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Actually twenty quid in these days of inflation is twenty dollars. Thanks for the reply, however I bought one today, stateside. Cheers.

@deadpen69 Yes, thank you!

I use ratchet-straps on my handle bars, attached to the garage joist. I also use a car jack for stabilizing. When I recently did the front fork seals, I actually cradled the bike under a ladder with ratchet-straps! Please post a few pics when you can, I'd like to see it!

@Speedfrog Once I discovered so many retailers were sourcing their goods from Ali, I started going direct, saving an amazing amount. More than this though, it's the selection, so many choices!

https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256803717119650.html?spm=a2g0o.productlist.main.81.19e570ccEQk2m7&algo_pvid=2003d322-8bb0-4148-82ed-d5173ad0544c&algo_exp_id=2003d322-8bb0-4148-82ed-d5173ad0544c-40&pdp_ext_f={"sku_id"%3A"12000027425432344"}&pdp_npi=2%40dis!USD!62.33!43.01!!!!!%40212272e216698255243497345d0740!12000027425432344!sea&curPageLogUid=6DUwsH5Bgm07

@stewgnu thank you. I might be interested, can you check shipping for us please, to zip code 92691.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/133483378388

I wish these were available/affordable, https://www.mgcycle.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=5659

Raising the forks up through the triples will speed the steering. It shortens the wheelbase.

The more I examine this option, I think I could remove the stock bars, raise the forks through the triple trees about a half-inch (achieving a welcomed slightly faster steering), then mount these Tarrozzi on top on the triple tree, achieving a solid 3" lift. The added bonus, maybe no need for longer lines! After I complete this handle bar mod, I want to fabricate rear foot peg mounts that don't put the passenger's feet tucked under their ass. I think I could easily make a new plate mounted to the same two upper mount points, same muffler mount relationship, then a more forward foot peg mounting location.

https://motociclo.com.au/product/tarozzi-clip-ons-high-rise-78/ I can already tell I need to sit up a bit more, especially with a passenger on-board. After some research, these seem like an alternative, mounted under the top triple tree, unlike the stock bars, atop. I realize this would diminish the 2.75" lift. I'll have to measure this distance, to see just how much is lost. and then there is the issue with the lines…

if the OEM were readily available and not price gouged, then I would go OEM.

@footgoose Seems only Harper's still has inventory. https://www.harpermoto.com/13-oil-return-pipe-1162300.html I'll do the heater hose mod, and keep an eye on it, even replace it every 15k. What is the copper fitting mod you're referring to?

Yup, the forum speaks the truth, crankcase vent tube! For being a vent hose, it sured spewed a lot of oil, whats a mess! Pricing seems to be $70 at MGC or about $30 using a heater core hose at an auto parts store.