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Boxhill
Aug 16, 2019 10:14:20 GMT 1
Post by earthman on Aug 16, 2019 10:14:20 GMT 1
Do you think that you drained 99% of it out? Without say removing the tank from the bike and swaying it about etc, there's bound to be a small amount/residue still present. I can imagine that you would see a bit more smoke, hopefully it clears soon and you have got away with it.
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Post by earthman on Aug 16, 2019 8:36:21 GMT 1
From what I can remember, that's always shown on a Windows PC anyhow, I've seen it whilst on many types of forums.
From what I've heard, so long as you are not entering credit card details etc, you are fine.
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Post by earthman on Aug 14, 2019 13:52:55 GMT 1
I wonder what the main dealers do? I can't imagine that they soak plates for hours/over night, time is money you know.lol
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Post by earthman on Aug 14, 2019 13:47:07 GMT 1
I take it that you want to weld a piece of metal onto the frame so that a UK ignition lock can be used/engage with it?
I'd like to know the answer too, it's a pain not having the convenience of a steering lock on the same key, I'd like to convert mine at some point.
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Post by earthman on Aug 11, 2019 14:13:34 GMT 1
I have a Profi LE-CAT one, there are at least two versions, I went for the solid laser line as opposed to the single dot one, that can still get washed out in the daylight though so you need a garage/shaded area for the best view.
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Post by earthman on Aug 9, 2019 21:37:11 GMT 1
I really don't care how much my beloved lc2 is worth, i hope parts are now becoming more affordable for normal blokes. Same here,....I hope that more 'normal' blokes who genuinely want to own/ride these bikes for what they are can now get their hands on one.
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Post by earthman on Aug 9, 2019 15:48:19 GMT 1
No YPVS n/f 1 and 2 had the same knob as lc Some other yams had the same looking knob but was not screwed on but held by a grub screw Guess how I know 😖 Only bought a bag of 5 of the wrong type a few years ago Steve Thanks for the info, I'm totally wrong then. Lol
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Post by earthman on Aug 9, 2019 10:32:03 GMT 1
Am I right in saying that the knobbly type were fitted to the first LC's, 4LO & 4L1 only? Were the tapered one fitted to the powervalve models that came after that??
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Post by earthman on Aug 4, 2019 20:38:48 GMT 1
You don't have to ride any bike like a nutter to be able to enjoy it.
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Post by earthman on Aug 3, 2019 8:50:40 GMT 1
Which model of bike are we talking about? Is there even an overflow pipe on the 4LO model for example? I've not noticed it if there is.
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Post by earthman on Aug 3, 2019 8:43:43 GMT 1
I have got mine with Carole Nash 10 bikes think it was just around £500👍👍 But the thieving b*****ds want £40 every time you change something, even removing a bike which in turn decreases their risk they want £40, cnuts. Been with Classic Bike Ins since, great cover at a great price and no admin charges whatsoever. Once you have a classic insured with them you can add a modern bike too. I had been with Carole Nash for something like 15+ years in the past but since she sold the company, it's gone down the pan somewhat. What finally killed it for me were that they use Markerstudy has their underwriter, the small print states that they won't cover a vehicle if it's left outside your garage at ANY time during the day,......so if the bike got damaged or stolen whilst you were washing it/left it to dry on your drive for example, they won't pay out if you've stated 'garage' when you took the policy out.
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Post by earthman on Aug 1, 2019 11:17:14 GMT 1
Do they not have that electoral system across the Atlantic in the USA? Wait a minute, they do and they also ended up with a fat elite buffoon with a dodgy blond hairdo. I am afraid it is hang on to your hats boys, there is a storm a comin’. BTW great pic of the 50p coin Alex, I’ll need to look out for one in my change. J Years ago I caught a couple of episodes of the Apprentice that he hosted, he seemed sensible/straight thinking to me at the time, how wrong I were. I hardly keep up with politics in this country, guys in the States may know more/agree/disagree about Trump in general.
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Post by earthman on Aug 1, 2019 7:48:05 GMT 1
If you think a proven liar who is homophobic, racist and misogynistic, who will not ever be adversely affected by any poor decision he makes or forces through and who is surrounded by similar sycophants and was voted for by less than 1% of the population is ok then that’s great. If however you have a sense of social responsibility and don’t believe that someone should be in charge of this country just by virtue of the school he attended and the fact that his supporters again have no idea or even care for the average Uk family then maybe not so much. I totally agree, don't all the contenders fit that description to some degree though? Out of them all, who do you think would do right for the country/common man?
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Post by earthman on Aug 1, 2019 7:38:00 GMT 1
Originality, now that's a word isn't it.
It does make me laugh, any vehicle is technically only original once isn't it, when it leaves the showroom.
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Post by earthman on Jul 30, 2019 7:46:08 GMT 1
Strange that the LC wasn't commonly available in the States, I wonder why??
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Post by earthman on Jul 29, 2019 8:07:54 GMT 1
We didn't get the LC here in the states Surely that can't be right? I know that the States is a huge place so maybe they just weren't popular/sell in some areas?? There are some American LC owners on this site, did they have to find/import these bikes personally then??
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Post by earthman on Jul 28, 2019 12:50:33 GMT 1
I've always wondered, do you need a specific jig for each make of bike/frame or does say one work on a few different frame designs or ALL bikes? I've never been to a frame straightening place period, I understand that a petrol tank etc would have to come off to be able to attach hydraulic rams to pull/push the offending areas into place but what about a basic check first? Is it possible to ride a bike to one of these places, maybe just by placing some markers on the forks and rear arm, using lasers possibly, can they confirm whether or not a bike is straight in the first place?? one jig with multiple attachments, you can ride your bike to us, but we would have to charge to strip it down to the point where we could place it in the jig. getting people to bring rolling chassis with cases in is just easier for us and cheaper for yourself. we also have laserline frame checking equipment so can check frames without the need to load them onto the straightening jig. this can be done on anything from a rolling chassis to a complete bike. Ah, so there is quick and easy way to check if an LC or any other bike frame is straight, what would be the cost of using this laserline equipment? I know of the 'DIY' method of using two planks of wood/plasters straight edges on either side of the wheels, I'm guessing that this laserline equipment would use more points of reference than just a 'center line' that both wheels should be on??
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Post by earthman on Jul 28, 2019 11:06:07 GMT 1
Depending on what you've done in the past spanner wise, I wouldn't consider replacing fork seals that difficult of a job, at least you don't have any fancy electronic adjustment devices attached to these forks like some modern bikes have. I bet that you'll find some 'how to thread' on here or at least some good tips/pictures on how to go about it.
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Post by earthman on Jul 28, 2019 10:58:21 GMT 1
Kp motorcycles in leeds use the motorliner jig. we have done a few lc's and as stated cases and swing-arm with wheel in the frame. as for the wheelbase been 30mm short, doesn't mean its had an accident, back in the day we used to get racers bring their frames in to have the wheelbase shortened to make the bike turn in quicker I've always wondered, do you need a specific jig for each make of bike/frame or does say one work on a few different frame designs or ALL bikes? I've never been to a frame straightening place period, I understand that a petrol tank etc would have to come off to be able to attach hydraulic rams to pull/push the offending areas into place but what about a basic check first? Is it possible to ride a bike to one of these places, maybe just by placing some markers on the forks and rear arm, using lasers possibly, can they confirm whether or not a bike is straight in the first place??
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Post by earthman on Jul 27, 2019 9:28:17 GMT 1
its the fuse box ,look at the small clamps that hold the fuses I'd say don't rule that out of course but how would that relate to the ignition switch/ engine not turning off problem?? I replaced the fuse box on mine due to finding one broken/bodged repair by a previous owner, every thing worked fine but I wasn't happy with the bodge. There are two different 'new' replacement boxes I've found, one had non flexible contact holders which clamped the what turned out to be plastic fuses way too tight, they fell apart whilst trying to remove them. The other style has springy fuse holders just like Yamaha had intended, fine for another 30 years use I hope.
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Post by earthman on Jul 27, 2019 7:57:51 GMT 1
I think the ignition relies on earthing out to stop. Loose the wrong earth and it won't stop. Sure someone will be along with more knowledge on the subject Yeah, you could be right, back in the day some mopeds didn't even have an ignition key/barrel, just a push button earthing switch to cut the engine. I'm guessing that the ignition switch on the LC breaks the positive side and the cut out switch sends it to ground? If it is a ground/earth connection problem, I wouldn't have thought that it would be left switch gear or headlamp related but could be totally wrong. Hope the OP can tell us the route of the problem in the end.
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Post by earthman on Jul 26, 2019 20:51:15 GMT 1
I had this a few weeks ago a connector in the headlight for the left hand switchgear had disconnected Did you have the engine running/not turning off via the ignition switch though? Surely that left hand switchgear has nothing to do with the ignition/running of the engine, in theory it could be totally not there and the engine would still run??
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Post by earthman on Jul 26, 2019 20:42:03 GMT 1
There you go, pick the bones out of that. That left hand mirror stands out to me, it's an odd shape but if it provides a better rear view, fair play. Any LC that's in that sort of overall condition is fine by me.
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Post by earthman on Jul 25, 2019 7:29:35 GMT 1
as a RD RGV runing gear bike its looks fine to me . only thing i dont like is the blue ajusters but other then that it looks like a nice bike if you like RGV stuff on an lc . . Same here really, even the blue adjusters ain't a big deal to me, like using a tyre art pen, that's what most did back in the day, a little something to make your bike individual shall we say. Any LC is better than no LC I say, the question is, what does this one look like now??
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Post by earthman on Jul 24, 2019 21:51:30 GMT 1
There's a few threads on this already, big 'can of worms' basically.
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Post by earthman on Jul 24, 2019 21:49:08 GMT 1
Maybe I should have said, make a pin to fit from scratch then.
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Post by earthman on Jul 23, 2019 22:26:52 GMT 1
A few of us have found play in the pins/holes, bound to happen after 30+ years of use I guess. Either shim or lathe up a pin from scratch I guess.
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Post by earthman on Jul 22, 2019 11:54:04 GMT 1
Have you tried rigging up some hose into a clear/glass bottle just to measure the flow? It sounds like the fuel filter/tap is at least partly blocked to me.
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Post by earthman on Jul 21, 2019 20:05:35 GMT 1
I wish that my 4LO had this style of tap, not that I've experienced float valve sticking and lost petrol but I remember to manually turn the tap to the off position every time I leave the bike. I'm guessing that's why this prime style of tap were invented in the first place.
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Post by earthman on Jul 21, 2019 7:50:40 GMT 1
Trouble is, I've seen a few threads/ads where owners say that they won't sell their bike for less than that sort of amount so either they are looking through 'rose tinted spectacles' or don't really want to sell? In general, parts for any aged vehicle nowadays aren't cheap I know so I understand how most builder/owners must feel but these bikes simply aren't worth the sum of their parts to the majority I'd say. Only build an hybrid or an original for that matter, if you are in it for the love of long term ownership/riding it I say. I wonder what the average age is for hybrid owners is , as like said back in the day most LCs was modified, mine was and that's why I wanted a hybrid when deciding to re- live my yoof so will the prices go up or down as we all get older , is there a next generation of LC lovers ? mart I doubt very much that there will be a next generation, talking to a work experience lad last week, none of his mates are into bikes or cars for that matter. How things change, at his age I had passed both tests.
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