Works continues on the ES2

We would be doing lots, but can't figure out how to get away with bike in lounge!

Happy Holidays?' It is Christmas where I am, Christmas even in the White House this year.

That not withstanding the ES2 looks good, be nice to see it when it's finished. I can see it's not all original but Norton, that's the main thing BUT are you leaving the ears (Headlamp Brackets) unpainted? Or was this picture before you cleaned out the forks etc?

I've not run my Mk 3 Commando for 2 years now, I keep threatening to take it out but I don't have that sort of enthusiasm these days, especially with my new heating system in the house! Why venture out?

What I have been doing is to go round all the bikes and charge their batteries. Batteries don't like to stay too long discharged.

Another job on the Mk3 is to operate both brakes, them being hydraulic can seize up and before you know it; another seal kit is required. A job for each 3 months IMHO.

I don't get much dampness in the garage but when I do, I find a couple of hours with a small dehumidifier works wonders.

Anyway, Happy Christmas OR Seasons Greetings if you prefer, to all.

Niels/Neil

...you've reminded me to

1. take the plug out and spin the engine over

2. squirt some clean oil down the bore

3. drain the carb

4. charge the battery

5. take the Brooklands can off and grease the plungers

Shame on me for leaving it so long to get round to this.

Good points, Adam, where do you stop?

But after you have turned the engine over it is a good idea, unless you keep your bikes in the house, to stuff some cloth or kitchen roll etc up the silencer(s) (Or pipe if leaving the can off) to prevent damp air getting into the top end.

Even though I only use E0 petrol, I run my bikes, if to be laid up, until they run out of fuel. But if I was running on EN228 I'd do more than just drain the carb!