Sorry for the technical error with the first upload this morning - it cut off around the 8 minute mark. Here is the full edit. Thanks so much for your support watching these videos. It means a lot!
You got yourself a keeper there. Been riding my 500 on and off for more than 30 years (in the dez and on the street), aside from clutch plates the engine's never been apart, uses zero oil, starts first kick and always puts a smile on my face.
Steal wool with some Mothers Mag and Aluminum polish then some tinfoil did wonders on a primary case I cleaned up recently. I saw it recommended in a Bonneville Shop youtube video. I had tried that method a while back on a different bike and it didn't do much, but those parts were already looking pretty good. When I tried it on a primary case that was a bit rough, it did great making it look nicer. On a separate note... I wish someone made a good brush for getting in between engine fins.
Always a good day when you get a Wheel House video. Love the content. I do wish the bike and beer videos were just a bit longer but have loved every single one of them. Super cool to see you highlight some weird old but cool bikes!
This is exactly the channel I have been looking for. Many, many thanks & just subscribed. I wanted a 1967 T100C when I was 17 yrs old in 1969. Couldn't buy a used one that was for sale but my best friends dad bought it for him & I rode it a few times. I have been riding for 53 yrs on all kinds of bikes from British to Japanese to Harleys. Currently riding a Royal Enfield 500 Trials. Cheers.
That is such a cool old Triumph! I own & ride a 67 BSA Lightning that I fixed up from dead. My Pops & I had a garage full of Triumphs back in the 70's!
Great bike - great video! Pretty much just found this channel. Did I subscribe? Well that's a no-brainer. Can't wait to tag along and gather some inspiration for my Yamaha XS 650 sled-project.
Very cool - I am mid-project with a '70 T100C that was in much worse condition (locked up, etc.) and am glad to follow another 500 resurrection. Thanks for sharing.
Happy new year to you and your family,have fun tonight ....but dont drink and drive please 🙏. As normal the triumphs make me drool !!!( i love old triumphs 😊),your video's are very entertaining and informative (sorry ,i ate a dictionary this morning 😂) keep them coming 👍. Peace out ✌️
Good windex point. Clean up rims when you've removed the wheels and tires for tire change. Much easier when it's on your lap. (1) Remove wheels, tires and clean up rim using a brass wire brush on a drill + WD40. It'll make life easier for your fingertips. (2) After removing wheel, pull brake drum to determine life left on the brake shoes. Afterall, it is right there! Can't count the number of times I found brake shoes worn within a whisker of the rivets impacting the brake drum.
3.5-19 on the front of this one. It's about all that fits with the stock front fender. The tire changer is an older K&N Supply - probably from the 90's
Chromium is non ferrous, it cannot rust. It is often mistakenly thought that cleaning the rust off, reveals the chrome plating. I doesn't and cannot. Using any form of abrasive on chrome wears through the lap applied by polishing wheel. Abrasives remove enough of the lap to allow moisture ingress and the steel below oxidises
I had a 72 for for 25 years and had a love hate relationship with it. I always thought it a poorly designed and made bike, for instance the problem putting the front wheel in. It was supposed to be a dirt oriented bike but had a twin leading shoe front brake! The engine was designed to leak, those rocker boxes and push rod tubes were a poor idea. There were a lot better bikes out there but Triumph seemed to get the attention.
Thanks! Haha couple people mentioned that critique on the terminology - I suppose I'd put trials tires in the category of knobbies compared to street tires, but I get what your saying.
Oops! Thanks for pointing that out Jeff! I've always had it in my mind that it was softer. I'll try to correct that since I don't want to spread bad info.
Sorry for the technical error with the first upload this morning - it cut off around the 8 minute mark. Here is the full edit. Thanks so much for your support watching these videos. It means a lot!
Just found your channel and at the right time as I am looking at buying a 1967 500 Trophy-to add to the 1949 TR5T Trophy square barrel I already own.
You got yourself a keeper there.
Been riding my 500 on and off for more than 30 years (in the dez and on the street), aside from clutch plates the engine's never been apart, uses zero oil, starts first kick and always puts a smile on my face.
That's the way it should be. So cool!
👍
Aluminium foil & WD40 is my go to. No scratches on chrome,polishes alloy & takes rust off paint.
Nice!
Steal wool with some Mothers Mag and Aluminum polish then some tinfoil did wonders on a primary case I cleaned up recently. I saw it recommended in a Bonneville Shop youtube video. I had tried that method a while back on a different bike and it didn't do much, but those parts were already looking pretty good. When I tried it on a primary case that was a bit rough, it did great making it look nicer. On a separate note... I wish someone made a good brush for getting in between engine fins.
Great info here! You're right - we need like narrow dual-sided flat brush 🤔
Happy New Year. That little Triumph is looking great! I can't wait to see it riding around.
Happy New Year! I'm excited too!
Always a good day when you get a Wheel House video. Love the content.
I do wish the bike and beer videos were just a bit longer but have loved every single one of them. Super cool to see you highlight some weird old but cool bikes!
Thanks so much for your kind words! I would like the B+B episodes to be longer too - always battling with the clock. lol
Thanks Bill! Happy New Year to you and your family!
Happy new year! Thanks for tuning in for all the videos!
"Honey where's the cleaner?" "I think you know"
Nice work, my fingers were cringing by the lack of gloves. Happy New Year and thanks for all your videos. Wish my Daytona idled like that.
Single carb model the T100 C that is why they idle nice
I do need to start wearing gloves more.
This is exactly the channel I have been looking for. Many, many thanks & just subscribed. I wanted a 1967 T100C when I was 17 yrs old in 1969. Couldn't buy a used one that was for sale but my best friends dad bought it for him & I rode it a few times. I have been riding for 53 yrs on all kinds of bikes from British to Japanese to Harleys. Currently riding a Royal Enfield 500 Trials. Cheers.
So glad you're here!
Another cool video!! Makes me wanna buy a beat up vintage Triumph just to use your excellent tips on it!
That’s awesome! Thank you!
That is such a cool old Triumph! I own & ride a 67 BSA Lightning that I fixed up from dead. My Pops & I had a garage full of Triumphs back in the 70's!
Right on!
Great bike - great video! Pretty much just found this channel. Did I subscribe? Well that's a no-brainer. Can't wait to tag along and gather some inspiration for my Yamaha XS 650 sled-project.
Awesome, thank you so much!
Brilliant !
Very cool - I am mid-project with a '70 T100C that was in much worse condition (locked up, etc.) and am glad to follow another 500 resurrection. Thanks for sharing.
Right on man! Thanks for watching and good luck with your project!
Great video! Beautiful bike
Thanks very much!
Happy new year to you and your family,have fun tonight ....but dont drink and drive please 🙏.
As normal the triumphs make me drool !!!( i love old triumphs 😊),your video's are very entertaining and informative (sorry ,i ate a dictionary this morning 😂) keep them coming 👍.
Peace out ✌️
Happy new year! Thank you so much for watching the videos and I'm so glad you are enjoying them.
Loving it
That is a lovely bike Bill, I always find my wife in the workshop when hunting down missing household items 🤦🤣🤣
Haha. Good thing they still love us!
Good windex point. Clean up rims when you've removed the wheels and tires for tire change. Much easier when it's on your lap. (1) Remove wheels, tires and clean up rim using a brass wire brush on a drill + WD40. It'll make life easier for your fingertips. (2) After removing wheel, pull brake drum to determine life left on the brake shoes. Afterall, it is right there! Can't count the number of times I found brake shoes worn within a whisker of the rivets impacting the brake drum.
Good point! I’m planning on checking them. Was running short on time when filming this video lol I’m always running short on time
No idea what’s in it, but the Sprayaway glass cleaner cleans up old aluminum amazingly. Breaks down grime too if you soak it in well.
Would love to try it!
Getting your hands dirty is the fun part until you feel the vibration and the wind!
ohhh yeahhh!
Happy new year one and all, those look like trials tyres, chunky ones though.
Had a few comments on that terminology - thanks for watching!
Had mine in storage for 4 months over a year ago still not polished it properly. I have lots of excuses.
What size tire did you get for the front? Nice tire changer. What make is it?
3.5-19 on the front of this one. It's about all that fits with the stock front fender. The tire changer is an older K&N Supply - probably from the 90's
Love a small unit triumph can I ask What size tyres are you running please
Of course. 4.00-18 in the rear and 3.5-19 in the front 👍
knobbies on the street is like riding on banana peels, but looks cool
LOL
Shinko only make motorcycle tyres , good value 👌
Chromium is non ferrous, it cannot rust. It is often mistakenly thought that cleaning the rust off, reveals the chrome plating. I doesn't and cannot. Using any form of abrasive on chrome wears through the lap applied by polishing wheel. Abrasives remove enough of the lap to allow moisture ingress and the steel below oxidises
Interesting. Thanks for the jnfo
I had a 72 for for 25 years and had a love hate relationship with it. I always thought it a poorly designed and made bike, for instance the problem putting the front wheel in. It was supposed to be a dirt oriented bike but had a twin leading shoe front brake! The engine was designed to leak, those rocker boxes and push rod tubes were a poor idea. There were a lot better bikes out there but Triumph seemed to get the attention.
I love where this build is going , second only to The Desert Sled. Sorry to inform you that those tires aren't knobbies they're trials tires.
Thanks! Haha couple people mentioned that critique on the terminology - I suppose I'd put trials tires in the category of knobbies compared to street tires, but I get what your saying.
if you don't want the polished aluminum look try marvel mystery oil apply let set 10 minutes then wipe dry you'll thank me later
I'll give it a shot!
not trying to fact check you or anything but brass is not softer than aluminium. love your channel
Oops! Thanks for pointing that out Jeff! I've always had it in my mind that it was softer. I'll try to correct that since I don't want to spread bad info.
I was able to cut that sentence out - youtube says it might take a few hours to update, but thanks for educating me!
The intro photo is a T100 with TRIALS TIRES, NOT KNOBBIES !! Educate yourself !!
Tomato Tomato 😁