Dunstall or stock?

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Hey All, First post here.
So I have a project bike this forum should appreciate. An old racer that has been abandoned for 30 years. Looks like the last owner only owned a pair of vice grips and a hammer. She’s landed in the right place for some respect and TLC. I’ve spent the last month deconstructing, cleaning and inventorying the parts. The engine has been blueprinted, the crank is being balanced, the frame will be straightened and the cylinders are re-board and ready for pickup. It seems like the polishing of aluminum will never end... once the powder coating is done - I’ll be ready to start assembling.
All projects need a plan and that brings me to one of many decisions. The bike came with a repairable full set of Dunstall body parts and rear sets. The Dunstall parts are very sexy but how practical are they for the road? Are they terribly uncomfortable or should I go with the stock tank and riser bars?
 
Welcome to the forum.

Go with BOTH sets of bodywork & controls!

...but first, post pictures.

(rearsets & clip-ons are impractical for everyday use, unless you are young and your body can take the contorted riding position for extended time)
 
Roadrash said:
Hey All, First post here.
So I have a project bike this forum should appreciate. An old racer that has been abandoned for 30 years. Looks like the last owner only owned a pair of vice grips and a hammer. She’s landed in the right place for some respect and TLC. I’ve spent the last month deconstructing, cleaning and inventorying the parts. The engine has been blueprinted, the crank is being balanced, the frame will be straightened and the cylinders are re-board and ready for pickup. It seems like the polishing of aluminum will never end... once the powder coating is done - I’ll be ready to start assembling.
All projects need a plan and that brings me to one of many decisions. The bike came with a repairable full set of Dunstall body parts and rear sets. The Dunstall parts are very sexy but how practical are they for the road? Are they terribly uncomfortable or should I go with the stock tank and riser bars?
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Welcome. How old are you? Arthritis at all? Can you ( do you enjoy) riding a modern sport bike? Do you plan to put miles on the bike? Or just short hops?
 
Roadrash, congratulations on your new acquisition. The Dunstall stuff has a lot of mystique and and commands a premium when offered for sale, however the quality is not the best and you would be well advised to seal the tank with ethanol resistant sealer or it will likely deteriorate rapidly. I had a cafe racer with Dunstall clip ons and rearsets and it was a bit too uncomfortable for my over 50 physique, however I changed only the bars to something fairly low and sporting and left the rearsets and it was a very comfortable machine in this configuration. A Dunstall Norton looks fantastic and I am currently building one myself, although I may have to commision some agile young chap to follow me in a car and ride it home for me when my back gives out!
 
All good advice. Thanks. Sounds like the Dunstall is probably even more uncomfortable than a modern sport bike. I believe I’ll keep the Dunstall for another time and focus on comfort. Plenty of cold winters to switch things up later! :D
 
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