Thanks Jmo, and thanks for the advice about foam grips, so much better

To the cross bar, I assumed it may not be completely structural and didn't feel to make a difference when out riding, but I also assumed it would help a little bit to strengthen across the bar and prevent flex.

I thought it may be a hollow tube, crimped at both ends(feels quite light). Hammerite black do after `bodging` it? If i mess up, can you buy these things aftermarket?!

Another job to look forward to. Just you wait, I`ll soon be posting pics of my home made Rallye bike strewn across my garage in `homage` to you Jmo....Well I can dream can`t I...

(BTW Congrats on the news about the Dakar `13 and the news on the sale of your 2 bikes - that Heroes Tenere was my drool bike when i first started riding back in 2009/2010)

On another note, how easy is it to fit a 12v adapter for a 2nd hand car GPS system that I`ve acquired for nowt? Considering my `amazing`(ahem...) technical skills is it something anyone can provide pointers to/pics etc? Do`s & Donts?

Ryben