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IRC 35's are heavier and slower, with lower compression engines and smaller carbs than the 30.

KungFooBob wrote: Sun Jul 24, 2022 3:22 pm IRC 35's are heavier and slower, with lower compression engines and smaller carbs than the 30.

Yup heard all that but would still rather a 35 they just look awesome

wull wrote: Sun Jul 24, 2022 3:20 pm

Supermofo wrote: Sun Jul 24, 2022 2:34 pm Really wish I'd have bought one when they were 1500 quid. Would prefer a 35 though as think they look better

The money they go for now is unreal, even 15 years ago. They were never made for the UK market though, all 35’s were grey imports.

Yup they were never cheap, cheapest would have been my mates shop one but that was an ex hire bike so not the best of histories and I bought a brand new Fazer 600 instead. Still kick myself for being sensible.

I put them in the same boat as SP1s a bike I should of bought at 3.5k for a minter. I could of put 35k miles on it and still doubled my money. I loved my rides on an SP1, sure there are objectively better bikes but none float my boat the same way.

I had a 30 for a while many years ago.

From what I remember it was a nice little bike. Unfortunately I’m not the ‘take it to the redline on every gear’ kind of rider so it was a bit wasted on me. So I traded it in for a 750 SRAD

Has it been sold yet?

That looks to be in amazing condition - is the bodywork original? All the ones I've seen in the past year or so are in horrible condition or with replica plastics.

Scotsrich wrote: Mon Jul 25, 2022 9:03 am I had a 30 for a while many years ago.

From what I remember it was a nice little bike. Unfortunately I’m not the ‘take it to the redline on every gear’ kind of rider so it was a bit wasted on me. So I traded it in for a 750 SRAD

My SRAD 750 was a lovey bike, I even know where it is now, I've got first dibs on it if the bloke who owns it decides to sell it, not sure if I want it or not though, I'm a bit old and unfit for that riding position now, it's also still in very good condition so there are cheaper SRADs out there if I want one for the track.

ChrisW wrote: Mon Jul 25, 2022 9:13 am That looks to be in amazing condition - is the bodywork original? All the ones I've seen in the past year or so are in horrible condition or with replica plastics.

It’s original bodywork yeah, not perfect but prob 6 or 7/10. Good enough for using though as I’ll do a couple classic bike Trackdays on it. I’ve got all the bits here now to fit just need some time but there’s no rush as I want to keep this one.

Couchy wrote: Wed Jul 27, 2022 7:23 pm

ChrisW wrote: Mon Jul 25, 2022 9:13 am That looks to be in amazing condition - is the bodywork original? All the ones I've seen in the past year or so are in horrible condition or with replica plastics.

It’s original bodywork yeah, not perfect but prob 6 or 7/10. Good enough for using though as I’ll do a couple classic bike Trackdays on it. I’ve got all the bits here now to fit just need some time but there’s no rush as I want to keep this one, until at least next Monday.

EFA

KungFooBob wrote: Wed Jul 27, 2022 7:24 pm

Couchy wrote: Wed Jul 27, 2022 7:23 pm

ChrisW wrote: Mon Jul 25, 2022 9:13 am That looks to be in amazing condition - is the bodywork original? All the ones I've seen in the past year or so are in horrible condition or with replica plastics.

It’s original bodywork yeah, not perfect but prob 6 or 7/10. Good enough for using though as I’ll do a couple classic bike Trackdays on it. I’ve got all the bits here now to fit just need some time but there’s no rush as I want to keep this one, until at least next Monday.

EFA

Shhhhhhh

Couchy wrote: Wed Jul 27, 2022 7:23 pm

ChrisW wrote: Mon Jul 25, 2022 9:13 am That looks to be in amazing condition - is the bodywork original? All the ones I've seen in the past year or so are in horrible condition or with replica plastics.

It’s original bodywork yeah, not perfect but prob 6 or 7/10. Good enough for using though as I’ll do a couple classic bike Trackdays on it. I’ve got all the bits here now to fit just need some time but there’s no rush as I want to keep this one.

Well good luck with it if you do actually keep it Am slightly envious.

We’ll that was a busy hour was only gonna have a tinker….
Subframe off to powder coaters
Shock linkage to machine shop
Exhaust to shot blasters
Bolts off to platers
Carbs off to be stripped and jetted
And loads of cleaning to do before I fit shock and strip forks.

Couchy wrote: Mon Aug 01, 2022 3:41 pm
Shock linkage to machine shop

Having different linkages made, or just replacing bearings?

mangocrazy wrote: Mon Aug 01, 2022 4:07 pm

Couchy wrote: Mon Aug 01, 2022 3:41 pm
Shock linkage to machine shop

Having different linkages made, or just replacing bearings?

Existing one modified to raise rear. Bearings seem ok tbh.

I think now I’m this far in I may as well continue stripping down and see where I get too as I won’t be riding it this year. Tempted by the full tyga system and a new set of Chinese bodywork so it really is immaculate when done

They look beautiful but unfortunately are sized for circus dwarfs. Shame.

Plenty of time while waiting for parts but lots of deep cleaning to do. Got some new degreaser and small brushes so had 2 mins to try it out on swingarm. It’s gonna make this job real easy and satisfying

What is it? Other than pink. Looks pretty effective.

Mr. Dazzle wrote: Wed Aug 03, 2022 8:56 am What is it? Other than pink. Looks pretty effective.

Chemical guys signature series orange....was recommended and does an awesome job. Not much needed and a small toothbrush makes it real easy

Shiny stuff arriving daily, rear linkage has been welded up and modified, calipers hoses shock bolts seals GB covers and any number of other bits here

Had half an hour this morning so dropped the forks out ready to be stripped and powder coated. Fitted the shock and modified linkage to make sure it goes together ok. Left loose fitted as exhaust man thinks shock has to come out for full system