I bought a 41mm Mikuni flat slide carb kit which has a plunger choke right on the carb. That meant the cable choke and its handlebar mounted lever had to go. I picked up a salvage CBR1100XX switch blo...

There is not much mechanically mysterious in the Triumph rocker boxes, but they do have a few wrinkles, and are subject to leaking in a couple of places. One potential leaking location is the gasket s...

Here are the two chain adjusters. The one on the left looked like the one on the right about an hour before. I took the opportunity to clean up the profile of the part prior to plating--squaring up...

On previous restoration projects (cars and other things--this is my first bike), I've always struggled with what to do about the hardware. In most cases, the hardware was zinc or cad plated originall...

Then, problems with the electrics began, as the order of the cylinder operations was different. I ordered an NC-24 ECU from China; the prices for them at the scrapyards were outrageous, but this one w...

There are bound to be issues with it - the main one is that it only has a four speed gearbox which is non standard. Not sure if I want to try this out or flog it and buy a five speed...these are going...

Flat surfaces seal better, so I wanted to make sure that not only the head gasket surface, but also the rocker box seating surfaces were flat. I used a process the Brits call "linishing", and we Amer...

Head was basically intact, but dirty, and some rust on the ferrous parts. Chambers were carboned up. Seats were a bit recessed, but no signs of cracks....

On my first attempt to install the head I busted a bolt. The original ones were stretched and brittle. On the advice of a friend I bit the bullet and ordered new OEM bolts. This set me back about 2 we...

Headlight has arrived. It's a big old unit!...

Almost the Final Step in Restoring the NC30 While assembling the engine, I didn't notice the differences in the shafts where the clutch is mounted. Naturally, I started fitting the clutch basket from...

  New cylinder and piston bolted in with a generous amount of oil used to assemble....

Frame and forks delivered at Stotford engineering for the necessary fettling to be carried out. They are going to use the standard T140 head bearings and adapt them to fit the KTM forks, then modify...

The exhaust thing can be done as these photo's demonstrate. I guess if you have the skill, time, materials, money and vision most things are possible. I just have to be realistic about how much of tha...

I was ready to mount the forks on the frame, and, in an uncharacteristic flash of foresight, I realized that assembling the entire bike up on the work table may not be the smartest plan.  Do...

I also serviced the front fork, filled the forks with ENI 10W, overhauled the steering, and tightened it....

I had a bit of free time today to mess around with the GB so I thought I'd tackle a relatively easy job. I bought the Barnett clutch springs when I got the piston kit and carb. They are a recommended...

Sprayed the head gaskets with a special spray....

I just got my cylinder back from Harley Davidson of Calgary with the new 101mm sleeve installed and honed. As soon as the cylinder head is finished it will all go back together..... hopefully soon!&n...

Gathered up The NC21/24 one-way clutch arrived....