Its actually been a couple of years since Bender the A10 did any hard work under my watch although I did lend it out for a number of meetings. I won't go into the why that happened, but this last weekend I ran the bike out at Taupo for a 2 day meeting in pissing rain with my long time crewman Mark and we had a lot of fun splashing around very sideways.
I knew the bike was a bit tired and we had a number of minor breakages that need resolution as well the motor going off song and the box not being up to plan, quite often not finding top. So often lapping as a 3 speed.
So its time for a full strip and refresh: a new exhaust system, either repair or replace the seat and a six speed BSA TT industries box. Will post pics when it arrives but due in a month
Also reconsidering building a dustbin fairing to cut the drag and keep us competitive on the faster tracks, but that might be later. Might make some inquiries to the guy who straightens my petrol tanks.
It was great to see at least a dozen crews racing with more off under maintenance so should see easily see grids in mid/high teens on the track come spring