Weslake Nourish
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UK Mark
Been Around the Block
Yes, regarding the oil, just as Marc said.
New fork stanchions, bushes and seals arrived today
Plus new speedo drive and bearing lock ring for that Conical Triumph rear hub. Slightly different to my old Norton drive, so that's redundant now. I'll need a longer than normal cable for this as my clocks sit further forward in that fairing, so I can measure up for that anytime.
New fork stanchions, bushes and seals arrived today
Plus new speedo drive and bearing lock ring for that Conical Triumph rear hub. Slightly different to my old Norton drive, so that's redundant now. I'll need a longer than normal cable for this as my clocks sit further forward in that fairing, so I can measure up for that anytime.
UK Mark
Been Around the Block
Got the front forks stripped and new stanchions & bits fitted tonight. Easy job that was and really straightforward.
Front and rear mudguard bolted straight on. The great thing about that dry build is I know everything fits with no messing about
Steering damper is a far cry from the old original Norton friction type, but the adjustment on this is fab. Yokes are billet machined from Minnovation Racing, so it doesn't look out of place.
Front and rear mudguard bolted straight on. The great thing about that dry build is I know everything fits with no messing about
Steering damper is a far cry from the old original Norton friction type, but the adjustment on this is fab. Yokes are billet machined from Minnovation Racing, so it doesn't look out of place.
UK Mark
Been Around the Block
You can buy an off the shelf kit for a modern Triumph that could be adapted to ours, seeing as yours has the same frame. Plus also an old TZ type that would be cheaper, but this just needed a tab welding into the upper frame tube. I bought a stanchion clamp from Minnovation Racing and it was a simple mod. Thought it better on the left hand side as it can be adjusted better with a right hand on the throttle. I see quite a lot on the right and it can't be as easy to adjust on that side.
UK Mark
Been Around the Block
Picked up my engine today and bolted it in loose with temporary studs as I'm waiting for a new set to arrive. So glad I had the barrels blasted and powder coated as they look loads better.
Also sorted my gearbox as the kickstart shaft I'd fitted from a T150 made the lever stick out way too much compared to the original slick shift item. Must be at least 3/8, which doesn't sound much but just wasn't right.
Trimmed the gaskets and polished the casings, but also shaved off a projection in the casting on the centre casing that used to hold a gear indicator. This wouldn't work on mine after changing out the old 4 speed cluster and it also interfered with the oil lines, so I filed it off and cleaned it up. The casing still has the same section thickness, so it won't have weakened it. Clicks through all 5 gears nice and smoothly, so I'm happy with that
Also sorted my gearbox as the kickstart shaft I'd fitted from a T150 made the lever stick out way too much compared to the original slick shift item. Must be at least 3/8, which doesn't sound much but just wasn't right.
Trimmed the gaskets and polished the casings, but also shaved off a projection in the casting on the centre casing that used to hold a gear indicator. This wouldn't work on mine after changing out the old 4 speed cluster and it also interfered with the oil lines, so I filed it off and cleaned it up. The casing still has the same section thickness, so it won't have weakened it. Clicks through all 5 gears nice and smoothly, so I'm happy with that
Habanero52
The Race......is only with yourself!
UK Mark said:Picked up my engine today and bolted it in loose with temporary studs as I'm waiting for a new set to arrive. So glad I had the barrels blasted and powder coated as they look loads better.
Also sorted my gearbox as the kickstart shaft I'd fitted from a T150 made the lever stick out way too much compared to the original slick shift item. Must be at least 3/8, which doesn't sound much but just wasn't right.
Trimmed the gaskets and polished the casings, but also shaved off a projection in the casting on the centre casing that used to hold a gear indicator. This wouldn't work on mine after changing out the old 4 speed cluster and it also interfered with the oil lines, so I filed it off and cleaned it up. The casing still has the same section thickness, so it won't have weakened it. Clicks through all 5 gears nice and smoothly, so I'm happy with that
Those plugs you are using on the intakes are cool. Where did you get them?
Habanero52
The Race......is only with yourself!
Thanks man.
UK Mark
Been Around the Block
UK Mark
Been Around the Block
My oil filter was going to bolt directly onto the inside of the engine plates behind the gearbox, but now I've used a full length stud with a spacer instead of a pair of bolts...it won't fit.
So I made this little bracket out of some steel plate
Cut a template out in card first, then practised folding it from one piece before doing the same with sheet steel.
Painted it with etch and 2k, which was a faff for such a little part, but it's worth it. New filter on and a couple of fresh hoses, so I can bolt it back onto the bike. Drilling it out made a noticeable difference in weight.
Sits nicely behind the gearbox and the oil lines have a smooth route to it. These hoses where laying around, so I just used them to make sure it fitted ok.
So I made this little bracket out of some steel plate
Cut a template out in card first, then practised folding it from one piece before doing the same with sheet steel.
Painted it with etch and 2k, which was a faff for such a little part, but it's worth it. New filter on and a couple of fresh hoses, so I can bolt it back onto the bike. Drilling it out made a noticeable difference in weight.
Sits nicely behind the gearbox and the oil lines have a smooth route to it. These hoses where laying around, so I just used them to make sure it fitted ok.
UK Mark said:
Really like this throttle setup. I'm assuming thats a push/pull assembly. Any info on the vendor?
UK Mark said:
I know nothing about British bikes. Thanks for the info.
