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Post by donkeychomp on Jun 16, 2018 21:52:34 GMT 1
Thanks Dusty. When I first saw yours I thought it looked all wrong but every time I saw it, it just got better looking lol. Going for black wheels too. And I will attempt a one off paint design as well.
Alex
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Post by donkeychomp on Jun 23, 2018 21:33:42 GMT 1
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Post by donkeychomp on Jun 29, 2018 20:56:13 GMT 1
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Post by dusty350 on Jun 29, 2018 21:01:28 GMT 1
That looks like a great finish Alex  Dusty |
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Post by donkeychomp on Jun 29, 2018 21:04:00 GMT 1
I am impressed. The RD barrels are with them and will be ready Monday afternoon.
Alex
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Post by donkeychomp on Jul 3, 2018 21:32:00 GMT 1
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Post by donkeychomp on Jul 5, 2018 20:51:12 GMT 1
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Post by dusty350 on Jul 5, 2018 21:13:09 GMT 1
That's looking great Alex  Hybrid is the way to go !! What's next on the list ? Dusty |
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Post by donkeychomp on Jul 5, 2018 21:47:10 GMT 1
Cheers Dusty. Next is brakes, rear sprocket, repair damaged engine casing and then a vapour blast. Then see how much offset there is on the gearbox sprocket. Fit a rear shock and basically get a hybrid rolling chassis. But from now on every part that goes on, stays on! So everything will be restored/painted/powder coated etc first.
Oh and try to get some engine internals along the way!
Alex
ps and see if those pipes fit!!
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Post by donkeychomp on Jul 6, 2018 20:44:55 GMT 1
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Post by bid on Jul 6, 2018 20:51:35 GMT 1
love it love it love it,
great stuff alex,
exhausts look great deffo my bag,
dave😉👍
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Post by donkeychomp on Jul 6, 2018 21:23:49 GMT 1
Cheers mate!
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Post by dusty350 on Jul 6, 2018 22:01:04 GMT 1
Looking great mate Those pipes do look good. I would love to know who made them. Not too many peeps doing hydroformed so that may be a clue. Dusty |
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Post by donkeychomp on Jul 6, 2018 22:48:45 GMT 1
Still not finished cleaning either properly Dusty so there may well be some markings somewhere. I am smitten with them. Alex ps g'wan g'wan g'wan (subtle hint there ) |
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Post by donkeychomp on Jul 7, 2018 20:45:39 GMT 1
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Post by bid on Jul 7, 2018 21:28:13 GMT 1
agreed, the stance looks spot on, mean and aggresive, just how i like em,
dave😃👍
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Post by donkeychomp on Jul 7, 2018 22:43:05 GMT 1
Thanks Dave. It's now looking like an R1-Z! Been trawling through Google and this site and have yet to see any LC modded in this way. I have a sneaky feeling it's because of the single (though whopping) front disc. And yes that does let it down a little but it does save a shed load of weight. And it is more than capable of stopping a 350LC. If it can stop a 33bhp Mito...it can stop my bike. There is always an option of adding a second disc but I don't see the point really apart from some symmetry.
Also decided to get the swinger powder coated in that 'chrome effect' stuff. I like it!
Alex
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Post by bid on Jul 7, 2018 23:45:54 GMT 1
yes, that chrome powder coat looks the biz,
and the single front disc will be fine indeed used to do the best stoppies ever on my tzr 250 and my rs125 with similar size disc,
dave😃👌
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Post by dusty350 on Jul 8, 2018 8:55:02 GMT 1
Hi Alex Bike is looking really good matey The front end is very much like the Tzr125r that I had;  DSCN2661 by David Miller, on Flickr I think you'll find the single disc more than adequate for the Lc. I don't think you can add a second disc though - the wheel and forks appear to be like the Tzr and don't have the boss on the wheel or the lugs on the forks. An Szr660 front end would be the nearest twin disc set up I think. You are right about symmetry - I much prefer a twin disc set up for looks. Heavier I know, but aesthetics - for me - mean twin disc front end every time. But that front end looks great and I think you will find it a vast improvement over an Lc front end ! And the chrome powdercoat does look good. Do De Corrosion offer that ? Not all powdercoaters do it. Dusty |
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Post by donkeychomp on Jul 8, 2018 9:49:01 GMT 1
Cheers matey. I asked Luke there and yes they do. They are branching out a lot hence the new vapour blasting and they will powder coat any bare metal in pretty much any hue you want. And what with that welder/fabricator next door this is a one stop shopping paradise lol.
And yes, that one disc is well up to the job. I am keeping my engine standard so there won't be any bonkers bhp to worry about. Well, kinda standard lol.
Alex
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Post by donkeychomp on Aug 20, 2018 22:19:16 GMT 1
Had nothing to report for a while as the frame and swinger were off to have the shock mount moved. A month down the line and it STILL isn't done. I am a tad annoyed about this, so today I went and picked up a very dusty frame...(not Dusty's lol) www.aircooledrdclub.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=54611.0;attach=80946;imageI will make a template of where the shock mount needs to go and take that and the swingarm to another place I know. So...headstock bearings... www.aircooledrdclub.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=54611.0;attach=80948;imageLC top one and that's knackered. The Mito bottom one fits fine but the top one is a fag papers width too big, even after freezing them for a while so I'll get an LC one. The plan from now on is nothing is going back on the bike until it's restored and ready to go on, apart from the engine as I need to see what the pips look like! Alex |
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Post by donkeychomp on Aug 21, 2018 22:04:00 GMT 1
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Post by donkeychomp on Sept 1, 2018 21:57:31 GMT 1
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Post by dusty350 on Sept 1, 2018 22:03:10 GMT 1
Looking really good Alex. What about lock stops on the bottom yoke ? Are you gonna drill and tap for bolts or get stops welded on ? Dusty |
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Post by donkeychomp on Sept 1, 2018 22:17:55 GMT 1
Ta muchly (doffs lid). At the mo probably drill and add some bolts mate. It's the cheapest option for me. I'd try Clive again but for now anything I can do on my own...I'll do! Once I've got the rear wheel in I'll make a template of the shock mount then take the swing arm over to him.
Alex
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Post by dusty350 on Sept 1, 2018 22:25:33 GMT 1
They are solid for a couple of weeks at the mo, but still worth asking Dusty |
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Post by donkeychomp on Sept 3, 2018 22:30:30 GMT 1
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Post by dusty350 on Sept 4, 2018 6:42:30 GMT 1
Hi mate I think it's looking fantastic The front end looks great, and nice to see something a bit different. And I think the pipes look awesome - again, different to the norm, and I've not seen another set like them. Keep up the good work Dusty |
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Post by donkeychomp on Sept 4, 2018 21:26:28 GMT 1
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Post by dusty350 on Sept 5, 2018 7:27:50 GMT 1
They look great Alex Looks like they've cleaned up well too. You could space the footrests away from the frame meaning the exhausts can mount behind the footrests and look neater, plus it gives a bit more room for swingarm clearance. Both my hybrids had their footplates spaced away from the frame by 10mm - it also gives the impression of the pipes being more "tucked under". I've got pics if you need them. Dusty |
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