ajb235
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Post by ajb235 on Dec 20, 2009 14:15:52 GMT 1
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ajb235
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Post by ajb235 on Dec 20, 2009 15:33:11 GMT 1
I bought a scrap RD350YPVS on Ebay with the intention of restoring to original condition. However it was so bad I nearly dumped it. Then I saw Nikfubars 2nd Hybrid on the old forum(RIP?) and this inspired me to proceed with a lightweight hybrid. Purchased RGV front end and rear end complete with wheels, brakes etc, and off we go. Front end is a doddle, only a 5mm spacer to make. Swinging arm fits if you remove 2 thin washers, and make a sleeve for the spindle. I goot some Sandvic Stainless hydraulic tube 20mm OD, 2mm wall which fits neatly inside the RGV bushes and allows the 31K spindle to fit perfectly. No machining required other than getting the length right. I have some tube left if anybody wants some. Made up some brackets to use the RGV shock and threw it together to see if it all worked. It did, now just the brackets to tidy up and a few spacers to make. I am now removing all unwanted brackets and trying to lose as much weight as possible. I plan to use the RGV tank and seat , but the MITO does look good. So here's some pics, thanks to Steve for guidance with this.         Cheers for now Jim |
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Post by nikfubar on Dec 20, 2009 21:53:46 GMT 1
I bought a scrap RD350YPVS on Ebay with the intention of restoring to original condition. However it was so bad I nearly dumped it. Then I saw Nikfubars 2nd Hybrid on the old forum(RIP?) and this inspired me to proceed with a lightweight hybrid.  Blimey I'm usually told I'm a bad influence on people, cheers M8.  The bike's posted on here as well |
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ajb235
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Post by ajb235 on Dec 27, 2009 12:15:35 GMT 1
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Post by Norbo on Dec 31, 2009 12:57:23 GMT 1
do you think you will have it done for this summer or would that be pushing it
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ajb235
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Post by ajb235 on Jan 1, 2010 16:57:51 GMT 1
Thats the plan!
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Post by sharpyg on Jan 1, 2010 17:06:48 GMT 1
Good luck !  that's my plan too  |
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ajb235
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Post by ajb235 on Jan 1, 2010 18:53:01 GMT 1
More chopping! Frame now weighs 12kg   Footrest hanger brackets to add next. |
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Blimey I'm usually told I'm a bad influence on people, cheers M8.
The bike's posted on here as well 
that's my plan too 