It was not a good sign.

The engine had become very noisy, very 'tappety'.

The inlet gaps had increased from 6 to 40 thou in 1,500kmThis caused the problem - a seized inlet cam follower bearing:

which then .......buggered the camshaft:

(So now I know where the metal on the magnetic oil plugs was coming from).

Spot the difference compared to a new one:

Whilst waiting for the parts to arrive a major overhaul revealed more opportunities:

A cracked bottom shock absorber bushing:

and cracked panniers which were welded:

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