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Post by Deleted on Dec 19, 2018 11:33:39 GMT 1
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Post by Dangerous on Dec 19, 2018 11:40:58 GMT 1
Nice 1 wish i had a friend like that.😁
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Post by 4ce on Dec 19, 2018 21:53:19 GMT 1
I,m looking for a friend with a ropy LC.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2018 0:47:56 GMT 1
This was going to be a parts bike but i think im going to make it into a tz style replica tack bike. fingers crossed.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 20, 2018 9:54:39 GMT 1
bit of a mock up. This IMHO will look shit hot in a month or so.  |
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Post by Ozhammer on Dec 26, 2018 7:54:48 GMT 1
Nice work as always Ken and as sourcing the missing stuff would make doing a standard resto difficult and expensive, why not go down the special route?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 26, 2018 12:21:22 GMT 1
Thanks ozham. I have to admit, yamaha must have produced decent chrome. This kick starter and gear selector looked fairly average. Was looking at decent ones on the internet to buy thinking would be cheaper to get them re chromed. By the way, had a spare lc kick start rubber. Same as the old RD's. Bonus. Spent half an hour gently wire brushing them. they look as good as new.  |
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Post by reedpete on Dec 26, 2018 20:33:12 GMT 1
Citric or phosphoric acid is the best think for those chrome parts ....leave them in dilute concentration for an hour or so and just wash away the brown ! Beats spending ages with a wire brush. Just don’t put near any Ali or zinc plated as It will fizz!
Once you’ve tried it you will be looking for things to clean up!
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2018 2:41:25 GMT 1
Citric or phosphoric acid is the best think for those chrome parts ....leave them in dilute concentration for an hour or so and just wash away the brown ! Beats spending ages with a wire brush. Just don’t put near any Ali or zinc plated as It will fizz! Once you’ve tried it you will be looking for things to clean up! Ha, You just reminded me thats what I normally do. Ive only got a couple of litres left. It's brown from all the rust its already done. It doesnt lose its acidity unless its diluted with water. I keep it next to the sink in the laundry. To much beer. |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 31, 2018 6:46:17 GMT 1
gGot some zinc plating back today. Decided to whack the head nuts on so i dont lose them . When money scarce theres not a lot to show. Not sure if the head nuts were originally black or silver. I likem like this.  |
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Post by 1966baz on Jan 2, 2019 10:56:19 GMT 1
Very nice too Ken. Love the look of the old air cooled engines.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 3, 2019 1:29:54 GMT 1
Very nice too Ken. Love the look of the old air cooled engines. Me too Baz. I prefer them to the stock LC engine but some of those trick LC's ones look awesome. |
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Post by 1966baz on Jan 3, 2019 21:58:59 GMT 1
Couldn't agree more Ken.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 27, 2019 5:55:39 GMT 1
other side. slowly but steady.  |
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Post by philmill on Jan 27, 2019 12:43:47 GMT 1
Looking good! is it a 5 or 6 speed box? I remember those old RD's could be changed to 6 speed very easy with a change to the selector, didnt need any stripping. May have been on the YR5/YDS7. one came 5 speed.
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Post by reedpete on Jan 27, 2019 15:16:17 GMT 1
All the USA bikes were 6 speed. The early UK 250/350 were 5 speed (as you said 6th there but blanked ) from B onwards and all 400s UK bikes had the new close ratios 6 speed which then carried over onto the LCs
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Post by Deleted on Jan 28, 2019 2:47:17 GMT 1
Looking good! is it a 5 or 6 speed box? I remember those old RD's could be changed to 6 speed very easy with a change to the selector, didnt need any stripping. May have been on the YR5/YDS7. one came 5 speed. Phil Good question. I believe its a 6 speed but I had to get a new front sprocket /ignition cover from the USA. The original one on mine had chain damage and didnt have the spot for the gear pattern decal. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 29, 2019 13:42:52 GMT 1
painted front muddy. . it was an LC one but was broken up. so i cut it down and repaired.   |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2019 4:57:10 GMT 1
Motor finished this morning ready to put in a bike.   |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 7, 2019 11:28:12 GMT 1
did the carbies today. high tops.  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2019 10:08:17 GMT 1
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Post by Deleted on Mar 9, 2019 12:12:34 GMT 1
Nice pick up Ken... It's looking great!
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Post by Yogi on Mar 10, 2019 10:21:01 GMT 1
The engine looks like new Ken keep it up  Nice job |
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Post by oldbritguy on Mar 11, 2019 0:31:06 GMT 1
Looking great Ken but I have to ask WTF is that on top of the fridge?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2019 4:20:07 GMT 1
Haha. My daughter does art stuff and she made the zombie for an assignment. Made of clay and heavy.  |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 11, 2019 11:14:47 GMT 1
I know im hijacking my own thread here , but im really proud of my dear dort. Another assignment for uni was the tits sheila painting. Anyway , above that painting to the right is a frame with 4 little magazines in them .Its a UK wrestling magazine. she draws them. She makes a few bucks out of it.  |
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Post by oldbritguy on Mar 12, 2019 0:59:27 GMT 1
Talented lass there Ken
Once she is a successful and well known artist, she can keep you in the lifestyle you want
Payback for all those years of taxiing her around as a kid lol.
I wish my garage looked like yours both decor and content as well!
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Post by Deleted on Mar 12, 2019 2:19:11 GMT 1
Thanks old brit. Every now and then she gets me a 6 pack. They go down well.
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Post by markhoopy on Mar 12, 2019 21:48:30 GMT 1
did the carbies today. high tops. Any chance those carb clips could be spun round so the screws are under the inlets? Something deep inside me screams 'nooooo' every time I look through your posts  |
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Post by binge on Mar 12, 2019 22:35:01 GMT 1
Never seen black carbs on a bike before is that standard ?
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