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That could be an empty box for all we know. If there is a battery in that box, don’t you need a bike to fit it too. Have you found it yet? 😂😂
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Box is actually empty 😂

BUT, battery is on charge for a first charge when filled

And no, I’ve not found the bike yet. That’s the next task 👍
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😂😂😂👍
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Today’s progress, for the doubters out there it’s not AI generated!

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All I can say is, about bloody time 😆😆
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Fuels looking a bit rough…..

But it lives 👍

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It looks a bit like green pond water. 😊👍
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It took about 15 seconds on the button but it fired up and sounded great.
I’ve removed the tank, dropped the bowls off and cleaned them out. I’m just waiting for new bowl gaskets to arrive to be able to reassemble
I’ve ordered a clutch slave rebuild kit too as that has leaked. If the kit doesn’t cure it I may have a spare in my box of goodies.

While I’m waiting for parts I’m gunna replace the brake fluid and have the rear tyre replaced. I’ll also drop the oil and change the filter too
Next I need to look for a replacement front tyre next as it’s well out of date and probably has a flat spot after being stood for so long 😎
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Had a busy day working on bike today. Started off by collecting a recently purchased headstock stand from Buxton then had to make a pin as the std fitments made the stand hit the underside of the top cowl. Not good!

So far progress has been good. New rear tyre fitted. Float bowls cleaned, new gaskets and reassembled. No more leaks.

Old fuel drained from tank.
Rear caliper stripped, blasted, repainted, seals removed and grooves cleaned and everything reassembled. Now have a pedal that feels like I’ve dropped an anchor 👌

Clutch slave rebuilt with new seals, bled up and all gears select

Front brakes checked and fluid replaced. However I messed up and broke the lever 😩 while lowering the bike ramp I didn’t realize the lever was catching the end of the lathe causing it to snap at the pivot point. New lever ordered 🤬

Dropped engine oil and filter then couldn’t find the new filter. I therefore had to order one the won’t be here til the end of the week

Finally, I’ve now got headstock stand working right so dropped the front wheel out to get the new front tyre fitted tomorrow

Fingers crossed if all goes well it’ll be ready for the MOT at the start of next week
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