On the Road Again!

I was thinking about this for a while. I have shelled out quite a few bob to get the bike running again. The jobs that needed to be done have been done and basically nearly everything under the level of the fuel tank and seat has been fixed and or replaced .  This includes the complete engine and carbs. Wheels (inc spokes and rims)  and brakes. New tyres. Phil hasn't mentioned the chain although all through the "stored days" (for a better less emotive phrase  like "left to rott") it was bathed in a Scottoiler bath of oil.  Much of which dripped off over time and stained the thick cardboard the bike was standing on. I had newly rechromed clock backs to go on, plus I supplied all the cables and various brake rebuild  kits. But what stands out in the photos is the poor state of the air box covers. I looked on Robinson's Parts Finder to see what sort of dosh they would cost. WOW! 13760-31210 Right Side Cover £85.81 13770-31210 Left Side Cover £81.89 The gasket ...

Definitely at the top of the list when thinking about the cycle parts. Front brakes especially. Not the best even when new or rebuilt. They had new seals and pistons back in the heady old days of the late 90's before the Wasserbüffel Club trip in 1999. Even then on some of the downhills in the Alps and Dolomites it seemed simply putting my feet down would have been as good. So with all that in mind I have new caliper rebuild kits on order. These include the o-rings and gaiters for the bolts, as well as seals and pistons.  I already have pads in stock and a master cylinder rebuild kit was ordered from GT Reiner long ago.