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Thanks for the replies, yes Rogerwilcko you are right I need to attend to the camshaft oil seal and Mark2 I have acres of space on the XJR so the bonnie is purely a solo pursuit.... First impressions are great- I don't think a bike has put such a smile on my face since my AP50 when I was 16... The engine is punchy and relatively vibe free, starting is becoming a first or second kick affair (havent had to kickstart a bike since my old 350LC- needless to say my technique needed changing) and the handling is a real surprise- low weight and lower speeds make for a a wholly enjoyable experience.

List of job to do is (so far) quite small:

The afore mentioned oil seal
Replacement of clutch lever and or adjuster (it's doesnt seem to screw into the lever properly- maybe linked to job number 3 below)
Adjustment of clutch (would sir like drag or slip? Well neither actually...)
Oil and filter change (it has an external conversion)
Replace zip ties with proper cable clips on bars
New kickstart and stand rubbers
Fuel hoses starting to perish at tap end


And maybe the following styling changes (don't judge me ): pre OIF replica side panels, pancake filters and Lucas 679 rear light.

I shall be wandering around Kempton Park autojumble next weekend with a shopping list

Thanks, i guess the 37 years and 11 owners would make it unlikely to be as it left the factory... Great links!