Looks like a well sorted and function cafe custom. Nice!, I was hoping you might detail a bit about the engine and gearbox, Did you rebuild them yourself and any mods??
I am keen to hear about final compression, you mentioned 8:1s and then some shaving/decking, So do you recall was the pistons specced at 8:1 and hepolites or something more exotic? And then, by chance did you measure the final compression? (After machining)
Any head work done besides std? I see you have a Mikuni! Good man,, I like them as well (The VM series especially but I am trying a HSR on one of my Buells which is a totally different carb.) That carb was actually developed and designed by Amal and offered to BSA-Norton-Triumph with no takers so was sold under license to Mikuni, and some are surprised to hear that relationship of AMAL designs goes back to the 1920s.
May I inquire on size of carby and any tuni ng or jetting changes or as it came out of the box? Is it working well for you?
What about ignition? Any issues there or upgrades? I appreciate hearing what people have done and what works and what does not, First hand experience is the most valuable and insights is appreciated.