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Post by pylwagl on Jan 18, 2024 17:53:48 GMT 1
So, I recently bought myself an LC and, having ridden it for all of 20 miles, decided to embark on a full rebuild. I thought I'd record it on here since I'm already frequently visiting for advice . Its already proving to be very much a curate's egg motorcycle, with a full range of horrors and highlights. Stripped it down - all over the floor and in boxes  electrics were nice  clutch was nicer  I'm not sure what had happened to the end of the crank but its gone off to PJME for a rebuild  More to follow as it all develops I'd welcome any helpful advice or comments  Stu |
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Jan 18, 2024 18:06:02 GMT 1
Post by lcmarky on Jan 18, 2024 18:06:02 GMT 1
You did well to make it 20 miles given these pics!!
Great project - keep at it and lots of wisdom on here (not from me mind!).
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Post by tony2stroke on Jan 18, 2024 20:00:54 GMT 1
You did well to make it 20 miles given these pics!! Great project - keep at it and lots of wisdom on here (not from me mind!). +1 to that Must have sounded like a bag spanners |
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Post by pylwagl on Jan 18, 2024 20:06:56 GMT 1
To be honest I didn't think it sounded too bad, but then it's my first LC. The clutch was a bit of a shocker though |
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Post by alankelly on Jan 19, 2024 21:21:51 GMT 1
Hi
4L04ever (Rob) does a nice replacement fuse box that uses more modern blade fuses if you are planning to replace the original
Best wishes Al
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Post by pylwagl on Jan 19, 2024 22:29:58 GMT 1
Hi 4L04ever (Rob) does a nice replacement fuse box that uses more modern blade fuses if you are planning to replace the original Best wishes Al Thanks for the heads up Al. In fact I bought one of those from Rob as soon as they were available. It is now in a box full of new/replacement bits I am working my way through for the build Stu |
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Post by pylwagl on Feb 4, 2024 14:21:51 GMT 1
Made some progress on components. Forks rebuilt and polished up  Frame back from the painters  Building up a stock of parts refurbished and ready to go back together.  Once the wheels are done I can throw it all together as a rolling chassis. cheers Stu |
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Post by pylwagl on Mar 15, 2024 22:29:31 GMT 1
So, done a bit of plating with home plating arrangement. Well impressed with the results.   Tarted up the rear shock. Wil be keeping it until I have the funds for a YSS / Nitron replacement.  Wheels back from CJ Wards, now with tyres, ready for rolling chassis.  cheers Stu |
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Mar 15, 2024 22:45:08 GMT 1
Post by dex46 on Mar 15, 2024 22:45:08 GMT 1
Looking very good impressed with the plating well done 👍
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Mar 16, 2024 0:53:12 GMT 1
Post by JonW on Mar 16, 2024 0:53:12 GMT 1
agreed. great work!
How hard was it to do the plating on the shock? Ive looked at this a few times and it looks hard as without stripping or at least removing the bush and not putting the whole unit in its not obvious without hassle
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Mar 16, 2024 8:45:47 GMT 1
Post by pylwagl on Mar 16, 2024 8:45:47 GMT 1
agreed. great work! How hard was it to do the plating on the shock? Ive looked at this a few times and it looks hard as without stripping or at least removing the bush and not putting the whole unit in its not obvious without hassle I could only get the collets and pre-load ring off the shock unit, the rest had to stay put. Fortunately, the existing plating on the top shock eye wasn't too bad so it just got a gentle polish. The lower mounting was a bit tattier and getting it clean removed the wafer thin Yamaha plating - hence the black paint! It might have been possible, having removed the bushes, to suspend the unit in the electrolyte to plate the mounting eyes but I'm not sure how feasible that might be. The shock body itself was a bit of a mess so I just polished it up. The most exciting bit was getting the spring on and off!  HTH Stu |
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Mar 16, 2024 9:10:14 GMT 1
Post by dusty350 on Mar 16, 2024 9:10:14 GMT 1
Great progress so far |
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Mar 16, 2024 13:07:11 GMT 1
Post by JonW on Mar 16, 2024 13:07:11 GMT 1
agreed. great work! How hard was it to do the plating on the shock? Ive looked at this a few times and it looks hard as without stripping or at least removing the bush and not putting the whole unit in its not obvious without hassle I could only get the collets and pre-load ring off the shock unit, the rest had to stay put. Fortunately, the existing plating on the top shock eye wasn't too bad so it just got a gentle polish. The lower mounting was a bit tattier and getting it clean removed the wafer thin Yamaha plating - hence the black paint! It might have been possible, having removed the bushes, to suspend the unit in the electrolyte to plate the mounting eyes but I'm not sure how feasible that might be. The shock body itself was a bit of a mess so I just polished it up. The most exciting bit was getting the spring on and off! HTH Stu Yes, Ive been there and had some fun with the springs. The best thing Ive found is to use a floor standing car spring compressor my mate has in his car servicing business, it was easy and safe... unlike the tools I have at home FWIW I looked at suspending from above and keeping the damper rod out of the solutions... I gave up in the end and luckily found some nos dampers, my plater would have done what he could for me but sadly gave up the work due to ill health. FYI Ive found that the top mount will come off with some gentle persuasion (heat helped) and the bush is still available new from Yam. |
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Post by popeye69 on Mar 22, 2024 1:22:37 GMT 1
So, done a bit of plating with home plating arrangement. Well impressed with the results. Tarted up the rear shock. Wil be keeping it until I have the funds for a YSS / Nitron replacement. Wheels back from CJ Wards, now with tyres, ready for rolling chassis. cheers Stu |
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Mar 22, 2024 1:24:38 GMT 1
Post by popeye69 on Mar 22, 2024 1:24:38 GMT 1
Wheels look great. Powder coated? What sort of condition before? How much did CJ Wards charge?
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Mar 23, 2024 11:32:02 GMT 1
Post by pylwagl on Mar 23, 2024 11:32:02 GMT 1
Wheels look great. Powder coated? What sort of condition before? How much did CJ Wards charge? The wheels weren't that bad to start with, but definitely needed attention. I'd actually planned to do them myself but realized after a while that I'd much rather someone else did them! CJW charged £240. They offer bright or satin polish , powder coat is satin, and actually have a demo wheel so you can see what you're choosing. I think turn-around was 3 weeks-ish. I'd completely recommend them HTH Stu |
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Post by pylwagl on Mar 24, 2024 19:16:14 GMT 1
Making progress here, at least it's starting to look like an LC now  Stu |
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Post by dex46 on Mar 24, 2024 22:28:01 GMT 1
Making progress here, at least it's starting to look like an LC now Stu Looking very good 👍👍 if you’re running std airbox get that fitted bloody pain of a job once the engine is in place |
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Mar 24, 2024 22:49:39 GMT 1
Post by archloafer on Mar 24, 2024 22:49:39 GMT 1
Excellent work, all coming along at a rapid pace. Ready for late spring / summer do you think?
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Mar 24, 2024 23:22:14 GMT 1
Post by pylwagl on Mar 24, 2024 23:22:14 GMT 1
Excellent work, all coming along at a rapid pace. Ready for late spring / summer do you think? Well, that's the plan... but I think I remember saying that last year |
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Post by pylwagl on Apr 2, 2024 10:44:11 GMT 1
A bit more forward movement... I'm really pleased with how the rear shock came out  I carefully recorded the strip-down process to aid in re-assembly, but I carefully missed this bit - it took me ages to find where it goes  A rummage through the box of new parts I got with the bike produced a useful surprise  This is the current state of play. I've not really started any wiring, just got a few bits fitted.  Next step will be to get the motor built and installed... cheers Stu |
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Apr 6, 2024 20:37:44 GMT 1
Post by bezzer on Apr 6, 2024 20:37:44 GMT 1
Great progress Stu, she’ll be a beaut once finished.
Enjoy it mate.
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