Featured Triumph 650 Engine Rebuild

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  1. darkman

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    #21 darkman, Nov 14, 2018
    C :)
     
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    #22 darkman, Nov 15, 2018
    Not much doing as i am stuck waiting for a part that should have come by now so i refurbed the speedo drive and fitted the correct decal today.

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    #23 darkman, Nov 16, 2018
    Managed to fit the new clutch and primary chain, cover back on along with a drop of fresh oil. I had some reverse cones in the cupboard so fitted them to some new high level exhaust pipes as well.

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    #24 dilligaf, Nov 16, 2018
    Loving this project mate :cool:
     
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    #25 darkman, Nov 16, 2018
    Have to get this one done quick as Su is keeping an eye on me as her T100R is still all in bits lol
     
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    #26 darkman, Nov 16, 2018
    My 69 T120R i am quids in, Su,s T100C might just break even, Su's T100R thats ongoing might just break even and my TR6C is a loser lol but i do it because i really enjoy it more than looking at money, just lucky i can do all my own work.
     
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    #27 TEZ 217, Nov 16, 2018
    Pure Class , money or profit has to take a back seat when it comes to perfection, which in my opinion your builds meet every time. :D Knowledge like yours needs to be shared with someone of an age to embrace and take on board some of it :rolleyes:
     
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    #28 darkman, Nov 16, 2018
    Nice if you can get them in boxes as it keeps the cost down, the trouble at the present time is brit bikes have become to collectable and so called restorers are making thousands out of unsuspecting/uneducated buyers, that's how i came by this so called restored TR6C that had major issues, luckily i new i could sort it out and now it's mine :)
     
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    #29 TEZ 217, Nov 16, 2018
    DD How very dare you !!! :confused: I'm just hedging my bets while I look :rolleyes::rolleyes:
    On a more serious note be good to learn just some of this Darkmans talent and Knowledge ( and I dont mean feckin black magic or head shrinking. though in your case it may be usefull ) :p:p:p
     
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    #30 TEZ 217, Nov 16, 2018
    Completely agree but that's not easy DD many of them have no interest at all :mad: Though they may stick around enough to pick something up they shouldn't :( or point it out to others :confused::confused: Very chancey
     
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    #31 darkman, Nov 16, 2018
    Young people lol, like the one the other day that somehow managed to remove his own ECU and package it up to send off for a tune and then couldn't start his car to go to the post office :joy:
     
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    #32 stevethegoolie, Nov 16, 2018
    I must stop looking at Darkman's threads. Talk about a classy job ..... ! :cool:
    I keep salivating ,which is not a good look and is a danger to the laptop. :eek:
     
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    #33 joe mc donald, Nov 17, 2018
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    I stand in awe. Terrific. With people like your self the Brit bike stands a chance of staying alive. I take my hat of to you.
    Ride Safe
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    #34 joe mc donald, Nov 17, 2018
    DarkMan.
    I have got a question a big question. Do you know a great painter who could take a TSX tank and redo it. I would love someone who could remove the decals and redo or paint them back on. Its just a query so tell me to do one if you like. But had to ask.
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    #35 joe mc donald, Nov 17, 2018
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    Thanks for that. I have got this TSX and you know I am like a kid with a new toy I just love it to bits and can't wait to ride it properly. I know it will never be showroom but its nice enough now to bear it a little. I am just touching up little bit at present and it needs other bits like stantions going on that Christmas list.
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    #36 darkman, Nov 17, 2018
    No one else i could recommend apart from Lewis Templeton who are one of the best classic bike painters, i tend to shy away from doing paint for others just because of the time issues with doing it and the fact i use my friends paint shop and don't want to take the pee.
     
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    #37 darkman, Nov 17, 2018
    Started 2nd kick and runs real sweet, sounds great with the reverse cones so now i just have to wait till its cold again to retorque the head. Hope to get Simon to finish the pinstriping this week so i can refit the tank.

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    #38 joe mc donald, Nov 17, 2018
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    Truly outstanding. And fully understand. Had to ask.
    Ride Free
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    #39 darkman, Nov 19, 2018
    I new there was a reason for heat shields lol, anyway they are fitted now outch :)

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    #40 stevethegoolie, Nov 19, 2018
    Ouch!!:eek:
    I bet that smarts!!:scream:
    Be careful out there, it's a minefield!!:worried:
     
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