1994 Daytona 1200 - Restore Starting Point

Hi All,

Just about to start my barn find of a 1200, its one of those where I'm stood back scratching my head wondering where to start.

Its a non runner currently and hasn't been on the road for around 10 years and has just under 18000 on the clock. Not sure if its an import as there is an age certificate from 2001 with the paperwork.

In my head I have the basics - Carbs off strip and clean, check for spark etc. I guess most hoses and seals may need changing.

I was 50/50 if i should restore or cafe racer but opted for restore.

Any tips or advice welcome as this is my first Triumph and im sure there are things that may be common issues.

Cheers,
Mike

 

Will try all, thanks. I can see someone has had the fuse box apart so may be some deeper issues. I will pop out and buy a battery later and see what happens.

Cheers,
Mike

 

She’s looking mighty cruddy at the moment.

thanks for the info!

Mike

 

Started a thread in the restoration area, will keep updating.

 

It’s completely dead with no warning lights or start or anything. Fuses intact, battery fully charged.
Ignition switch maybe?
Any ideas?

cheers
Mike

 

Yes I was meant to update.

After a bit of testing and head scratching I found that the fuse box was the issue, I swapped it with a used one and all lights worked and it span over on start.

next project will be the carbs, I’m in 2 minds if I should do it myself or send them away for vapour blasting etc.

while the carbs are off I’m going to change the rear shock as it’s really bad. For the time being I’m going to use one of the YSS shocks but may change it at a future date.

 

it’s all fun and games.

Space is my enemy, I’m not sure I would get away with having the carbs across the dining table but might give it a go. Never done thes types before or banks of 4. I’m more used to the carbs on my RDs never touched them on other bikes or they had injectors.

I need to get the alternator off as it looks scabby so will have a look at the starter too.


cheers,
Mike

 

Nice evening so I sat outside and stripped them, had a couple of quotes for rebuilding but decided to give it ago…..not so good internally.

 

not yet, we have a sonic tank at work so I’m taking the bodies in today to see how they come up. If that works then I’ll take the other bits in.

 

Well hit the main bodies with 30mins in the tank, we only have a generic detergent in the cleaner at work but it hasn’t done too bad. Carb 4 is still a bit crusty I’m going to hit it with carb cleaner and a toothbrush and see if it will come up better. I noticed when I was checking all with an airline that the fuel inlet T piece seals were bubbling so I may need to split them (eek not sure how that will go).

 

D12 moneypit continues ….

stripping the rear to get the shock off and found the bottom linkage is cracked…..