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Post by firmstools on Jan 7, 2017 19:45:17 GMT 1
I was pleasantly surprised to find some large parts are still available for my LC new from my local Yamaha dealer but I have been a bit disappointed so far.
Bought new clock cases but they are for a foreign market as the oil warning has oil/stop/tail on it and there is Taiwanese (?) writing on what I presume is a speed warning lamp at the bottom of the cluster.
New handlebars fit fine but the knurled section is not completely covered by the handlebar clamps and they are gloss not satin finish so it looks a bit poo.
Various nuts and bolts have a cheap looking black finish.
Are there any other new parts that are best avoided? I am tempted with a rad guard but don't want to be disappointed again.
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Post by oldelsieboy on Jan 7, 2017 19:54:49 GMT 1
I was pleasantly surprised to find some large parts are still available for my LC new from my local Yamaha dealer but I have been a bit disappointed so far. Bought new clock cases but they are for a foreign market as the oil warning has oil/stop/tail on it and there is Taiwanese (?) writing on what I presume is a speed warning lamp at the bottom of the cluster. New handlebars fit fine but the knurled section is not completely covered by the handlebar clamps and they are gloss not satin finish so it looks a bit poo. Various nuts and bolts have a cheap looking black finish. Are there any other new parts that are best avoided? I am tempted with a rad guard but don't want to be disappointed again. You would have been more disappointed if they were all NLA. OEB |
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Post by iwantalc on Jan 7, 2017 19:55:08 GMT 1
look on norbos shop ..
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Post by wallcraft on Jan 7, 2017 20:00:27 GMT 1
Rad guards are ok, so no worries there.
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Post by russpuss on Jan 7, 2017 20:04:41 GMT 1
Got all my stuff off Norbo, all correct finishes, handlebars are satin and knurls covered. Lots have those clock covers and stick a Yamaha sticker over the writing, last NOS top I saw go on eBay was almost £300.
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Post by bertiemollie on Jan 7, 2017 20:12:22 GMT 1
Original finish wasn't very good either.
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Post by firmstools on Jan 7, 2017 20:26:00 GMT 1
You would have been more disappointed if they were all NLA. OEB Of course, but if I had known I would have tried to restore my originals ( they were in a bad way) rather than fitted what I regard as sub standard new parts. |
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Post by firmstools on Jan 7, 2017 20:28:10 GMT 1
Original finish wasn't very good either. Yeah, I guess we forget that! |
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Post by oldelsieboy on Jan 7, 2017 20:41:07 GMT 1
You would have been more disappointed if they were all NLA. OEB Of course, but if I had known I would have tried to restore my originals ( they were in a bad way) rather than fitted what I regard as sub standard new parts. And todays lesson learnt is to check part numbers before ordering/purchasing to see if a part has been superseded. OEB |
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Post by looey on Jan 7, 2017 20:42:08 GMT 1
The best thing to get rid of the additional writing on the binacles, is not to put another bit of writing over the top that shouldn't be there either, but get a cotton bud (like what you clean your ears out with...lol), dip it in some original T-Cut and very gently rub the writing off  |
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Post by firmstools on Jan 7, 2017 21:17:18 GMT 1
The best thing to get rid of the additional writing on the binacles, is not to put another bit of writing over the top that shouldn't be there either, but get a cotton bud (like what you clean your ears out with...lol), dip it in some original T-Cut and very gently rub the writing off Thanks, will give it a go. |
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Post by Ozhammer on Jan 8, 2017 3:21:34 GMT 1
The best thing to get rid of the additional writing on the binacles, is not to put another bit of writing over the top that shouldn't be there either, but get a cotton bud (like what you clean your ears out with...lol), dip it in some original T-Cut and very gently rub the writing off Exactly what I did, although I used plastic fine scratch remover. 😀 Rgds Ozhammer |
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Post by LC_BOTT on Jan 8, 2017 10:31:26 GMT 1
The best thing to get rid of the additional writing on the binacles, is not to put another bit of writing over the top that shouldn't be there either, but get a cotton bud (like what you clean your ears out with...lol), dip it in some original T-Cut and very gently rub the writing off Not aimed at you, but, does it really matter? as they still won't look like an original set of clock covers, isn't the writing set out differently? |
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Post by russpuss on Jan 8, 2017 10:44:16 GMT 1
When I refurbished my clock cover I stuck an overlay on from imageworks, if the writing can be "erased", then erase it all and new overlay, job done.
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Post by 1966baz on Jan 8, 2017 11:00:51 GMT 1
I have had new bolts from fowlers recently and they don't come with the original green finish unfortunately more a black finish. Best to use a specialist firm to recoat all the fixings back to the green drab finish. There are a couple of companys been mentioned on here before.Forget their names I'm afraid.
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Post by looey on Jan 8, 2017 11:41:39 GMT 1
The best thing to get rid of the additional writing on the binacles, is not to put another bit of writing over the top that shouldn't be there either, but get a cotton bud (like what you clean your ears out with...lol), dip it in some original T-Cut and very gently rub the writing off Not aimed at you, but, does it really matter? as they still won't look like an original set of clock covers, isn't the writing set out differently? I guess to some it does. For the little effort to rub out the extra text at the bottom and also where it should just have "Oil" written, and then an overlay (as Russpuss said) either the whole binacle, or just the "Oil" text, will make them look exactly the same as the originals, unless looking very very closely On the set I did ages ago, it took no more than 5 mins |
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Post by veg on Jan 8, 2017 15:26:42 GMT 1
This is why I don't have a standard bike. Back in the day no one kept them standard, mudguard chopped down, spannies etc, yes pay homage to the LC but don't let it detract from the dare I say it 'riding'.
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Post by looey on Jan 8, 2017 15:38:34 GMT 1
Doesn't stop me riding any of my bikes (standard or not) having the binacle looking correct  I assume you're making a point that some people are so anal about their bikes they can't enjoy them ?. |
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Post by veg on Jan 8, 2017 16:37:54 GMT 1
I am saying that sometimes it detracts from what they are and that is a motorcycle. I was building a 100% accurate immaculate LC over 10 years ago I bought Nos everything and became obsessed by every little detail and realised that the reason I love LC's was the fun of the ride not wether the bolts had the right shade of passivate or if it did or didn't have the chain adjustment sticker on the chain guard.
The other thing for me was as soon as it hit the road it would lose value.
So my personal view is it shouldn't matter if it does or doesn't have the correct writing on the clock binnacle just ride the thing.
Yes opinions are like arse holes everyone has one.
What I mean is I'm not under the impression I'm right and everyone else is wrong I just don't get the way it has to be better than new
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Post by Mr Kipling on Jan 8, 2017 22:30:05 GMT 1
Now now fella,s no need for a rattle fight , thought the forum was about sharing info to help out with any issues whoever trivial they might seem to others , right or wrong standard or hybrid , after all were all individuals helping keep the past alive...
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Post by russpuss on Jan 8, 2017 22:32:47 GMT 1
 Quick pic of mine with overlay fitted. Mines not a show pony, puts a right grin on my chops every time I ride it though. |
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Post by looey on Jan 8, 2017 23:08:27 GMT 1
Quick pic of mine with overlay fitted. Mines not a show pony, puts a right grin on my chops every time I ride it though. Oh come on Russ, you're obviously just anal about your bikes and don't ride or enjoy them, looking at your clocks, you haven't even done 1 mile yet    |
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Post by russpuss on Jan 8, 2017 23:09:39 GMT 1
Quick pic of mine with overlay fitted. Mines not a show pony, puts a right grin on my chops every time I ride it though. Oh come on Russ, you're obviously just anal about your bikes and don't ride or enjoy them, looking at your clocks, you haven't even done 1 mile yet I ride mine like a stole them, flat tyres the lot! |
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Post by looey on Jan 8, 2017 23:10:52 GMT 1
I ride mine like a stole them, flat tyres the lot! Me too, but with air in me tyres |
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Post by veg on Jan 8, 2017 23:18:28 GMT 1
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Post by paulsx on Jan 8, 2017 23:25:43 GMT 1
Nearly all the bolts etc now have a black passivate finish instead of the green. The black is supposed to be far more corrosion resistant than plain zinc. I either live with them of just get them replated
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Post by russpuss on Jan 9, 2017 1:12:50 GMT 1
Got my genuine bolts off norbo with olive green drab
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Post by mattybeckett on Jan 10, 2017 13:05:45 GMT 1
Got my genuine bolts off norbo with olive green drab When did you get them Russ ? as i ordered an olive front brake lever bolt from norbo and a black one came in the post, i rang him and he said cant get the drab green ones anymore? |
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Post by mattybeckett on Jan 10, 2017 13:08:12 GMT 1
Got my genuine bolts off norbo with olive green drab When did you get them Russ ? as i ordered an olive front brake lever bolt from norbo and a black one came in the post, i rang him and he said cant get the drab green ones anymore? Ps, has anyone got one they can sell me as looks odd with the rest geen and one black, it,s for an 4L1. Cheers. |
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Post by russpuss on Jan 10, 2017 13:08:57 GMT 1
Got my genuine bolts off norbo with olive green drab When did you get them Russ ? as i ordered an olive front brake lever bolt from norbo and a black one came in the post, i rang him and he said cant get the drab green ones anymore? Probably about March time |
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