Ok……wiring is definitely not my strong point……..I can tig weld two razor blades together, but can’t solder worth a shit, have always gone to the local hardware store for blister packs of crappy connec...

The first problem solver……….get rid of that pitted, ratty points cover………a nice finned cover……very cool....

The T100 needs a skid plate……….something like Bast Brothers Welding used to make for the west coast desert racers. I found the photo above at Show & Go Cycle Shop blogspot. I wish I could call up...

Time to mount headlight and taillight………I bought an aluminum number plate from Speed & Sport…….I made these mounts for the plate, they bolt to the gauge pod holes. Once the plate is in position th...

The exhaust adapters…………Tri-Angle Metal Fab made the rough blanks, I bored them, notched them, and took some material off of the outer surface. They press into the heads and the Factory Metal Works pi...

Oil tank is in, tank has a fresh coat of paint, Front Street bars look great, rear fender trimmed up, and the custom made seat fits perfectly....

The frame came back from Autobahn Body Works. Vic (son of Shiv) did an awesome job spraying the BMW Jet Black, it looks like a brand new ’71 T100....

I’ve seen these guide/guards built around the rear cheater sprockets on a few old sleds. I know that back in the days these bikes were raced chain quality was pretty poor, and riders routinely carried...

Stripped the old paint off the Daytona frame over the last couple of nights....

Pretty much ready to install...

Time to dip the twin Amal 626’s and get out who knows how many years of gunk, varnish , and other deposits residing in the carb bodies. I like this Gunk brand cleaner……….the gallon comes with the part...

The stuff…..all the electronics came from the guys at The Factory Metal Works. Pazon electronic ignition, twin lead 12 volt coil, and Boyer battery eliminator....

The big 109 Land Rover is running well and suddenly I find myself with some spare time…….back to the ’71 Daytona...

Beautiful ceramic coating (The Factory calls it “cool chrome”)...

The “Sled” is coming along. When I have spare time in between Rover projects I tinker with the old Triumph. Recent additions are 13″ Hagon shocks, a raw aluminum fender from Speed and Sport, and a Web...

The folks at Rebel Gears delivered big time on service, knowledge, and product! I received my 56 tooth overlay sprocket today....

DIY Bates Desert Racer Seat...

So, a Desert Sled it is………..or will become....

How cool is this! 1971 Triumph T100R Daytona…………that means twin carb, 500cc little hot rod. The bike showed up at a local shop called “The Daily Rider” in Burlington, VT. It’s a numbers matching examp...