You're actually not the first to ask Steve.
(still got a scruffy & rain soaked V8 here for you by the way).
No paint Mr S -my experience of painted engines is that it always discolours & flakes after a while, so I'd rather leave it in bare ali' & just scrub it with wire wool or chrome cleaner once in a while.
Already got a blanking plug for the starter moter Arch', but I'm curious about the reservoir -got a link?
Raining here this morning, so I busied myself cleaning up the tappet covers before re-fitting them, as well as the tank.
Loony braved a bad back to go to the workshop & spray the mudguards & lever mounts for me this afternoon, so I can fit them tomorrow.
And that's about it -add the mudguards & handlebar controls, bolt on the other side panel & cut the front brake hose to length, (that's what's coiled up on the handlebars at the moment). I'm thinking of fitting indicators too, so I've got a new switch unit coming & am browsing for small LED lights.
Got to remove the exhausts & lefthand engine cover at some point to fit a clutch pushrod & starter blanking plug, then it just needs a chain & wiring.
Nothing clever, just a basic, rideable chop -which is what I set out to do. Looking forward to riding it in the Spring.
