[Tom Noble]

Hi Glenn, Many thanks!
I’m hoping to get some parts ordered this weekend to complete the RC rolling chassis & be able to stop!
Then the work begins on getting the engine running which I have to admit because the bike has only covered 21 miles since it’s last MOT on 28th April 1994 I’m first of all not sure what I’ll be faced with when I open the carbs up!
Cheers
Tom

[Tom Noble]

Hi, my first post on the forum with a few words of introduction.
I live in the North East, UK & the owner of an RC & RD.
I bought the RD in 1988 with just under 22,000 miles on the clock but unfortunately riding the 240 miles home finding a lack of top end power… that’s another story.

Formerly a club member for a number of years until 2000 when my membership lapsed as a result of redundancy followed by the decision to work overseas.
Returning to the UK my daily ride became a Fireblade, the RD remaining under wraps.

I’ve only recently bought the RC as a 7,700 mile basket case where the previous owner has made a reasonable effort keeping most parts together but not so much the storage preparation of the brakes which has resulted in piston seizure throughout.

I’m rebuilding the RC ‘as is’ the aim being to first off reduce the amount of space she’s taking up when in boxes of bits, also making a shortage list of parts, damage, etc. as I go along.

From members experience who are the preferred go to suppliers of replacement brake seal kits & pads for all the calipers & both master cylinders?

Hopefully I’ll get to meet other club members in person soon.

Cheers,
Tom

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