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nokturnal
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Re: RD350LC 4LO Build

#31 Post by nokturnal » Fri Sep 28, 2018 4:15 pm

Slinger did mine previously (YPVS reeds into LC). Had to weld the inside side of the inlet up before machining I believe to prevent from breaking through.
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Re: RD350LC 4LO Build

#32 Post by tacky1 » Sun Sep 30, 2018 10:11 pm

Got a lot done this week and weekend, Bloody wheels!!! Bastards!!! At least 10-12 hours work in each, Sanding, cleaning and polishing out all the old stains in the alloy!! All done now, satin black with a full clear coat to protect the bare alloy!! I never new a wheel had so many nooks and crannys...

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1985 RZv500
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
2009 CR500AF Supermoto 250X
2007 CR500AF 250X
1988 YSR50 (2)
1984 GPZ750 Turbo
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Re: RD350LC 4LO Build

#33 Post by tacky1 » Sun Sep 30, 2018 10:13 pm

Engine cases all sanded and repaired, Lots of road rash, Had to build up the sides again to get it all flush with the little plastic covers.. They look great :)

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1985 RZv500
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
2009 CR500AF Supermoto 250X
2007 CR500AF 250X
1988 YSR50 (2)
1984 GPZ750 Turbo
1989 VFR750R RC30

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Re: RD350LC 4LO Build

#34 Post by tacky1 » Sun Sep 30, 2018 10:15 pm

Clocks are all stripped and new faces fitted, Repainted the rims are they wree in bad shape, Waiting on an old set so I can salvage the needles.. Thanks again nokturnal, You da man.. :)

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1985 RZv500
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
2009 CR500AF Supermoto 250X
2007 CR500AF 250X
1988 YSR50 (2)
1984 GPZ750 Turbo
1989 VFR750R RC30

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Re: RD350LC 4LO Build

#35 Post by tacky1 » Sun Sep 30, 2018 10:16 pm

Brake calipers are stripped and cleaned and painted, All new seals, pistons and pads, New rubbers and pins, I might not use there, I have a set of Blue spots that I will fit for now, The LC brakes were never that good :)

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1985 RZv500
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
2009 CR500AF Supermoto 250X
2007 CR500AF 250X
1988 YSR50 (2)
1984 GPZ750 Turbo
1989 VFR750R RC30

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Re: RD350LC 4LO Build

#36 Post by tacky1 » Sun Sep 30, 2018 10:18 pm

all plastics were sanded and repainted with plastic trim paint, Perfect again, They were in really bad shape, All sun damaged and just really natty...




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1985 RZv500
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
2009 CR500AF Supermoto 250X
2007 CR500AF 250X
1988 YSR50 (2)
1984 GPZ750 Turbo
1989 VFR750R RC30

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Re: RD350LC 4LO Build

#37 Post by tacky1 » Sun Sep 30, 2018 10:21 pm

all metal has been picked up from the powdercoaters, Looks absolutely fantastic, Waiting on the crank and cylinders which are on the way, Then its time to get it all together. Ill build the motor and do the squish and send the head out for correction, The LC has a very, very safe squish, Lets tighten it up and take away some of that reliability :smt033 :smt023
1985 RZv500
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
2009 CR500AF Supermoto 250X
2007 CR500AF 250X
1988 YSR50 (2)
1984 GPZ750 Turbo
1989 VFR750R RC30

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Re: RD350LC 4LO Build

#38 Post by nokturnal » Wed Oct 03, 2018 8:47 am

Lookin good
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Re: RD350LC 4LO Build

#39 Post by tacky1 » Mon Oct 08, 2018 12:24 am

Bottom end built, Crank has all new bearings, rods and labyrinth, I stripped all the gears off the shafts, cleaned and rebuilt, Ground down the shift star for smoother shifts, Top end to go on this week as I need to measure the squish..

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1985 RZv500
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
2009 CR500AF Supermoto 250X
2007 CR500AF 250X
1988 YSR50 (2)
1984 GPZ750 Turbo
1989 VFR750R RC30

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Re: RD350LC 4LO Build

#40 Post by tacky1 » Thu Oct 11, 2018 10:52 am

Head measured for squish and sent out, Almost 3mm of a gap!!! Wayyyyy too safe for me.. :P
Replaced the rubber grommet on the stator, New oil pump, all new seals, impeller, bearing on the water and oil pump..

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1985 RZv500
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
2009 CR500AF Supermoto 250X
2007 CR500AF 250X
1988 YSR50 (2)
1984 GPZ750 Turbo
1989 VFR750R RC30

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Re: RD350LC 4LO Build

#41 Post by nokturnal » Fri Oct 12, 2018 11:24 am

3 mil

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Re: RD350LC 4LO Build

#42 Post by brrrappp » Fri Oct 12, 2018 11:33 am

Man, you really do nice clean work. That thing will look awesome in your living room!

What do you use to paint the calipers?

You're going to replace that cracked Neutral switch cover right?

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Re: RD350LC 4LO Build

#43 Post by tacky1 » Fri Oct 12, 2018 8:11 pm

I just a satin brake caliper paint on the calipers,

Im not changing the switch cover, Its sealed with an o-ring, not a gasket, It wont leak.
1985 RZv500
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
2009 CR500AF Supermoto 250X
2007 CR500AF 250X
1988 YSR50 (2)
1984 GPZ750 Turbo
1989 VFR750R RC30

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Re: RD350LC 4LO Build

#44 Post by brrrappp » Fri Oct 12, 2018 10:25 pm

tacky1 wrote:I just a satin brake caliper paint on the calipers,

Im not changing the switch cover, Its sealed with an o-ring, not a gasket, It wont leak.

Famous last words. "It wont leak"
I just replaced one that you couldn't see the crack until you put a flashlight on it. I thought it was the Sprocket seal so I cleaned all around it with brake clean and left it overnight to determine where the leak was coming from. Sure enough, the neutral switch was a leaking like a Senator from California.

Just saying, you have replaced and cleaned to the n'th degree. Why not replace an $18 part that is obviously defective?

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Re: RD350LC 4LO Build

#45 Post by tacky1 » Fri Oct 12, 2018 11:51 pm

Ahh, LOL, It didn't leak before, New one ordered.... :smt003 :smt023
1985 RZv500
1984 RZ500 Hybrid
1986 RG500 Walter Wolf
1986 RG500 Skoal Bandit
1984 RZ350
1984 RZ350 Hybrid
1981 RD350LC
1981 RD350LC Hybrid
2009 CR500AF Supermoto 250X
2007 CR500AF 250X
1988 YSR50 (2)
1984 GPZ750 Turbo
1989 VFR750R RC30

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