scrap heap challenge 500lc

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chez · #1 Post by **chez** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 3:57 pm

This is my winter project it had one previous owner its been stood in a damp garage an left out side for neally 24 years

chez · #2 Post by **chez** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 4:05 pm

smurf 1 · #3 Post by **smurf 1** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 4:07 pm

That's one big job you've got there GOOD LUCK the carbs might need cleaning before you try to get it going lol!!!

chez · #4 Post by **chez** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 4:10 pm

got a few parts that i need so far but i need throttle cables an choke cables an two choke plungers send me a message if you any any off these parts thanks colin

Dubsey · #5 Post by **Dubsey** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 4:12 pm

Good luck, it all looks like its there
bit of WD40 and youll be fine

smurf 1 · #6 Post by **smurf 1** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 4:19 pm

Hi sorry about my last post, but seriously if you need any help let me know I am only down the M6 from you

chez · #7 Post by **chez** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 5:18 pm

Thanks i wil ltake you up on the offer when i get stuck if you ever near preston let me know

Gary Papesh · #8 Post by **Gary Papesh** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 6:37 pm

This video may save you a lot of work.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gsBEv8HdvDI

bolly · #9 Post by **bolly** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 6:37 pm

DAMN!!!! challenge is an understatement!!!!

Ronnie · #10 Post by **Ronnie** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 7:30 pm

WOW! Such a low mileage bike. What a waste. Why was it parked up and not used? You must've asked!

Good luck doing it, it'll turn out a brilliant bike. Good find.

aaronmvrider · #11 Post by **aaronmvrider** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 7:37 pm

...... new everything..... not a bad way to start a $20 k build project

RZColinPaul · #12 Post by **RZColinPaul** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 9:31 pm

Hope he stored her with some good antifreeze. Did you see if she would start probably not the batteries were never that good anyway. Hope you are friends with the banker. Good luck

ixe13 · #13 Post by **ixe13** » Thu Sep 20, 2012 9:59 pm

Didn't know they retreived a RD500 from the Titanic . You can count on the members of this board for any help finding replacement parts .

Good luck .

RC45 · #14 Post by **RC45** » Fri Sep 21, 2012 12:22 am

aaronmvrider wrote:...... new everything..... not a bad way to start a $20 k build project

My thoughts exactly. This will turn out to be an outrageously expensive build unless every part needed is sourced on the cheap, which is no longer possible.

Ronnie · #15 Post by **Ronnie** » Fri Sep 21, 2012 3:58 am

I fear the same. Unless it's plastic, the majority will probably be beyond repair. Possibly the best option would be some sort of GP rep. The hunt for that many good condition original parts would be a nightmare and the expense mindboggling! But, everyone on here will advise and help i'm sure. I only hope he didn't pay too much for it.