Post for testing

The crackle finish paint on the engine was looking pretty shoddy and really let the bike down overall. I did not want to remove the engine at this stage as I was unsure if it was going to be a keeper or just as short term recomission so I set about cheering it up in…

The bike just would not run properly, was very difficult to start and spitting and banging were the main noises it made. I removed the carburettor and manifold stripped and cleaned the carb fitting a new needle valve in the process. New manifold to head seals were purchased along with the carb mounting seal. It…