The replacement parts were selected from Hitchcock’s latest 2009 Bullet catalogue. Some items were repainted, including the tank, chain-guard, side cover and rear sub-frame. We chose TSA Silver (spray paint 97063 at £14 a can) and lacquer (97070). Silver emphasises the light and trim look of the bike, the colour is also a nod in the direction of the late 1950s and early 1960s works trials Bullets!

Our new lightweight front mudguard-stay was an obvious choice (92589, £60), together with a narrow stainless steel mudguard (200064S, £36). This new neat mudguard-stay clamps directly to the forks and passes under the mudguard. The entire headlamp casing was removed and replaced with good quality twin headlamps (92050, £59.75). A number of alternatives were tried before we settled on this unit, mainly because of its quality and because it continued the theme of a lightweight appearance.

The single instrument top yoke (92590, £169) was chosen and was fitted with the white-faced speedo (in mph 92578, in kmp 540003 at £35). The forks were left uncovered, using dust caps as finishers (170121, £2 and clip 170122, £2.70). Silver anodised handlebars were chosen (the only component which was not supplied by Hitchcocks) and a side-action Amal twist grip was fitted. This twist grip looks neat and gives the cables a tidy run across the handlebars.

The petrol tank is the Royal Enfield competition style tank (92674, £295). On the Trailblaster the tank is fitted with chrome side panels but it would look equally smart if the whole tank was painted silver and decorated only with the Royal Enfield plastic tank badges (92677, £45). Fitting the new trials seat (91475, £69) gives a very attractive line, flowing through to the stainless steel rear mudguard (200063S, £56). The tail lamp is a small rubber mounted item (92055, £7.50), a new addition to our catalogue.