Bikes with names........

I've never been too sure about bikes that have names, there have been a few memorable ones that spring to mind, 'Ol Blu' was a Triumph from years and years ago that stands out, as does another Triumph that was in an early BSH 'Nemesis'. Then there's my recent buy 'Temptress' which is an iconic bike in these parts (and also one that's gonna need an MOT later this month).

But...........This afternoon I was working on my plunger chop and everything I touched on it seemed to cover me in crap, either dust, oil, grease or a mixture of all three. eventually I got the front end in and had it sat on it's wheels, albeit loosely. Once I sat on it I thought 'this is a bit small' and then it came to me, this bike is having a name................. and here it is.

Say hello to 'Dirty Lil' Sister.


Just rolled out the garage, first time with a matching wheel.

XJ wheel and 6 pot caliper.

Shiny new ape hangers.

Front end looking good.

Front view.

Engine moved slightly, not right but a damn sight closer to how it will sit when finished.

Dirty Little Sister, already shortened to Dirty Lil' Sister.

Front end for the plunger chop

Finally got my yokes back from being altered and they fit lovely with the new stem and steering head inserts.