Triumphrat

10-06-2003

Well this is my first message I have put on here so I apologize now if i make any mistakes. I recently got my hands on my fathers old motorcycle which has been siting since before I was born(19+ years). After talking to some of my family members, one of them had done work on the bike with my father and thinks, but is not sure, its a 68. I would like to restore this bike and have it run just like my father had it before he stopped riding. My questions are too numerous to list, but i was hoping someone could help me get started. If anyone could reccomend a good place to start with restoring a bike I would greatly appreciate it. If anybody is interested in seeing a picture of it let me know, maybe you can tell what year it is. Thank you for any responses.

[ This message was edited by: spineshank95 on 2003-10-06 14:34 ]

10-06-2003

Well this is my first message I have put on here so I apologize now if i make any mistakes. I recently got my hands on my fathers old motorcycle which has been siting since before I was born(19+ years). After talking to some of my family members, one of them had done work on the bike with my father and thinks, but is not sure, its a 68. I would like to restore this bike and have it run just like my father had it before he stopped riding. My questions are too numerous to list, but i was hoping someone could help me get started. If anyone could reccomend a good place to start with restoring a bike I would greatly appreciate it. If anybody is interested in seeing a picture of it let me know, maybe you can tell what year it is. Thank you for any responses.

[ This message was edited by: spineshank95 on 2003-10-06 14:34 ]

10-06-2003

Well this is my first message I have put on here so I apologize now if i make any mistakes. I recently got my hands on my fathers old motorcycle which has been siting since before I was born(19+ years). After talking to some of my family members, one of them had done work on the bike with my father and thinks, but is not sure, its a 68. I would like to restore this bike and have it run just like my father had it before he stopped riding. My questions are too numerous to list, but i was hoping someone could help me get started. If anyone could reccomend a good place to start with restoring a bike I would greatly appreciate it. If anybody is interested in seeing a picture of it let me know, maybe you can tell what year it is. Thank you for any responses.

[ This message was edited by: spineshank95 on 2003-10-06 14:34 ]

10-06-2003

No doubt about it Spines, it's time that bike was running again. First of all you need a workshop manual. You will most likely need to dismantle the carburettors as it was probably left standing with fuel in it which will have evaporated long ago and clogged the jets with gum. The petrol tank will need washing out as well and the petrol taps will need servicing or replacing. You will need to drain the oil from the engine crankcase, oil tank,
gearbox and primary chaincase. It may be best to remove the oil tank, remove the oil filter and wash it out properly with kerosene.If you post the engine and frame numbers I should be able to confirm the year.
Enough to start with? OK, get on with it :lollol:

10-06-2003

No doubt about it Spines, it's time that bike was running again. First of all you need a workshop manual. You will most likely need to dismantle the carburettors as it was probably left standing with fuel in it which will have evaporated long ago and clogged the jets with gum. The petrol tank will need washing out as well and the petrol taps will need servicing or replacing. You will need to drain the oil from the engine crankcase, oil tank,
gearbox and primary chaincase. It may be best to remove the oil tank, remove the oil filter and wash it out properly with kerosene.If you post the engine and frame numbers I should be able to confirm the year.
Enough to start with? OK, get on with it :lollol:

10-06-2003

No doubt about it Spines, it's time that bike was running again. First of all you need a workshop manual. You will most likely need to dismantle the carburettors as it was probably left standing with fuel in it which will have evaporated long ago and clogged the jets with gum. The petrol tank will need washing out as well and the petrol taps will need servicing or replacing. You will need to drain the oil from the engine crankcase, oil tank,
gearbox and primary chaincase. It may be best to remove the oil tank, remove the oil filter and wash it out properly with kerosene.If you post the engine and frame numbers I should be able to confirm the year.
Enough to start with? OK, get on with it :lollol:

GaryD · 10-06-2003

Agree with Terry, you have considerable work to do before you ever try to start it or even turn it over. My guess is that you also need to check everything rubber/vinyl, especially, the tires, fuel lines, carb gaskets,and the seat. If you plan on riding it you may as well go ahead and order tires, they may take some time to get.

Post a photo and you'll have a correct ID on the year confirmed 10 times over with 24 hours. If necessary I can give you several cvharacteristics unique to each year until we hit the right one.

[ This message was edited by: GaryD on 2003-10-06 16:38 ]

GaryD · 10-06-2003

Agree with Terry, you have considerable work to do before you ever try to start it or even turn it over. My guess is that you also need to check everything rubber/vinyl, especially, the tires, fuel lines, carb gaskets,and the seat. If you plan on riding it you may as well go ahead and order tires, they may take some time to get.

Post a photo and you'll have a correct ID on the year confirmed 10 times over with 24 hours. If necessary I can give you several cvharacteristics unique to each year until we hit the right one.

[ This message was edited by: GaryD on 2003-10-06 16:38 ]

GaryD · 10-06-2003

Agree with Terry, you have considerable work to do before you ever try to start it or even turn it over. My guess is that you also need to check everything rubber/vinyl, especially, the tires, fuel lines, carb gaskets,and the seat. If you plan on riding it you may as well go ahead and order tires, they may take some time to get.

Post a photo and you'll have a correct ID on the year confirmed 10 times over with 24 hours. If necessary I can give you several cvharacteristics unique to each year until we hit the right one.

[ This message was edited by: GaryD on 2003-10-06 16:38 ]

10-06-2003

Good point about the tyres Gary. I recommend Avon AM20 on front and AM21 on rear. Best tyres for any classic; transform handling. Forget those TT100's.