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Author Topic: Speedy's Triumph Hardtail build  (Read 3875 times)

Offline stik70

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Re: Speedy's Triumph Hardtail build
« Reply #15 on: Oct 22, 2011, 23:41:52 »
Lookin' Good! Triumphs will always be #1 with me.
KeV
 
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Offline Speedfiend

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Re: Speedy's Triumph Hardtail build
« Reply #16 on: Dec 10, 2011, 15:33:48 »
*man, that red warning box kills me. "this topic has not been posted in for at least 30 days" translation- You REALLY need to get your ass to work.

A little more progress. I made a fiber glass cover for the ugly side of the oil tank.


Turned out  pretty OK. I carved a wooden master and made a silicone mold. I don't have any gel coat, so I just laid the glass in.
 




And I think I've decided on the paint for the tank. Gonna go with something like this T100R.


I just need to make my battery tray and get the fender mounted, rebuild the engine and and and.
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Online DrJ

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Re: Speedy's Triumph Hardtail build
« Reply #17 on: Dec 10, 2011, 15:58:19 »
Quote from: Speedfiend on Oct 18, 2011, 22:23:53

And got the master cylinder/ pedel worked out.



Hey, isn't that Nissin MC a Jap part? Ha, just bustin' yer balls man  ;D Great lookin' build.
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Offline Speedfiend

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Re: Speedy's Triumph Hardtail build
« Reply #18 on: Dec 10, 2011, 16:08:27 »
Ha! I know, I know... but it did come off a late model Triumph so... that kinda counts.

I'm actualy thinking of using an old tool box off a H*nda to fill in space behind the oil tank.  And my rear fender is from a Commando.  Not to mention the eye-tal-yun caliper. So much for my plan. Ah well, mice and men...
« Last Edit: Dec 10, 2011, 17:16:08 by Speedfiend »
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Offline Erskine

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Re: Speedy's Triumph Hardtail build
« Reply #19 on: Dec 10, 2011, 19:34:27 »
Awesome.
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Offline jeff4uk

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Re: Speedy's Triumph Hardtail build
« Reply #20 on: Dec 15, 2011, 04:37:53 »
nice build man, How about useing an old leather tool roll behind the oil tank? Just an idea
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Offline Rich Ard

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Re: Speedy's Triumph Hardtail build
« Reply #21 on: Dec 15, 2011, 13:29:14 »
Quote from: Speedfiend on Dec 10, 2011, 16:08:27
Ha! I know, I know... but it did come off a late model Triumph so... that kinda counts.

I'm actualy thinking of using an old tool box off a H*nda to fill in space behind the oil tank.  And my rear fender is from a Commando.  Not to mention the eye-tal-yun caliper. So much for my plan. Ah well, mice and men...

I'm digging this build - I'll donate a cb450 toolbox for the cost of shipping.
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Offline Speedfiend

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Re: Speedy's Triumph Hardtail build
« Reply #22 on: Dec 16, 2011, 14:43:47 »
Hey, thanks for the support guys! And the gracious offer, Rich.  I have the Honda tool box already, just hadn't figured out how to use it yet.  Looking at my oil tank, I'm not really diggin the way my mounts are. I think I'm gonna rework it a little. I'll keep ya posted.
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Offline CrescentSon

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Re: Speedy's Triumph Hardtail build
« Reply #23 on: Dec 27, 2011, 06:46:39 »
Love the progress on this. Did a fat burglar in a red suit leave any new bits for this thing under the tree?
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Offline Speedfiend

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Re: Speedy's Triumph Hardtail build
« Reply #24 on: Dec 27, 2011, 20:09:28 »
Man, I wish. I did pick up a MAP gas set up. Gonna try my hand at bending up a rear fender loop. Oh I did buy some stuff from a guy on the Britbike forum.  Complete gasket set, a bunch of SS screw sets and a front brake line. Once I get the fender mounted and the oil tank situated, I just need to make my battery tray and the top engine mount. I think that'll be the last of the fab work.  Pics to come soon...
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Offline Speedfiend

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Re: Speedy's Triumph Hardtail build
« Reply #25 on: Mar 07, 2012, 20:27:22 »
Finally made some progress. I've been distracted with my camper.
http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=33462.0

And the bike show I'm planning.
http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=34349.0

And a damn tree fell on my house!

But anyway,  Got all my welding finished up. Seat spring perchs, oil tank mounts, fender mounts, axle adjusters, battery box mounts, etc.










Still have to finish the fender loop. And a few little things, like rebuild the engine.
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Offline Erskine

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Re: Speedy's Triumph Hardtail build
« Reply #26 on: Mar 08, 2012, 05:08:34 »
Simple, understated = Classy :)
Love it...... nice welding too.
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Offline Speedfiend

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Re: Speedy's Triumph Hardtail build
« Reply #27 on: Mar 15, 2012, 17:05:53 »
Thanks, though I can't take credit for the welding. I made the brackets and tacked them in place, but my friend/ pro welder laid down the purdy beeds. My welding looks like wiped on boogers.  I really wanted the welds to look nice to match the lovely welds on the hard tail. And because I'm gonna have the frame PC'd.

I finally finished up the fender loop.


I just ordered the coil. Gotta make the coil mount under the gas tank and the top engine mount.
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Re: Speedy's Triumph Hardtail build
« Reply #28 on: Mar 15, 2012, 17:11:13 »
Looking great - I tried ordering the same tires today for my XS650 rigid, but the rear was out of stock.  Have to wait a few days.  Sadly there isn't much in the way of a 21 inch front tire to match - just the ribbed speedmaster.  Like the MKII on both ends - looks good.
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Offline Speedfiend

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Re: Speedy's Triumph Hardtail build
« Reply #29 on: Mar 15, 2012, 20:35:17 »
Yeah I love the look of the vintage treads. I looked at the Firestones, but by most accounts they suck out loud for handling. The MKII's seem to be a much better handling tires and get good mileage. I went with a 19X3 up front and a 18X3.5 out back.
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