Well, I sold the 250 SuperSport. I was not planning on doing so at all. But this Lotus Elan came along…I’ve always wanted one of them. So I sold three bikes to make room and free up some cash. Since I also have almost same year Benelli 250 (2-stroke though) as this one, I decided I could let it go. ...

Ha! I would not be surprised.

Hmm, maybe I will 3D print that in colour- then it could be whatever thickness wanted with centre hole size desired. Thanks

Another today.

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I ended up with another Super Pioneer that needs everything. So I’ve decided to sell this one. (Since I enjoy fixing them up).

Anyone interested?

Very interesting interview with Allen Millyard.
He says many of the early bikes he did not have anything but hand tools and a tiny lathe. Says he got really good with a hacksaw and can cut really straight- I sure can’t.

https://youtu.be/48UL3i6SHJQ?si=7weHi8tF0iNcD2Lg

I have read different things. I believe the resistor setup was originally for RF interference. This can be for radios but also could affect electronics (not much of that on a TY). But I also read someplace that it can help very slightly lengthen spark. I do not know about that or if true at all. Som...

I am starting to have problems finding non-resistor sparking plugs. I’ve ordered B7ES and got BR7ES and local parts stores show that B7 superseded to resistor.
A non-resistor cap should solve it if you have the same issue.

The sidestand on the SP was too short (and bent), heavy (steel) and the foot was big enough to catch on things. So I made up an aluminum one. Half the weight, proper height and tucks away nicely. Not as strong, but should be adequate. I made the pivot out of a solid square of 6061, then some same tu...

I would not have thought of that- good way to get it right. Those old point systems on the bikes barely worked when working- the early Japanese ones seemed pretty bad (even though rest of electrics were pretty good). At least from what I remember. I also remember finding bad condensers even when new...