Here,s one I made earlier

[s4rmark]

Great looking bike, what did it look like before the restoration?

[Flip]

Very pretty- that'll get the purists and concours freaks suitably annoyed!!!

Hope you had fun with those bevels and have you ridden it yet?

Originally Posted by Flip

Very pretty- that'll get the purists and concours freaks suitably annoyed!!!

Hope you had fun with those bevels and have you ridden it yet?

Yes it will get a grunt or two from the purists, and yes, I did have fun with the bevel drive set up which was something of a learning curve for me. I haven,t ridden it yet, but it sounded OK whilst I was setting the carb up.

Originally Posted by s4rmark

Great looking bike, what did it look like before the restoration?

Didn't look good, bent frame, completely knackered wheel rims, no brakes to speak of, carb completely US, burnt out exhaust valve, electrics to far gone to do anything with except a rewire, seat cover torn, seat pan twisted, chain and sprockets completely worn out, fuel tank well battered, It was described as in excellent condition, and, ( wait for it ) 12 months MOT, I kid you not.
It had my name written all over it, I just had to have it.