
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Post by LC_BOTT on Jul 16, 2015 8:03:18 GMT 1
Lovely, so that's where it went, it was one of only a few bikes I was thinking of bidding on, (when it got listed).
Doesn't look like it needs much work.
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Post by dusty350 on Jul 16, 2015 8:40:59 GMT 1
Hi
Really needs paint and setting up on a dyno. Mike has put so much into this bike and never got to ride it. I wasnt in the market for another lc but when i saw it and he decided it had to go i couldnt resist. Its got so many trick bits fitted it was my type of bike. Will be in the que behind the blue hybrid though !!
Dusty
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Jul 16, 2015 9:23:06 GMT 1
Very nice Dusty, well tasty.
Are we gonna start a BHP shoot out lol
Steve
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Post by stevebgt1 on Jul 16, 2015 13:37:30 GMT 1
Nice.... Not a million miles off mine, apart from colours...
Steve
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Post by rigga on Jul 16, 2015 13:42:52 GMT 1
Was watching that intently, and thought someone had snapped it up when it vanished ..,had to go buy another one.
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Post by fastal on Jul 16, 2015 15:41:15 GMT 1
Nice one Dusty.
I'm glad it's gone to a forum enthusiast and nobody was just buying it just to profiteer, which, although difficult circumstances for Fastas1, he must be delighted that it's gone to a forum member and in particular yourself.
Keep us updated with progress.
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Post by dusty350 on Jul 16, 2015 16:37:38 GMT 1
Hi Mike is a nice fella, and life hasn't been kind to him regards his MS. The time and effort, not to mention money, that he has put into this is immense. Both of us like the same things in an Lc, so I hope the finished bike will do Mike proud. He is not too far from me, hence I went to look - not with the specific intention of buying, but just because I like looking at Lc's and pv's and meeting other forum members. His illness means riding is very difficult now plus the DVLA have suspended his licence, so he decided it had to go. I picked it up Monday but have been so busy since I haven't had time to really look it over, so I'm looking forward to getting it out of the garage on Saturday. My priority is still the blue hybrid as the engine is on the bench ready for a rebuild, but there will be little jobs I can do on this when time allows. Dusty |
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Post by iwantalc on Jul 16, 2015 20:03:02 GMT 1
you must of won the lottery with all the stuff you keep buying was it normal lottery or euros lol des..
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Post by looey on Jul 16, 2015 20:11:20 GMT 1
Very nice that, gonna be a beaut when it's finished  Is it just an optical illusion in the picture or has it got a really short wheelbase ?. The rear wheel looks really tucked in and the front rake looks very steep ?. |
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Post by dusty350 on Jul 16, 2015 21:02:37 GMT 1
Hi looey
Optical illusion mate. Its got nk custom yokes which are new and completely rebuilt forks so pretty sure its all straight !
My aunt died in february and left me some money in her will which was nice. That was the only way i could buy it. Wouldnt want to waste it now would I !!
Dusty
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Post by gazsellars on Jul 16, 2015 21:29:43 GMT 1
Nice one dusty that's a stunning bike... With your quality of work I'm sure you'll do Mike proud!
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Post by dusty350 on Jul 16, 2015 21:47:15 GMT 1
Cheers. I hope mike will be pleased when its finished. The rake may look steeper as it has a deeper rad from mad biker designs plus the rentec guard. The steering lock is quite restricted from side to side but its the same on my blue hybrid with rgv forks.
Dusty
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Post by looey on Jul 16, 2015 22:00:29 GMT 1
Same as my Hybrid, not a lot of lock at all  It's fine riding but you go tearing into somewhere like a car park or your driveway and need to turn quickly, then it's....... OH SH******TTTT   |
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Post by gazsellars on Jul 16, 2015 22:01:37 GMT 1
Yeah having the steering lock issue with mine at the moment with billet yokes from Andy at Blease engineering (Spondon 440) and RGV forks. Wanted to use the standard rad cover which restricts it a bit more I think. also issue with steering lock but nowt a dremmel won't sort. Happy building you got a lot on now!
Cheers
Gaz
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Post by dusty350 on Jul 16, 2015 22:03:30 GMT 1
Spose its the price we pay for big thick forks !!
Dusty
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Post by looey on Jul 16, 2015 22:20:24 GMT 1
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Post by gazsellars on Jul 16, 2015 22:25:58 GMT 1
Pmsl |
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Post by yamark on Jul 18, 2015 13:40:44 GMT 1
Hi New addition to the garage ! I met Fastas 1 at the weekend, and bought his lovely 385 Hybrid;  Very pleased with it, Mike has done a lot of work so far. Needs setting up and a paintjob to finish, but it will be a trick Lc for sure. Dusty That is a thing of beauty. You always land on your feet Dusty you jammy git. Brilliant detail by Mike, I like everything a lot. |
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Post by Mr Kipling on Jul 18, 2015 17:05:33 GMT 1
Looks good Dusty , Mike done a nice bike..Enjoy..
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Post by spondon440 on Jul 25, 2015 20:03:54 GMT 1
Yeah having the steering lock issue with mine at the moment with billet yokes from Andy at Blease engineering (Spondon 440) and RGV forks. Wanted to use the standard rad cover which restricts it a bit more I think. also issue with steering lock but nowt a dremmel won't sort. Happy building you got a lot on now! Cheers Gaz Whats the issue your having Gaz? When you say steering lock do you mean the security steering lock? Andy |
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Post by gazsellars on Jul 26, 2015 15:35:15 GMT 1
Hi Andy.
Yeah it's the security steering lock mate nothing to do with the triple clamps you made they're absolute top notch!
Just need to grind the bracket on the frame back a bit so that the lock will engage.
Cheers
Gaz
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Post by spondon440 on Jul 26, 2015 19:35:27 GMT 1
nothing I can help with?
I've sold north of 150 of these so there shouldn't be anything wrong with them by now, lol
Andy
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Post by gazsellars on Jul 26, 2015 19:58:22 GMT 1
Andy,
Theres nothing wrong with them at all. They fit great, It's just the usual things you come up against when making a hybrid.
Gaz
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Post by fozzy17 on Jul 27, 2015 8:42:22 GMT 1
that's lovely
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Post by fastas1 on Jul 29, 2015 11:51:40 GMT 1
Im glad Dusty is on my wavelength. So glad your happy mate, im truly gutted to see it go. I will still be lurking on the forum and still have a huge interest in 2 strokes although it may now be motorcross or race related due to DVLA  The rake does look extreme but like Dusty said the fat rad and rentec add to the illusion and I think the all black forks etc do too. Keep posting the updates Dusty! Cheers, Mike |
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Post by dusty350 on Jul 29, 2015 19:51:00 GMT 1
Hi Mike I will be happy to keep you updated  I haven't had any bike time lately - I've got some pretty big diy projects on the go all at once that are keeping me out of the garage. Hope you are well mate and improving Regards Dusty |
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