Rider52
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TRITON!!!!I got something to go with my t120r motor today.View attachment 232385
TRITON!!!!I got something to go with my t120r motor today.View attachment 232385
They'll downright hate the Triton I'm planning on.Oh yeah, people get down right upset over what is "period correct" on a triton. I was looking around to see if I could find a pattern for unit motor plates and read a couple threads. According to forums it MUST be a wideline, with pre unit motor, 2LS brake(not a suzuki 4ls), roadholder forks etc. Even mention of USD forks sent some people into mouth foaming posts. I'm almost tempted to use my single sided fork just to get someone to have a stroke when they see it.
Well I can't say that they are wrong. That was the ultimate back in the sixties and it's hard to drop the dream. But that would be like dating an Actress you saw and lusted after in 1961, and having to live with the fact that she is now sixty years older and no longer young.Oh yeah, people get down right upset over what is "period correct" on a triton. I was looking around to see if I could find a pattern for unit motor plates and read a couple threads. According to forums it MUST be a wideline, with pre unit motor, 2LS brake(not a suzuki 4ls), roadholder forks etc. Even mention of USD forks sent some people into mouth foaming posts. I'm almost tempted to use my single sided fork just to get someone to have a stroke when they see it.
From what I understand, Tritons were put together by different shops and by individual owners, so I would think that lots did not follow the formula exactly. I have only ever seen one in person it looked very cool to me but I don't know if it would have pleased the purists.That's my intent. It'll be a "restomod bitsa" build. Probably more modern forks, better shocks, maybe a braced swingarm, most likely 18" wheels, and not a full crouch seating position.
What's the verdict on this thing? Is it Vevor brand? I'm looking at getting an ultrasonic cleaner and looking for recommendations. Cheers!I think this'll fit a rack of carbs. 30L ultrasonic.View attachment 231300
That pretty much sums it up. The first Triton I saw was a red framed T120 motor with alloy sprint tank, sweptbacks and all the other tasty bits, and he and a buddy on an SS Norton ( no idea which capacity) came past us as we were headed to high school. Instantly fell in love/lust with that red framed devil. Some Tritons were spectacular, and others were a hot mess.Yeah. I think some of the hardcore period correct people forget that things like a triton were mix n match.
I've only used it once so far. It gets hot and does what it says. Can't speak to longevity yet. I got it on ebay because it was cheaper than amazon. https://www.ebay.com/itm/2524669613...44e6874682d0ff4948bd|ampid:PL_CLK|clp:2334524What's the verdict on this thing? Is it Vevor brand? I'm looking at getting an ultrasonic cleaner and looking for recommendations. Cheers!
Who cares about funny looks? Great find.Found a couple things at the swap meet today. A pair of amal 930 carbs, and cbr600 f4i forks with brakes. Got some funny looks having forks strapped to the backseat.