MT500 Just purchased - Anyone know this bike?

[chauffeurmark]

Just collected my MT500 today. History I know so far: Armstrong, Bolton, England Contract 23B/1680 Engine No.212518 Frame No. M.T. 001974
Into service 27.8.87 on Reg. No. 60KG84 Disposed of by MOD Aston Down on 6.12.93 & sold by ADT Auctions for £975 on 14.12.93
First MOT on 21.12.93 & issued age related Reg. No. E34 ODE First owner in Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire (I have details) & then to a vicar in Goodwick, Pembrokeshire. Then on to the last owner in County Kilkenny, Ireland in the mid noughties but only registered here in 2011 (I think), on age related Reg. No. 87KK8004
Fitted with an aftermarket stainless exhaust in 2002. It also has a dash with a rev counter & speedo with warning light down the middle. Mileage (I think that's km) on release was 1851. Now at 32068.
I hoping to 'Civilianise' the paint etc. If anyone knows any good reason in the bikes history why I should retain it as is, then please let me know. On the lookout for an original toolkit to suit.

PS How do I upload images with a post?

Regards, Mark

[mt bandit]

hi mark,
original tool kit, um, your better off to develop your own bespoke tool kit ,

[chauffeurmark]

Hope this works. Pics of above mentioned with tacho/speedo dash.
Thanks for the advice on the toolkit

[deadgrass.]

like the idea of a rev counter, i use the when it stops pulling snick another gear Technique .
Dave.

[chauffeurmark]

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Here's the bike almost back together. Olive green gloss paint to the tank, side panels,headlamp surround & front mudguard. Same colour powder coated on racks.

Reground valves, new rings etc. New seat cover. Just need to get the damn thing to run now!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Minter]

Looking good Mark, check the timing is ok and you have spark, fresh fuel and a strong right leg!

[chauffeurmark]

Bike now running A1. Damaged after market in line fuel filter to blame. New fuel line & minor carb adjustment & starts first kick after 'white in the window' Very happy!!!

[MT glass]

Looking good, hopefully see you in Wicklow in May.
David.