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welshlamb · Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2021 9:58 pm Post subject: less is more

As my bike will be running FCRs with no choke I felt the correct thing to do was to remove the choke pull mechanism (beautifully engineered though it is) In its place the same machinist made up a plug for the internally threaded steering stem tube.

Still a few bits to secure before I start building up but slowly geetting there . As far as possible I want to have all the parts to hand ....although I'm sure as the build progresses there may be a few mods required and a sudden realisation that a part doesnt now fit/suit.... we shall see.
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brian · Joined: 22 Aug 2011 Posts: 3790 Location: Australia

Nice!

The original choke knob and holder is most certainly a nicely engineered part, the kind of piece that I can look at and admire

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welshlamb · Posted: Tue Feb 02, 2021 11:31 pm Post subject:

Hi Brian, I had your photo in mind when i posted!!
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2bims · Joined: 03 Apr 2010 Posts: 7308

Both lovely pieces by themselves

Bud977 · Joined: 03 Mar 2013 Posts: 525 Location: Sydney

Beautiful. I've never seen another bike that made a boring choke knob such a desirable feature.