Triumphrat

sweatmachine · 03-19-2007

****it, you're beating me now!

I'll catch up this weekend...

CYNCRZR · 03-19-2007

Ton-Up -

The wires that run outta the alternator can be re-routed underneath the engine and come up between the engine and swingarm and up the backbone of the frame, It makes the whole area under the carbs alot cleaner.

I did it after noticeing Triumph had changed the routing on the '06 models.

Looks good, can't wait till ya get to fire it up!

Here's a pic:

vertwrks · 03-19-2007

Is it runnin yet? Can't wait to hear your ranting about how awesome it is. Me be jealous.

Thrux-ton-up · 03-20-2007

I put in new HD clutch springs, the hardest part of this project was scrapping the old gasket off the cover.

Chris - I saw your prior post on the wiring reroute and will check it out.
I cleaned up the front - I moved the regulator, moved the ignition, cut and smoothed the ignition brackets from the headlight mount, lowered the gauges under the top clamp, and flipped / reversed the headlight mounts to lower the headlight. The bundle of wires going forward to the headlight is 50% smaller now. I also split the entire harness and removed any thing I thought unnecessary (and maybe a few things that might have been-we'll see). The 2 remaining idiot lights (high beam and neutral) I mounted on top of the headlight. I had all the idiot lights stuffed in the shell after installing the oil gauge last year. I have moved enough ***** from the headlight I could put a smaller light in place of the 7 - but something about wanting to be seen by cages is giving me second thoughts.

New spring install done - I thought so until I started scraping old gasket material- took me 3 times longer than the spring install.

New regulator home.

New ignition switch location - had to splice and lengthen several wires to get it back here.

SCCTrim · 03-20-2007

Awesome writeup John, glad to see thing's coming along smoothly for you with this. Can't wait to read your thought's after your first ride.

CYNCRZR · 03-20-2007

John -

Napa sells a spray that softens old gaskets and makes it easier to scrape, but even with that it takes alotta work and razor blades.

I really like the new ignition location... I think I'm as excited about seeing it done as you must be.

You need to bring the beast to Cambria this summer!

OldSkoolFool · 03-20-2007

Wow John, that's looking great! :upthumb:

vertwrks · 03-20-2007

Lookin good!

That wiring was a blast was it not???? I forgot to jumper the wires for the sidestand switch and when I cranked it up all was fine until I put it in gear. I guess after shortening or rerouting nearly every wire on the bike that this was an easy thing to fix considering what might have been.

Mancha · 03-20-2007

Great place for the regulator. I'm not so sure about the key location though. I imagine some contortions getting my hand into place to turn it, especially from the seat. Hm, maybe not though. Very inventive, at the very least.

vertwrks · 03-20-2007

I have been pondering a switch location in a similar loacation but since all the electrics have been moved from besode the batt box I have yet to put my sidecovers back on. Looks too cool with them off and the big gaping hole where everything used to be. If I was running side covers I would copy this, if I actually decide to never run side covers again I will relo the switch somewhere back there.

Regardless your bike is gonna be the $&!## man. I love all the variations everyone has come up with, really makes our bikes individuals like ourselves. I cannot wait to hear what kinda HP and torque this thing is gonna put out.