Motor and transmission are out and gone so it looks like this projects on the go. In for a penny in for a pound as the sayin goes i guess. Worked out a real good deal with my mate, god bless him, for the bike too, no money involved until maybe years down the track. Let the fun, or horror begin.

Ive tracked down a very old acquaintance/friend/rival

Hahahaha fuck me thats Auzzie as. Well done!

It's been a long haul but nearly done. 

Sounds like you have been on a bit of a project mate.