Wanted: LC rolling chassis or frame

[BRG1200]

has anyone got either an LC rolling chassis, or an LC frame they're able to move along?
Only real requirements are that it's straight and able to eventually be road registered. Will form the basis of a very long term special.

[JonW]

This beauty is still doing the round (about 3 years its been on ebay lol)

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Yamaha-Rd350lc-/252820527719?

[BRG1200]

Before I even look I'll bet its the blue one with a weird tank for $350....

[JonW]

90% correct... hes sort of seen sense (not really) and now its 'only $300'

[BRG1200]

Hmm. Australia's so bloody BIG. Everything seems to be in Sydney, Melbourne or some tiny town waaaay up near the pointy bit. Rarely a chance to zip over in the car and chuck the goods in the boot!

That fella also has a few RZ bits atm, but I'm "between jobs" so being very frugal, which limits travel/transport costs and buying capacity.

The frame would be tempting if it was registerable, and if I was sure it was straight.
Looking at the bits welded on where the VIN plate should be (boo hoo) it's an ex-race frame so a numerical risk that it's probably been end over end at some point. No budget for straightening, and if it's been up that long I have my doubts.
A lot goes through your head when you look at something like this, eh? ;-)
I'll ring and find out though.

[JonW]

I agree with your concern over the front of this one. welding those big bits steel to the headstock isnt ideal at all and yes thats where the compliance plate should be on an LC. you could maybe make up another one of those, alloy plate and decal guy, but it s more work. imho that frame is $100... max :/

[BRG1200]

I got a response, it has no VIN plate, just the frame number, and there's no paperwork with it so it sounds like no use to me. I need to be able to eventually register the frame I get in my name in SA.

[JonW]

For years that Nobby bloke (!) who used to sell Gibson pipes and other RD stuff had one on ebay for silly money (500 at one point), but I dont know if it sold, I assume not tho... lol.

[BRG1200]

I have in mind a "set" of bikes, which involves one standard and one modded LC. Nothing as adventurous as your specials, just a nice LC with a good motor and some interesting running gear that's in keeping with an LC, but slightly more capable/modern.

[JonW]

This is closer to you, and no its not an LC, but i think this is a well known bike on this forum as the build thread was on here a few owners back. $2k isnt free, but it is good value for whats there in the package.
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/birdwoo ... 1142355762

[BRG1200]

Hmm, I see why you point that one out. I have my quota of RZ's though!
Look closer and that bike doesn't appeal to me, though the suspension and wheels may be good.

I'll still keep my eye's out for an LC roller.

[BRG1200]

SO, to re-iterate, it's an LC frame or rolling chassis I'm after, motor or no motor.

(I have three RZ's, bikini fairing, full fairing, and one which I'll turn into an N1 lookalike).

[BRG1200]

Bump.

Just to re-iterate, if anyone comes across an RD250LC or RD350LC rolling frame or just a frame. Or, say, a ratted out complete bike with a blown motor.

Needs to be a frame that I can legally eventually get registered and on the road in my name.

Will be seeking a RZ or banshee motor bottom end in due course to go with the frame (if an LC one doesn't turn up first).

Originality and matching numbers is not an issue here.