Bob,
Thanks for the vote of confidence on the welding. As you say strength is a priority anyway - the last thing I need is for the back end to part company at speed
Not sure on the SVA test at the moment - gotta talk to the DVLA & DOT, but it will need an mot (class3) when the time comes.
Ben,
I did toy with a Buell style underengine exhaust, with twin stubby exits where the downpipes finish on the standard system. I think I'll go for a set of high levels (sil's) to keep costs down, and may even pinch the ones off my other monster to get the trike on the road.
Pugi,
The front wheel swap will happen later in the build, as theres plenty of other things that need the £500 cash for more urgently. Paint... hmmm not sure yet, again depends what money is left over next year, but the colour matched dark option would be the most simple (and cheap) to achieve
These are the wheels I may have to sell myself into slavery to get...