For me, the first step in a restoration is to build the bike good enough so that I can ride it safely. I don't care about a transmission so shifting is a non issue. I only care about the bike's handling qualities. If satisfied that the bike rides and tracks well, then and only then, will I start a build...

The test ride build - no gear shifting just go and stop on the list of worries...




Once satisfied, I build the bike before attempting to address cosmetic concerns...


If everything is all good, I get it all ready for paint and art, confident in the fact that I know the frame/fork set to be true and good to go...


Final pics next summer when I get back to Canada.