T140d At Gran Canaria Spain

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  1. Adie P

    Adie P Crème de la Crème

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    What a welcome return! And yet another superb build. :)
     
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  2. El Vikingo Tropical

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    Thanks!
    It have taking time as I have been busy with several project at same time, But hopefully this bike will be out at the street next week for first time since it’s mine.
    I’m planning taking it with me to MotoGP in Jerez at the end of month, that means first a 1800km ferry trip to Spanish mainland, visit the race weekend and after that I want make journey around Andalusia and south Portugal, I will also use this little bike at this years “Distinguished Gentleman Drive” 22th May…
    We will se how she behaves….
     
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  3. Sandi T

    Sandi T It's ride o'clock somewhere!
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    As @Adie P said, "What a welcome return!" Welcome back to the forum, @El Vikingo Tropical! :grinning:Interestingly, I was just recently thinking about you and about your absence. I was wondering if you, like a number of others, had gravitated to other forums (or no forums) and left us for good. I'm really glad to see you back here. And to see that sweet bike up and running! What a terrific build and so perfect for the Distinguished Gentleman's Ride in May. :heart_eyes: Looking forward to more of your great builds and related posts.
     
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  4. Hubaxe

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    Good to see you back there!
     
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  5. Bikerman

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    As above, welcome home :):)
     
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  6. Adie P

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    Interesting. I should be in Andalucia (somewhere) next week as a friend and I are doing a 5 day trail riding holiday there. Buy you a beer - or two - if we meet!
     
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  7. El Vikingo Tropical

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    Beer is always welcome :p!
    But I arrive to the mainland the 29th.
    At same time as I’m finishing the T140 I’m busy making a Guzzi 1000SP cafe racer, making a Ducati Multistrada DS1000 naked, building a 3.7L engine for my Boxster, finish the Austin Countryman…
    Waiting projects
    Guzzi Califonia cafe racer
    Kawasaki Z1000 1976 restoration
    Restore Saab Sonnet ll
     
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  9. Wessa

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    Welcome back and thanks for sharing your amazing work. Delightful :);)
     
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  10. Iron

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    My, that's very nice :) The colours go well.
    A Minnesota Vikings supporter?
     
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  11. El Vikingo Tropical

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    Well not really just an old Scandi living at tropical place and drinking the local beer named Tropical :joy:
     
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  12. Sandi T

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    Have fun, Adie!! :):kissing_heart:
     
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  13. Adie P

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    Thank you Sandi ......... it will be something of a welcome break after all the time spent in trying to get things somewhere close to straight with the house. We're not quite there yet - Spain or the house - but at least I can see SOME progress.

    I'll try to take lots of pictures (of non-Triumphs) while I'm there and maybe do a review on the holiday adventure!
     
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  14. Sandi T

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    Glad you’re taking the time to get away from the house stuff, Adie! I hope it’s a refreshing pause. Yes, please do a review of your holiday adventure and share lots of photos with us, too.
     
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  15. El Vikingo Tropical

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    Today I made the first test drive (without mufflers) down to the local workshop to connect the exhaust.
    Soon ready A0BF328E-BE72-45BB-A913-F64DD4CB885B.jpeg D46BED18-FC8D-41EE-AF00-D5BC4666B7D1.jpeg 236AB8B2-E750-4176-B597-9C4875655C63.jpeg
     
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  16. Sandi T

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  17. El Vikingo Tropical

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    Hi Sandi
    Short….
    Not so good, I have to take out the carburators for cleaning again as the engine didn’t get enough fuel
     
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  18. Sandi T

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    Bummer, I'm sorry to hear that. :( Hopefully it'll be just a bit of a hiccup in the bigger picture..
     
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  19. El Vikingo Tropical

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    I after cleaning the carburettors well (again) the bikes starts up well, now time for adjusting it as it runs a bit rough at te moment, I also have to fix some oil leaks.. EA73FCCA-EB8D-4DD3-9FCA-D3CC62A1C50A.jpeg
     
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  20. El Vikingo Tropical

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    I believe I’m going well at the schedule to have the bike ready for this years Gentleman Drive the 22th may
     
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