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Just noticed this just now @pmk. IMO, a well handling t/s or pre65 will have lighter damping and lighter springs than back in the day. This combined with tyre carcasses that are far more flexible make them easier to ride and improve grip dramatically.

Learning to use the clutch in sections gives you an advantage. There are many sections where there is no "right" gear, slippery conditions, or a tight turn onto a steep climb etc. Persevere with getting the clutch right, it will make you a better rider.

How is it progressing ?

Might be worth ditching all fuel in case it is contaminated.

Helicoil is good, an alternative is http://www.timesert.com

Can't argue with that, but some carbs really benefit from regular cleaning (petrol screw Dellorto) while amal's are more tolerant. Learning to maintain the bike is a necessity for reliability and cost saving.

"Sealed unit" what are the vent hoses for ? Dirt and water can enter through the air filter, so sealing that is also a routine maintenance task.

Did you tell the purchaser of the potential problems when selling it ?

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I think Lisa Jones (?) rode a 200 in the ssdt about that time, no idea if it was a peco. Dot Jones and husband were involved with swm / gori and were fuelling etc at Fort William. They might be worth tracking down. Bike looks very nice.

So if the original post is deleted, all reply's go with it ?

A post and answers from the last few days vanished ! Started with length of shocks for a fantic and chain rubbing on swingarm etc - gone !!

If you take k/s off, frequently the threads on the allen bolt get damaged, check and replace if necessary. The replacement must be no longer than original or will damage the casing. Your casing saver should have a rubber pad on it, Martin M can help or glue a lump on.

Dellorto carbs really benefit from regular cleaning. Pilot jet does get partially blocked very easily, cab cleaner through ever orifice (wear eye protection ) Remove petrol screw, ( having screwed all the way home to check number of turns out ) spray in ever direction. Or buy an ultrasonic cleaner, 3 litre min for carb size. Patrik will know with needle position I'm sure, and will chime in ! Petrol screw is normally about 1.5 turns out, and running in the rich / lumpy side for grip.

You might consider putting the fillets on the outside, to allow the side stand clearance. Not a big job and looks fine in my opinion. As pschrauber mentions, the plastic tank is much better than the metal one, the staining you see is not as much a problem in uk weather, but emptying the tank before storage should stop it happening. Fitting a metal tank requires welding two bosses near the headstock, and find suitable rubber bungs to locate the tank, also you will prebably need a seat to suit the tank, as I think they are different fixings. Bike looks very nice btw. Check the kick start is tight as you will knacker the splines, and they do come loose. When you change the gear/clutch oil do not undo the 17mm bolt, its the alan key one to drain.

I imagine "joy riders" fall into land transport ! Bit of a catch all ....

Bikes dont appear, but suicide does !! https://visual.ons.gov.uk/what-are-the-top-causes-of-death-by-age-and-gender/

Air leak.

Pay the extra, the mt43 is more a hard wearing trail tyre. Even new, it wouldn't be any better than your well worn mitch.

Try http://www.motoswm.co.uk/product-category/ignition/page/2/

I'm absolutely sure you could fill his shoes ..