Thanks guys, cleaning up the smaller bits, I forgot about the horn bracket: I took this completely apart 10 yrs ago & dug out a pan of  black parts  that  got messed up sitting! I just ordered an ultrasonic cleaner to try & might try a homemade plating for the hardware? I read somebody did it…I think Terry from Australia iirc was very successful:) aI have an old plastic cooler & a battery charger!

Personally I would have it professionally painted including all black components such as battery and tool boxes, pegs, stands, bottom tree, horn bracket, brake light bracket and swing arm. Top triple tree in satin/semi gloss.

A few wet days led to some shop time. Determined to do more riding than work, this summer. Buttoned up the top end. After this photo, rockers went in, valve clearances set.

Asking for a friend. Located in New Zealand. Thank you.

Hello for all,
I have just discovered that there were also 15000 series, this is the first French Sandcast discovered in the 15000 series, this is the engine number E-1015525.
We knew that there were 14000 and 17000 series but to discover that there were also 15000 series is really exceptional!
this engine was used in competition, and this explains why the crankshaft was cut and you will also notice that it has its famous 9/10 clutch cover with the tenth hole not drilled like the 14000 and 17000 series, and let's not forget that E-1007414 also had this same cover 9/10 !