Honda-SOHC

Hi Dave,
The Churchill Barriers (4 in total) were built during WW2 after a German Sub got through the blockship barrier to enter Scapa Flow and sank the Royal Oak with the loss of many hundreds of lives.  Churchill brought about the building of 4 barriers linking Islands to the south of the Orkney Mainland to prevent such a thing being repeated.  Much of the work was carried out by Italian POWs, who also built the World famous Italian Chapel.  Eventually roads were constructed on the barriers so you can now travel from Holm to Burwick which previously had to be done by boat.  I'm sure Johnny will chime in with more info - don't think he (or Churchill) helped build them though!

Ian

Class act Johnny, well done that man.
The sound of it reminds me of an Alan Millyard video where you can hear the gentle ticking of a clock in the background, very calming and no rush to do anything. Your engine sounds similar, maybe have it running in the background when working on your bikes (with the garage door open if course!).

Nice work Johnny, they sound so calm running, like a little mechanical heartbeat.

Testament too, to how well the design and materials originally made them so durable.

Yes Bryan you did say!🤭 Good tip regarding fuel tank posting as well.

You don't use the felt with the bronze bushes, just the end cap.

Thanks Julie 👍