roundcase.....

im going to turn the roundcase desmo racer into a roadgoing special. I have a whole lot of ideas for it but first and foremost is that i want it to be the lightest bike that i can build.

That single design element i hope will influence most decisions i make in this build.

The first decision i have already made, is that i would like all the bodywork to be in alloy.

I started searching for an alloy tank and one has come to me through an old friend and a man that i have held in the highest regard for the last 18 years or so since we first met. Thank you ian...im planning to come see you soon....if you dont drop in first...

This tank (previously on a race bike) is the first part of the bodywork that will go on the bike.

I have compared it to the fibreglass tank currently on the bike and the shape is so much better. wider across the top and generally more flowing in its shape. its had a hard life and has had a good repair on the left tank mount......but seems the tank mount must have been a weak spot...so...i might reinforce the other mount and clean up the repaired one.

nice cap and wire finger pull that was wired on by the racer...

motor will have to come apart for a full check and yes i will reinstate the kicker.