MT 500 Scrambler

[ellrider]

Nice, looking forward to seeing it later.

[surfermick]

WOW, inspirational stuff, i look forward to some more photos, please outside maybe very well done from me.

[nick]

I think it looks fantastic ! Brilliant job
It's really good to see someone doing such an individual and professional looking project - just sorry I can't be in NW to see her in the 'flesh'

[xjjagman]

Well done Steve, looks like a proper bike!!!!
Totally professional job and a credit to you.
The best part is it should go as well as it looks too.

[Peakrider2012]

Wonderful to see such excellence in shed engineering. You must be a very proud and happy fella.
Very well done.

[frenchy3]

Great looking bike,you have really captured the retro look You really had to burn the midnight oil to get it finished but the end result is something you can be proud of,well done.

[jungleMTbiker]

Isn't that a CG125 tank? They seem to be popping up on all sorts of specials these days.

[Bonnielad]

The tank is probably older than CG 125s have been around. As far as I can tell it's a 1975ish honda CB 250/550. It was blathered in thick black paint. When I stripped it back the original CB style stripes were under it all.
I am pleased to report that the bike performed perfectly in Wales. Started (almost) first kick every time. the 16t sprocket is a great improvement and I can still reach illegal speeds if needed.
Some of the lads were asking where I got the bits so here is an quick round up:
Tank - Newark Autojumble (£15)
Aluminium Mudguards - Newark Autojumble (manufactured by Wassell) (£65pr)
Round, flexy mounted indicators - JT's motorcycles in Swansea http://www.jtsmotorcycles.co.uk/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;‎ (£17 per pair)
Headlight also from JT's. (£17)
Rear light -Rufforth Autojumble (£13)
Pressed number plate - Newark Autojumble (£28)
Mikuni Carb - Motocarb (£145)
Saddle cut & re-cover - Woosters Motorcycles of Leeds (£55)
Various bits, cables, gaskets etc - LMS (£92)
Aluminium Handlebars & Chrome mirrors - Zuma Bike Spares, Doncaster (£38)
Rack - an old one from a Triumph Thunderbird that my son left in the garage.
Back box - M.T. Spares (bike breakers - Doncaster) (£45)
Exhaust stainless pipework - Top Gear Performance, Doncaster (£90)

[Bonnielad]

[surfermick]

now thats a better view, i really like it, certainly food for thought. top show Bonnie