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Post subject: Kenny Roberts LC (4LO)
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jashworth  Suburban Commuter Joined: 20 Mar 2007 Total posts: 76 Location: Southampton |
Hi guys,
Here's my old Kenny Roberts LC coming back to life. I've owned this baby for 22 year, 18 of which it's been in bits due to an accident I had on it in 89. Dislocated my hip and spend about 4 months in hospital  . Thank heavens for student nurses  .
It was first registered in '85 and I understand the paintjob was done by Dream Machine and I think it was hand sprayed and not a decal (but I can't really tell, if anyone knows please let me know).
Due to commitments this has taken me a year to get this far but all being well, it should be back on the road by May. Watch this space.
Cheers
Jez
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Posted: Mon Mar 24, 2008 10:48 pm
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russ35031 Daily Burner Joined: 28 Oct 2007 Total posts: 129 Location: Northants UK |
Well nice, tanks gonna be a challenge. What did you do to the crankcases they look superb ?
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Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:25 am
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jashworthSuburban Commuter Joined: 20 Mar 2007 Total posts: 76 Location: Southampton |
I had the crankcases aqua blasted. Came back looking like new. As for the tank, if it can't be repaired (although I think they can do anything nowdays) I've got another in my loft ready for painting.
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Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 9:42 am
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good job so far  cant beat a good roberts rep 
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Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 12:39 pm
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jashworthSuburban Commuter Joined: 20 Mar 2007 Total posts: 76 Location: Southampton |
Thanks, especially an original one at that.
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Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 12:51 pm
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Hank Mmm, Fully Synthetic! Joined: 16 Jan 2006 Total posts: 1330 |
I'd restore it all but the tank, leave it as is.
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Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 4:56 pm
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gary-rd-robbo![[RD/RZ Blood Donor]](../img/pipsvip.jpg "RD/RZ Blood Donor")
RD/RZ Blood Donor One-handed Stoppie! |
dont forget your sprocket tab washers need bending to lock the nuts bike is very nice .
tank ouch!!!! mustof hurt...but stunning progress so far!!!!!
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Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 6:05 pm
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dickie d Regular Racer Joined: 03 Aug 2003 Total posts: 371 |
bike is getting their and looking good .
would that be the right mileage on it with you having it for 22 years and 18 of them in bits
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Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 7:04 pm
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| Bertie_Mollie Joined: 03 Nov 2004 Total posts: 665 |
| Hank wrote: |
| I'd restore it all but the tank, leave it as is. |
I actually agree the bike would look ace restored with the "scars". Would really make a talking point. Just my opinion.
As you are having a replacement tank maybe you could pick and choose?
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Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 7:57 pm
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jashworthSuburban Commuter Joined: 20 Mar 2007 Total posts: 76 Location: Southampton |
Thanks Garry, I'll make sure the tabs are locked over .
The actual mileage was 4500 but I smashed the clocks up and bent the folks. I also twisted the frame. I had this straighten in '93 (for a grand total of £80, still got the receipt) and it took the workshop 12 hours to correct it on their jig.
I've got a photo of it somewhere, all beaten up so I try to find it and put it up.
The engine has been completely rebuilt including the crank and con rods (after 18 years in a box the bearing were shot). Didn't realise how simple it was, just a few tools and a Haynes manual.
Every nut and bolt will be either replaced or re-plated. I'll put more pics up over the coming weeks to show you my progress.
Cheers guys
Jez
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Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 10:13 pm
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gary-rd-robbo
RD/RZ Blood DonorOne-handed Stoppie! |
nice to see it as you bring it back to life...post thr before pics as well ...keep up the good work..atb
gaz
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Posted: Tue Mar 25, 2008 10:25 pm
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| paddyontour Joined: 29 Oct 2007 Total posts: 232 |
Fair play bud - many people would have called it a day after a spill like yours and fewer still would get back on the same bike...
What is it about RD's... eh! Sounds like you're going to all sorts of lengths to get it back the way you want it and it's looking sweet
Hope the rest of your resto goes to plan - best of luck to ya 
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Posted: Wed Mar 26, 2008 9:25 pm
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