Electrics

Once again thinking over the project, I realized that there is no way to bypass this step, because the native YBR exhaust is too bulky and low. And what is a scrubber without an adequate exhaust? I ha...

And today we're going to talk about modifying the battery compartment (or rather, completely abandoning its configuration), as well as making side covers and related modifications. Make yourselves com...

And today we're going to talk about modifying the battery compartment (or rather, completely abandoning its configuration), as well as making side covers and related modifications. Make yourselves com...

I started by completely dismantling the motorcycle into spare parts, taking into account the convenience of their subsequent maintenance and painting. This was not difficult and was done almost with m...

 Trying to get a bit of lift with this and a set of links...

The side covers were decided to be painted in graphite, and the fence paint did an excellent job – I really liked its color and texture. This paint took quite a long time to dry, after which, using th...

’98 Sportster 1200……very nice condition, one owner with only 8500 miles………and it’s going to get cut up……but improved. The plan is for a Street Tracker……..19″ wheels, better brakes, XR750 tail, invert...

Richard Pollock/Mule sent some teaser pics today for the wheels he’s building for the XL1200……widened and all “rotor’d” up front…….beautiful work...

Ok, this is a plug for a really good company to deal with, Jet Hot, the go-to folks for professional ceramic coating for decades. I have a local supplier that has done a lot of coating for me, but onl...

Started on some of the electrics, among other things. This and many other Triumphs use separate ignition systems for each cylinder--separate points, condensers and coils.  This obviates the need...

The forks do not resemble any other forks from pictures I have seen of Tiger Cubs, similar but not the same. It looks like mine have been modified and contain parts from both lightweight and heavyweig...

The lower bush was very worn and could be removed by hand. The lower yoke on the Tiger Cub Competition models were reinforced, the gap between the two parts of the yoke has what looks like a large was...

I test fitted the stanchion into the lower leg, it took quite an effort to get it in and it wouldn't go in fully. Realising it should not be this tight or difficult to insert I tried to remove the sta...

The diagrams below, from left to right, are the standard T20 lightweight forks the T20C competition forks with the longer sleeve nut, part 25, and the T20 heavyweight forks with external spring. The c...

Motochimp V2 model was unveiled with specially designed colors “Rose gold” and “Silver”. The colors will be added to the existing red, blue and black ones. Another special color “Bumblebee” will be...