Ian's Bike



This is Ian's project bike it's a1984 RD 350 LC2 (31K model) approx. 26,000 miles.
It will also get a full stripdown to the frame, this frame will be painted and everything else cleaned, painted and polished.
The motor seems to be running OK, so this will not be touched at the moment
Ian tells me he expects to spend loads of cash and end up with '' The bike he wanted when he was a teenager''.

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14-10-01

As you can see Ian has started to strip the bike, no parts have been made ready yet ! Some of the parts were found to be in a poor condition, these are being replaced with new or second-hand. The frame is almost ready to be repainted

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28-10-01

As Ian finished stripping his bike he noticed the rear subframe was badly twisted,
so the seat will not sit centrally over the back wheel when viewed from the rear.
A second frame has been purchased along with it's V5 (log book)

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11-11-01

               

Ian has now spray painted his new frame ( And what a fantastic job he has done )
All done over two weekends in the place you see it, With the trusty Calor Gas heater on to help with the drying process.
The spray paint Ian used was Hammerite smooth black, The finish is superb.
Also as you can see Ian has fitted the Top an Bottom yolk's, along with all the other headstock fittings.
Checkout the brand new shocker !!! Still available from your local Yamaha dealer, Ian paid £65

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09-12-01

Ian has now started the rebuild process
Forks/Frame rubbers/twostroke bottle/ rear mudguard and various electrical components
have been fitted, along with a new headlight ( 4LO model ) and some new indicators
All looks well for completion in the new year ( 2002 )

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02-02-02

The project continues
LC 350 ( 4LO ) clocks have now been fitted, this requires a small alteration to the wiring loom,
The cleaned and freshly painted swingarm as also been fitted, Ian used Hammerite smooth silver.

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19-03-02

The rear brake system has now been overhauled and fitted,
Hanger & caliper painted, new bleed nipples fitted, braided lines and new banjo's all fitted.

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16-04-02

The front brake system has now also been overhauled and fitted to the bike,
Hanger & caliper's painted, new bleed nipples fitted, braided lines and new banjo's all fitted.
Also note throttle housing painted and new cable fitted.

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05-07-02

Ian has now set about finishing his bike !
Both wheels were striped, shot blasted and re-polished before a new coat of paint was added.
The motor has been de-greased so Ian can see what work is required !

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