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Post by andrewm on Jul 23, 2019 11:13:24 GMT 1
So I brought this 1981 350lc hybrid it was advertised as a complete hybrid ready to go. But it should of been advertised as a work in progress. I found the custom rear master plate to thin and was bending & flexing when rear brake applied. I fixed this by adding a support from the frame to the plate. Front Sprocket spacing was incorrect was causing to much play in the Sprocket causing the chain to be out and rubbing against the frame.      |
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Post by ianboom on Jul 23, 2019 11:17:58 GMT 1
Do you live near or around Shirley?
Sure I saw this Sunday!!
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Post by andrewm on Jul 23, 2019 11:21:24 GMT 1
Do you live near or around Shirley? Sure I saw this Sunday!! Yes mate that was me I was in Shirley on Sunday. I live in kings Heath |
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Post by ianboom on Jul 23, 2019 11:23:49 GMT 1
Ahh!
I thought I heard an LC go down Peterbrook Road in the morning, and then saw you go past. I live on the High Street in Solihull Lodge.
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Post by andrewm on Jul 23, 2019 11:25:18 GMT 1
After the first ride I noticed that I had a oil leak coming from to clutch pushrod shaft. The shaft was badly worn, strange as the engine had been rebuilt previously to me buying it. I replaced the shaft and it was still leaking, so went to replace the oil seal and noticed a crack in the crank casing.  |
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Post by andrewm on Jul 23, 2019 11:28:08 GMT 1
Ahh! I thought I heard an LC go down Peterbrook Road in the morning, and then saw you go past. I live on the High Street in Solihull Lodge. Ah ok yes I know the place. I was doing the strenuous job of running the engine in lol |
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Post by andrewm on Jul 23, 2019 11:36:19 GMT 1
So next step was to buy another pair of crank cases to get the engine rebuilt into, this is where rob came into save the day. Rob was able to supply a new set of cases and rebuild the engine for me. Whilst rebuilding the engine rob noticed a few horrors in there so the rebuild was was a bit more entailed than I hoped. Seems the previous builder had done a few things wrong during their rebuild. During the rebuild rob added a few popular up grades. The clutch pushrod shaft is now supported buy a bearing and seal. One of the clutch levers inside was slightly extended makes for easier clutch use.   |
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Post by andrewm on Jul 23, 2019 11:39:45 GMT 1
Rob helped me fit the engine and is running sweet. I’ve covered about 60 miles so far running it in.   |
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Post by andrewm on Jul 23, 2019 11:45:02 GMT 1
I’m beginning to think this bike does not like me very much. After the second ride the expansion chamber decided to crack on me.  So currently the expansion chamber has been sent back to its builder for some welding. Only thing is when it gets back it’s going to be missing some of the nickel plating. Spent the day calling platers & chromers but no one wants to touch it due to contamination of their chemicals. |
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Post by andrewm on Jul 23, 2019 11:48:33 GMT 1
I’m wondering what the expansion chambers look like underneath the plating, they are mild steel.
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Jul 23, 2019 11:51:44 GMT 1
Will just be mild steel
Long shot and maybe won't work but you can buy diy nickel plating kits.
Polish the section then give it a bash
Google gateros plating
Steve
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Post by andrewm on Jul 23, 2019 11:57:16 GMT 1
Ok thanks Steve I’ll look into it, I’m thinking I’ll use the exhaust how it comes back finish wise for the rest of the summer and sort it out during the winter.
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Post by headcoats on Jul 23, 2019 17:54:48 GMT 1
Bite the bullet and buy some exhausts from a reputable builder
You might get them cracking again and if you have had them replated again , that would be a waste of money
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Post by andy748 on Jul 23, 2019 18:51:53 GMT 1
Hi Andrew, are the pipes rubber mounted at the rear, notice you are running non standard rear sets, if not it won't help matters? Cheers, Andy.
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Post by loctite on Jul 23, 2019 19:02:15 GMT 1
Personally hate the the look of those welded section exhausts,but what was wrong internally with the engine a goood tig welder would of sorted that crankcase no problem
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Post by 4l04ever on Jul 23, 2019 19:12:54 GMT 1
The engine casing were non-matching top and bottom. The lower casing should have been one with tie bar mounts, but it was not... Not worth the cost or effort to save non-matching wrong type casings.
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Post by veg on Jul 23, 2019 19:15:49 GMT 1
That is why this forum is so bloody great some top blokes on here, rob is a good bloke. Andrew sadly you shit out when you bought it, but it has some great potential and honestly if bikes were rated on grin factor these would be top of the tree. Good luck with it buddy.
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Post by andrewm on Jul 23, 2019 21:54:04 GMT 1
Hi Andrew, are the pipes rubber mounted at the rear, notice you are running non standard rear sets, if not it won't help matters? Cheers, Andy. Yes Andy they are rubber mounted. |
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Post by donkeychomp on Jul 23, 2019 22:37:59 GMT 1
Did the seller give you a partial refund to cover all these costs?
Alex
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Post by loctite on Jul 24, 2019 7:07:51 GMT 1
The engine casing were non-matching top and bottom. The lower casing should have been one with tie bar mounts, but it was not... Not worth the cost or effort to save non-matching wrong type casings. You’ve got to be so careful these days I’m just rebuilding a 250lc but on first look the frame may well be scrap after having it all painted wheelbase 1330mm instead of 1365mm top rails banana shape |
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Post by andrewm on Jul 24, 2019 8:18:51 GMT 1
Did the seller give you a partial refund to cover all these costs? Alex Nope he told me to pi$$ off |
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Post by donkeychomp on Jul 24, 2019 11:33:04 GMT 1
Charming.
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Post by 4l04ever on Jul 24, 2019 22:37:06 GMT 1
Did the seller give you a partial refund to cover all these costs? Alex Nope he told me to pi$$ off What goes around comes around! |
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Post by andrewm on Aug 3, 2019 12:11:33 GMT 1
I fitted a set of tie bars today should stiffen things up a bit and reduce the vibrations  ten sided dice |
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Post by Yogi on Aug 3, 2019 16:38:28 GMT 1
Hopefully time to enjoy 😉 now then
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