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Mervin, thanks much appreciated

Further update, quick fork rebuild not a dramatic difference but it did make some change, in the form of 2p pieces that had been used as spaces but looked as if it had the wrong oil in. Then triwd tyrpe pressure down at 22 psi which is what the book said but not much difference. Deflated the tyre fairy liquid inflated to 40psi and then back to 24 psi and bingo much better. What a drama stripping the forks, couldnt find / buy an 18mm hex bit / wrench, tried using a 12mm bolt with double nut but just stripped the thread, but for anybody trying in future using a 16mm 3/8 spark plug socket the wrong way round and using a ratchet in the socket to turn worked a treat. Getting the drain screws out of the forks took a carbide drill bit and screw extractors to remove. Brakes much better not sure if just getting used to them or they are bedding in a little. Clutch adjusted in many positions, I can get the gear change to be reasonable but the bite on the clutch is at the point the lever is almost fully out so looking like it needs a clutch which is probably why it is so heavy as well. For 35 year old tech its pretty quick and handles not too bad, acceleration from 30 to 60 is dramatic if you dont let the revs drop. Anyway off to look for a new clutch

That sounds possible, I need to give it a good run but just want to get some "feeling" for it before I get on in to much.

Well tried my RD250E (1979) for the first time to day - a bit of a shake down Well the good news is it is still quick and smells great, I forgot how Revvie they were and how much you need to be in the power band, suprised at how easy the front wheel gets lite Gear changes felt a little notchy but will adjust the clutch later and see if it improves to be fair used to ride them in trainers back then but know its boots all the way. I would appreciate your thoughts on a couple of things, firstly the brakes feel rubbish plenty of pressure from the lever but didnt stop very quick. Maybe I am just used to modern twin disc fronts or they need bedding in for a while - anyway let me know what you think. Also the front forks seemed to be bouncing, cant tell if its a reaction to the road surface or maybe the oil in them is to lite, also maybe a little to much air in the tyre. The clutch is heavy but they were anyway but compared with the CB600 I have been riding I am going to need arms like Swarzenager Trying to explain what is was to the young girl at the insurance company took some doing, she kept telling me it was an LC,then they never did an E its either a C or an F, eventually settled on a DX I will try and take some pics if the weather improves.

Tommy just noticed you are just the other side of the bridge to me, I live in Hale Village, Married a Scouser but I am a Manc!

Hi Chris new myself (Friday I think) and everybody has been very welcoming and helpful

Things that need doing or are wrong - front mudguard is a pattern part and sits (I think) a little high. Seat side rails need painting and fitting. Wrong brake and clutch levers. Choke lever has to be held down and a very small dent in the tank. Jobs done so far, Clutch adjusted, switch gear repainted in satin black and new labels put on. Spare key cut, brake fluid changed. Battery topped up, air filter replaced. topped up 2 stroke. Cleaned , again

Hopefully this worked and you can see a couple of pictures

Thanks everybody, Can see the clips so need to take the seat cover off to find the holes they go in. Tried to change the brake and clutch levers today from black dogleg to the standard E ones but the new ones are to thick so suspect that the brackets may be LC (or supplier sent the wrong ones). Any thoughts on colour, wanted yellow and black but mine is red and white but now its growing on me. Road it up and down the close whilst the wife was at work and I forgot how quick they were. Can anybody tell me how to post pictures? thanks

Hi I bought myself a 1979 RD250E thats a throw back to when I had one when they were new. Needs some little bits to get to the standard I want . Did a google search and found myslef here. I also own a classic car, Triumph TR6 but bike have always been my first love. I can remember a lot about the bike but its 30 odd years ago. This has the seat trims missing and I bought some new ones from Yambits but cant work out how they fit can anybody give me the heads up? I will take some pictures and post them Thanks