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Rg400
Sept 22, 2019 19:17:04 GMT 1
Post by stusco on Sept 22, 2019 19:17:04 GMT 1
What does a euro one look like?
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Post by dalmahoy on Sept 22, 2019 19:48:08 GMT 1
Japanese one is flush - euro one sticks out beyond the tail panel. I'll take a picture:-  |
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Rg400
Sept 22, 2019 19:50:12 GMT 1
Post by stusco on Sept 22, 2019 19:50:12 GMT 1
I can’t recall ever seeing one like that
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Rg400
Sept 22, 2019 19:58:30 GMT 1
Post by dalmahoy on Sept 22, 2019 19:58:30 GMT 1
Standard fitting on all euro RG500's and slabby GSXR750/1100's.
Almost unobtainable now.
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Post by jessy03 on Sept 22, 2019 20:43:30 GMT 1
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Rg400
Sept 22, 2019 21:01:48 GMT 1
Post by stusco on Sept 22, 2019 21:01:48 GMT 1
Why?
To be honest i prefer the jap one
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Rg400
Sept 23, 2019 11:03:12 GMT 1
Post by dalmahoy on Sept 23, 2019 11:03:12 GMT 1
Just noticed you're in Queensferry - I'm in Kirkcaldy - there's an RG500 in my garage in bits just now also!
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Rg400
Oct 4, 2019 17:59:02 GMT 1
Post by stusco on Oct 4, 2019 17:59:02 GMT 1
Just noticed you're in Queensferry - I'm in Kirkcaldy - there's an RG500 in my garage in bits just now also! What are you doing to it ? im taking mine to bike paints in Cupar tomorrow |
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Rg400
Oct 7, 2019 15:39:44 GMT 1
Post by dalmahoy on Oct 7, 2019 15:39:44 GMT 1
I dropped of the nose fairing from mine to Bike Paints last Thursday.
Mine is stripped to a rolling chassis just now.
Hope to make a start to the engine soon - just the usual problem of trying to find/make time.
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Rg400
Oct 7, 2019 15:43:08 GMT 1
Post by stusco on Oct 7, 2019 15:43:08 GMT 1
I dropped mine of there on SATURDAY they said they had another in with a familiar story
Is it just a refresh or are you modifying?
If you are buying from Mark Dent allow plenty of time he is a nightmare
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Rg400
Oct 7, 2019 17:00:02 GMT 1
Post by dalmahoy on Oct 7, 2019 17:00:02 GMT 1
I managed to get hold of an upper fairing thats in pretty good condition. Only issue was it has the lower front indicators so its in to get the indicator holes filled and painted.
Just prefer the look of the upped indicators.
What are you getting done to yours?
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Rg400
Oct 7, 2019 17:33:26 GMT 1
Post by stusco on Oct 7, 2019 17:33:26 GMT 1
It’s getting the bellypan altered to accommodate the expansions and a full paint job.
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Rg400
Oct 7, 2019 17:40:06 GMT 1
Post by dalmahoy on Oct 7, 2019 17:40:06 GMT 1
What colour scheme are you going for?
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Post by tommo on Oct 7, 2019 17:40:32 GMT 1
awesome looking bike
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Post by stusco on Oct 7, 2019 17:41:25 GMT 1
Skoal bandit
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Rg400
Oct 7, 2019 18:08:57 GMT 1
Post by panzermatt on Oct 7, 2019 18:08:57 GMT 1
yes! i love the skoal bandit scheme.
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Rg400
Oct 7, 2019 20:47:10 GMT 1
Post by dalmahoy on Oct 7, 2019 20:47:10 GMT 1
Sweet - did Bike Paints give you an estimate on turn around?
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Rg400
Oct 7, 2019 21:37:03 GMT 1
Post by stusco on Oct 7, 2019 21:37:03 GMT 1
No I’m not expecting it before Christmas,I know they are not cheap ,hopefully you get what you pay for.
i got them to plastic weld my top fairing it was in three pieces did a great job although they painted it black which I didn’t ask for£150
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Rg400
Oct 8, 2019 7:08:14 GMT 1
Post by dalmahoy on Oct 8, 2019 7:08:14 GMT 1
I managed to get a set of panels from the States.
They're in pretty excellent condition with original colour and no repairs.
Admit they have aged very slightly but the bikes 33 years old so I'm not too worried.
Compared with the RD though - The RG isn't a cheap bike to restore!
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Rg400
Oct 8, 2019 7:10:21 GMT 1
Post by stusco on Oct 8, 2019 7:10:21 GMT 1
Tell me about it
I spent about £2000 on the motor and it’s not even tuned!
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Rg400
Oct 8, 2019 7:49:17 GMT 1
Post by dalmahoy on Oct 8, 2019 7:49:17 GMT 1
Was that a Mark Dent engine rebuild or diy?
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Rg400
Oct 8, 2019 8:25:44 GMT 1
Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2019 8:25:44 GMT 1
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Rg400
Oct 8, 2019 8:58:31 GMT 1
Post by dalmahoy on Oct 8, 2019 8:58:31 GMT 1
Sweet - I'll be on your case when I start rebuilding mine! |
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Rg400
Oct 8, 2019 10:36:38 GMT 1
Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2019 10:36:38 GMT 1
You need to join the RGV250.co.uk/Forum as there is a dedicated RG500 section on there
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Rg400
Oct 8, 2019 12:35:23 GMT 1
Post by dalmahoy on Oct 8, 2019 12:35:23 GMT 1
You need to join the RGV250.co.uk/Forum as there is a dedicated RG500 section on there That's me joined - thanks for that. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 8, 2019 13:30:07 GMT 1
Have a read of my RG blogs. Tons of info on there, mainly "The Wolf" blog :-)
Stu - Sorry for the thread hijack
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Rg400
Oct 8, 2019 14:42:18 GMT 1
Post by stusco on Oct 8, 2019 14:42:18 GMT 1
It’s all good info on your blog so no problem
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Rg400
Oct 8, 2019 16:23:31 GMT 1
via mobile
Post by midlifecrisisrd on Oct 8, 2019 16:23:31 GMT 1
You are best not asking about timescale
They told me 6 weeks and it took 11 🙄
I have a set to drop off but stalling in case I need the money for one of the other projects
Steve
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Post by stusco on Oct 12, 2019 9:37:10 GMT 1
I need a upholsterer to recover my oem seat hump cushion in matching green to the old one any one know one tony archer wouldn’t post so I need someone else  |
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Rg400
Oct 12, 2019 22:31:45 GMT 1
Post by dalmahoy on Oct 12, 2019 22:31:45 GMT 1
Theres a bloke in Kirkcaldy who does bike upholstery.
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