With bigger wheels and longer suspension travel a trail bike needs a higher headstock c/w a road bike so any conversion of this type is going to be compromised. In this case, the limited fork travel left suggests a compromise too far for any serious off road use.
But each to his own.

So you got lucky with the sizing, and knowing it was exactly what you wanted. Or perhaps you had tried it on in a local shop. Might ask yourself what you are going to do when they're not there. If I am doing you an injustice I appologies. Fair point though on mail order of specialised kit in general...

LEGO FAIL!!!

They've made his scrambler a V-twin

I feel my childhood has been betrayed

(Shit film though.)

Is it the one hidden behind that disgusting red bike?

I have noticed that some folk on this forum worry terribly about benefit scroungers.
This may help put your minds at ease;
http://leftfootforward.org/2013/11/no-e ... -tourists/

I work here; http://www.vintagebentleys.com/ I consider it to be a good job. My employer is looking to recruit technicians with applicable skills.(fabrication, welding, machining, mechanics, upholstery etc) If interested, use the contact details as given on the site Location is a few miles North of ...

Selling bikes is generally a massive p in the a, so you have my sympathy, however.... 'No offers' is only slightly less negative/off-putting than 'not for sale' You are prepared to consider a px so there is likely to be haggling along the way For clarification; the bike is lovely but I'm not opening...

Apart from the massive price difference I can not think of one single reason why I would choose the old knocker over the new one
I'm not even sure there is any worthwhile comparison to be had.

Brenhden wrote:That is an very interesting bike: 350cc, vtwin, shaft driven and 45 hp (when new)!

If only that were true. Nearer 25bhp,I reckon. (and I am a fan)

There is enough room across the top of the forum home page for a few more tabs.
How about using these for the most popular categories to avoid having to go to the index page so often?