SOW’S EAR TO SILK PURSE

Here’s what I’ve spent on the motor over the last few years – most of it before I met Jim. There’s still another grand to find, I reckon: new clutch plates, primary drive, ignition/ generator system, cables and carb. And I also need a pair of exhausts making up. Engine strip, mains removal, refurbed cams, rebuild £0 (mate’s rates) Gasket set £58.30 Cam removal tool £45 Replating fasteners £15 Breathing mods, rebore, stud hole machining £324 Crank refurb £250 +40 NOS pistons £165 Renolit EP100 gearbox grease £28 Blasting £120 More plating £30 Casing paint £51.25 Valves, guides, oil seals, oil filter, circlips, special screws, miscellaneous parts £234.28 Total £1320.83