1954 KH - Ex Pete Brocklehurst

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1954 KH - Ex Pete Brocklehurst

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I’ve been a bit quiet on here of late, but have been getting in with rebuilding a 1954 KH I purchased from Pete Brocklehurst last May.

I didn’t want to restore it as I like the idea of having a bit of a ratty bike, so it’s had some satin lacquer here and there for protection and it’s not far off now.
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Re: 1954 KH - Ex Pete Brocklehurst

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I’ve installed an anti wet sumping valve and remote oil filter
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And an oil pressure warning light
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I’m now working on lapping in valves, which I hate! Shortly the head will be on, new carb ordered and fingers crossed not too far off a first start.
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Re: 1954 KH - Ex Pete Brocklehurst

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Nice work ! good to see another twin back in one piece.
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Head went on today after a mammoth valve grinding session yesterday. It’s one of the club’s Otto gaskets, as available from twin spares!
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Looking like a bike!
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Re: 1954 KH - Ex Pete Brocklehurst

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Great work Rob, keep at it.

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