I think these videos ( along with Todd's rebuild videos) will become legendary in keeping these old bikes on the road. The amount of information and knowledge being shared is priceless ❤️. Thanks guys!
Triumph I have owned and loved them but I am a harley man for a long while I worked on all my bikes mostly pre unit Triumph Bonneville and others they are easy to work on preferably pre unit regards Alan from the UK
I also have a 68 in which I totally rebuilt a couple of years ago.Take your time and watch how things come apart.Take pics,espially if your not going to work steady at it.Make a list of things you need,clean up any old good stuff and enjoy.Nothing better than knowing your own bike inside and out.Good luck.
My first bike was a ‘75 Trident (T160). Setting the points was a nightmare (as was synchronizing the three Amal carbs). I switched to the Boyer electronic ignition, sorted out the carbs, and then bought my first Harley from a buddy of mine. I still have the Triumph, now that I’m retired I have more time to tinker. Maybe going to to a slippery Sam tribute.
great advice i am sorting out a 930 to replace my 376 mono on my old a10 ,i've had my a10 since 79 /80 first "big" bike and been checking the monobloc ive had on the bike since i had it and its for an a7 shooting star ! mines a super rocket so i am looking forward to getting it sorted .
1950 FL Panhead 6 V generator with a third brush adjust the third brush to 8 V this will top off battery an cure lighting issues. ( Customindesign.) DAGO. Linda Vista!
I had 2 500 Triumph's one was a 1967 Tiger Daytona,..... and a 1977 750. Zener Diodes and rectifiers and searching for parts and I think they have bastard bolts,......Imperial threads or something? But they were fine bikes.
Maybe it is time to find a new custodian for your old hardware? There are some young bucks out there that would love to be given the opportunity to take care of a machine like this!
I'd account the pit bike crash to the way the custom seat was mounted on the back. When that big guy sat on it, like a lever, it shifted the weight to the back, you could see the front wheel lift up. She probably lost the balance and control while trying to steer due to that. That bike shouldn't have had a passenger seat on it, at least for that large of a passenger.
It is not for nothing that Sir George was called "Lucas, Prince of Darkness." Most running Brit bikes I've ever seen had replaced that stuff with aftermarket.
Mostly due to lack of or improper maintenance.There were and are alot of hack mechanics around and when your dealing with machines this old your bound to find they have been messed with by people without proper tools or knowledge.
@@derekcollins1972 Yes, that's the case, true enough. Most of those bikes I saw back in the day also had a snake's nest of skinny black wires -- which also backs up your point.
The last 10 minutes re clutch cush drive rubbers. Jesus. No just no. Your'e a shop. Make yourself a jig/tool. I have done literally hundreds of these. Make a fixture that resembles a hub that gets clamped in your bench vise. A piece of flat plate that gets between the splines will do. Next get a couple of old clutch plates that fit the centre, bolt them an inch apart and weld/bolt a 12" handle. Get where i am going? One hand on the tool, one hand effortlessly fitting your cush drive rubbers one by one. Thank me later. You owe me a beer.
Michael Hayward this video is an old one from 2009 we had on dvd and decided to release on the web for free, I believe Wes was trying to show any average joe in a garage can do something with a little will power... not all the fancy tools etc. yes there are better ways to do things, he was just showing one way you could struggle and do it...
@@lowbrowcustoms i'd put that in your description then. Because Todd (the guy with the long hair) does good stuff and knows what he is talking about. And this channel, with Todd has a decent rep re Brit bike rebuilds. Regards,
@@derekcollins1972 ok, i got my books out, just in the period 1988-2003, just Meriden 650-750 twins, not 500's, over 170. That better? Apologies for over exageration.
I would delete that last 5 minutes with a G clamp and an embarrassing struggle. You are a shop. People pay you for your expertise, not a struggle with 6 rubbers which they can struggle with for free at home. C'mon man.
I think these videos ( along with Todd's rebuild videos) will become legendary in keeping these old bikes on the road. The amount of information and knowledge being shared is priceless ❤️. Thanks guys!
OMG - I listened to an hour of this information. Priceless
More helpful than you realize.
Well hell yeah
Well ok
This is great information and priceless. I've purchased a 67 triumph trophy and am learning the in and outs of it all. Regards from New Zealand
I’ve always liked these bikes they’re nice bikes pretty dependable and fun to drive there nostalgic and they fix up really nice.
Brilliant video so useful, you can learn so much thanks
Wow! This video is almost like getting an apprenticeship through an IV!
Bien la cell bou criss
this dude is fu@%ing awesome! love the info and this guys sense of humor is priceless.
Triumph I have owned and loved them but I am a harley man for a long while I worked on all my bikes mostly pre unit Triumph Bonneville and others they are easy to work on preferably pre unit regards Alan from the UK
Great job , great teaching skills
Thanks for this.....exactly the information I was looking for
Great vid . . Many thanks
Great videos!
Got a '68 Triumph Bonnie with a seized motor. Maybe this is the year I learn to rebuild it.
We have a full engine rebuild series on here: ua-cam.com/video/tWCdHG0pz3o/v-deo.html
@@lowbrowcustoms I Know. Pumped.Thanks.
I also have a 68 in which I totally rebuilt a couple of years ago.Take your time and watch how things come apart.Take pics,espially if your not going to work steady at it.Make a list of things you need,clean up any old good stuff and enjoy.Nothing better than knowing your own bike inside and out.Good luck.
@@derekcollins1972 Thanks. I think hat now that I'm a little older I might actually have the patience to work on it.
@@michaelkraemer5498 Good stuff.Also remember that it isn't any good the way it is now,so you won't make it any less rideable.
My first bike was a ‘75 Trident (T160). Setting the points was a nightmare (as was synchronizing the three Amal carbs). I switched to the Boyer electronic ignition, sorted out the carbs, and then bought my first Harley from a buddy of mine. I still have the Triumph, now that I’m retired I have more time to tinker. Maybe going to to a slippery Sam tribute.
great advice i am sorting out a 930 to replace my 376 mono on my old a10 ,i've had my a10 since 79 /80 first "big" bike and been checking the monobloc ive had on the bike since i had it and its for an a7 shooting star ! mines a super rocket so i am looking forward to getting it sorted .
I have a old tiger cub 110 still working on it now have all the psrts just need to put on the seat
I need to know how to adjust my points and the proper gap ?
1950 FL Panhead 6 V generator with a third brush adjust the third brush to 8 V this will top off battery an cure lighting issues. ( Customindesign.) DAGO. Linda Vista!
I had 2 500 Triumph's one was a 1967 Tiger Daytona,..... and a 1977 750.
Zener Diodes and rectifiers and searching for parts and I think they have bastard bolts,......Imperial threads or something?
But they were fine bikes.
Smart guys
i have a '61 bonneville the most fun bike that i ever had, now i just stare at it in my garage my knees are done haha
Maybe it is time to find a new custodian for your old hardware? There are some young bucks out there that would love to be given the opportunity to take care of a machine like this!
@@aukanmeister I'm OK with that, I just avoid the flippers
@@bubot17 better yet..they make kits that can start your bike with battery power..get out there!! Do it now.
Lucas the prince of darkness!
What is that Wicked sounding song at the beginning of the video?
It's just a song we use, thats non licensed for our use. not something you can find normally.
Well i would like two see more ok
I'd account the pit bike crash to the way the custom seat was mounted on the back. When that big guy sat on it, like a lever, it shifted the weight to the back, you could see the front wheel lift up. She probably lost the balance and control while trying to steer due to that. That bike shouldn't have had a passenger seat on it, at least for that large of a passenger.
Its the same as a Keihn Pkw38
Lucas the Prince of Darkness get it the Prince of Darkness
It is not for nothing that Sir George was called "Lucas, Prince of Darkness." Most running Brit bikes I've ever seen had replaced that stuff with aftermarket.
Mostly due to lack of or improper maintenance.There were and are alot of hack mechanics around and when your dealing with machines this old your bound to find they have been messed with by people without proper tools or knowledge.
@@derekcollins1972 Yes, that's the case, true enough. Most of those bikes I saw back in the day also had a snake's nest of skinny black wires -- which also backs up your point.
Kids, my UA-cam
Parts are available for theses carbs.... goes to buy rebuild kit.(Out Of stock)...... figures....
Jack beanstock sign up for the out of stock notification, the moment they come back in the warehouse you will be notified 🤗
I found a little gem (Baxter Cycle) in Indiana. They may be LBC’s competition but that’s where I bought a lot of parts from.
Lowbrow Customs&
The last 10 minutes re clutch cush drive rubbers.
Jesus. No just no.
Your'e a shop. Make yourself a jig/tool.
I have done literally hundreds of these.
Make a fixture that resembles a hub that gets clamped in your bench vise. A piece of flat plate that gets between the splines will do. Next get a couple of old clutch plates that fit the centre, bolt them an inch apart and weld/bolt a 12" handle.
Get where i am going?
One hand on the tool, one hand effortlessly fitting your cush drive rubbers one by one.
Thank me later.
You owe me a beer.
Michael Hayward this video is an old one from 2009 we had on dvd and decided to release on the web for free, I believe Wes was trying to show any average joe in a garage can do something with a little will power... not all the fancy tools etc. yes there are better ways to do things, he was just showing one way you could struggle and do it...
@@lowbrowcustoms i'd put that in your description then.
Because Todd (the guy with the long hair) does good stuff and knows what he is talking about. And this channel, with Todd has a decent rep re Brit bike rebuilds.
Regards,
I've doubt that you've done hundreds.lol...Other vids show this method as well.
@@derekcollins1972 ok, i got my books out, just in the period 1988-2003, just Meriden 650-750 twins, not 500's, over 170. That better? Apologies for over exageration.
@@michaelhayward7572 I understand....Doing a few is the same process as doing 1000.
I would delete that last 5 minutes with a G clamp and an embarrassing struggle. You are a shop. People pay you for your expertise, not a struggle with 6 rubbers which they can struggle with for free at home. C'mon man.