Please find below a bunch of questions that hopefully some of you may be able to answer, or give advice on.  Either use the comment system as a reply – or reply directly to me by filling in the form below.  I will be adding more questions as I come across them, so please make sure you check back – I might need YOUR help!

1. Should I paint the engine casings and gearbox? If so, what paint should be used.
2. What colour should the bike finally be? Baby blue, Beige / Taupe,  something a little more interesting, like a snow camo effect (thanks to brian for the suggestion) – or something else?
3. Is there a sump plug for the engine!? how do I drain any oil thats in there, gearbox or main engine?
4. Do suppliers still use the original part numbers for reference, is it worth mentioning to them about part numbers!?

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