Oops, yesterday’s headlight bracket fitting was upside down. Here is a photo of the correct orientation.

I decided that the nice alloy headlight brackets pushed the headlight out too far from the forks, so I got these lovely stainless steel ones, a bit more retro like the stock ones. I think they look much better. A bit of tight squeeze with the speedo cable and headlight shroud but they also have a hole to mount my new mini indicators when they arrive.

got the engine back together tonight with the new big bore cylinder and piston. It’s now 149cc. I took it for a little ride up to the shops and everyone was looking at it.  Still some work to do with re-jetting the carburettor, I went up two sizes on the main jet and raised the needle to maximum and now it’s way too rich. Better too rich than lean, but I’ll sort it out tomorrow. Still need to finish the front mudguard and modify the instrument bracket to hold a tachometer.  My Christmas present from ange is a MIg welder so I can do those other little jobs over the Christmas holidays.

I managed to remove the mounts from the mudguard I had bought and then open it up a bit so it’s wide enough to cover the width of the front tire. Next I need to buy some steel rod and fabricate the mounting arms.

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.