Rather than the bar end mirrors I was going to fit, I decided that some old school retro style mirrors would be more appropriate.

New keyed alike ignition switch, steering lock and fuel tank filler cap installed. Fitted and wired in new speedometer and neutral indicator light. Thanks Ange for your help with the wiring. Fitted new clutch perch with mirror mounts. Still trying to figure out where to fit the front turn signals. Ordered a smaller set that should be easier to fit.

The hoop didn’t fit, so I borrowed a MIG welder and cut the wrongly positioned mount tubes off and re-welded them into the correct position.

Voila! Hoop looks mighty fine 🙂

After the seizure (which I reckon happened long before I bought this bike), I decided to remove the engine and paint it. I’m going to split the crankcases and make sure all is ok inside. Going on what I found in the sump of the 51 year old C100 I suspect it’s full of old oil/tar/sludge, which has reduced it’s liquid oil capacity. New gaskets on order and seals all ready to be fitted. With the big bore kit too, it’ll be better than new. I’ve got all new cap head allen screws to go in the cases too.

I had to fit the obligatory Ace Cafe stickers and the side panel stickers I got custom made.

I got rid of the crappy headlight brackets from Aliexpress and got some nice polished alloy ones from Trademe. Much Better!

I wondered why it was a bit smoky when it warmed up. Here’s why. Looks like that big bore kit I’ve been thinking about will definitely be a goer. Ordered now.

I finished the back end, had to move the tail light mount, fitted the new kick starter that now doesn’t foul on the new exhaust, fitted the new front end, I ALWAYS have issue with head set bearings! But all good now. I have to make a new front mudguard as the one I bought doesn’t fit the fat tire. Waiting on head light, headlight mounts, switch gears and I need to order clocks and a mount. Dreading the electrics!