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My jubilee is at the Toronto Motorcycle Show so think. I'll go visit it today. I received my new carbs in the mail yesterday which was pretty exciting.
What I did with my classic Triumph today?
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Cub's gear indicator
Finally, after many yrs of collecting the correct parts and putting off the job , I installed the gear indicator on my 54 Cub. Not as bad as I thought it was going to be but still....
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Finally, after many yrs of collecting the correct parts and putting off the job , I installed the gear indicator on my 54 Cub. Not as bad as I thought it was going to be but still....
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Now that is cool! 
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Great video, RV. I took my bike out for a run today, and it was a little cold but the sun was shining and it was great. Actually, I took both bikes out--I rode the Bonnie first, and then took the TBird out for a spin. Great fun despite the cold.
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I like that. But, how does it work ?
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Cub's gear indicator
The pointer on the "Tigercub" disk rotates (hopefully) to the right gear through the use of a small rack and pinion mechanisim just below the nacelle. A cable moves the rack and pinion back and forth as it is connected to the shifter plate which moves up and down in the gearbox when different gears are selected.
Since the Tigercub and Terrier were entry lvl machines it was thought a gear indicator was a good idea for novice riders. I guess it may have helped sell a few on the dealers floor but in use it soon failed or gave poor feedback and was usually tossed out and never replaced.
hahha...."feedback" now there's a term I don't think Edward Turner would have considered!
The pointer on the "Tigercub" disk rotates (hopefully) to the right gear through the use of a small rack and pinion mechanisim just below the nacelle. A cable moves the rack and pinion back and forth as it is connected to the shifter plate which moves up and down in the gearbox when different gears are selected.
Since the Tigercub and Terrier were entry lvl machines it was thought a gear indicator was a good idea for novice riders. I guess it may have helped sell a few on the dealers floor but in use it soon failed or gave poor feedback and was usually tossed out and never replaced.
hahha...."feedback" now there's a term I don't think Edward Turner would have considered!
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Yes , I think the nacelle mounted indicator on the Cubs were dropped in the early 60's and at some point changed to a dipstick like indicator that popped out of a hole atop the gearbox. Quite a feat to look down under your right knee to see what gear you are in.....I suppose it would only be usefull at a stoplight to confirm neutral, but even then
Today, I hope to sort the rest of the right side engine cover. and maybe look at the carb...
Yes , I think the nacelle mounted indicator on the Cubs were dropped in the early 60's and at some point changed to a dipstick like indicator that popped out of a hole atop the gearbox. Quite a feat to look down under your right knee to see what gear you are in.....I suppose it would only be usefull at a stoplight to confirm neutral, but even then
Today, I hope to sort the rest of the right side engine cover. and maybe look at the carb...
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Today I finished making brass cover plates for the rear motor plates.
Had some brass sheet and just wanted to see if they looked good or not- if not i can paint them black.
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The gearbox side plate had a non-removeable captured bolt- had to drill thru the shank to release the nut- which popped right off.
Then had to remove the master cylinder plate to get the bolt out- not much fun!
The backing plate was missing a threaded bung- hence the spinning bolt captured between both the frame gusset and the backing plate.
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The yellow spot is where the bung should be, and the captured bolt was never tight.
Google search shows this plate as a "repair" type.
How it ended up on my bike is a mystery.
Now if i need to remove the motor plate to free the gearbox inner cover- all is good.
Keep on truckin'
Had some brass sheet and just wanted to see if they looked good or not- if not i can paint them black.
The gearbox side plate had a non-removeable captured bolt- had to drill thru the shank to release the nut- which popped right off.
Then had to remove the master cylinder plate to get the bolt out- not much fun!
The backing plate was missing a threaded bung- hence the spinning bolt captured between both the frame gusset and the backing plate.
The yellow spot is where the bung should be, and the captured bolt was never tight.
Google search shows this plate as a "repair" type.
How it ended up on my bike is a mystery.
Now if i need to remove the motor plate to free the gearbox inner cover- all is good.
Keep on truckin'
New bars and a winter spin
Put some new Norman Hyde M style bars on my '70 Daytona. Some before and after pics here. Wow, what a different look and feel. Didn't get new grips so just took a few spins around the block in the 40F weather we're having in Massachusetts. Now I've got to find a way to mount the horn without drilling the bars.... Also the stock mirror arm doesn't help much I need to find something with a higher rise I think.
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Put some new Norman Hyde M style bars on my '70 Daytona. Some before and after pics here. Wow, what a different look and feel. Didn't get new grips so just took a few spins around the block in the 40F weather we're having in Massachusetts. Now I've got to find a way to mount the horn without drilling the bars.... Also the stock mirror arm doesn't help much I need to find something with a higher rise I think.
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Bars look good. Bar end mirrors work well if you don't lane split and are not worried about the extra width of your bike.
what I finished today
Just buttoned everything up, all set for the next season.
I was leaking trans fluid - covering my rim and chain guard on every ride so I changed the seals on the mainshaft. I found the locking tab washer was in backwards! with the splines mangled and a ruined o-ring,that had to be my problem. Also new gaskets from the base up.
And a little scraping and cleaning hard to reach parts.
now just waiting for the weather.
Just buttoned everything up, all set for the next season.
I was leaking trans fluid - covering my rim and chain guard on every ride so I changed the seals on the mainshaft. I found the locking tab washer was in backwards! with the splines mangled and a ruined o-ring,that had to be my problem. Also new gaskets from the base up.
And a little scraping and cleaning hard to reach parts.
now just waiting for the weather.
I like'em Morris. buff them up and they're unique and classy, unless you are more of a traditionalist.
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Had my 2002 MGF sports car and 1977 T140V tucked up for the winter in my father in law's garage for a few months now, so went down there this morning to fire them up.
MGF's battery was as flat as a pancake.
Bonnie burst into life on second kick. That's my girl!
MGF's battery was as flat as a pancake.
Bonnie burst into life on second kick. That's my girl!
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Sam, are you still running points in the Bonnie?
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we need photographic evidence of this...
( the frame , not the money changing hands)Only recently started looking at this thread - its a really good idea! To join in, I can report that I sent my spare hubs (which I spent ages polishing) to Hagon, for them to build with alloy rims.
I've used Hagon before and found them to be true experts, unlike a certain centrally located wheel company: this bike has the second example I've encountered of poorly built wheels by the latter.
I've used Hagon before and found them to be true experts, unlike a certain centrally located wheel company: this bike has the second example I've encountered of poorly built wheels by the latter.
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