Some slow progress with JYD.
I vapour blasted the crankcases I will use. The engine in the bike is a 1000 and the upper case has been broken and badly welded. So, I had a spare set of 1200 cases, painted black. It took ages to clean off the paint and then I found a massive repair above the gearbox, which is why it was likely painted black in the first place. I had little option but to repaint it black as this hides the repair. I also had to remove a couple of broken studs.
Next I tidied up a damaged primary cover and it also got the black treatment.
And finally I had a pretty abused sprocket cover that I could never use on a top end restoration so it got cut down to improve the lines a little, plus it was another example of weight loss, as I want this one to be as light as possible.
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I had to shuffle the pack today to get some bikes out of storage. Took the opportunity for a photo shoot. Hope you like them.​

Well, the Slater Mirage didn't hang around long. It is now sold subject to the usual conditions.

Onward and upward, started a new project today.
​Project JYD (Junk Yard Dog).
It really is in a sad way. The plan is to make it as non-standard as possible.

So far it has new boots and panties.

Lots going on here. Trying to keep the business afloat in these trying times. I hope all my viewers are safe and well.
Bits and pieces to try to move things along.
Also, check out my For Sale section where there is a beautiful genuine Slater Mirage for sale.

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Some photos of daily life here.

And the next one please. Still quite a bit to do to this one.

I spent some time wrapping up the blue bike project.
Connected up the loom, bled brakes and clutch, filled with oil, fitted battery.
Everything works as it should, engine sounds sweet.
Just a few items to snag off but for now it goes to the back of the queue.

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It's hard to get things done these days, completely understandable considering what the world is going through.
​Here are some photos of my blue bike project (Project Phoenix) as it rises from the dead.

The engine was built up from parts sourced far and wide. The previous engine was written off when a conrod broke through the cases and the metal swarf killed the rest of the engine. All built now and installed in the frame. All I need now is time to complete the build and get it road ready.

In these difficult times it's hard to keep occupied and motivated. I have added some more photos in the gallery of restorations that I have completed. Maybe it inspires you to get out into the cave and fettle yours?
​Here's one that is waiting for lockdown to finish so I can run it in for the owner.

As some or most of us will be in lock down at the moment here are some photos to inspire you to get out on your bikes once lockdown is lifted.

​Isle of Skye

Salou, Catalunya

Scotland in February

Manzanares, Spain

Yorkshire, England

Breganze, Italy

Thought I would share these with you.