She might be a whole lemon tree but you can't make lemonaid without a whole bunch of lemons. MMM, that sugary tart goodness.
Also I don't think there was sabotage as I have seen no evidence of such yet either. I don't think anyone would try something stupid like that as most people who know me also know that I have a .303 Enfield #1 mk 4 (SMLE) security system to go along with my bike. Just wish I could find one of those old WW2 mounts for it to put on Matilda. He he he. Hmm, maybe thats whats wrong with the bike, its missing this essential part.
As far as the mechanics, well, I think that they just do not want to work on RE cause they are into Harley's and the like. Dominic was the only one into the RE's God bless him and he is greatly missed now.
Dew, thanks for the input I'll also try to richen up the carb a little more with the performance mods and I think I will get that sprocket after next payday. Any tips on how to lap the HO oil pump in. I never did that before got a good idea but won't turn down the advice and wisdom of those who already know what to do.
"Wisdom doesn't automatically come with old age. Nothing does - except wrinkles. It's true, some wines improve with age. But only if the grapes were good in the first place." - Abigail Van Buren
Aloha