’71 Triumph Desert Sled “Greenhorn Express”

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

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...

OK progress of a sort. My swing arm has been offered up and fits like a dream but... (you knew that was coming!) it's highlighted some issues with my frame.. Anyway - first things first - here is the...

What kind of exhaust? Is it too hot? Is it too tall? Is it comfortable to ride it for long periods of time? What modifications have you made? What problems have you encountered? How is the maintenance...

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

Lmk what you think, I heard random intermittent clunking noises at idling wondering if this is the reason? Bike was dropped on the right side....

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

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...

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....

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 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...

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...

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...

Packed with distinctive details honouring the King of Rock ’n’ Roll, Elvis Presley ?...