As some may know i've been looking around for a shoe string budget '500 after being converted by my good friend John aka sullivj so after sifting through all the bikes he sent (while due to projects around the house my budget seemed to decrease) I thought all hope was lost but I was presented the opportunity thanks to ashcroc to give his bike a new lease of life after a run in with a car left it a economic write off and at a price I could afford so seemed silly not to jump at the chance.
So here we are..... and like many I love a good photo
So, first order of business was to strip off any broken non-essential items including the Givi rack as its just not for me.....
Then a quick wash later and I have my starting point
Pressing concerns are the bent forks but thanks to a Gumtree find by ashcroc I'm picking up a pair tomorrow which although less than ideal will get the bike moving again - just hoping that the yokes are all good! I've also been offered a replacement handlebars by sullivj which should hopefully see the bike as technically ridable but with a fair way to go.
I've got a long list of wanted items so expect to see that going up shortly and of course more pics to come