Author Topic: Just fired up the LM2... (Read 9326 times)

Stevex · « **on:** April 03, 2015, 03:47:28 PM »

...after the upgrade to the rebuild.
Primarily to check out the dynamic timing, I was pleasantly surprised that after setting the points gaps and static timing, the timing light showed the dynamic to be spot on without any further adjustment.
I was also surprised at how quickly the revs now pick up with the lightened flywheel, can't wait to get her on the road, just waiting for the seat to come back from a re foam / re cover.
Also looking forward to seeing how the front suspension works after re oiling the original dampers and adding some pre load spacers; expecting some improvement in the braking department with ss discs and carbon ceramic pads.
Finally, my modified Lafranconi Competitione silencers have been dispatched for ceramic coating, now, firing up the donk with those fitted will be interesting!
Oh, and the starter solenoid re wiring mod worked a treat.

kevdog3019 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 03, 2015, 04:09:54 PM »

Exciting times for you. Congrats on all your efforts and I'm sure it's going to make for a great riding season. Keep us posted how she's coming along. Yes... pics also.

smdl · « **Reply #2 on:** April 03, 2015, 10:10:58 PM »

;-T :PICS!:

dan_s · « **Reply #3 on:** April 04, 2015, 12:04:44 AM »

No pics = Didn't happen.

Stevex · « **Reply #4 on:** April 04, 2015, 03:53:03 AM »

OK, I'll get some pics sorted as soon as I get the seat and cans back.

Stevex · « **Reply #5 on:** April 23, 2015, 03:24:49 PM »

Seat is back and fitted, first class job.

The Competitione silencers are on their way back, for now the originals are fitted.
Took it for a run out a couple of days ago, what a nice improvement the light flywheel makes.
Everything working as advertised and oil tight.
I'll add a couple more pics and video the engine running when I get the Competitione's on.

lucian · « **Reply #6 on:** April 23, 2015, 05:28:34 PM »

Now that's a proper looking motor bike, absolutely beautiful. Nice work!

Antietam Classic Cycle · « **Reply #7 on:** April 23, 2015, 05:31:00 PM »

:drool

earemike · « **Reply #8 on:** April 23, 2015, 09:49:26 PM »

Damn! Looks fantastic

May I ask who took care of your seat?

canuck750 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 23, 2015, 09:59:06 PM »

Beautiful bike, I tip my hat :drool :drool :drool

Cheers

Jim

Rich A · « **Reply #10 on:** April 23, 2015, 10:02:27 PM »

One of the prettiest I've seen. Well done!

Rich A

cruzziguzzi · « **Reply #11 on:** April 23, 2015, 10:24:51 PM »

Truly a stunner.

That particular seat profile is an incredible improvement over the over-angular original.

Todd.

krglorioso · « **Reply #12 on:** April 23, 2015, 11:25:08 PM »

I haven't fainted for many years, but one look at your LM and I was very light-headed. What a beautiful bike!

Ralph

dan_s · « **Reply #13 on:** April 23, 2015, 11:38:46 PM »

Very nice. Take a look at the lowlands LM 850 website: vdcon.nl
Good rides.

Chuck in Indiana · « **Reply #14 on:** April 24, 2015, 07:01:58 AM »

Attaboy! ;-T

Stevex · « **Reply #15 on:** April 24, 2015, 01:24:36 PM »

Cam, photo to show mount for choke lever.

Cam3512 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 24, 2015, 02:20:08 PM »

Quote from: Stevex on April 24, 2015, 01:24:36 PM

Cam, photo to show mount for choke lever.

Thanks Steve! Stole your idea and did the same. Now all I need is some touch up paint for under the left side of the tank.

Gintonious · « **Reply #17 on:** April 24, 2015, 06:28:09 PM »

Stunning, really stunning. :bike

drums4money · « **Reply #18 on:** April 24, 2015, 06:34:02 PM »

That's damn beautiful.
VERY nice job.

smdl · « **Reply #19 on:** April 24, 2015, 06:39:29 PM »

Very, very nice! :drool

Shaun

Stevex · « **Reply #20 on:** April 29, 2015, 12:35:55 PM »

Just fitted the modified Competitione's...
At idle it sounds quite restrained, off idle I can only compare them to a pair of Conti's on an old Ducati 900SS.

steven c · « **Reply #21 on:** April 29, 2015, 12:59:03 PM »

Nicely done! ;-T

canuck750 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 29, 2015, 01:15:07 PM »

The new exhaust only make a very nice bike even better :+1

Cheers

Jim

gwb_mg · « **Reply #23 on:** April 29, 2015, 01:41:23 PM »

Enjoy the ride. :BEER:

Groover · « **Reply #24 on:** April 29, 2015, 01:54:55 PM »

Looks great, nicely done! I like the seat a lot too, and I'm a stickler when it comes to recovered or aftermarket seats. Where did you have that one done?

Cam3512 · « **Reply #25 on:** April 29, 2015, 02:33:21 PM »

What was done to modify the Lafranc Comps?

Stevex · « **Reply #26 on:** April 30, 2015, 12:03:25 PM »

Quote from: Groover on April 29, 2015, 01:54:55 PM

Looks great, nicely done! I like the seat a lot too, and I'm a stickler when it comes to recovered or aftermarket seats. Where did you have that one done?

Done in the UK by a company called Saddle Craft...a bit far from you :)

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What was done to modify the Lafranc Comps?

Have a look here Cam, the pictures will explain better than words.

http://wildguzzi.com/forum/index.php?topic=74645.0

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