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Post by pahannah on Jun 19, 2021 17:59:13 GMT 1
Hello
New to the forum, and quite new to LC's apart from owing a 125LC in the 80's.
I have a 1981 Mars Bar 250LC, and am looking to do very mild restoration. I understand some parts are Olive green, of which I think mine seems to be correct including the casing screws, brake pedal, kick start etc. I am confused as I have found two guides than state that the mirror stems should be Olive green (mine are black), but alas I am struggling to find a picture that shows this, including the 3 period brochures I have for the 250LC.
Any wisdom appreciated.
Paul
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Jun 19, 2021 18:09:22 GMT 1
Originally black
Oh, and welcome 😀
Steve
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Post by shaunthe2nd on Jun 19, 2021 18:24:41 GMT 1
Welcome.
Agree with Steve the mirror stems were black.
Lower part of yolk was also olive, as we're engine mount plates.
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Post by pahannah on Jun 19, 2021 20:17:23 GMT 1
Originally black Oh, and welcome 😀 Steve Thanks Steve |
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Post by pahannah on Jun 19, 2021 20:18:20 GMT 1
Welcome. Agree with Steve the mirror stems were black. Lower part of yolk was also olive, as we're engine mount plates. Thanks, I was wondering hence the question as it made little sense to me. |
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Post by arrdy350 on Jun 19, 2021 20:29:00 GMT 1
Welcome to the forum.
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Post by dusty350 on Jun 19, 2021 20:31:46 GMT 1
Hi Welcome to the forum  Dusty |
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Post by Gitram on Jun 19, 2021 22:37:21 GMT 1
hiya, i think someone did a thread with details of the green parts,
marti
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Post by JonW on Jun 20, 2021 2:40:36 GMT 1
its on Xaviers site as well as skillsplus isnt it?
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Post by Dangerous on Jun 20, 2021 6:53:06 GMT 1
Welcome to the forum👍
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Post by pahannah on Jun 20, 2021 8:37:37 GMT 1
its on Xaviers site as well as skillsplus isnt it? Hi Yes, I found 2 references to parts colours rd350lc.net shows in Genuine RD250/350LC (1980-1982) parts colors mirror stems - olive green Hence my post. Cheers |
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Post by pahannah on Jun 24, 2021 19:03:47 GMT 1
Hello
I checked my original dealer brochures, one from the UK and one from the Netherlands and they only show the brake & kickstart side of the bike and both of which a clearly black. I wonder if the green was specific to certain countries, mine is a swiss import and both are green.
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Jun 24, 2021 19:09:03 GMT 1
Are you sure your mirrors are genuine?
They should have a tuning fork on the black plastic
Steve
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Post by pahannah on Jun 24, 2021 19:12:43 GMT 1
Are you sure your mirrors are genuine? They should have a tuning fork on the black plastic Steve yes the mirrors are genuine with the tuning fork, sorry for the confusion i changed the subject from mirrors to other green items, my bad |
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Post by pahannah on Jun 24, 2021 19:13:53 GMT 1
The mirrors have black stems which i now consider to be correctt
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Jun 24, 2021 19:22:48 GMT 1
Kickstart and brake lever should be olive
Bottom yoke, twin horn bracket, engine plates and rear footpeg brackets are olive too from memory
Steve
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Post by pahannah on Jun 24, 2021 19:31:28 GMT 1
Kickstart and brake lever should be olive Bottom yoke, twin horn bracket, engine plates and rear footpeg brackets are olive too from memory Steve Thanks Steve That matches my bike, other parts are olive such as I clock bracket, screws, some bolts (not twin horn bracket) as mine is a 250. So my confusion is still there as the original dealer brochure show both kick start and brake lever as black. I have another brochure on its was and will check that also. |
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Post by pahannah on Jun 24, 2021 19:32:27 GMT 1
I will try and take a picture of both brochures
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Jun 24, 2021 19:42:49 GMT 1
The kickstart and brake are deffo olive
They all were from lc to 31k to 1ua
Steve
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Post by oldelsieboy on Jun 24, 2021 19:46:26 GMT 1
The LC's in the photos on this website are brand new bikes and you can clearly see the factory finishes on most of the parts fitted. www.skills.plus.com/LC/page5.htmlOEB |
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Post by pahannah on Jun 24, 2021 19:54:11 GMT 1
The LC's in the photos on this website are brand new bikes and you can clearly see the factory finishes on most of the parts fitted. www.skills.plus.com/LC/page5.htmlOEB Very useful thanks very much, I see the Radiator Cap, horn and from indicator stems are also green which is the same as mine. Thanks again Paul |
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Post by JonW on Jun 25, 2021 1:22:34 GMT 1
I will try and take a picture of both brochures Please do, but i fear its just the lighting. They will be green im sure. |
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Post by JonW on Jun 25, 2021 1:23:42 GMT 1
Are you sure your mirrors are genuine? They should have a tuning fork on the black plastic Steve Do all LC mirrors have that? I know the earlier (1J7 etc) dont always, especially if OEM replacements from Yam, sometimes they say TOYO (the manufacturer). |
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Post by midlifecrisisrd on Jun 25, 2021 8:24:14 GMT 1
Are you sure your mirrors are genuine? They should have a tuning fork on the black plastic Steve Do all LC mirrors have that? I know the earlier (1J7 etc) dont always, especially if OEM replacements from Yam, sometimes they say TOYO (the manufacturer). All the black stem ones yes As far as I've seen only the new 1j7 ones are blank Steve |
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Post by pahannah on Jun 26, 2021 20:28:21 GMT 1
I will try and take a picture of both brochures Please do, but i fear its just the lighting. They will be green im sure. I tried to take a good picture, and to be honest its not easy to tell and I think you are correct as the shade is slightly different to the black casings. I looked at the RD350LC site and they have a number of brochure photos that I can zoom in on and they are green. Not getting hung up on it, mine are green so that's good enough. I will ignore the 2 references on other sites that state mirror stems are green, which was my original query. Thanks for taking the time in humouring a newbie.... cheers Paul |
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Post by JonW on Jun 27, 2021 0:01:40 GMT 1
I would also say that dont trust the brochures as being what the production bikes were, quite often they were pre production bikes and had differences or were for another market. The pics and printing needing to be done before the launch etc.
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