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« on: 30.08. 2010 00:44 » |
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I am restoring a RGS and need a inner gearbox cover marked RRT2. I would consider a whole RRT2 gearbox if it is in decent condition and has the close ratio gears, and can be shipped for reasonable cost. Thanks
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« Reply #1 on: 30.08. 2010 12:11 » |
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You want what??? LOL Bring your money with you !!! Last one I saw went for $2K. A lot cheaper to weld up a std and re-stamp.  Cheers |
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« Reply #2 on: 30.08. 2010 17:56 » |
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I suspect that you will have more success in winning the lottery without actually bothering to buy a ticket. If you are looking for anything stamped RRT2 then multiply £100 by your telephone number, and don't forget to include your area code in that calculation. Sorry to be so negative, but thats the way it is.
John
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« Reply #3 on: 30.08. 2010 18:33 » |
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OK thanks for the dose of reality. Sorry to be so out of touch. Didn't know these had made Rockinghorse droppings status!
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« Reply #4 on: 30.08. 2010 19:08 » |
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Oh! and stamping a casting with RRT2 doesn't make it one either!
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« Reply #5 on: 30.08. 2010 20:54 » |
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« Reply #6 on: 30.08. 2010 21:12 » |
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« Reply #7 on: 31.08. 2010 11:47 » |
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IMHO that is not a genuine RRT2 gear-case. I have researched the telltale identification of an RRT2 and the 4th image shows a small c/bore around the layshaft bearing in the main case. A genuine RRT2 has a much larger and deeper c/bore. I believe this to be a STD case modified to appear as an RRT2 making it considerably less value than advertised.  |
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« Reply #8 on: 31.08. 2010 17:45 » |
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Hmm very interesting Goldseeker.
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« Reply #9 on: 31.08. 2010 21:28 » |
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Hi All, Goldseeker, you maybe correct, Also where the inner cover has the part number cast there should be the correct RRT2 part number stamped, cant see it in the photos  Regards John O R |
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« Reply #10 on: 01.09. 2010 09:23 » |
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Yes John you are right, should have '4230 84' stamped near to the casting number. Looks even more likely this is not what it seems. |
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« Reply #11 on: 01.09. 2010 18:34 » |
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Interesting and quite disturbing. Caveat Emptor and all that but its quite possible that someone could stump up good money for this. Be interesting to know if its a genuine mistake on his part or he's pulling a fast one. Anyone think its a good idea to send the seller a message pointing out the above...there may be a genuine explanation?
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« Reply #12 on: 01.09. 2010 19:02 » |
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Anyone think its a good idea to send the seller a message pointing out the above...there may be a genuine explanation? Me being the cynic that I am. Do you think that you would get an honest answer? We are talking £££££££££££ motivation here! John |
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« Reply #13 on: 01.09. 2010 19:52 » |
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Well anything other than an honest answer would reveal a lot
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« Reply #14 on: 01.09. 2010 20:56 » |
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Only young once, immature forever. Now how can I make this go faster. '51 A7 plunger, '57 A7SS now A10, '71 A65 Lightning (gone to god) '76 XT500, '83 CB1100F, next project a '64 A65. |
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« Reply #15 on: 01.09. 2010 21:58 » |
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Thank you all, this has been an interesting topic for me. Maybe these things aren't so rare after all? It will be interesting also to watch bidding on these items.
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« Reply #16 on: 02.09. 2010 17:09 » |
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In truth absolutely no way of being certain, replace bush with needle roller - stamp back of case with part number and thats it; this is the easiest part to 'forge'. In reality this is what the factory did so, in this case, does it matter? The problem I have got with this kind of thing is that if this cover were installed in a STD g/box and mounted in a finished bike it is open to a far more serious 'fraud'. A bike fitted with a genuine RRT2 is worth considerable more than one with a STD box modified in this way. |
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