Hi all,

Final post regarding the restoration on the AT. Engine and gearbox are back together but, has not been run as the frame is waiting to go for powder coating. No significant wear on any components so, can't figure out why it was using oil. The only things we've changed are the rings (new Std) valves re shimmed, timing chain and tensioner and the clutch plates in the gearbox. Output shaft bearing, which I'd thought would need to be changed was fine. The valve guides, which I thought may have been the reason for oil use, were fine. The following items were all servicable but as we had them were changed. The leads, all brake hoses, calipers and discs, headrace bearings, wheel bearings, throttle and clutch cable, brake master cylinder and the ignition switch (original had become sloppy but, worked fine) The bike will also have new drive chain, sprockets and tyres. Can't think of anything else. Can't wait to get it back together and take for a spin. Overall I'm really impressed that after the mileage and, I admit, abuse that it's had, so little really had worn and needed to be changed.

Hi mcdarbyfeast,
Although the pegs are a fair bit lower there isn't a change in ground clearance as such because the frame/belly pan etc. are all still lower .... and I don't earhole enough that it's a problem! I guess if you did deep ruts it could be .... ?
I modifed the pegs myself as I couldn't find an available kit that dropped them as much as I wanted. If I do this right I should hopefully attach a some images! They show the off side peg from the side, near side peg fom the rear and the side as I had to mod the gear lever as well. (Not the prettiest job but it works!) As you can see, I kept the peg/footrest itself and made up a new hanger.

Hi Mermaid,

I have to say, I think you made a nice job. The hangers look like you fabricated them from sheet steel? Did you make something to take the pins for the footpegs or do they fit straight through the plate steel?

Thanks! Yup - the hangers are made from sheet and the pins fit straight through this as per the originals. I used the same thickness as the OEM peg hangers and also replicated their design where the hangers interface with the footpeg mount casting so I could use the standard pin, spring etc. and they'd 'sit' right.

Thanks Mermaid. As soon as the AT is finished I'll give it a go and let you know the result!