having met you in person when you sorted my lc i have to say that you are a very fair and genuine person to deal with and i look forward to seeing your videos, definitely do not need to change what you are doing as it is good viewing in my opinion, as long as you enjoy it and get a few quid to treat your mrs to a chinese now and then then the world is all good 🥳
Hi Dave, your short clip updates, free offers of information, and easy , cheap fixes provide me with help and inspiration to keep working on my LC. Don't stop what you're doing. There are always people out there ready to pick fault and criticise but are usually unable to back themselves up in practise. Fantastic channel, Dave, keep going for all of us LC fanatics🏍👍
@@dominicwinn7800 you know what matters is I tried to help people with a fix simple cheap and effective is what I have learnt. I'm sure I will get battered by the know it alls I don't care about it I fix stuff
@@dominicwinn7800 ah well that's the rub as you explained it so very well if they can help then stand up or sit down and share us your fixe it doesn't happen does it all go and sod all to back it up. I don't fail to they don't have nothing to back it up just posting knowledge from the folks who do the work newbies will believe that how sad. Hence it is time to pull out a little more
@@DillyDillydave5399Back in the 80's most of us were more than happy with a cheap fix, kept us on the road. This is what I don't get, how some middle aged men have changed, knock my LC for not having JIS engine casing bolts for example. I personally would have changed them for Allen heads back in the day, cursing that they rounded out after using a Phillips screwdriver on them. LOL
Best channel on TH-cam Dave. A man in his shed that loves bikes!! Man after my own heart. Struggling to keep my LC on the road as a skint apprentice, has mad me the bike enthusiast I am today!! Well done Dave on a proper Honest Channel 👏👏
You're always the first YT I look at each day. You and Norbo 'LC Crazy' and Allen Millyard, are the number one reason why my LC stays on the road. I always have it in mind that if I screw up big time, then Dave will help me out one way or another. When I got my RD350N2 3 years ago, I could not even get the right hand mirror off, I had a 2 foot scaffolding pole on it before I realised I was tightening it! Since then, I've wanted to help prevent others making the same mistake. I've also not been able to buy a replacement right hand mirror and leg fixings! I also cannot get the N2 Rev counter open, the glass is a bit 'fogged' on the inside. Maybe you could collect a list of the things we mess up the most on each LC version, e.g. I know we swap the carb. parts left to right too easily etc. and probably imbalance the carbs and oil pump every time we move them. I switched to Morris Lubricants Race C30 2T oil because it smells the closest to Castrol R that I can find. Not sure if anyone has done the same? I don't care if I have to rebuild my engine, as long as it has the proper burnt 'bean oil' smell! The sad thing is that this oil is 'clear' and I haven't yet found a dye that does not 'congeal' in it! My standard 'bean can' exhaust also needs 2 of the compressible gaskets each side to make the seal at the front (is that so bad? I've tried the coat hanger 'spacer' method, but not yet good enough. Also do I really have to cut the bean can off to replace the baffles? Or did Yamaha intend that I should go and get a Micron or Allspeeds etc? Do you have a method? No hurry, you take a break, you have done a massive amount of great content. (Ask us for suggestions and ideas?) Maybe you could take us on a test ride with your MT and any other LC for that matter? The Flying Yetti is a great example of doing that, but I appreciate he has put together very good filming equipment skills. I wonder if he could help you? Where there's a will, there's a way. I would love to know if my 'flat spot' between 4500 and 6000 is 'normal' or can be cured? At present, I just drop 2 gears, to bypass it, so no biggie. My engine runs clean from 6000 to 12000, which is 90% of what matters to me, just I get held up in traffic between 45mph and 60mph when a better mid-range would be a bonus. (Between 3000 and 4400, my engine is also perfect.) (I think the powervalve seals are 'leaking' and are the number one cause, with carb gunk / settings a close second). Sorry this got a bit long, I'm supposed to be working!
having met you in person when you sorted my lc i have to say that you are a very fair and genuine person to deal with and i look forward to seeing your videos, definitely do not need to change what you are doing as it is good viewing in my opinion, as long as you enjoy it and get a few quid to treat your mrs to a chinese now and then then the world is all good 🥳
Keep up the good work. I've watched everyone of your posts. Brilliant thanks
Glyn from Oswestry with 5 rd,s
Hi Dave, your short clip updates, free offers of information, and easy , cheap fixes provide me with help and inspiration to keep working on my LC. Don't stop what you're doing. There are always people out there ready to pick fault and criticise but are usually unable to back themselves up in practise. Fantastic channel, Dave, keep going for all of us LC fanatics🏍👍
@@dominicwinn7800 you know what matters is I tried to help people with a fix simple cheap and effective is what I have learnt. I'm sure I will get battered by the know it alls I don't care about it I fix stuff
@@dominicwinn7800 ah well that's the rub as you explained it so very well if they can help then stand up or sit down and share us your fixe it doesn't happen does it all go and sod all to back it up. I don't fail to they don't have nothing to back it up just posting knowledge from the folks who do the work newbies will believe that how sad. Hence it is time to pull out a little more
Good to see you David best wishes from Ireland
@@DillyDillydave5399Back in the 80's most of us were more than happy with a cheap fix, kept us on the road. This is what I don't get, how some middle aged men have changed, knock my LC for not having JIS engine casing bolts for example. I personally would have changed them for Allen heads back in the day, cursing that they rounded out after using a Phillips screwdriver on them. LOL
Best channel on TH-cam Dave. A man in his shed that loves bikes!! Man after my own heart. Struggling to keep my LC on the road as a skint apprentice, has mad me the bike enthusiast I am today!! Well done Dave on a proper Honest Channel 👏👏
Keep going Dave enjoy listening and learning best wishes from Ireland
You're always the first YT I look at each day. You and Norbo 'LC Crazy' and Allen Millyard, are the number one reason why my LC stays on the road. I always have it in mind that if I screw up big time, then Dave will help me out one way or another.
When I got my RD350N2 3 years ago, I could not even get the right hand mirror off, I had a 2 foot scaffolding pole on it before I realised I was tightening it! Since then, I've wanted to help prevent others making the same mistake. I've also not been able to buy a replacement right hand mirror and leg fixings! I also cannot get the N2 Rev counter open, the glass is a bit 'fogged' on the inside.
Maybe you could collect a list of the things we mess up the most on each LC version, e.g. I know we swap the carb. parts left to right too easily etc. and probably imbalance the carbs and oil pump every time we move them.
I switched to Morris Lubricants Race C30 2T oil because it smells the closest to Castrol R that I can find.
Not sure if anyone has done the same? I don't care if I have to rebuild my engine, as long as it has the proper burnt 'bean oil' smell! The sad thing is that this oil is 'clear' and I haven't yet found a dye that does not 'congeal' in it!
My standard 'bean can' exhaust also needs 2 of the compressible gaskets each side to make the seal at the front (is that so bad? I've tried the coat hanger 'spacer' method, but not yet good enough. Also do I really have to cut the bean can off to replace the baffles? Or did Yamaha intend that I should go and get a Micron or Allspeeds etc? Do you have a method?
No hurry, you take a break, you have done a massive amount of great content.
(Ask us for suggestions and ideas?)
Maybe you could take us on a test ride with your MT and any other LC for that matter? The Flying Yetti is a great example of doing that, but I appreciate he has put together very good filming equipment skills. I wonder if he could help you? Where there's a will, there's a way.
I would love to know if my 'flat spot' between 4500 and 6000 is 'normal' or can be cured? At present, I just drop 2 gears, to bypass it, so no biggie. My engine runs clean from 6000 to 12000, which is 90% of what matters to me, just I get held up in traffic between 45mph and 60mph when a better mid-range would be a bonus. (Between 3000 and 4400, my engine is also perfect.) (I think the powervalve seals are 'leaking' and are the number one cause, with carb gunk / settings a close second). Sorry this got a bit long, I'm supposed to be working!
Well done dave you are a great enthuthiast trying to help the average guy keep on doing what you do
@@simonjohnson3327 bang on buddy totally agree 👍
What a good looking feller you are Dave… love ya stuff keep going mate it’s all good fun for us rd lovers 👌
Love your posts David great to see your smiley face mate think your doing great mate enjoy your time out 😁👍
Love watching you, keep up the good work.
Dave its great content always informative never to long and its great to meet you, I now know who to look for at the next bike meet cheers Steve
Keep going David we all love your content and seeing the bikes, I also couldn't afford these lovely bikes when I was younger.
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Keep up the good work everyday looking forward to what you been up too keep going lad
dave , your great , always make my day
Dili dave are you OK never heard from you for a month