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by JonW
Mon Mar 25, 2024 9:25 am
Forum: For Sale
Topic: A few misc parts for sale
Replies: 5
Views: 357

Re: A few misc parts for sale

Nice work Ray! PM sent :)
by JonW
Sat Mar 23, 2024 9:49 am
Forum: For Sale
Topic: A few misc parts for sale
Replies: 5
Views: 357

Re: A few misc parts for sale

Thanks Ken, a part I need to look for :)

Glad youre in contact. :)
by JonW
Sat Mar 23, 2024 1:54 am
Forum: For Sale
Topic: A few misc parts for sale
Replies: 5
Views: 357

Re: A few misc parts for sale

Ken, Can I ask what the fuse cover looked like? I dont have anything covering mine and I'd like to see what its like if you still have the pic?
I have a mate here looking for a battery box and this would be great for him I would think, he will prob message you if thats ok?
by JonW
Sat Mar 02, 2024 10:46 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Yamaha 47X-W2174-00-98 Battery Cover
Replies: 9
Views: 2668

Re: Yamaha 47X-W2174-00-98 Battery Cover

Worth checking with the person who posted this?

https://www.rzrd500.com/500phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=16838
by JonW
Wed Nov 22, 2023 1:27 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: help needed-->Picture of original 51x windscreen (?)
Replies: 1
Views: 407

Re: help needed-->Picture of original 51x windscreen (?)

Someone already did these on Norbos forum I think, worth asking that guy if he has some left and what codes he did?
by JonW
Sun Sep 04, 2022 10:24 pm
Forum: Member's Rides
Topic: Busa
Replies: 6
Views: 1472

Re: Busa

Mad machine! I bet its addictive to open the throttle on that :)
by JonW
Thu Sep 01, 2022 8:15 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Rekeying seat lock
Replies: 9
Views: 1727

Re: Rekeying seat lock

Well done!
by JonW
Mon Aug 22, 2022 10:41 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: * LOVELY 1984 RD500LC FOR SALE *
Replies: 5
Views: 1581

Re: * LOVELY 1984 RD500LC FOR SALE *

For completness, sold at auction, winning bid was £17,250.
by JonW
Mon Aug 22, 2022 10:39 pm
Forum: Yammer-Howling
Topic: "NS86" - Dan Neilen has passed away
Replies: 12
Views: 2849

Re: "NS86" - Dan Neilen has passed away

RIP Dan.
by JonW
Mon Aug 22, 2022 10:15 pm
Forum: Custom Projects/Restoration
Topic: Restoration of 47X
Replies: 47
Views: 8152

Re: Restoration of 47X

The small bracket is for a side stand like on the 2007(8?) R1, it holds the spring.
by JonW
Mon Aug 22, 2022 10:11 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Rekeying seat lock
Replies: 9
Views: 1727

Re: Rekeying seat lock

Do you have a photo? I dont remember this being hard to rekey and Im sure i didnt it on mine around a year back.
by JonW
Thu May 12, 2022 1:08 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Seat pad foam
Replies: 19
Views: 5212

Re: Seat pad foam

Any news Michael?
by JonW
Thu May 12, 2022 1:06 am
Forum: Chassis, Brakes & Suspension
Topic: Alternative lock sets?
Replies: 3
Views: 1231

Re: Alternative lock sets?

As has been said, most yams of the era (+/- 5 years at least) use the same ignition top part (the bit with the key/barrel). Just match the others to that later. It would be better if you can remember what key shape you had originally, the number starts with a letter. Try and get the same letter and ...
by JonW
Thu May 12, 2022 1:00 am
Forum: Yammer-Howling
Topic: Custom Motorcycle Welding School
Replies: 183
Views: 27667

Re: Custom Motorcycle Welding School

Amazing progress Pete, very impressive mate!
by JonW
Tue Jul 27, 2021 9:32 pm
Forum: Chassis, Brakes & Suspension
Topic: Front Master Cylinder Rebuild
Replies: 10
Views: 4291

Re: Front Master Cylinder Rebuild

That is a superb diagram Speed Freak. The CAD project has provided some wonderful output. well done mate. Ive rebuilt a lot of these over the years. Sometimes a small hone helps, but generally they work fine. Bench bleeding can help but isnt always needed with small units like this. Since new units ...