69 Triumph TR6R - Vintage racer-inspired café

acid bath is the correct term in English if you are talking about an acid bath. If you don't mind my asking, what is your native language? I'm also running a single carb head on my project. In regard to the hump, you should check this out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=klcwT2IMznU
I've always wanted someone to make a mold of the back section of their fuel tank so the hump matches perfectly - have yet to see anyone do that - though it's just an idea. keep up the good work.
 
Haha, Hichhkrjo. Tru dat.

Weber: Thanks. Acid bath it is. I'm based in Oslo, Norway, so Norwegian is my native language. Love the simplicity of the little single carb. Actually, I love the simplicity of the whole bike. This is my first time disassembling it "properly" and I can't believe there aren't more parts. I keep thinking I don't need to take photos as I go along, but I might regret that later...

I've watched that clip a couple of times. A friend just did a custum fiberglass seat and told me it is a _little_ bit more work than it seems in the video. I might do a quick mock up with the same shape as the end of the tank, but it is a bit steep. Might be cool though.
 
I've been looking at fork upgrades for a while, and it turnes out that upgrades for the pre 70/71 forks aren't that easy to find. I know I can fit a 70/71 front end pretty easily but I was wondering if any of you have any other suggestions? I suppose I would have to change the whole front end, but I want to keep the classic look. And being situated in Norway doesn't exactly open for cheap front end swaps...
 
Hey nice to see another triumph build. I am deep into a 79. From what I understand the front tube is so small on the triumph in order to up grade to a newer front end you will likely need to machine down the modern triple tree stem. I contemplated it and settled on upgrading the springs and brakes. Magura makes a hydraulic clutch kit that I plan to use. It is pretty trick. I am running brembo masters up front and found drilled rotors to help with the whole stopping thing. My bike is currently at the engine builder so I haven't post much current progress but I plan to have it ready early march. I look forward to watching your progress and invite you to check out my link below. If I can share anything I have learned I will. Good luck!
 
Autotek. Thanks for the input! The '79 have the newer type forks that were introduced in 70/71 (I think). They have different internals than the '69 I have. I know a set of those will bolt pretty much straight on. The problem is to find a set. But changing the fork also mean I have to change the front hub and wheel.

I know there are some upgrades available for the post 73 forks. I found this on http://cosentinoengineering.com/index_files/Page450.htm.

Your bike looks really good btw. Love the seat and the little fairing. Good work!
 
opet said:
Autotek. Thanks for the input! The '79 have the newer type forks that were introduced in 70/71 (I think). They have different internals than the '69 I have. I know a set of those will bolt pretty much straight on. The problem is to find a set. But changing the fork also mean I have to change the front hub and wheel.

I know there are some upgrades available for the post 73 forks. I found this on http://cosentinoengineering.com/index_files/Page450.htm.

Your bike looks really good btw. Love the seat and the little fairing. Good work!
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I thought you were interested in upgrading to modern forks,not the old crap im running. haha. I meant if you used a late model front end. Anyway I have spent a fortune on this thing and just want it done so im gonna roll with the progressive springs. Im a bit more low tech. If its better than stock im happy! good luck, ill keep watching
 
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