‘1974. Working order. MOT to August. Practical bike, with sensible mods.’ Let’s have think about Sensible Mods. Not the sort who used to hang out with well-mannered rockers, but the modifications owners used to make to their own bikes, back in the day; modifications considered to be an improvement over the original spec. It’s an assertion you would certainly agree with if, say, you’ve ridden a Kawasaki triple that’s not been modified with a steering damper. Or an Enfield Bullet that’s got a drum brake up front,
