[oldbritbiker]

Now that I'm comitted to battery coil and distributor, removed the magneto stop button from the handlebars for the last time, and added it to my little pile of stuff I plan to flog off on eBay when I'm finished.

haha, i did the reverse, changed to mag, want to buy a distributor, coil, rectifier etc. i dont get the missfire anymore and i upgraded to 12volt so i got great lights now, ride with headlamp main beam on all the time.

 

[Williaaaam]

I am noobie around here but MOT on thurs i have recently installed some new amals with chrome brass slides. I also fitted some UK handlebars to my t120r and find it much more confortable! Also fixed an earthing fault which was stopping my bike from starting. Fingers crossed it passes! Next i am going to fit a pedestrian slicer so those pesky badgers wont think twice about running in front of me

 

[Snakeoil]

Made an inspection sticker plate for my T140V and then managed to strip the threads out of the left rear fender mounting bolt in the fork tube. I think they were on their way out because the bolt was nice and tight and as I backed it out, it came out hard all the way and when I looked I noticed that the aluminum threads came out with it.

First thought that came into my head is what were they thinking when they specified UNF threads for a tapped aluminum hole?! Could not believe they did this at the factory.

Need to replace the fork seals, and perhaps the fork tubes (scored a bit) so I'll fix it then. Will try to go to a UNC thread pattern and if that will not hold due to loss of meat, I'll just Helicoil it to 1/4-20 and be done with it. Might do them all while I have the front end apart.

Did get the bike inspected though.

regards,
Rob

 

[Rathlindri]

May has started the way that April ended off...gloriously sunny and warm!! My friend and I went out for a wee spin down to the coast today...took a few pics:

Then back up into the hills...these roads are just about perfect for the Tiger and the Commando

A perfect day out!

 

[canuck3134]

Nice pics Rath... hope to get to the green isle someday.

I wish I could say the same about our weather. The snow was almost all gone, then this weekend we had a good spring blizzard. Most of the highways were closed, and we have about 20 cm of fresh wet snow :-(

However, earlier this week I put the gearbox back in, rebuilt the clutch with a few more new goodies, buttoned up the primary and went for a spin for a few blocks just to try it out. Seems OK, I'll know better after this snow is gone in a few days and I can go for a longer test ride.

Cheers!

 

[MoBe]

Got that peskey brake light wire soldered back on the switch inside the handlebar switch assembly of the `73 and polished the housing while I was at it.Now that all the lights are working I can get the bike certified and plated for the road.

 

[75jazz]

rebuilt the carb to make sure all the jets were clear, charged the battery, switched out seats. Unfortunately, can't start her today but I'll get it this week.

 

[Stratofaster]

I gave the old girl a good Sunday morning's excercise today. It was cool and overcast at 9:00 this morning when I fired her up. The right cyllinder was slow to wake, but within a block all was well.

We putted to a curvy section and were disgusted to be behind so many cages at that time of day--don't people stay home or in church or something on Sunday mornings?

After wading through the cars we hit a nice open stretch and did a little 60 in the 35 zone for a while until the light. Then it was a right turn onto the highway, up a long steep hill listening to the perfect roar of a 650 twin pulling hard against gravity.

Back in town, slow down with plenty of engine braking--what a sound. Almost home, but can't quit yet. Keep on going. Over the tracks, take a hard right and hit the gas. No clutch, just shift into 3rd, 4th, 5th...so smooth and natural. Here comes the roundabout. Downshift to 3rd, no brakes, swoosh through and up through the gears. 55 in the 35 zone, curves and no traffic. Down the hill, over the tracks to the stop sign. Turn out onto the busy street and keep just ahead of the cars. Every red light is an opportunity to hit the gas and feel/hear that sensation.

Roar down my street to my driveway, ease it to her parking spot and put the stand down. Leave her running until the helmet and gloves are stashed so I can hear that sound with my naked ears. Hands are frozen, as is the smile on my face.

 

[gatornapper]

GREAT PICs, Rathlindri! What did you do, send all the cold weather over here? NEVER been this cold end of April/early May - hi here today of 65, hi Wed. of 63 predicted.

Stratofaster - great read! who needs pics with great writing?

Did take the '71 Trophy 500 for a spin after supper tonight, trading off/on it with my 22 yr. old Navy son. Not fast, but a lot of fun.....just begs for another gear at 50 - 60 mph......

 

[Ohio-Rider]

Rathlindri, What great scenery for a bike ride. I'd have a hard time ever going back home from a ride with views likes that.

I'm begining to trust my rebuild a little better with each ride, so I ventured out on a fifty mile ride up to Lake Erie on Saturday. I even mustard up the nerve to crank it up to 75mph for a few minutes. I'm going to need to take along a GPS next time because I can't believe how smooth she ran at that speed. I'm really enjoying my first Triumph so far.

 

[Rathlindri]

Cheers Steve,
good to hear you're enjoying your Triumph also! Truly, when the sun shines here it's hard to beat....and after the ride it's always nice to relax with one of these

 

[Tiger Dale]

Not quite what I did today but a cumulative account of the winters work.

1. Did the Buckshot camplate plunger conversion.
2. Pulled the primary apart to change out the countershaft sprocket and seal the leaks with new seals, o-rings etc. Used a new c/s sprocket (19t) and re-installed the original rear sprocket as it only had 1,600 miles on it and is very serviceable. The chain has less than 1,000 miles on it so I should be good to go.
3. Of course did the rear brakes while it was all apart.
4. Got a good deal on a Wassell 16amp 200 watt stator so on it went along with a Tympanium regulator. Bye Bye charging issues.
5. Serviced the clutch per Plewseys vid boiling the fibers etc.
6. Welded the broken chain guard.
7. Changed the low euro bars back to the Western bars along with a good clutch cable.
8. New oil & filter.
9. Sealed the inlet rocker box leak.
10. Glassed the Tappet covers while I had them off. No gaskets, no leaks.
11. Adjusted rockers .
12. Cleaned carb.

After all of this started 1st kick!! strobed the Boyer.

Got about 100 miles and running strong with NO leaks.

TD

 

[Tommytriumph]

What did I do this weekend?
After tearing apart my carbs for the third time this weekend, changeing gas lines and fuel. Inspecting every part on those carbes the bike will only run with the choak on. Called every one that I know and still cannot find out why it will not run.
One old guy told me spray WD40 on the manuifold and let the choak off and see if it will run, I thought he went bonkers.
But that the last thing i had to try.
lesson learned Listen to your elders, new manifold rubbers on order.

I have a 70 TR6R and I'm having the same problem. Where exactly did you spray the WD40? What did that do to correct the problem. And what rubber did you change? I just ordered a brand new Amal Concentric because I couldn't find the solution either. Maybe you've got it!

 

[Rathlindri]

I have a 70 TR6R and I'm having the same problem. Where exactly did you spray the WD40? What did that do to correct the problem. And what rubber did you change? I just ordered a brand new Amal Concentric because I couldn't find the solution either. Maybe you've got it!

Tommy, I think it's the rubber "O" ring seal between the carb flange and the inlet manifold. If you don't have a decent seal in this area the engine will suck air in there making your mixture way too weak, hence the need to run choke all the time.
Check that your carb body flange is flat where it meets the manifold also. Over tightening can cause it to become "bowed" causing an air leak. It's possible to correct this by rubbing it flat on some fine grade wet and dry over a sheet of glass.

 

[coloradobob]

Manifold leak

I have a 70 TR6R and I'm having the same problem. Where exactly did you spray the WD40? What did that do to correct the problem. And what rubber did you change? I just ordered a brand new Amal Concentric because I couldn't find the solution either. Maybe you've got it!

The new Amal will come with a "thin" manifold O-ring. Get a #219 (viton is better) or 70-9711 1 5/16x1/8x 1 9/16. The OD is 1 5/16 + 2x1/8. A small dab of grease holds it in place when mounting. Spray ether, carb cleaner or WD40 between the carb and head and listen for an increase in rpm. WD-40 is less dangerous. Don't spray for 10 seconds, just a series of spritzes in various spots at the carb/manifold and manifold/head joints. The #219 O-ring will leave a gap between the carb and manifold giving good heat isolation and not warping the mounting flange. Overtightening the mounting nuts will cause the throttle slide to stick. New "cup" washers under the mounting nuts will help keep from overtightening. Shouldered carb mounting studs keep you from really badly overtightening. Bob

 

[Tommytriumph]

Thanks guys. I'll try the WD40 test first on the old carb and grind the flange flat if need be. I'll post results.

 

[RetroRod]

This immediate last week-end, an absolute cracker weather wise, I put in 700km (435 miles) on an o/nite journey through SE QLD and Northern NSW. Possibly some of the best motorcycle touring you can get, it has scenery, fabulous mountain roads, picturesque farmlands.

Accompanied by a buddy on a C50 Boulevard for day one, we finally got together with others (more Boulevards and a Moto Guzzi), five of us in all on day two.

Here we are lined up at a favourite watering hole:

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I have to say, these OIF Triumphs can handle, and I just love them. After much work and some pain, this old tart is now just rock solid. I'd take her anywhere

Though I looked pained in the photo, I should have been all smiles. I just do not like having my photo taken. RR

 

[Caulky]

This immediate last week-end, an absolute cracker weather wise, I put in 700km (435 miles) on an o/nite journey through SE QLD and Northern NSW. Possibly some of the best motorcycle touring you can get, it has scenery, fabulous mountain roads, picturesque farmlands.

Accompanied by a buddy on a C50 Boulevard for day one, we finally got together with others (more Boulevards and a Moto Guzzi), five of us in all on day two.

Here we are lined up at a favourite watering hole:

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I have to say, these OIF Triumphs can handle, and I just love them. After much work and some pain, this old tart is now just rock solid. I'd take her anywhere

Though I looked pained in the photo, I should have been all smiles. I just do not like having my photo taken. RR

Glad you got the `old tart` firmly on the road, Rod...good luck and riding!

 

[TxTiger]

RR, your Triumph is the "stand-out" bike of the group. Beautiful, classic lines. Nice job.

Ron

 

[Ohio-Rider]

Gee.... You look older than I had figured you for.