Here's the full Monte on my recent P11 build.

I'm just starting on on a '68. It's only got about 8100 miles on it but it's been parked in a garage since 1991. The wiring is trashed (cut and spliced into) and the insulation's brittle, plus the tank had about a gallon of gas in when it was parked, but most of the bike seems to be pretty decent shape considering.
 
TexasGMG said:
I'm just starting on on a '68. It's only got about 8100 miles on it but it's been parked in a garage since 1991. The wiring is trashed (cut and spliced into) and the insulation's brittle, plus the tank had about a gallon of gas in when it was parked, but most of the bike seems to be pretty decent shape considering.
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Good for you. 8100 miles, it's just broken in.

Are you planning to ride it, or restore and sell?
 
jerrykap said:
This is the first time I've tried narrating one of these videos, so I'm still on the learning curve. Even though my commentary doesn't always synch with the photos you should get my meaning? Thanks for looking.
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Awesome job Jerry!!!

My 67 P11 was an into the wall flat tracker in crates, no forks, instruments, lights, or wiring. Fortunately, the frame was still straight.

The list of things missing and wrong was and still is long on mine.

I really like these running motor videos. It makes me feel more confident that my motor really isn't about to come apart like I always think it is.

Thanks for posting the video.
 
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TexasGMG said:
Eventually a full restoration, but for now get it runnin' and ride it.
No plans on selling it at all.
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Have you owned one before? Definitely fun to ride. Very easy to whip around on the street because of the relatively light weight and geometry.

The little 7" single leading shoe brakes are adequate for putting around, but can be mildly frightening at times. If you are going to ride on the street, keep to the 1 car length per 10mph distance behind cars, and brake early is my recommendation. Expect that you may need to trail brake with the rear brake on occasion. Especially if you are accustomed to modern disc brake bikes. That's my experience anyway.
 
Schwany said:
Have you owned one before? Definitely fun to ride. Very easy to whip around on the street because of the relatively light weight and geometry.

The little 7" single leading shoe brakes are adequate for putting around, but can be mildly frightening at times. If you are going to ride on the street, keep to the 1 car length per 10mph distance behind cars, and brake early is my recommendation. Expect that you may need to trail brake with the rear brake on occasion. Especially if you are accustomed to modern disc brake bikes. That's my experience anyway.
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No sir. I've owned a lot of bike over the years. Mostly 60s ad 70s HDs, a few Jap dirt bikes, and even a Husky, but never a Brit. I'm 66 and motocross and scrambles are a thing of the past now so I think running dirt roads and trails on a cool old Norton are now more my speed. lol
 
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