The final decision?

As for now I have decided not use my desert master tank. Personally I think it looks great,  just a bit too big on the bike. And it wont fit without some modification due to its lenght.

Oil mixing ratio sticker by Vintage Husky.

The look.

I am trying to decide on what look I want for my racer.

Works aluminium tank, light and slim. I will probably paint it later on.

Mikuni fuel tank vent hose from http://www.husqvarna-parts.com/ .

Original 1970 tank. Have some small dents and scuffs but is never repainted and still has all original decals.

NOS desert master tank with all new paint and decals.

Cables and controls

Aftermarket cables made in England, bought from http://www.vintageviking.com/

All cables were in need of some light oil.

Vintage Magura controls restored and fitted with NOS Magura grips.

Reproduced dust cover.

Brake and throttle installed, routing of throttle wire looks a bit suicidal...

Chlutch side.

For the bike I intend to ride I choose a Renthal vintage bend handlebar with padding.

http://www.bear-sports.com/ is a great source for Magura stuff.

New Magura controls, Renthal grips and sidepull throttle.

New Magura kill button

Chlutch side.

The bike on the right is fitted with NOS 1970s handlebar, high and wide.

No padding + limited suspension = smash mouth.

Bits and pieces.

NOS numberplates

Gear shifters, two different models.

NGK B8ES replaces the original Bosch W 240 T spark plug.

Parts for kickstarters ready for assembly.

One NOS rubber and one reproduced.

Rear tourqe arm for brake plate ready for asssembly, NOS bushings.

Chain slider.

Chain slider and bushing mounted.

Bushing in brakeplate.

Axles and bolts.

Reproduced UNF hardware for mounting of rear shocks.

Brake pedal and brake arm with spring.

Fenders.

This front fender is made out of steel and is chrome plated, it came with the bike i bought outside Finspång but I am not sure it belongs on a motocross bike. It might originally belong to a enduro model, perhaps a 360 Sportsman.

Front Alu fender reproduction from Sweden.

Rear aluminium fender, new production from Sweden.

Rear aluminium fender from http://www.vintagehusky.com/ super quality.

Wheels and tyres

Spokes and nipples replated.

If you want to polish the rim to show room finish now is the time to do it, I did not...

I start on the brake side of the hub.

One of the rear rims finished.

New tire lock and rim protection.

Truening of the wheel.

New tubes

Made in Sweden.

The bike on the left is fitted with a set of new MX tires.

The bike on the right is fitted with old school Trelleborg tires.