Elsie

[donkeychomp]

Did a little today...anything I can get to without bending lol. The rear end of the frame had a little surface rust so I cleaned that all up...not going for a full resto as yet as I want to ride the damn thing. Started cleaning up the Allspeeds as well...and the clock protector ace bars arrived...

[donkeychomp]

And some more...finished doing one exhaust but I'm not happy with it, I think it needs re-chroming but that ain't cheap! The new cdi doesn't work either and the battery is so old it won't take a charge so new items are ordered.

I did the exhaust lying down...that thankfully doesn't hurt!

[Anton]

At least pretend you're resting up mate!

Great work, but please look after yourself!

[donkeychomp]

In my ideal world I'd do what my doctor suggests and take 2 weeks off and rest...sadly that world is all fantasy and the reality is I have to care for my mum. Funny thing is when the cruciate went I did tell her I need 2 weeks off or there would be worse to come but she didn't believe me, as usual, and bingo here we are. Sod it, I'll live. The most strenuous thing I did was put Elsie on her centre stand and yes that hurt. It just annoys the fuck out of me when there is a ton of work to be done and I can only do some of it. Can't work on any of the other bikes or the cars and I've almost reached the point where there is nothing I can do.

Bollocks.

[Anton]

As your mum's carer, you're entitled to help with her care when you're injured. Talk to your doctor and/or social services, they should be able to sort you out with some help.

[donkeychomp]

Anton I've heard it all...she does the guilt trip so well she should win an Oscar. The merest hint of some time away and I get it with both barrels.

On the LC front the lose wire is for the self cancelling indicators and German ones never had them...and I have found a company that makes new cdi's! Yay!

[donkeychomp]

New battery has been charged so tomorrow she should start...uh huh.

Both zorsts cleaned up as best as I can and are on, I think she'll need jetting up as I do recall a massive flat spot at around 7000rpm on my old one with the same Allspeeds. As soon as she is running I'll get her registered and go for an MOT.

[Anton]

Nice one! She's looking great!

[Rhinoman]

Allspeeds and Ace bars - very period

[donkeychomp]

SHE LIVES! New cdi and battery and we have ignition...and started second kick. Leaking fuel bowl and a blown gasket, (did a very temporary fix) and she runs sweetly. Fix those little niggles and it's MOT time!