Both the engine and gearbox, were fully rebuilt, with Bruce Barker machining parts. The engine with new carbs was then mounted in the original, matching-numbers frame, freshly powder coated. Paizon ignition was installed for greater reliability. The wheels were rebuilt with unpolished stainless spokes, new bushes and wheel bearings, and brakes were fully overhauled. A new, cloth-covered wiring harness was installed with a new battery. The tank was beautifully painted in the correct white and striped.
The bike starts easily and idles well. It is tremendously powerful with a crackle and bark from the TT pipes, especially when it comes on cam and you feel a burst of thrust. Intoxicating and addictive. It shifts perfectly through the TT specification 4-speed ‘box, via an excellent clutch with no slip. Brakes, suspension all work perfectly as does the electrical system with fully operational lights. There is no oil leak.