When it was on the bike, the seat looked a bit tatty but quite secure. However when it was removed from the bike and we looked underneath, that was another story. I had planned to get the seat re-covered anyway; this is an everyday procedure here in India and little shacks can be found on most main roads selling new covers ready to be fitted …
The next part I wanted to have a look at was the gearbox. From the owners club forum I understood that there should be a gearbox number stamped somewhere on the case, in addition to the engine and frame numbers (the gearbox and engine are separate units on these bikes). However with the years of accumulated crud and grime …
With the bike safely at the mechanics it was time for a bit of a closer look at exactly what problems I had landed myself with. The first step was to remove the seat and get the engine out so that could be sent off for checking, polishing and honing. So what nightmares would be install for me? Well …
So, with the bike running, the paperwork checked and the deal done it was off to the mechanics shop with the bike for the necessary tinkering, adjustments and servicing before taking it out on the road. So how do you get a motorbike which has no working brakes, no throttle cable, no fuel lines and some rather flat looking …