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steveh
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PostPosted: 10:58 - 17 Mar 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Time for abit of an update, i finished lacing the front wheel, the back one got done a little later on.

https://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f215/stesewell/triton%20650/20131010_172714_zps279110fa.jpg

Fitted with modern Avon tyres.

https://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f215/stesewell/triton%20650/20131231_154631_zps9bd81ea4.jpg

Started work on the ignition system, decided to junk the magneto and alternator, and went for a modern ignition system all built into the genny.

https://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f215/stesewell/triton%20650/20131125_192159_zps9241a11b.jpg

I decided to modify the single row primary for a dual row from a unit construction Triumph, had to machine down the front sprocket, and take some off the clutch to get the clearance needed.

https://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f215/stesewell/triton%20650/20131220_153350_zps25398326.jpg

Ignition timing was fairly simple being Japanese! sacrilege i know!

https://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f215/stesewell/triton%20650/20131220_152335_zps10e4b629.jpg

Fairly simple wiring harness!

https://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f215/stesewell/triton%20650/20131220_153433_zpsb96939ab.jpg

My ugly mug snapped by my mrs!


https://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f215/stesewell/triton%20650/20131223_183354_zps5bd881a5.jpg
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steveh
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PostPosted: 09:17 - 18 Mar 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

_Iain_ wrote:
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Ahh, Avon Deathsliders - tyre of choice after a painstaking restoration. Offering minimal grip in the dry, and zero grip in the wet!


They are modern Avon Roadrunners, tbh they grip very well indeed, ive had my boot scraping the ground on bends, so they cant be all that bad!
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PostPosted: 11:17 - 18 Mar 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Great Project
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PostPosted: 11:54 - 18 Mar 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

_Iain_ wrote:
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Ahh, Avon Deathsliders - tyre of choice after a painstaking restoration. Offering minimal grip in the dry, and zero grip in the wet!


Laughing . Just shush.

A mate of mine has Avons on his 6T Triumph and he rides it like a twat with most things scraping the floor on corners.
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PostPosted: 12:09 - 18 Mar 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

evoboy wrote:
A mate of mine has Avons on his 6T Triumph and he rides it like a twat with most things scraping the floor on corners.


Yeah, definitely Avons Wink Laughing
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PostPosted: 13:43 - 18 Mar 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Cant wait to see the finished result, looks fantastic so far, well done that man Cool
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flat spot
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PostPosted: 14:01 - 30 Mar 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Nice build, here's a little teaser of mine

https://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll201/flatspots_pics/wheeel2_zpsb7f1fd18.jpg

We'll be the new ton up boys. Except I'm not sure if mine will do a ton, but with that front brake it will sure stop quickly. Laughing
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PostPosted: 09:05 - 07 Apr 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Any updates? Loving this Thumbs Up Karma
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PostPosted: 15:26 - 27 Apr 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Beautiful job you've done there young man, well done, nice to see a young'in taking an interest in the old girls..

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PostPosted: 22:26 - 05 May 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

steveh wrote:

going to be running a fairly low compression to start with, then once everything is bedded in ill uprate them


That's an unusual way to go about things. Most owners would never disturb bedded-in rings if it could be avoided.
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PostPosted: 19:56 - 19 May 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

What a beast of a project and a great pace of work!!!

You must really know what you're doing mate.

Looks very promising, cant wait to see the end results!!!!!!!
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PostPosted: 10:25 - 27 Jun 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Triton Thrasher wrote:
steveh wrote:

going to be running a fairly low compression to start with, then once everything is bedded in ill uprate them


That's an unusual way to go about things. Most owners would never disturb bedded-in rings if it could be avoided.


It may even get changed to a 750 Morgo kit, reason being to give everything else chance to bed in and settle down without having to worry about the motor being over stressed.
Ive had some clearance issues in the primary as ive converted it to a dual row chain, with a unit construction clutch assy, but thats about it really, im looking at getting my tank back this week, so ill be uploading some more images, and maybe a little video.


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PostPosted: 09:04 - 30 Jun 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Well i finaly got my tank and oil tank back from the painters, really happy with how it turned out, just a few more little jobs to do now, like sort my primary leak and change the rear shocks as my back cant take much more abuse!

https://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f215/stesewell/20140629_192339_zps675eb71b.jpg


https://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f215/stesewell/20140629_192809_zpsfa36ea0c.jpg


And one the mrs took lastnight, thought it was kinda cool.
https://i48.photobucket.com/albums/f215/stesewell/20140629_215124_zpsc9e12c7d.jpg
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PostPosted: 09:16 - 30 Jun 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

That is a thing of beauty, great build. Thumbs Up Karma
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PostPosted: 18:45 - 01 Jul 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

It's a lovely looking bike, and you've done a great job on it too! Last pic is fairly awesome in an old school workshop setting with a very appropriate machine for the surroundings!
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PostPosted: 21:50 - 01 Jul 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Yep very cool bike Thumbs Up Karma
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PostPosted: 23:27 - 01 Jul 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Cool bike, great build
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PostPosted: 14:23 - 02 Jul 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Awesome thread. That last pic just sums it all up to be honest. Perfect.
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PostPosted: 18:28 - 16 Nov 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mine as of a couple of weeks ago . Stripped down to the frame for paint then onto final build hopefully.

https://i289.photobucket.com/albums/ll201/flatspots_pics/tri1_zps0a330b3e.jpg
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PostPosted: 19:48 - 16 Nov 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

I think you get extra points for the Norton gearbox and T100 engine, but lose some for the Slimline frame!
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PostPosted: 19:50 - 19 Nov 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Triton Thrasher wrote:
I think you get extra points for the Norton gearbox and T100 engine, but lose some for the Slimline frame!


Not if you prefer the look of the slimline. Very Happy
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PostPosted: 22:25 - 19 Nov 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

flat spot wrote:
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I think you get extra points for the Norton gearbox and T100 engine, but lose some for the Slimline frame!


Not if you prefer the look of the slimline. Very Happy


I'm told that Dresda used to put Wideline type rear subframes onto Slimlines, for a more Manxy look.

In fact, is this one?

https://i257.photobucket.com/albums/hh236/tritonthrasher/94e153519f689fce9f4c80f5299d5c28_zps0e992ce4.jpg
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PostPosted: 20:05 - 20 Nov 2014    Post subject: Reply with quote

Theres no such thing as a subframe on a featherbed as there all one piece, some of the early manx frames did but not the road going ones.

slimlines frame rails narrow towards the back, wide lines don't, most people say a slimline is better for the road (and I agree)


I have however just bought another project that is a wide line, may be another build thread on the way!
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