From:	john dutra	e-mail:	jmdutra-A-live.com
Subject:	RE: '55 165 ST project done! (Thanks Bruce)	Date:	Wed Dec 25 13:42:17 2013
Response to:	19096

Look's great and while it's important from a historical point of view to keep vintage bikes correct by the same token making bikes your own to one degree or another is just as much a part of motorcycle history. It's been done since the first bikes rolled off the showroom floor. Your bike is beautiful and all your hard work and dedication is appreciated by all who love these little critters. Congratulations now let the fun begin. Merry Christmas. ----- ORIGINAL MESSAGE FOLLOWS ----- My 2 year restoration on dad's old 55 165 ST is finally done. It may not be correct but it wasn't when I started...so I did it my way! Lot's of thanks to Bruce Mackenzie for all the countless hours spent on the phone answering my dumb questions...as well as the excellent machine work!