2 Strokes Down Under

Hello Gents, cap off , 1 Hour job after night shift , tank is fine, but my patience was wearing thin by the end . There is a fair amount of loose rust inside . will need to get a camera and have a look in there . (bugger) Then its time to repair and seal the inside .
Casho

Thanks Jon , I have started to destroy , but not off yet Ran out of time today . Bloody night shifts
Casho

Thanks guys , it sounds like the old screwdriver trick , its a plastic cap .
Casho

Many thanks there Hybrid , Woke a little late today , so only striped the rusty spots . Very pleased with the results. http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/s629/casho73/IMG_06841_zps6f64509e.jpg http://i1309.photobucket.com/albums/s629/casho73/IMG_06811_zpsc15c6402.jpg Only two pin sized rust , all t...

Oh I almost forgot , Talking to my brother who is 2 hours drive from home , trying to organize a meeting with an old farmer he knows . he has 2x rd250lc's . One he uses for parts to keep the other farm bike going , Yep he has knobbies on the farm rd250lc . he is to old to ride anymore and is looking...

Thanks Jon, I was in Sydney last weekend , dropped in and saw Paul (grunt33) Obtained a rear tail light complete and 350lc master cylinder and calipers . they need a little bit of work , but a good start. Paul was great and has some nice rides there . I also have been on norbos site , Pity we don't ...

Thanks Jon , Ive just been into my photobucket account but cant find the img link you talk about . So it sounds like you must have seen all the pics on my account , The clocks are not that good , no trip knob ,the speedo side is fixed up with silastic and there is a crack where the brake is up again...

HI GUYS , jUST A FEW PICS OF THE OLD GIRL BEFORE I START TO STRIP HER DOWN FOR THE REBUILD . SHOULD BE A ENJOYABLE TIME AND FRUSTRATING AT THE SAME TIME .WELL I PURCHASED THE BIKE SOME MONTHS BACK , APPARENTLY IT HADS BEEN IN A SHED FOR 9-10 YEARS . THE TOP END WAS PULLED OFF PRIER TO THE PURCHASE. ...

Ok no problem Pete

Yes James , that is the company . They seem good to deal with so far very helpful . Thanks mark , my frame number is 5e1 000010 ,but the thing is the frame has no sign of the rivets , but something has been glued there . I will take you up on the offer . They did say all they need is a clear picture...

HI GUY'S , I HAVE BEEN IN CONTACT WITH A COMPANY THAT MAKES COMPLIANCE TAGS FOR MOST MOTORCYCLES, BUT NOT FOR THE RD LC SERIES . MY QUESTION IS DOES ANYONE HAVE A GOOD EXAMPLE OF AN AUSTRALIAN RD LC TAG ? I WOULD NEED A GOOD PICTURE OF THE TAG AND DIMMENSIONS . IF THE COMPANY IS ABLE TO DO THE TAG ,...

Looks good to me , Just wondering if anyone in oz could or do this ? Could be another option with the rd250lc iam about to restore . Instead of the big bore kit . Great for a sleeper , especially if you leave the 250 plaques on the outside , Greg

Well thanks guys , should start to upload some pics this weekend . Will have to keep my eye out for a well priced rz bottom end then . As I said it will be a slow build , So not in a great hurry for the motor yet , but will be paying attention to the body work and frame for now . Oh and a trip to th...

Hello everyone , A great site you have here . Well , A little while back I bought a rd250lc which was the same type and year that supplied myself with my L's and P's . Loved that old girl , Rode it from the central west of N S W to Mackay Q L D twice. May I just add don't think the old bum would be ...