Gift horse - part 5

A quick update to show you the front fork going back together.

There are new felt strips in the rubber boot:

You may have noticed the right-hand crashbar is off, this is because the bike was in a crash at some point, and that crashbar did its job fairly well, but got all bent up in the process.

We tried to have it straightened but it was too far gone and it cracked as they were attempting it. So, we're now looking for a replacement. You might also have noticed the steering damper and its replacement:

This and its operating rack and pinion is a serious bit of equipment, definitely more effective than other accessories I've tried on other bikes (the Morini and some Commandos for example).

Oh, and before I forget, here's that rubber cap that wasn't included in prior posts, just to put your mind at ease that it is there (on both legs of course):