I got a chance to pick up a 71' TR6R pretty cheap. It's a project someone doesn't have the time for. I primarily want this bike cause' its the year and model I have been coveting, but also, because I want to learn about British engines. This bike was bought thinking that the engine was good, it wasn't. The seller found this out after putting a bunch of work and cash into other areas of the bike. I really wanna just get it running, and ride it as ugly as it is. I like this bike enough that my plan is to chip away at it over the years once it's running, get it to wherever it goes.
I'm trying to do my research and budget but any tips would be appreciated.
As it stands alot of the annoying stuff I take no interest in is done.
-Tank Stripped
-New wiring harness
-New upgraded clutch
-New cables and controls
-Mikuni 32mm carb
-new tires and tubes and brakes installed
-roller bearings installed
-chain
Problems
-primary case needs replacing
-as does alternator
-one piston is frozen so may need re-bore, most certainly hone, pistons and rings,
-front fork springs are dicey
-should probably replace the rear shocks, they're original
-need a battery
I have not been able to take measurements of any of the top end components, but looking at pricing, it doesn't look too bad even if I junked the lot, which is the WORST case scenario.
I can pick this bike up for around a G. My logic is that sure, I could find one on Craiglist that looks cool for about 2500 and tackle the problems one by one, without really knowing whats going on down there, but this one I know everything thats wrong, and I can build a good solid rider whilst learning what I want to. what are your opinions?
I'm trying to do my research and budget but any tips would be appreciated.
As it stands alot of the annoying stuff I take no interest in is done.
-Tank Stripped
-New wiring harness
-New upgraded clutch
-New cables and controls
-Mikuni 32mm carb
-new tires and tubes and brakes installed
-roller bearings installed
-chain
Problems
-primary case needs replacing
-as does alternator
-one piston is frozen so may need re-bore, most certainly hone, pistons and rings,
-front fork springs are dicey
-should probably replace the rear shocks, they're original
-need a battery
I have not been able to take measurements of any of the top end components, but looking at pricing, it doesn't look too bad even if I junked the lot, which is the WORST case scenario.
I can pick this bike up for around a G. My logic is that sure, I could find one on Craiglist that looks cool for about 2500 and tackle the problems one by one, without really knowing whats going on down there, but this one I know everything thats wrong, and I can build a good solid rider whilst learning what I want to. what are your opinions?