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Post by Deleted on Oct 30, 2019 23:42:41 GMT 1
Hi all, very new here and hoping to plunder all your golden knowledge for a project that I am woefully incapable of doing myself Just passed my bike test last week and looking to get my brothers old 1989 Yamaha RD350 YPVS F2 (I think) back on the road again. It has sat in our back garden for the last 20 years under a cover. I have no idea where to start, no keys, no garage, no experience and very little tools. Anyway, I haven't taken delivery of it yet, but here is what I should be getting fairly soon.
I've already learned a lot from you guys just by reading some posts of your projects. When I have the bike in my possession I will be back to annoy you all for hints, tips and parts! Cheers, Dave
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Post by hoist1 on Oct 30, 2019 23:49:30 GMT 1
Get some cover, is it a low crime area. Find someone local to help that you can be guided by. If your skill set really isn’t that good it’s not going to be easy, advice online will help but it’s still easy to screw something up .
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Post by reedpete on Oct 30, 2019 23:51:33 GMT 1
What an exciting challenge! 20 years in Uk climate won’t have been kind to it...probably been kind to nature though! Expect a nest of some description in the airbox ...
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Post by hoist1 on Oct 30, 2019 23:55:36 GMT 1
Didn’t want to sound negative, can you take parts indoors to work on, esp when colder? A sort of ex mate recommissioned an lc350 just long enough ago to be when their desirability was lowest. He did it in a sort of alcove below his flat then when it was finished some lowlife set fire to it. He never had the heart to carry on biking.
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Post by donkeychomp on Oct 30, 2019 23:56:29 GMT 1
Where are you? Bound to be someone from here local to you.
Alex
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2019 0:01:20 GMT 1
donkeychomp I'm very south in wales I'm thinking of putting it in the livingroom to work on for the time being, at least to see what I might be able to do myself, hehe.
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Post by donkeychomp on Oct 31, 2019 0:04:06 GMT 1
Lots from here in Wales. I'm darn sarf so no use to you!
Alex
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2019 0:12:48 GMT 1
What I've been told on Facebook so far is that I'm going to need to strip the engine down and de-gunk it, check tank for rust, and start replacing calipers, brake pipes etc.
I also don't have any keys for it. I don't suppose it's possible to get keys from the frame number?
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Post by urbantangleweed on Oct 31, 2019 0:21:14 GMT 1
Welcome to the forum, lots of knowledge on here, there's probably a decent bike waiting to be found there, it will no doubt need a fair bit of work, but you could have something very nice and lots of fun at the end.
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Post by veg on Oct 31, 2019 0:30:36 GMT 1
Ignition barrel should have a number that then corresponded with the keys
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Post by Deleted on Oct 31, 2019 0:35:13 GMT 1
Ignition barrel should have a number that then corresponded with the keys Thanks veg, don't I need the keys to get at the ignition barrel though? (Will the Haynes manual say how to remove the barrel and get at the key number?)
The steering is currently locked too just to make it more fun!
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Post by arrow on Oct 31, 2019 2:30:32 GMT 1
Welcome to the forum.
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Post by icarus001 on Oct 31, 2019 6:03:25 GMT 1
Ignition barrel is just a couple of bolts underneath. I don’t think there are any records anywhere to get a new key cut from just a barrel number though? I might be wrong but did dealers keep that kind of information back then?
The engineering work restoring the bike is reasonably straightforward, it’s like a mechano set once you’ve got everything restored by specialists (I’m assuming you won’t be doing rebores, annodising, plating, spraying, etc yourself).
Plus if you restore it all to standard then even setting up the fueling and running should be no problem.
It should be fun if you have the time and money - as long as you don’t mind throwing a few grand at it.
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Post by veg on Oct 31, 2019 7:50:57 GMT 1
Back in the day we used to have a decent locksmith in Coventry that you would quote the number to and they would cut accordingly. This was what we did when I worked in the bike trade I worked at main dealers for Honda then Yamaha then Kawasaki and we used the same place. Not sure if they even exist anymore or if you can do that at a locksmith. I am guessing that you want matching keys for ignition seat lock and fuel cap?
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Post by dusty350 on Oct 31, 2019 8:12:19 GMT 1
Hi Welcome to the forum Looks like a great project you have there. Everything is achievable - lots of original and good pattern parts available to rebuild virtually everything. Bodywork is usually the hardest part to deal with and, as you've said, checking the tank for rust is essential - they rot along the lower seams and pattern tanks aren't available (yet) for these models. Tanks can be repaired but it's costly by the time you add paint. Likewise decent fairing panels, although yours do look pretty good. I would douse every fastener and bolt with Wd40 and/or a good penetrating fluid and allow some time to work before attempting a strip down. Plan on a complete engine strip - the crank is most likely shot with rust in the bearings I would imagine, and the seals will deffo need replacing. Depends on how far you want to restore it, but a nut and bolt rebuild will cost a small fortune - you'll throw at least £600 at an engine rebuild, probably more if you use Yam parts. Be aware that you'll spend more than the bike will be worth if you completely strip and rebuild, so make sure it's what you really want to do. Most guys here have been in the same boat regards cost vs value, but if you love em it doesn't matter !! You can achieve a lot with just a good clean up, and I would completely strip that down, work out what I could do myself, and then start sorting the stuff I couldn't. Lots of specialists that do cranks/rebores/paint/parts, and most importantly, this great forum with loads of help and advice. Good luck - it's a worthy project Dusty
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Oct 31, 2019 8:34:10 GMT 1
Ignition barrel is just a couple of bolts underneath. I don’t think there are any records anywhere to get a new key cut from just a barrel number though? I might be wrong but did dealers keep that kind of information back then? The engineering work restoring the bike is reasonably straightforward, it’s like a mechano set once you’ve got everything restored by specialists (I’m assuming you won’t be doing rebores, annodising, plating, spraying, etc yourself). Plus if you restore it all to standard then even setting up the fueling and running should be no problem. It should be fun if you have the time and money - as long as you don’t mind throwing a few grand at it. If it's the original switch it will have shearing anti tamper bolts You need to take the top yoke off and look for the number on the bottom off the switch A few places doing key from code on eBay and elsewhere now First letter is the key type and the other numbers relate to the tumbler codes Steve
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Post by LC_BOTT on Oct 31, 2019 8:57:42 GMT 1
Welcome, that looks in really good condition to start with. Doesn't look to have been crashed, and reasonably well protected for 20yrs standing outside.
They aren't that complicated to work on, just be careful taking off the plastics,(I'd spray lube all the rubber grommets before trying to remove the panels) and take plenty of pics for the resto.
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Post by markhoopy on Oct 31, 2019 10:51:04 GMT 1
Just passed my bike test last week and looking to get my brothers old 1989 Yamaha RD350 YPVS F2 (I think) back on the road again. It has sat in our back garden for the last 20 years under a cover. I have no idea where to start, no keys, no garage, no experience and very little tools.
I'm guessing from this that you didn't have to give your brother any money for the bike? If that is the case you are off to a great start - everything is there so you should only need new bearings, seals etc (and maybe a new fuel tank), which means quite a cheap bike even when finished. The paint on the frame and wheels looks ok to me but you'll find out once you start stripping the bike whether it will clean up or need re-doing. Lucky boy!
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Post by Tobyjugs on Oct 31, 2019 11:54:10 GMT 1
Welcome to the forum.
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Post by icarus001 on Oct 31, 2019 13:00:54 GMT 1
]If it's the original switch it will have shearing anti tamper bolts You need to take the top yoke off and look for the number on the bottom off the switch A few places doing key from code on eBay and elsewhere now First letter is the key type and the other numbers relate to the tumbler codes Steve I didn’t know about the anti-tamper bolts - just goes to show I’ve never had an original one I also didn’t know you could get keys from the barrel code, I’ve actually changed ignition switches because I lost keys. Every day is a learning day
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Post by Deleted on Nov 24, 2019 0:19:17 GMT 1
STOLEN - RD350LC F2 from Swansea area.
Reported to police, will update with crime number once available in case you're offered any parts.
(CRN Crime Number is: DPP/0024/25/11/2019/01/C and logged with Dyfed/Powys Police)
Frame number: 1WT-016506 as you can see from the photos.
I've added a bunch of photo's in case you're offered any parts that look like they might have come off this bike. Bike is a non runner as I was about to get it refurbed. All parts are original Yamaha from 1989 and only 7k miles as you can see.
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Post by markhoopy on Nov 24, 2019 0:33:58 GMT 1
Why would anyone want to take a non-running bike in that kind of condition? Scooter theft by teenagers is rife but they wouldn't be tempted by a thirty year old bike surely?
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Post by JonW on Nov 24, 2019 1:01:45 GMT 1
Gutted to hear this, mental that anyone would thieve a bike in this condition unless it was for parts of course. Keep checking ebay I guess. It was in the garden for 20years and no one batted an eyelid and now its gone, really strange unless you'd had it out on the driveway for all to see who went past or something? If so I'd be looking locally as I'd be surprised many people know what one of these is, let alone think its worth anything in parts etc Let us know the outcome, I hope you do get it back, but since its a long way from a runner then someone must have grabbed it for parts
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Post by reedpete on Nov 24, 2019 1:41:33 GMT 1
Hope you had it insured....
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Post by guiri on Nov 24, 2019 9:08:08 GMT 1
Why would anyone want to take a non-running bike in that kind of condition? Scooter theft by teenagers is rife but they wouldn't be tempted by a thirty year old bike surely? They will be pro´s who know what their taking. The fact its not running means theyve planed it and vanned it. Sadly it will get sent abroad or broken for spares. Sorry for your loss Dave. Thieving b*****ds.
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Post by urbantangleweed on Nov 24, 2019 9:12:06 GMT 1
Scumbags. Had you insured it?
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Post by Yogi on Nov 24, 2019 9:30:03 GMT 1
Sounds like you may have said too much on disgrace book 😡
Fingers crossed it comes back somehow 🤞
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Post by earthman on Nov 24, 2019 10:08:28 GMT 1
Really sad that you can't leave anything anywhere nowadays without at least it being chained down to something solid, still no guarantee though.
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Post by veg on Nov 24, 2019 11:22:35 GMT 1
Gutted for you, I would speak to neighbours find out if anyone has cctv, also ask about dash cams some will still record at night passing vehicles. Any local shops garages on the road again same things. Guessing old bill are not attending? Had the bike been moved into a building? Check eBay but also gumtree, likely to be people semi close to you, unlikely to travel hundreds of miles, had you spoken about the location anywhere?
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Nov 24, 2019 11:53:21 GMT 1
F*cking nightmare
Been there, never seen again
Theiving scum 🤬
Steve
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