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by Ardee
Thu Apr 19, 2018 9:23 am
Forum: Custom Projects/Restoration
Topic: 251LC
Replies: 113
Views: 15906

Re: 251LC

Nice work there Jon they look great! Were you in danger of breaking the needles or pins? Is this very delicate work? As a new guy here I am not very active as I am a watch and learn type of person. I really enjoy watching the progress of your build and look for your posts daily.... so your not wasti...
by Ardee
Wed Apr 11, 2018 8:41 pm
Forum: RD350LC 4L0 - For ELSIE Owners
Topic: RDLC crank needed.
Replies: 28
Views: 4314

Re: RDLC crank needed.

1mm wider big end bearings basically . Doesn't read as much... but it's definitely significant RZ cranks are a few (2?) mm wider accross the webs as result. These are direct drop in fits into 'some' LC cases..dependant of what cycle of the production run they were in. Regardless LC cases can easily...
by Ardee
Mon Apr 09, 2018 8:53 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Restoring a RZ tank vid
Replies: 1
Views: 912

Re: Restoring a RZ tank vid

[quote="LC Cnd"]Starts about 1:25 and is the 1st in a series. The vid sound like its shot in New England and the guy is fixing the paint on the lower right hand bottom corner. He has some interesting paint tips & fairing repair info. Thanks for that link. Seems Windy has a bunch of goo...
by Ardee
Sun Apr 08, 2018 10:17 am
Forum: RD350LC 4L0 - For ELSIE Owners
Topic: Securing ur Elsie
Replies: 14
Views: 3135

Re: Securing ur Elsie

:smt006 I have never worried too much about having my bikes stolen..... might be a mistake. I saw an ad on Kijiji a while back looking for people who wanted their bikes in movies and TV commercials. They wanted vintage and unique bikes.... BIG RED FLAG .... what better way to find out where your tar...
by Ardee
Sun Apr 08, 2018 9:48 am
Forum: Engines
Topic: Ceramic clutch pusher ball- good upgrade or not?
Replies: 6
Views: 1051

Re: Ceramic clutch pusher ball- good upgrade or not?

I have found myself in need of a steel ball on more than one occasion over my time. The easiest way to get a ball is to break the cage on an old radial ball bearing ( lots that size in your engine so look at ones you have replaced ). Just use a punch between the balls and you will soon have a clutch...
by Ardee
Thu Apr 05, 2018 5:58 pm
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Resoration supplies Canada
Replies: 2
Views: 1102

Re: Resoration supplies Canada

Scott I used BBQ paint on the header for my GB500 and I will say it has to be at least 7 years or more now, and it is as good as the day I sprayed it. I know I purchased it at CTC, but I can't remember what brand. The paint went on black and flat... I baked it by running the bike for short periods a...
by Ardee
Mon Apr 02, 2018 7:45 am
Forum: RD350LC 4L0 - For ELSIE Owners
Topic: RDLC crank needed.
Replies: 28
Views: 4314

Re: RDLC crank needed.

Bare wrote:Fit a Valvie crank.
It's a superior / stronger crankshaft design and it can be retrofitted to an LC...
easily.
What is the difference between the YPVS crank and the LC ?
What needs to be done to fit the YPVS crank into the LC engine ?
by Ardee
Wed Mar 28, 2018 8:37 am
Forum: Bodywork
Topic: Resoration supplies Canada
Replies: 2
Views: 1102

Resoration supplies Canada

I found a company that sell lots of handy products that could be very handy in a restoration project. The company is located in Palmerston Ontario and that's good for us using $$$$ CAD. They sell fuel tank repair kits, powder paints, buffing supplies, heat paint, plating kits and supplies and more. ...
by Ardee
Sun Mar 25, 2018 11:39 pm
Forum: Member's Rides
Topic: A small collection
Replies: 8
Views: 2118

Re: A small collection

JonW wrote:We had a GB400 here.

Love the condition of your collection, very clean.
Thank you Jon
After seeing pictures of your work on here that's a real compliment :smt023
by Ardee
Sun Mar 25, 2018 11:34 pm
Forum: Member's Rides
Topic: A small collection
Replies: 8
Views: 2118

Re: A small collection

I really like the GB500. I could have sworn they were sold here for 1 year. :smt017 But I believe you. Only seen a few around. Do you ride around Campbellville ever? I saw my first GB500 in Key West Fla. in 1992 it was on the showroom floor with a tag that was priced at $2800 brand new. I said righ...
by Ardee
Sun Mar 25, 2018 8:58 am
Forum: Member's Rides
Topic: A small collection
Replies: 8
Views: 2118

Re: A small collection

Those are all so clean and nice! Here in the US, we got the Kaw W650 from 2000-01 and the Honda GB500 single for 1-2 yrs in the late 80's early 90's. That version of the CX650 we did not receive and that may be the best looking one outside of the CX650 Turbo! Thank you We in Canada did not get the ...
by Ardee
Sat Mar 24, 2018 11:21 pm
Forum: Member's Rides
Topic: A small collection
Replies: 8
Views: 2118

Re: A small collection

500TT
by Ardee
Sat Mar 24, 2018 11:03 pm
Forum: Member's Rides
Topic: A small collection
Replies: 8
Views: 2118

Re: A small collection

1984 650
by Ardee
Sat Mar 24, 2018 10:59 pm
Forum: Member's Rides
Topic: A small collection
Replies: 8
Views: 2118

A small collection

So my Rd is waiting for it's return to beauty but these are my other rides . Just thought I'd share some of my small collection
by Ardee
Sat Mar 24, 2018 8:22 pm
Forum: Custom Projects/Restoration
Topic: 251LC
Replies: 113
Views: 15906

Re: 251LC

Jon Thanks for the info on the plating you use. I can't seem to find much on the internet here in the Toronto or central Ontario area. I may have to rely on other Ontario members for advise. I won't be starting my restoration for at least 6 or 8 weeks but I have always wondered where to get this gre...