What I did with my classic Triumph today?

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Rathlindri

Discussion Starter · Jan 19, 2011 (Edited)

As a Hinkley triple owner (don't hate me guys!) I sometimes also read the threads on that section of the Triumph Rat forum and they have a long running thread "what I did to my classic triple today" or something very similar. Posters put up a few lines about what they did with their 'bikes that day..... polished it, rode it, rebuilt it, crashed it, etc etc you get the idea, anything goes really.

Anyway, thought it might be worth starting a similar thread here as I'm selling the "modern" 'bike and concentrating on my classics.
I'll start it off....

Today I got back my speedo which I'd sent to the UK for repair. It was working but had a lot of needle "flutter". Looks like new (still) and can't wait to try it out....

OK who's next?

Richard

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Snakeoil

· #901 · Apr 18, 2012

Cover is not bashed. It's plastic and they are never perfect. They are crap for sure.

Thanks for the offer. Very nice of you. PM sent.

regards,
Rob

DAVE M

· #902 · Apr 19, 2012

you could (probably) stick a set of Jubilee covers on it. I don't think that the 77 style covers vary much until the 79 E where the parallel head came in and so the carbs changed.

If you knew someone with a 77/78 you could try the covers in 10 mins.

I have a set of a lli side covers from an earlier Tiger that I intend to fit to mine (79) and add modified panels to give a more hurricane feel to the waist

Garioch43

· #903 · Apr 19, 2012 (Edited)

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I changed out the original side covers on my '77 T140V for retro ones and fitted pancake filters. It can all be easily reverted back if required.

I bought it with the chromed back panels, which were a bit pitted and the plastic covers took a LOT of fettling to look good.

The left hand retro fibre glass replacement needed a little trimming to fit around the seat hinge and chain guard. I got them painted black and laquered when the tank was done.

BEFORE....

AFTER...

CLOSE UP....

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Keith B

· #904 · Apr 19, 2012

Beautiful bike.:thumb
Did nothing with my T140D today,...I'm waiting for some new jets for the carbs to arrive.
I did fit a fuel filter to my BSA Starfire and fix an annoying oil leak from the rocker spindles.Also fitted some nice new shiny bolts to the sump plate.

Restlessone

· #905 · Apr 19, 2012

Last Night

Finished putting the head back on the Jubilee last night. Closing in on getting it running for the first time since 1981. Hopefully within the next week.

Snakeoil

· #906 · Apr 19, 2012

Bike looks terrific Sam. That Bonneville decal is 1970, right. I think I read where that was a one-year only decal. Looks right on that cover. But it really should have a min oil level decal on it now, shouldn't it?

T120 made me an offer I could not refuse so looks like I'll be putting those retro covers on my '76.

I took the bike for inspection today. Guys know me there now since I never bring anything even close to new in for inspection. Come to think of it, all my bikes are older than the guys who work there.

Guy said "NICE BIKE!" and slapped a sticker on it. Said he can't wait to see the next one. That will probably be my BSA.

regards,
Rob

DaveDone

· #907 · Apr 19, 2012

Snakeoil said:
Gee, thanks, guys...

regards,
Rob

I know what you mean about faking the look. That was exactly what I was after. I think they were the best looking Triumphs.
when I chopped my trans cover and fixed the side covers. With the oil pan cut out to hold my coils and rectifier and a tool roll in the left pan they are utilitarian as well as nice to look at.
I wish I had a nice preunit but the "look" will have to do - for now

I bet a nice set of retro covers in that white paint would look superb!

tommytiger

· #908 · Apr 19, 2012

Picked my Tiger 750 Head up from the vapor blasters, waiting for new valves and guides to arrive.

Polished the rocker boxes.

Stripped and cleaned the indicator switch, they now work.

slowly getting through the jobs!!

Tom.

Keith B

· #909 · Apr 20, 2012

tommytiger said:
Stripped and cleaned the indicator switch, they now work.

Oh Gawd,that just reminded me of something I need to do.

loctitekid

· #910 · Apr 21, 2012

Rocker Spindle O Rings

After owning the bike for many years, finally got the rocker spindle o rings to go in without shaving a sliver off.

It involved making a special tool to compress the rings during insertion, using rubber grease, and having plenty of spares. The sixth and seventh rings finally went in correctly.

Now to get the right crush on the pushrod tube seals.

coloradobob

· #911 · Apr 22, 2012 (Edited)

The 73 Trident gets detailed

At our monthly meeting, my Trident got selected for a detailing demonstration by Nick Stabile who won twice in a row at Sturgis for his expertise at making bikes shine. My bike has never won best of show and apparently qualified as the best "before" bike. WOW, with the proper products, I was amazed at the results. The picture on the left is before and the right is after 20 minutes of cleaning. I did take some ribbing from the other members, but it was worth it. Caked on bugs wiped right off. Road tar was gone in a flash. The seat shines without being slick. The instrument cups look like new. The cases are spotless. Bob

triumpt120rv

· #912 · Apr 22, 2012

coloradobob said:
WOW, with the proper products, I was amazed at the results. The picture on the left is before and the right is after 20 minutes of cleaning.

Mind sharing some detailing secrets from the pro? I need all the help I can get.

coloradobob

· #913 · Apr 22, 2012 (Edited)

Master Detailer Nick Stabile Jr.

Nick's procedure was quite specific. 1 Put the bike on a lift. Remove all jewelry. 4 5-gallon buckets and 2 small buckets. Micro-fiber towels, the yellow ones from Costco. 4 HP Air Force Blaster motorcycle dryer. Fine mist garden hose nozzle. Mist the bike down after wrapping all electrics in garbage or shopping bags. Before it dries spray S-100 http://www.s100.com/s100_tcc.htm and wash it off in 2 or 3 minutes. He will publish a book "Sturgis Ready" in about 6 months. He had about 20 different cleaning products. He said the cleaner is made in Germany and is quite expensive. Bike Bright was also recommended. We used very hot water and several washing mitts. Bob

triumpt120rv

· #914 · Apr 22, 2012

Thanks for sharing Bob. Don't have the lift or the dryer but can come up with the rest. Cheers.

Landshark

· #915 · Apr 22, 2012

General cleaning and new rocker spindle o rings

1971 TR6R, I fitted new "O" rings on rocker spindle and did not have any problems, just went slow, but I am worried that it was just too easy! I guess it is obvious if you cut into the ring while putting the spindle back? Anyways, I did accidently strip one of the Acorn nut, so have to buy new ones.
Finally painteed up and installed a tool tray under the seat. Had to rearrange for all the stuff under the seat, like Boyer, Regulator and turn signal relay because of the space the tool tray now takes up, (actually I thing I am going to go without blinkers this year-have a "cone" shaped headlight off a 69 Bonnie rather than the "pancake" style of the OIF so was only running turn signals off the back)

Added new fuel lines (complete setup from Tricor), new oil filter (T-140 style), removed and cleaned bottom main screen, installed 2 new gaskets and just need to replace cam shaft seals and put tank back on and go for 1st ride of the year.

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Snakeoil

· #916 · Apr 22, 2012

coloradobob said:
Nick's procedure was quite specific. 1 Put the bike on a lift. Remove all jewelry. 4 5-gallon buckets and 2 small buckets. Micro-fiber towels, the yellow ones from Costco. 4 HP Air Force Blaster motorcycle dryer. Fine mist garden hose nozzle. Mist the bike down after wrapping all electrics in garbage or shopping bags. Before it dries spray S-100 http://www.s100.com/s100_tcc.htm and wash it off in 2 or 3 minutes. He will publish a book "Sturgis Ready" in about 6 months. He had about 20 different cleaning products. He said the cleaner is made in Germany and is quite expensive. Bike Bright was also recommended. We used very hot water and several washing mitts. Bob

If you don't mind, I think this topic has merit so I'm going to cut and paste these few posts into one and start a thread specifically on this topic so others can contribute. I think you would all agree this is not the right thread to take off on a cleaning tangent.

regards,
Rob

Keith B

· #917 · Apr 23, 2012

We got a break in the weather today so took the oppertunity to get the bike out for a ride.
Had a nice little bimble around a well proven test route.Stopped for a quick photo.

One tank of fuel later,I thought I'd best head for home as the clouds were threatening again.

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DAVE M

· #918 · Apr 24, 2012

Keith

Where did you get the mirror? Is it stainless/10mm?

I bought a pair of stainless mirrors but the 10mm thread is wrong. So I'm running a 10mm black Bumm.

Rathlindri

Discussion Starter · #919 · Apr 24, 2012

Garioch43 said:
I changed out the original side covers on my '77 T140V for retro ones and fitted pancake filters. It can all be easily reverted back if required.

I bought it with the chromed back panels, which were a bit pitted and the plastic covers took a LOT of fettling to look good.

The left hand retro fibre glass replacement needed a little trimming to fit around the seat hinge and chain guard. I got them painted black and laquered when the tank was done.

BEFORE....

AFTER...

CLOSE UP....

Sam, your Bonnie just keeps getting better and better...looks fantastic. I notice you've put on white indicator lenses....where did you source these?
Richard

Keith B

· #920 · Apr 24, 2012

DAVE M said:
Keith

Where did you get the mirror? Is it stainless/10mm?

I bought a pair of stainless mirrors but the 10mm thread is wrong. So I'm running a 10mm black Bumm.

Hi Dave,they are chrome mirrors from ...(cough!)...a Harley.I saw a T140D at the Kempton show with a pair and got chatting to the owner.The stem is 8mm,but the mirror comes with a load of spacers and a nifty wedge washer that fills a 10mm hole.You can get them for around £14 each on Ebay.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Round-4-M...cycle_Parts&hash=item5d32996d9c#ht_864wt_1139

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