Just a bit of an update now the pressure of Stafford is off! It doesnt look like much progress has been made but I have been pretty busy. I will take another photo of offside tomorrow in daylight if I get the chance. As you can see the battery is a bit of a squeeze in there (same size as a Bandit battery YTX-9BS 8Ah) Fitted the braided hoses to front and back master cylinders, but I need to do some work on the real caliper (usual fault, one of the bleed nipples has "dropped off". I dont know if Im going to fit a headlamp in their either..it looks a bit full. The ( slightly modified) exhaust has also been fitted but I need to make some new stainless manifold nuts as I have somehow lost one of the original ones.
I have been informed today that my paintwork is now ready so I will pick it up on Friday and post a pic or two of it. Im told its a nice metallic blue with gold tuning fork badge and a subtle lining. Hmm cant wait to see. I also picked up the last lot (hopefully) of plating today so I can now rebuild the carbs and get them fitted. I have the new oil and filter (fitted)...Im hoping for firing up next week sometime..I will keep you posted... I may even try and put a short video on here.
New Battery fitted:
Nearside virtually finished:
Front braided hose and a rats nest in the headlamp shell:
Ian