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sidewinder
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PostPosted: 17:37 - 01 Dec 2012    Post subject: Canadian RC30 built from new and restored parts Reply with quote

Some people have to go that extra mile to bike perfection Wub


https://rc30.yolasite.com/project.php
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PostPosted: 18:17 - 01 Dec 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

This made me smile Very Happy

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Al ot of interesting reading down the left side as well better put the kettle on Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 20:17 - 01 Dec 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

Stunning bike, not like the ugly sportsbikes you get these days.
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PostPosted: 20:46 - 01 Dec 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

keggyhander wrote:
Stunning bike, not like the ugly sportsbikes you get these days.


You must be the same as me.i don't find any made after 2000 that attractive much
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PostPosted: 21:07 - 01 Dec 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

sidewinder wrote:
keggyhander wrote:
Stunning bike, not like the ugly sportsbikes you get these days.


You must be the same as me.i don't find any made after 2000 that attractive much


It's all about the back ends. The newer bikes have shit back ends. The RC30 and the early 'Blades had back ends in proportion.

98 R1 was the tipping point. That bike was stunning. It all went downhill since then.
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PostPosted: 21:09 - 01 Dec 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

is he going to ride it though it is it just going to be an ornament likes Craigs?
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PostPosted: 19:00 - 02 Dec 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

lllN30lll wrote:
is he going to ride it though it is it just going to be an ornament likes Craigs?


He did do a road test so i assume he will Thumbs Up
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PostPosted: 19:37 - 02 Dec 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

Beautiful Machine.
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PostPosted: 22:30 - 02 Dec 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

How much would the reliability suffer on that bike compared to something modern? ..Could you rely on it for everyday use Very Happy
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PostPosted: 23:30 - 02 Dec 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

sidewinder wrote:
How much would the reliability suffer on that bike compared to something modern? ..Could you rely on it for everyday use Very Happy


Can you rely on something modern?!
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PostPosted: 23:37 - 02 Dec 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

AlexW wrote:
sidewinder wrote:
How much would the reliability suffer on that bike compared to something modern? ..Could you rely on it for everyday use Very Happy


Can you rely on something modern?!


Don't really know.
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PostPosted: 23:45 - 02 Dec 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

sidewinder wrote:
How much would the reliability suffer on that bike compared to something modern? ..Could you rely on it for everyday use Very Happy


Depends in what way.

Reliability would probably be fine if well cared for; probably better than any new bike (the RC30 was built to a high standard).

However parts to keep it in tip top condition might be an issue. Consumables shouldn't be a major issue (although decent 18" rear tyres might be a headache) but plenty of minor parts being damaged could be a hassle to get hold of.

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PostPosted: 23:52 - 02 Dec 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

So it's a take it out once every blue moon bike Very Happy
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PostPosted: 22:17 - 03 Dec 2012    Post subject: Reply with quote

Fap, fap, fap...................
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