Featured 1973 T100r Daytona

@graham kemp What a cracking bike. In the past i always put my Bonnies on top dead centre then marked all the points with a scribe. Then put it back the way i took it out. But there are a few very knowledgeable chaps on here if you get stuck. Myself i have help from them a couple of times at least. Good luck with the bike. I also think the covers are still available.

 

All the best for your project!
The bike looks great!

 

Lovely bike. I have a '72 but not as nice as that. I have an all black tank but your two-tone is so much classier. I also note the chromed(?) rear brake pedal and rod.
Re: timing. I have electronic ignition but I did treat myself to a TDC tool that screws into the crankcase behind the push rod tube. Makes doing tappets and timing a lot easier. Good luck and keep us posted.

 

That looks treat! All the best with it.

 

Beauty!

I had a good friend who has passed. He had a '72 or '73 Bonnie, I forget. He kept it in tip-top shape. His nickname on the old Cycle World Forum (now defunct) was Vert - for Vertical Twin, of course. I think/hope his son still has it. Anyway, although I've always liked the Triumphs, his Bonnie was what pushed me over the edge and I bought a Speedmaster.

There are a lot of very knowledgeable folks here.

 

Entertained my morning with studying your beautiful bike and discussing with my handsome hubby...always a great morning when it includes motorcycle discussions! Thanks! Best wishes getting your situation sorted.

 

I'm not a wiring guru (not so much a black art to me, more like a black hole!), but the headlight should always come on with the rear light (and yes, via the headlamp switch). I attach a pic of my '72 headlamp wiring if that helps at all (probably not).

As to tickover, Daytonas were never known for great tickover, but if she's been standing for some time it wouldn't hurt to clean the jets. Particularly the pilot that governs tickover. My '72 never needs choke unless its VERY cold outside, and ticks over after a minute of warming up (although every bike is different). I re-used the carb gaskets and they don't leak, but new ones are recommended of course!!

I have a leak or two from the rocker covers (and other places!!) so likely yours does too, running forwards over the exhaust clamp.

Triumphs ARE noisey beasts!

I have the same speedo issue as you. I found the speedo cable was actually rusted solid near the rear wheel and so replaced the cable - the needle still jumps all over he place, so I guess the speedo is dirty inside. Mine is an import from California so my guess was that it may have dust/sand inside it. But I am not capable to take it apart to find out!!