small improvements in 2004: oil cooler, top bridge, battery


 



2004 brought only a few improvements:

Biggest improvement: An Oil Cooler (Daytona) was fitted. Even though the price is awful and - in my humble opinion - the finish is not at all as perfect as the price suggests, the cooler does its job. The oil-temperature stays in a healthy range, even on longer rides.

The now reduced space above the front wheel calls for a smaller front fender. An AK1-type fender replaces the bigger one.

This custom aluminium top bridge with matching speedo-holder
can be ordered from Stefan Golze at
www.bonsaiservice.com, Berlin.
This 1976 US-Model-Minitrail did not have any battery originally. A 6V-Dry-Battery now helps providing enough energy for rear and braking lights. That gives it a little more "night fighting capability".
 
 

  © Michael Kugler 2001/2004