Hi All,
I've Just recently registered so thought I'd say hello and a few quick words of introduction. (And perhaps commence with an apology for the daft questions I'll undoubtedly be asking shortly!....)
Have had bikes all my life (and grew up with Dad's cafe racers and BSA's - all as daily transport) but have recently taken the plunge and got my first british bike at the tender age of 37! I've progressed through CG125, Suzuki GT250 and 500, Bultaco Sherpa and TY250, ZZR and currently a Suzuki SV1000 but the A10 is definitely going to be a new challenge.
It's a 58 Golden Flash which was last on the road in 1976. It's complete and I've been learning the ropes (with the aforementioned Dad for guidance!) and we've now got it running nicely after a Mag and Dynamo refresh and managed to get the original reg number.
So far we've changed the steering head bearings and fork sliders, fully rewired and fixed/replaced various other bits and pieces. We still have the brakes, wheel bearings, steering damper and a correct rear wheel to sort (correct hub but with a borrani rim fitted that looks like a front) and the clutch to sort (it spent it's life pulling a sidecar so has an unfeasably heavy (6 spring) clutch for a softie used to hydraulic japanese fare) so currently looking at alternatives which led me to this very useful resource.
Cosmetically the bike is it's original paint and whilst a little worn, I'm planning to keep it this way as the focus is on getting it MOT'd this summer and getting out and riding it. I think the call it patina :) Or is it rust?
It's been a real learning experience so far and I expect there's still lots more to learn but just really pleased it runs at this stage!
John