Hi all
Following on from my TRIBSA build, which I posted on here a few years ago, I have just recently finished a "from the ground up" T150 project. I wasn't going to do another build, but just can't seem to help myself.
It's been mighty expensive, due mostly to the fact that I started with nothing more than a frame (no rear frame and swingarm) and empty set of crankcases. With all the new parts, the 1000cc big bore kit, special 82mm crank, uprated oil pump, special carbs, starter motor and numerous other engine, frame and rolling chassis modifications you can see how my wallet actually dripped real blood!!!
But it's been fun.
My aim, as with the TRIBSA, was to create a bike that looked as though it could have come from the factory. My idea of what it should have looked like.
I wanted a darker more "modern classic" feel, hence the use of satin black wheels and hubs, cleaner looking instruments and indicators, nicer looking oil cooler, uprated forks and brakes and a number of parts from the Hinckley Classic Bonneville range. And I had it painted the same colour as my SEAT Ateca!
It's nothing too radical, just a styling expertise mostly. But if you're a purist, you may want to look away! The only thing I do want to change is the exhaust system, as I positively hate the standard headers, and the peashooters are a little on the loud side. But that's for later in the year.
I have only just got the T150 MOT'd and registered, and now I'm just waiting on some decent weather so I can start running it in and doing the usual tweaks.
I would particularly like to thank Neil Beadling, David Madigan, Les & Denise Whiston and Chris Rooke (via YouTube) for their guidance and advice along the way. David M, if you read this I can say that on the way to the MOT the reverse camplate worked just fine. Haven't had a chance to really give the gearbox a workout yet, but I'll update you on it as soon as I can, but so far so good.
Incidentally, if anyone's interested I have a website which details the build in more detail: triumphtrident1000.co.uk and a little YouTube vid:
. It's not cutting edge, but will give you an idea.
Cheers
Shaun
Following on from my TRIBSA build, which I posted on here a few years ago, I have just recently finished a "from the ground up" T150 project. I wasn't going to do another build, but just can't seem to help myself.
It's been mighty expensive, due mostly to the fact that I started with nothing more than a frame (no rear frame and swingarm) and empty set of crankcases. With all the new parts, the 1000cc big bore kit, special 82mm crank, uprated oil pump, special carbs, starter motor and numerous other engine, frame and rolling chassis modifications you can see how my wallet actually dripped real blood!!!
But it's been fun.
My aim, as with the TRIBSA, was to create a bike that looked as though it could have come from the factory. My idea of what it should have looked like.
I wanted a darker more "modern classic" feel, hence the use of satin black wheels and hubs, cleaner looking instruments and indicators, nicer looking oil cooler, uprated forks and brakes and a number of parts from the Hinckley Classic Bonneville range. And I had it painted the same colour as my SEAT Ateca!
It's nothing too radical, just a styling expertise mostly. But if you're a purist, you may want to look away! The only thing I do want to change is the exhaust system, as I positively hate the standard headers, and the peashooters are a little on the loud side. But that's for later in the year.
I have only just got the T150 MOT'd and registered, and now I'm just waiting on some decent weather so I can start running it in and doing the usual tweaks.
I would particularly like to thank Neil Beadling, David Madigan, Les & Denise Whiston and Chris Rooke (via YouTube) for their guidance and advice along the way. David M, if you read this I can say that on the way to the MOT the reverse camplate worked just fine. Haven't had a chance to really give the gearbox a workout yet, but I'll update you on it as soon as I can, but so far so good.
Incidentally, if anyone's interested I have a website which details the build in more detail: triumphtrident1000.co.uk and a little YouTube vid:
Cheers
Shaun
