'57 A7

[Frenchy]

It's been a year now, and it's still my daily rider.  Barely ride my '08 Triumph anymore.  I'm usually dealing with one thing or another, but it always runs strong. 

[Ethelred]

Good to see them being used on a daily basis as intended. Wonder how many of us can claim that 
I do like a nice bobber or chop.
Ride safe.

[muskrat]

Good on'ya Frenchy.
Once they are set up correctly they don't take too much effort to keep'm going.
The 500's are a sweet motor. How many miles has she traveled ?
Cheers

[a10 gf]

and it's still my daily rider

Great! And = vastly superior to many, many bikes, which are either daily in the garage, or daily in pieces!

[Frenchy]

That's a good question.  I would guess it's seen some miles based on the shape I found it in.  It was missing the odometer when I bought it and I haven't put one on.  It took a fair amount of time and dollars to get it solid, but you're right, it's a nice little engine.  I love it.  I think with a bit of maintenance we'll be buds for a while.

[gavinoz]

Hey Frenchy,

Excuse my ignorance, what magneto is that?

Cheers, gav

[Briz]

Looks like a Joe Hunt mag. Common in the US.
http://www.huntmagnetos.com/categories/motorcycle-magnetos/b-s-a.html
Very good I believe. But not cheap.

[gavinoz]

Thanks Briz

You're right , not cheap, but on a par with some of the full replacement body non-magneto electronic systems I guess.

gav.

[Frenchy]

It's a Joe Hunt mag.  It came with the bike, thankfully.