The T&K Rims were still fine, and actually perfect after polishing. So new stainless spokes and vapour blasting on the KLX hubs made the lot look new. The Shinko’s still have some kilometres in them, so we’ll leave new ones for another time.
Already customised for disk brakes both front and back, we just added new disks, pads, a rear reservoir and braided cables collectively dialling the stopping power back up to ten.

All the seals, gaskets, chains, springs and washers were refreshed. The Keihin slide carb rebuilt and new cone air filter complete with an acid etched logo back plate. A rebuilt loom was needed after repositioned the battery box and on top of all that was the customary collection of other little things you never see.

Previously the bike had exposed polished aluminium parts, the Bengkel Boys hand wrought tank and fenders had been on full display under just a clear coat. With a talented new painter joining the ranks of the Bengkel Boys late last year, it was time to get on the straight and narrow. British Racing Green for the tank, fenders and headlight and antique white for the rear bits. The engine cage was silvered, the block was completely blasted before the wrinkle black was redone and a few choice parts of the case were polished. If you’re wondering why the tank badges are backwards, they’re off a previous build where the acid etching guys got it wrong, although we think for this build, they are just right.

After doing a chunk of Bengkel time the Bad Apple is finally back on the roads of Bali being a daily rider, albeit a more rehabilitated version of its nefarious self.