Howdy all. I guess a first post here is probably a decent idea. I'm a Triumph FNG to say the least. Zero experience with the Brand. I inherited a '78 Bonneville Special T140D a few weeks ago, and made a commitment to restore it.

It seems to be in very good condition. It's been under a cover and in a garage these last ten years. Almost zero surface rust and external corrosion. The tires are dry-rotted, but they were holding air! Clutch seems to work, brakes work. Wheel bearings seem sluggish. Controls all seem to work, save the throttle. The cabling is fine, but there seems to be a seizure in the carbs (I'm betting gummed). There's oil in the crankcase, and no puddle underneath. I stroked the kick-starter a couple of gentle turns, and the engine rolls over smoothly. I did some continuity tests on some of the wiring, and all seems well there. Of course the battery is long dead...

I've been riding for thirty years. Mostly Japanese brands. I've never owned a Triumph or a Harley. Currently, my daily ride is a Yamaha FJR 1300. I do some "bike camping" and I commute pretty regularly on my bike.

I've been doing a lot of online research and reading, and am starting to slowly get a grip on what the T140D is like. I'm a decent shade-tree wrench, and do pretty much all my own service on the bikes, to include changing out tires and such. I've rebuilt a couple of carbs is my time.

Alright, that's more than enough - sorry if I was long-winded.

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Before you start take some Pictures and post them here We all like Pikky's on this site! Oh by the way welcome to the mad house

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David.

Welcome aboard! Keep us posted on the restoration. And have a few steamed crabs for me the next chance you get.

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Welcome Foggy7.

You'll soon learn it can be a madhouse here, but we mean well. Hey, FJR1300's are nice rides. But you'll be surprised how many more comments you'll get while riding a Triumph. We can't explain it, it just happens. You'll see.

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Bennington, VT May 31, June 01 2008

Welcome to the forum Foggy,

As has been said, take lots of pics.

You will find a goldmine of technical information on Meriden Triumphs to help you with your resto over on this forum:

http://www.triumphrat.net/classic-vintage-and-veteran/

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welcome foggy
are you coming to the bash? pizza and beer at my place fri nite.if youdon't have the t140 up and running, bring the yamaha. check out the lik below.

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bennington triumph bash may 31, june 01 2008
bennington vt
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Hi Foggy from the UK.

Some might say this is the funny farm, it is right?

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Welcome to the forum. That is what I like, a nice positive intro, a good way to start off. There is always time for complaints, and we all a few, I'm sure of that.
Good luck with the work to come.

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San Fernando Valley, Calif
07 America

Welcome!
I second the invite to come to bennington for the triumph bash.

I will show you what the Triumph Rocket is like.

Welcome, I dont get here too much these days and believe me if your not careful this forum can be very addictive, I miss these guys while I am away, mad or not.

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