fuel tank warning stickers

 The finishing touches can make or break a restoration and although my fuel tank was a 'new old stock' tank it lacked the warning labels so it is something I definitely want to add. The first thing I needed to know was which labels are on there as I cannot remember my original bike and the positioning of them. I put a request out on the M Classic Facebook post and Tony and Steve from www.mb5.co.uk quickly stepped up to help with a decent top image and all the dimensions.

The next issue is sourcing the decals, the middle decal on the bellow image seems readily available but the top and bottom decals seem to be discontinued? If anybody can point me in the right direction for these I would appreciate it?

My Bike: graphics and some light assembly

This week I wanted to look at the graphic set I bought to feedback to the members of the Honda M Club (UK). I only actually need the side panel set, seat unit and front mudguard as the fuel tank, fairing and belly pan are all NOS and have the factory graphics on them. I also wanted to see the difference in the quality, colours and alignment with the fuel tank and it was also a good opportunity to check the painted panel colour with the NOS tank.

Tip: clean the panel first then wet it with soapy water. Cut out the graphic you need tight to graphic to help with alignment. lay the graphic on the wet surface and adjust for perfect position, tease out all bubbles and creases. Keep working it until you are happy and then carefully remove the decal backing while working on the decal to prevent lifting, then leave to dry.

Decals were via ebay seller Classic Motorcycle Decals

I also fitted the front mudguard and mudguard brace with new stainless steel bolts and also the rear inner mudguard piece that protects the Preo Link assembly.

new tail unit vs old

new LH panel vs old

pair of side panels

front mudguard

alignment and colour check

My bike, restoration update, rear brake

Apologies for the lack of updates recently as I have been super-busy with work so my bike has had to go on the back burner for a couple of months.

This week I decided to mount the rear brake pedal, unfortunately where this item was powdercoated it didn't fit the frame so I had to remove the paint from the pin and the frame before assembling with plenty of copper grease. A new split pin was fitted to retain it and the re-plated adjustable brake stop and return spring fitted.

I also have had the new decal kit turn up plus an assortment of bolts and nuts to fill the gaps where the original was too poor to be re-used.