Featured 1966 T120 Restoration

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  1. Tibster

    Tibster Well-Known Member

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    What no painted mudguards , thats too easy ! ;) Hey looks great , like the single clock look too or is another to be put on ? its going to be a job come sunny days which to take out . Nice problem to have though .
     
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  2. darkman

    darkman Crème de la Crème

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    Lol, although i don't mind either its that has to be original so alloy guards it is, only a rev counter as thats again how they came ( i just work out the revs and put a little drop of paint on the glass for 30 40 50 mph ) I need to stop building bikes and concentrate on doing some work now or just go out for a ride :) So how's the T120 going and have you found a bike to build for your brother.
     
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  3. Tibster

    Tibster Well-Known Member

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    Hey the 69 is fine thanks , due to timings and the lack of proper bike gear I have only managed 15 miles ! I last road a bike my zx9r some 19 years ago so the perf leathers didnt quite lend themself to the bonnie .
    Glad to report though got a new lid and boots at the bike live show , a new wax jacket turned up in the sale a week ago along with some jeans so now I have no excuses and looking forward to some decent weather .
    Hopefully we will meet one day at a show perhaps , would be great to see our two 69 T120's side by side ,would make a fine pair I rekon . I will put some pics up next time I take it out .
    Still have an eye out for a bike for bro , just need to finish the Mga first . Which could be a while as my life seems to be in freefall at present as my fiancee of 20 years sadly died unexpectedy on the30thdec . This is a welcome distraction from reality . Best wishes H
     
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  4. darkman

    darkman Crème de la Crème

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    Wow, sorry to hear about your loss Tibs :-( Definitely get out on that bike this year and have some fun :) I tried to contact Simon for some lining the other day only to find out he had sadly passed away :-( so i'm talking to chap that worked in the paint shop at triumph back in the 70's to see if he can do it, take care n keep busy :)
     
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  5. Tibster

    Tibster Well-Known Member

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    Thanks mate , you never know whats around the corner unfortunately ,life can be very cruel . Hopefully by the summer I should be in a better /different place and I think the bike will help me clear my head and be a good distraction . Will be interesting watching learning from the ex Triumph painter hope he can sort it for you .
     
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  6. darkman

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    You have my number if you are going to any shows or just what to chat bollox Henry, take care :)
     
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  7. Don the Don

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    That is one very good looking bike mate, I take my hat of to you for your diligence and accuracy
     
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  8. Tibster

    Tibster Well-Known Member

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    Sounds good ,many thanks , when the weathers good and reliability has been proven (not that I wouldnt naturally believe in an old Brit bike ;) ) I would be happy to venture down your way if theres a show about . Best H
     
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  9. darkman

    darkman Crème de la Crème

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    Sammy Miller did a Triumph day last year at the museum that was good with a great selection of bikes, i will be going to it again this year.
     
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  10. Samz

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    Just how many trumpets u got dark Man!? Looks to be a few in that (garage)? ;) :cool:
     
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  11. darkman

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    7 now with our 2 modern 1200 speed twins, i must stop building them and get on with some work that pays me some dosh lol. Took a bit of a gamble with the last one but it has worked out ok ish :eek:
     
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  12. Adie P

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    [QUOTE="darkman, post: 383510, member: 3813" Took a bit of a gamble with the last one but it has worked out OK ISH :eek:[/QUOTE]

    LAYDEEZ HAN JENHULMEN - I INTRODUCE TO YOU ..... THE MASTER OF UNDERSTATEMENT ......... DARKMAN! o_O
     
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  13. darkman

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    Well that's it, pipes on and oils done, rear chain threaded in and will start it and run it through a heat cycle in the week when its dry so i can blast it up the road on the back wheel.

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  14. Tom Gillam

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    That’s beautiful ,
    but you still haven’t told me where you live.....
    Seriously ,very impressed and full of admiration for your due diligence.
     
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  15. dilligaf

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    Exceptional work :cool:
     
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  16. Don the Don

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    So looking forward to your ride report and maybe some pictures outside, again top job mate
     
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  17. David Cooper

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    That's just stunning.
     
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  18. MadMrB

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    Love it :heart_eyes:
     
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  19. Adie P

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    I'm considering billing you for the underpants and trousers I ruin every time you post pictures of your completed work ...............
     
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  20. freck

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    Absolutely first class job there @darkman , an absolute credit to your skills.
    And I, like many others I’m sure, have thoroughly enjoyed your posts on the progress.
    Thank you :grinning:
     
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