First Brit Bike....

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  1. Philb714

    Philb714 Senior Member

    Jan 17, 2019
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    Bought a T140E last year as a non-runner and it still remains that way as I am still rebuilding it...

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    The engine is going through a full rebuild as the previous owner had the frame powder coated but didn't clean the blast media out... yeah clever eh?! (Muppet!).

    It has a 1 3/4" SU carb conversion (done by ???) and there isn't a lot of information (read none) out there on the carb set-up.

    Hopefully it will be on the road next month...
     
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  2. Rich Bryce

    Rich Bryce Dead Eye Dick

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    Welcome aboard Phil. Enjoy the project mate, and enjoy the ride.
     
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  3. Philb714

    Philb714 Senior Member

    Jan 17, 2019
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    Enjoying the fixing... think I've been taken for a ride already! : unamused:
     
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  4. sprintdave

    sprintdave Nurse,he's out of bed again

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    Nice one bud, welcome in
     
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  5. Vulpes

    Vulpes Confused Member

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    Hi and welcome.
     
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  6. Helmut Visor

    Helmut Visor Only dead fish go with the flow
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    Hi Phil, and welcome in :cool::cool:
     
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  7. dilligaf

    dilligaf Guest

    Hi mate and welcome
     
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  8. darkman

    darkman Crème de la Crème

    Oct 26, 2015
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    Hello and welcome :), shame about the medium issue. A good idea would be to replace the frame gauze with the aftermarket paper filter kit after you have cleaned out the frame and sorted engine, how much medium made it to the sludge trap ??
     
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  9. steve lovatt

    steve lovatt Something else

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    Hi and welcome to the forum :cool:
     
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  10. Tucker 1963

    Tucker 1963 Elite Member

    Sep 7, 2017
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    Welcome to the Asylum you should fit right in. Great looking bike
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    Tucker
     
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  11. Philb714

    Philb714 Senior Member

    Jan 17, 2019
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    It made it through the sludge trap & beyond...
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  12. darkman

    darkman Crème de la Crème

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    Outch! Looks like its in good hands now though :)
     
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  13. Dave C

    Dave C Elite Member

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    Welcome aboard Phil, hope you enjoy the forum and good luck with finishing off your project.
     
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  14. David Cooper

    David Cooper Triumph Rocketeer.
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    Hello and welcome to the forum Phil.

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  15. Rocker

    Rocker Elite Member

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    Sorry to hear the blast medium problem it's easy to do and a right arse to get it all out :mad: but make sure you do then a bit of money time and effort she'll be fine and you've done it yourself so you'll know it's right
     
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  16. Wessa

    Wessa Cruising

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    Hi and welcome......
    Wessa
     
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  17. Tiglet

    Tiglet Vintage Member

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    Hello Phil and welcome to the forum :)
     
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  18. David Masson

    David Masson Well-Known Member

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    Fantastic looking bike! Great project!
    Safe riding out there!
    Check out my new project too! All the best
    Dave

     

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