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Author Topic: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project  (Read 24372 times)

Offline eurodave

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Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project
« Reply #105 on: Oct 01, 2010, 04:11:01 »
Spent this last week making  the 2 x front brake,2 x throttle & the clutch cables, fitting the stands & new springs ,making & sorting out the floating back brake  linkage & rod , plumbing in the fuel lines & rebushing/fitting the back shocks with new s/s bolts & domenuts. Next is to mount the chainguard & battery box.
« Last Edit: Oct 01, 2010, 04:36:48 by eurodave »
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Offline eurodave

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Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project
« Reply #106 on: Oct 01, 2010, 04:12:38 »
Heres a pic of the carb cables & fuel lines progress & the front end assembly progress including mounted front fender & finished cables & levers.
Theres still a lot of alloy polishing to do & Im actually looking forward to spray painting the tank, sidecovers, fairing & rear fender. Ive even already got a colour scheme in mind......
Still undecided on frame powder coat colour though, anyone got any ideas/suggestions?
« Last Edit: Oct 01, 2010, 04:41:09 by eurodave »
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Offline bikeboy

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Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project
« Reply #107 on: Oct 01, 2010, 08:25:39 »
anyone got any ideas/suggestions?

sorry Dave. This is one of those builds where I dare not offer advice because I know whatever you do will be much better than anything I can think of  ;)

awesome dude.

ian

Offline eurodave

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Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project
« Reply #108 on: Oct 03, 2010, 17:54:49 »
Well, things are coming right along. Got the suitably holed Commando chainguard finally  mounted up.Then on went the battery holder complete with one of my replica figlass Lucas battery boxes.That will hide the cheapo taiwanese 12v battery quite nicely
Lastly, decided to mount the oil cooler/filter unit under the motor so it would look like a sump. Usually it mounts directly to the crankcase rear face but theres a Triumph tranny in the way....Ill have to plumb it in with some nice braided stainless lines
« Last Edit: Oct 03, 2010, 17:56:21 by eurodave »
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Offline eurodave

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Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project
« Reply #109 on: Oct 03, 2010, 18:21:41 »
Heres the latest  left hand side pic showing all the previously mentioned additions
« Last Edit: Oct 03, 2010, 18:23:37 by eurodave »
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Offline Rocan

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Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project
« Reply #110 on: Oct 03, 2010, 22:31:39 »
man oh man...this is just still too cool.

i think we are all too amazed to speak  ;D
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Offline eurodave

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Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project
« Reply #111 on: Oct 03, 2010, 23:57:05 »
Thanx man :) ,but wait theres more!......
Heres todays result of waving a hacksaw, then a file, wearing out some sandpaper [& my fingertips] & standing in front of the polishing buff  for a couple more hours:
« Last Edit: Oct 04, 2010, 00:21:29 by eurodave »
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Offline VonYinzer

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Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project
« Reply #112 on: Oct 05, 2010, 09:01:00 »
wow...
To be stupid, selfish, and have good health are three requirements for happiness, though if stupidity is lacking, all is lost.

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Offline alpinaclone

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Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project
« Reply #113 on: Oct 15, 2010, 01:36:41 »
Quality work man. You have some real talent. Keep the updates coming.
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Offline eurodave

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Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project
« Reply #114 on: Oct 18, 2010, 00:11:25 »
Making excellant progress on Lois'  inner & outer primary covers
Started by doing a couple of quick sketches for the inner primary  then making a cardboard template & then chewing it out of yet another bit of 1/4" ally plate with my now very tired jigsaw
Filed,drilled,countersunk & tapped the holes & viola! primary inner done
FYI the clutch is  BSA thats been adapted to the Trumpy box
Have had to change the previously made wood/bog outer cover buck to suit
Next up Ill have to make a female fibreglass mold of it then do a male copy from that to form a suitable pattern for ally casting
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Offline eurodave

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Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project
« Reply #115 on: Oct 19, 2010, 23:20:15 »
Yesterday had a crack at figlass molding the aforementioned wood/bondo primary cover plug
Came out usable & contained in it is the mold for the 'Griffon' seat,tank & motor badges
I found this badge on my grandsons cheapo plastic knights helmet & sheild
You all now know why this bikes called Lois, {off 'Family Guy'}
 Im not a fan of too much chrome so decided to match them to the frame powder coat colour ,antique gold & antique pewter should look good on the alloy crankcase cover 
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Offline jay_kent

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Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project
« Reply #116 on: Oct 20, 2010, 00:35:47 »
This build is one of the most inspiring builds I've seen here on this board. There are ones that I'm completely awed at, well executed and beautiful and there there are ones like this where it wants me to develop my skills to this level. Amazing work.

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Offline IndieSol

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Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project
« Reply #117 on: Oct 20, 2010, 01:19:41 »
This build is one of the most inspiring builds I've seen here on this board. There are ones that I'm completely awed at, well executed and beautiful and there there are ones like this where it wants me to develop my skills to this level. Amazing work.



I agree.  This is one of the finest builds of anything that I've ever seen on any web site.  Period.  The raw ingenuity demonstrated puts you into a category of your own.

I don't think I will ever attain this level of skill in my lifetime, but it's something to shoot for.   
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Offline Swagger

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Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project
« Reply #118 on: Oct 20, 2010, 15:55:20 »
You are quickly becoming my hero....very cool mate! I love the source for the badges!
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Offline CrescentSon

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Re: Triton/Norvin inspired homebuilt project
« Reply #119 on: Oct 20, 2010, 20:46:54 »
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