A bit like Christmas morning in the back alley.



Shop manager and Desmo RR tech Marc Maidens uncrating #133 of 1500.



Salesman Samson Ng with the key. Karen Rickman, apparel manager, wields a cellphone cam.



16.5" Bridgestone on forged magnesium rim.



Thumb adjuster on end of white tube allows adjustment of the front brake.



Marc rolling it into the shop.






New owner Dennis Wong and salesman Rick Nelson examine the track only exhaust system.



Right side of the engine.






Left side of the engine. Note the shock mount under swingarm.



First ride: Marc Maidens. Fancy bike, standard procedure.