Hello from Canada Folks
Hello from Canada Folks
Hey all, new to forum so I thought I’d say hello..
47 yr old Canadian here, just picked up an ‘81 RD350LC.
Bit of a story...
I’m into older Yammie resurrections, cafed an ‘81 Virago and restored an ‘82 Seca 750 last year..
I picked up the Seca from an old fella who lived in northern Ontario, in a trailer home.
Tiny lean-to shed...when I went inside, lo and behold was an ‘81 Rd350LC that he was still driving. I asked if that was for sale and he respectfully declined lol..
However, this weekend, he called to say that he was willing to let it go..sucked a mouse nest through it and he didn’t want to fix..
So I immediately drove 4 hours, and picked it up, along with, spare engine, frame, pipes, and two boxes of parts, many still packaged...
Total cost $900 Can.
Top end needs refresh, but new Yamaha rings and gaskets included in the boxes!
Body is a little rough, tank the worst, but I like doing bodywork...
Here’s a couple pics if I can upload..
PS...he is the original owner, bought her brand new...
I’ll be picking your brains in the near future!
47 yr old Canadian here, just picked up an ‘81 RD350LC.
Bit of a story...
I’m into older Yammie resurrections, cafed an ‘81 Virago and restored an ‘82 Seca 750 last year..
I picked up the Seca from an old fella who lived in northern Ontario, in a trailer home.
Tiny lean-to shed...when I went inside, lo and behold was an ‘81 Rd350LC that he was still driving. I asked if that was for sale and he respectfully declined lol..
However, this weekend, he called to say that he was willing to let it go..sucked a mouse nest through it and he didn’t want to fix..
So I immediately drove 4 hours, and picked it up, along with, spare engine, frame, pipes, and two boxes of parts, many still packaged...
Total cost $900 Can.
Top end needs refresh, but new Yamaha rings and gaskets included in the boxes!
Body is a little rough, tank the worst, but I like doing bodywork...
Here’s a couple pics if I can upload..
PS...he is the original owner, bought her brand new...
I’ll be picking your brains in the near future!
1981 RD350LC
1996 YZF1000R Thunderace
1996 YZF1000R Thunderace
Re: Hello from Canada Folks
couple pics
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1981 RD350LC
1996 YZF1000R Thunderace
1996 YZF1000R Thunderace
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Re: Hello from Canada Folks
Welcome , and what a deal that was well worth the drive.
cheers Mark
cheers Mark
350LC,Athena 392 big bore,stock porting,swiss cheese air box,stock reeds,spec11 pipes.(now TSA big bore pipes)
She might not be pretty but she will always be a fun ride
1982 YAMA RD350LC
98KDX 220R
1967 TRIUMPH TIGER
2001 TRIUMPH TT600
She might not be pretty but she will always be a fun ride
1982 YAMA RD350LC
98KDX 220R
1967 TRIUMPH TIGER
2001 TRIUMPH TT600
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Thanks Mark,
Just noticed your signature FZR’s..
I’m currently driving a ‘96 Thunderace that I just finished. Love the old girls..
Just noticed your signature FZR’s..
I’m currently driving a ‘96 Thunderace that I just finished. Love the old girls..
1981 RD350LC
1996 YZF1000R Thunderace
1996 YZF1000R Thunderace
- two-stroke-brit
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Re: Hello from Canada Folks
yes me too but getting hard on my wrists
mark
350LC,Athena 392 big bore,stock porting,swiss cheese air box,stock reeds,spec11 pipes.(now TSA big bore pipes)
She might not be pretty but she will always be a fun ride
1982 YAMA RD350LC
98KDX 220R
1967 TRIUMPH TIGER
2001 TRIUMPH TT600
She might not be pretty but she will always be a fun ride
1982 YAMA RD350LC
98KDX 220R
1967 TRIUMPH TIGER
2001 TRIUMPH TT600
Re: Hello from Canada Folks
Now that’s a deal. Nice job. Welcome aboard :)
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1981 RD350LC
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1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
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wow, great deal. well done and welcome!
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81 RD350LC Resto
82 RD421LC Hybrid
82 RD350LC decapitation project
82 RD250LC JDM '251LC' YPVS
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Re: Hello from Canada Folks
Nice catch!
You've got a bunch of work to do but it will all be worthwhile in the end. The spare motor is well worthwhile and spare parts are generally good. Spare frame is not worth much sadly.
Yambits and LC Crazy in the UK are both good sources for parts and shipping from UK is surprisingly inexpensive.
You've got a bunch of work to do but it will all be worthwhile in the end. The spare motor is well worthwhile and spare parts are generally good. Spare frame is not worth much sadly.
Yambits and LC Crazy in the UK are both good sources for parts and shipping from UK is surprisingly inexpensive.
'82 RD350LC in '81 colours, OEM pipes, UNI filters
'85 FZ750
'85 FZ750
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Yes, I ordered a bunch of items from LC crazy..Norbo was great to deal with...
Couldn’t believe my parts arrived one day after pickup from him..$130 to ship was well worth it..
Got the top end finished last night and she is purring away...
Moving onto the bodywork now.
I’ll get some pics up sometime soon.
Took it for a quick zip down the street, I can’t wait to get her looking great, licensed and on the road.
Couldn’t believe my parts arrived one day after pickup from him..$130 to ship was well worth it..
Got the top end finished last night and she is purring away...
Moving onto the bodywork now.
I’ll get some pics up sometime soon.
Took it for a quick zip down the street, I can’t wait to get her looking great, licensed and on the road.
1981 RD350LC
1996 YZF1000R Thunderace
1996 YZF1000R Thunderace
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1981 RD350LC
1996 YZF1000R Thunderace
1996 YZF1000R Thunderace
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I just have to post a pic of my Thunderace...found a set of new in plastic Kenny Roberts fairings..$200, couldn't resist..i have yellow wrap coming to accent the tank
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1981 RD350LC
1996 YZF1000R Thunderace
1996 YZF1000R Thunderace
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I’m a happy camper....
Successfully conquered not one, but 2 oil leaks today, one injector and one tranny oil.
Culprits were the shift shaft seal and the autolube pump plunger seal...
Best thing was, both seals were in the box of miscellaneous parts I received when I bought the bike. New in package. Bikes been sitting all day with white paper under it and not so much as a micro drop.
Successfully conquered not one, but 2 oil leaks today, one injector and one tranny oil.
Culprits were the shift shaft seal and the autolube pump plunger seal...
Best thing was, both seals were in the box of miscellaneous parts I received when I bought the bike. New in package. Bikes been sitting all day with white paper under it and not so much as a micro drop.
1981 RD350LC
1996 YZF1000R Thunderace
1996 YZF1000R Thunderace