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Post by gadget on Dec 9, 2009 0:29:59 GMT 1
Hi all. cooool site. just bought an LC 350 ypvs f2 (1988) and not knowing a hell of a lot about these, i need a bit of advice. my question is.....when looking at the two frame rails under the seat looking from the back towards the tank, are both the frame rails supposed to be straight and true up to the fuel tank or is the left rail supposed to have a bend in it about six inches from the fuel tank. the right hand rail is straight up to the fuel tank. the bike is in very good condition and is not recorded on any register. i'm really hoping i have'nt bought a lemon. Any advice / info on this matter will be much appreciated. Thanks all, Gadget.  |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 9, 2009 21:44:48 GMT 1
I'd never noticed it before, but mine's the same as yours! Either we're both in trouble or you have got nothing to worry about. I think the latter  Oh, and welcome. Great choice of bike  I hope it's black ;D |
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Post by yoshi1157 on Dec 9, 2009 21:59:00 GMT 1
Noticed it on mine too. Believe its to clear the fuel tap.
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Post by gadget on Dec 9, 2009 22:22:28 GMT 1
Hi peeps, many thanks for the info, that's put my mind at rest i can tell you... I think my seat rails might be a little out though, coz i can't get the mudguard to line up central to the wheel, the previous owner did say he had a low side coming off a round-about so that may be the cause. I might invest in a trip to motoliner for a bit of jiggery pokery, followed by a nice new coat of original paint. Apparrently they can get the frame straighter than when it came from the factory  (manufacturing tollarences taken in account). scruff, yes it is black. I'm going to keep it standard looking save for a pair of stainless gibsons when funds permit. Thanks once again guys. |
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Post by Norbo on Dec 10, 2009 10:29:16 GMT 1
well my main bike for 10 years was a F2 so you got the best id say
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Post by mellow on Dec 10, 2009 18:13:32 GMT 1
And here's my 2 pence worth.....yup the left rail is kinked for fuel tap to clear it  As for motoliner you cant go wrong m8.Im from maidstone and he has straightened a few things for me and my m8s from round here. U local then? |
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Post by gadget on Dec 10, 2009 20:30:05 GMT 1
hi mellow, yep canterbury, so not a million miles away.
Been talking to them today, bends they can straighten out, kink marks to the tubes they can't make dissappear which is a bugger coz i just found a couple of fairly deep ones (right in the line of sight).
With the costs involved in getting it there, straightening and then fill the divvets and repaint it might be a better bet to find a good straight frame to start with and do a total rebuild.
Anyone got a mint f2 frame with v5 they want to part with?
Cheers all.
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Post by yoshi1157 on Dec 11, 2009 0:18:17 GMT 1
whilst messing in the garage tonight i've found my frame is not as straight as it was made. does anyone know of someone in the midlands that straightens frames?
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Post by mellow on Dec 13, 2009 12:51:08 GMT 1
Hiya gadget.Small world eh lol.my other half lives there lol.il be down there l8r if i see an old yam smokin about il try n grab ur attention ;D u could always get it straightened.....then get someone to fill the creases with weld and grind back down then get it powder coated again if ur after a decent job |
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Post by mellow on Dec 13, 2009 16:52:13 GMT 1
and ive just read ur last post properly lol.only thing is with a second hand one is u've only got the owners word its str8 "as far as they know"  powdercoatin dont cost much |
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Post by gadget on Dec 14, 2009 22:46:10 GMT 1
hi mellow, yeah, small world indeed. motoliner say my frame is going to be a doddle to sort , they reckon they've seen worse come straight from the dealers, (christ..what dealer was that?) turns out i'm being paranoid, it's going to be a 10 minute job. yehaaa. think i'll have it wet painted though, i prefere the factory look of the original paint finish. got my eye on some NIKKON or LOMAS pipes, just got to get my balls out of the wifes purse along with the cash and go and get them !
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Post by twostroker on Dec 14, 2009 22:56:05 GMT 1
hi mellow, yeah, small world indeed. motoliner say my frame is going to be a doddle to sort , they reckon they've seen worse come straight from the dealers, (christ..what dealer was that?) turns out i'm being paranoid, it's going to be a 10 minute job. yehaaa. think i'll have it wet painted though, i prefere the factory look of the original paint finish. got my eye on some NIKKON or LOMAS pipes, just got to get my balls out of the wifes purse along with the cash and go and get them 
I hope it's black ;D
(manufacturing tollarences taken in account). scruff, yes it is black.
powdercoatin dont cost much 
