Well for the most part my build is complete. There are some little things I want to address but these can wait until winter truly arrives. Right now it's sunny and still relatively warm - I want to get out and ride.
It's an amazing feeling to have actually finished this build. If I was to start again I don't think I'd rush in so quickly, I'd ride the bike and get to know it before charging in with the grinder. But conversely, going straight in and modifying it forced me to understand and learn how it works, something I might have been lazier about had I just ridden it right away. There's an argument for either method, and nothing takes away from the enjoyment I got out of this build.
Non-urgent things to do at a later date:
- Respray the tank. As you can see in the photos petrol has started to eat the paint.
- Reshape the rear fender. It's looking a bit untidy at the moment, not sitting well with the rear wheel.
- Change tyres. PO put some overly fat rear tyre on. Will probably look for dual sport tyres in stock sizes.
- Fab a cleaner bracket for the speedo and tach.
- Fork rebuild.
- Tear down and clean!!!!!!
The stock plastic rear mudguard will be going on before it's properly ridden. It's at a friend's house at the moment...
I'm not 100% sold on the military cases for the battery and starter. They work well but I'm not sure if I like the look. But the point is it all works and is ready to be taken out. Hurrah.
Thanks everyone for all your help.