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...

I just looked at the pictures and the condition of the hulls is not as bad as it looks on the screen, honestly. There's another weld on the underside of the cases, which won't be visible on final asse...

The GB601 is finished.... for now. I gave it a wash and wax and detail and spent a bit of time riding it. It's a lot of fun and makes a great sound. It will definitely draw a crowd on bike nights. Can...

Ready to take this puppy home. ...

While successfully dodging several clusters of thunderstorms. Rode through a few wet areas, but always just after a storm had blown through. Crossed over three summits of about 8,000 feet along the wa...

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I did about 1500 kilometres (~300km per day). Pictures shown are from Maltatal dam, Großglockner, Stelvio pass, Val Gardena and Cortina D'Ampezzo. Hope you like it....

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...

Time to button up the engine for insatll into the waiting frame. Just the clutch and primary cover left to do. Installed new clutch plates and pressure plate. The clutch was really the only thing w...

This is something I've done on almost every motorcycle I've owned: braided stainless brake lines. It's a cheap upgrade that's easy to install, gives a noticeable improvement in braking feel, and looks...

OK - T140V Feb 1976 engine arrived a few days ago and work commitments prevented my even unpacking the boxes. On first look over the engine seems OK but will need a lot of work. From looking at the bi...

I've been dabbling on the Daytona for the last few weeks.  I still work full time, and have had to travel quite a bit recently, so quality shop time is limited. I got the timing cover cleaned up...