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Please take this as a constructive observation rather than criticism but I think you may going in the wrong direction with the brake cable mod. As I understand it the 2 key points to an effective cable operated brake are: 1. The angle between the cable and the cam lever should be kept as close...

From the what I could find, the 80-83 model RD250/350 LC had 32mm forks - I certainly remember them being pretty spindly on mine all those years ago.. ;D

Really following this with interest and I like your approach to upgrading the bike. As you say the preload adjusters will just reduce the sag in the forks but not eliminate the mushiness in the forks, only stiffer springs will solve this. I'm guessing the forks on the SR250 are 32mm which...

Don't know if this helps but the CBX750 (RC17)and some nighthawks were fitted with a monoshock from the factory - might be worth looking for a frame from one of them. Otherwise the frames and much of the running gear is interchangeable. The CBX750 comes with a hydraulic clutch as standard too...

loving the attention to detail on this project. Sorry to hear about the powder coating but as you say, most of it will be hidden by the other bike parts. was at the manx last year and it is just as good as the TT although a bit more relaxed due to the higher average age of the participants. :)

Re: ROSSI WINS MXOTOGP at ASSEN Thanks - I was going to watch this tonight >:( Can you not put the result in the title of threads like this.... At least then we can avoid the thread if we don't want to know the result Rant over ::)

All the best with this project, I've owned about a dozen of these and they are great little bikes and dead easy to fix up. The biggest thing to watch out for is the exhaust studs or bolts snapping on you and the charging system burning itself out but otherwise, they just keep on going Like the...

I did see the bike on the stand and thought it looked great. Any more details anywhere or have I just missed this one?

Very nice indeed

I went on the Saturday and it was definitely less crowded than normal. Managed to buy a pair of boots, jacket, trousers and helmet for under £100 the lot (ex Hein Gericke stock) so happy with that. Also got a mead speed seat for £20 so there were some bargains to be had. As for the food, I...

Titan, with the exception of France, everywhere is sodding far away from Dover ;D Were you at Ashford on Monday?

Anyone going to Stafford next weekend? I'll be there on the saturday

Like Titan, I'm beavering away in the garage. Going to the classic TT (Manx) in august though

Hi Surplus, Any progress with the rally?

Ferret seems to be very well respected and travels around the whole country. Here's his website http://www.motorcyclewiring.co.uk/frameset.html