The Harley is finally back together.

Exhaust wrap looks great and the engine sounds superb.

Some careful road testing and final checks and it's ready to go!

I have managed to get some time in on Jim's 1250cc big bore conversion this weekend and its running!

I drained some oil from the sump and spun the engine over with out plugs first, topped up the oil fitted new plugs and

ran it on a fuel bottle for a couple of minutes. The oil and filter were then replaced and I will run it again when the tank and exhausts are fitted.

I have stripped Jims 883 Harley ready to fit the 1250cc Big Bore kit.

Them new "stones" are rather large! This should be interesting

We have the 1250cc big bore kit for Jim's Harley 

We are using standard heads so ours should be like the green graph below.( nearly double the original horsepower)

Bike is on the ramp, tank etc removed, we are hoping to start removing the old bits on Monday or Tuesday. 

Jims big bore kit has got through customs at last and should be with us soon.

We will show you how we go on fitting it next week!

Jims bike re-furb after his "little off" is nearly done.

Extra wide handlebars with modified bar end mirror and indicator brackets.

I made a single  spring  seat conversion ( from an old Brit iron) Colin Wilcox sorted the foam and a nice new cover for us.

Passenger space is redundant so we made a little rack for the empty space.

No one it their right mind would go on the back of Jim anyway. 

Rear pattern shox were spacered out a little to miss the belt guard.

A new indicator and a small black no-plate tidies up the back end.

Metalic Black paint job instead of the usual Harley Orange changes the bike completely.

Just a few mods to the rear brake and a bit of exhaust wrapping to do and its done!

I have just heard Jim muttering about a big bore kit! Maybe its not nearly done just yet!!!!