SDP - across 101 from State Partrol office (and bit East).
They did the wheels on my Lotus too- they came out so good I decieded to do the bike.
I was going to do the Wheels, but just had too many things to do and it was slow going getting old paint off.

My plan was to paint the frame- but a person is buying the bike and I need to get it done very soon. So I took it to the powdercoater. They did a great job. Fuel tank had some pinholes, so I Tig silcon bronze repaired them. A couple were a little tricky. So tank is one done yet, but everything else ...

What material are you using for sleve?

I am going to drive the Elan mostly as is for awhile at least. I have a few things I am changing- the ‘Rotoflex’ rear axles I am changing to CV joint axles. Changing distributor ignition to crank sensor coil-to-plug setup (distributor is under carbs and cannot handle modern coil voltages/current), m...

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.

https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1955- ... Ywt4A_UFBE

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