I've a re-build thread just started here:
https://www.triumphrat.net/members-...0-73-tr7rv-in-71-t120r-frame-restoration.html
The frame is a 71 T120R, everything else, AFAIK, is a 73 TR7RV, bought as a non-runner, which I fettled and have done 1000 trouble-free miles on this summer. My intention always was to get it on the road, ride it and then do what needed to be done this coming winter.
So, It's a high seat OiF, with a 73 750 engine and running gear.
The single Amal sits about 20mm too low for the rubber hose connection to the metal airbox, bolted to the main spine downtube. Not too surprising as when they lowered the seat the airbox would have been lowered too. The bike is coming apart for it's mainly cosmetic refurb, so I have the opportunity to do whatever to get the carb to line up. However, moving the airbox mounting down on the spine tube does not work, as I would need to lower the single pin that the side panel mounts on the diagonal seat tube, and that would then leave a big gap between the top of the side panel and seat.
Anyone got any ideas as to how to sort the 20 mm misalignment of carb intake and airbox? ATM I have no connection to the air filters, but I'd like one for next year.
Thx
Andy
https://www.triumphrat.net/members-...0-73-tr7rv-in-71-t120r-frame-restoration.html
The frame is a 71 T120R, everything else, AFAIK, is a 73 TR7RV, bought as a non-runner, which I fettled and have done 1000 trouble-free miles on this summer. My intention always was to get it on the road, ride it and then do what needed to be done this coming winter.
So, It's a high seat OiF, with a 73 750 engine and running gear.
The single Amal sits about 20mm too low for the rubber hose connection to the metal airbox, bolted to the main spine downtube. Not too surprising as when they lowered the seat the airbox would have been lowered too. The bike is coming apart for it's mainly cosmetic refurb, so I have the opportunity to do whatever to get the carb to line up. However, moving the airbox mounting down on the spine tube does not work, as I would need to lower the single pin that the side panel mounts on the diagonal seat tube, and that would then leave a big gap between the top of the side panel and seat.
Anyone got any ideas as to how to sort the 20 mm misalignment of carb intake and airbox? ATM I have no connection to the air filters, but I'd like one for next year.
Thx
Andy