UK newbie

[Wingstyler]

Hello All.
I just bought this little gem from a UK importer as a non runner. I hasn't been used for decades by the look of it but was stored properly. Brake fluid had turned to dust and the carbs were all gummed up, but once they were cleaned it fired up ok. It did smoke something awful, but when I dropped the clean engine oil, I discovered it was gear oil, probably for storage only. A refill with 10-40 cured that. Still a bit chuggy, so more work to do but we're really looking forward to cruising the South of England this coming summer.

 

[julimike54]

Welcome to The Forum and enjoy!

 

[Rednaxs60]

Welcome to the madness. Cheers

 

[Winger 82]

Welcome

 

[Denver]

Congratulations, that's a great looking find you have there.

 

[gallagherj36]

welcome to the sight from Texas.

 

[eatherton]

Welcome. Nice clean looking bike.

 

[kerryb]

Welcome to the forum, nice looking bike.

 

[Wingstyler]

Thank you all for the warm welcome. The more I look at this bike the more I think it was on display for many years. Although the clock shows 98000 miles.
I could do with a pair of these rear indicator stalks if anyone has a set.