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by L.B.
Thu Feb 09, 2017 12:22 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Frame and cycle part painting
Replies: 8
Views: 5835

Re: Frame and cycle part painting

Any luck with that number Justin? Might do a road trip to drop off some parts for paint & pop around for a chat.
by L.B.
Sat Jan 28, 2017 2:20 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Frame and cycle part painting
Replies: 8
Views: 5835

Re: Frame and cycle part painting

Eastwood paints make a nice 2pk in a can. Im thinking of using it myself very soon.
by L.B.
Tue Jan 03, 2017 7:43 pm
Forum: 2Stroke Tech
Topic: Best fuel choice
Replies: 3
Views: 4441

Re: Best fuel choice

Always use 98 only & a cap full of metho every few mnths to evaporate water/condensation. Always fill tank too when parked up.
by L.B.
Thu Dec 01, 2016 4:44 pm
Forum: Yamaha
Topic: BRAND NEW LC tanks, good ones this time.
Replies: 14
Views: 3868

Re: BRAND NEW LC tanks, good ones this time.

I wonder what savings are for 10 tanks & postage.....
Surely they'd all sell.
by L.B.
Sun Nov 27, 2016 10:48 pm
Forum: General Ramble
Topic: What to use for cleaning radiators...?
Replies: 6
Views: 1620

Re: What to use for cleaning radiators...?

Could you be thinking of CLR brand?
by L.B.
Tue Nov 08, 2016 10:23 am
Forum: Parts Wanted
Topic: Rubber headlight cover for rectangular yamaha 250/350/500 ypvs model
Replies: 26
Views: 5365

Re: Rubber headlight cover for rectangular yamaha 250/350/500 ypvs model

That is good news. I was going to lend you my oem nos rubber as a template.
Now is anyone redoing the rubber surrounds for the gauges? Mine have melted.....
by L.B.
Tue Sep 27, 2016 6:44 pm
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: RZ350 barrels,head,pv's.
Replies: 3
Views: 3830

RZ350 barrels,head,pv's.

31k 350 barrels on 1st o/s. Has some porting done,nothing too wild.Head has no damage,very clean & straight (has been checked). Pv's need abit of work on the coupler section,usual wear n tear,quick tig n file job.Will include brand new oem coupler & a set of zinc'd allen key bolts that will ...
by L.B.
Tue Sep 27, 2016 6:31 pm
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: RD350LC barrels & o-ringed head.
Replies: 0
Views: 2385

RD350LC barrels & o-ringed head.

350LC barrels on 1st o/s.Been blasted ready for rebore & paint. Comes with an LC head that has been prepped by Glyn/Slinger in Canada.Has been reprofiled & o-ringed. Would like what they owe me but that'll never happen so is $700 asking too much? Oh standard stock ports,untouched. http://i46...
by L.B.
Sun Sep 18, 2016 8:42 am
Forum: Bikes Wanted
Topic: wanted yamaha tzr250 2ma or 1kt
Replies: 9
Views: 5189

Re: wanted yamaha tzr250 2ma or 1kt

I have a bare 2ma frame sitting here for sale.
by L.B.
Fri Aug 19, 2016 5:45 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: '86 250 YPVS Restore
Replies: 123
Views: 25473

Re: '86 250 YPVS Restore

A1 hard chrome,got a pair done last year for a rz. $300 bucks for the pair....
They are also know about the nylon bush in the bottom of the legs & work around these so they are not damaged/melted...
by L.B.
Tue Aug 16, 2016 6:57 pm
Forum: General Ramble
Topic: Tank repair
Replies: 5
Views: 1177

Re: Tank repair

Beautiful work there,would luv to learn the black art of sheet metal...
by L.B.
Mon May 23, 2016 5:14 pm
Forum: Parts Wanted
Topic: Rubber headlight cover for rectangular yamaha 250/350/500 ypvs model
Replies: 26
Views: 5365

Re: Rubber headlight cover for rectangular yamaha 250/350/500 ypvs model

Hmmm......Gavin have you any experience at casting/molding rubber?
by L.B.
Thu Mar 10, 2016 7:20 pm
Forum: Parts for sale
Topic: A/C L/C RG RZ and others parts for sale
Replies: 30
Views: 5243

Re: A/C L/C RG RZ and others parts for sale

Pat do you have any bare AC cases?
Lol FLC,luv that song & still play it & others at work all the time...
Playin scooby snacks in ya scooby-doo lol.
by L.B.
Thu Feb 25, 2016 12:36 pm
Forum: General Ramble
Topic: Did yYou Make the list?
Replies: 6
Views: 1231

Re: Did yYou Make the list?

Meh...."cafe racer" is just a couple of words when you look at the technical side of how some of those bikes have been built. Some really nice engineering & "hard yards" have gone into these builds,which I can appreciate. Honestly Id own quiet a few of those bikes cause they ...
by L.B.
Sun Feb 21, 2016 10:15 am
Forum: Projects
Topic: Admitting defeat - looking for an enthusiastic mechanic
Replies: 14
Views: 4854

Re: Admitting defeat - looking for an enthusiastic mechanic

Not to mention money......will take alot of it to finish both bikes. Im lucky with the Honda build,whenever I need money for parts he's there the next day with ponies in pocket which makes things so much easier. But Jon is right & anyone thats done any sort of restore work ( I hate rims lol) wil...