Finally installed the tank grips

Its not oem but it is an old acerbis part which is cool ?...

This one is from the day I rode to Grand Rapids, MN to visit a friend...

All fluids changed, Back Tyre replaced, 2-n-1 xhaust...

There are a few other tweaks as well, namely an increase to 168bhp (up from 162bhp) for the S, quick action throttle and an engine braking system to prevent the rear wheel from sliding during downshif...

If anyone is curious about what the install is like, check video....

Next in a series of accessories for the Transalp, was the tank guard. After some pulling, pushing and profanity, it all lined up and everything is bolted in place. One more accessory to go until this...

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I painted a car once many years ago, so I knew some of the basics, but painting materials and techniques have come a long way since then. My experience was with one-part acrylic lacquer and a high pr...

The tank was a little different. It had a few little dents, probably mostly from road debris, but since there is no access to the inside, they had to be filled....

To hold up the tank and fenders, I adapted three cheap Harbor Freight adjustable roller stands by taking the rollers off, adding plywood cradles made for each item, and putting the stands on wheels....

Here is where one of my main concerns was. I had to mask for the black paint, but only had a few small pictures to go by.   Let me digress here for a minute. When I searched the Internet...

Initial polishing. The pieces will get another thorough polishing before installation....

Now that I have the tank painted and pin striped, it still won't be truly complete until the Triumph badges are mounted. The badges are chrome plated die cast pieces screwed to either side of th...