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I starting riding Triumphs in 1968 and I've always done my own work. Except for a year between when my first Triumph
was stolen and I got another, I've always have a Triumph 500. While in college in the late 60s, it was my only transportation.
During the 70s and early 80s, I rode a lot. Then life got in the way for a long time and honestly, riding in the
Washington DC area is not much fun - too much traffic.
I ride a little now, but mostly like to bring bikes back to life. I prefer Triumphs, but lately have been doing more
Nortons. I like the power and lack of vibration of a Norton, but the handling of a non-oil in frame Triumph is superior in my opinion
and I much prefer working on a Triumph engine. 2020 through 2026 have been almost exclusively Norton for me - I guess COVID-19 is why
people kept bringing me their bikes to have work done. I did significant work on a 75 Commando and 79 Bonneville in
2020, but generally don't work on bikes newer than 1974. I have dome some Trident's in that time.
May 2024:
- A Trident that is in great shape but needed the clutch bearing changed, clutch plate changed, and the clutch tuned for perfect operation - that's done. I installed a Tri-Spark ignition and MOSFET regulator. It is in the process of being rewired. This was almost done when all the Nortons got in the way. It just went back on a table to be finished. It too has never been restored but does have a repainted tank.
- My 1967 T100C that I built as a 1969 T100R. It is being rebuilt again now. It was a basket case missing many parts and the only parts I could buy at the time were for a later bike so it transformed into a T100R with a later rear end. It originally had an Energy Transfer ignition. It's basically done but the a-hole I sent the tank and fenders to for painting in 2016 has not returned them.
- Another 1967 T100C frame with title and a 1967 T100C engine that is close but not matching numbers. I'm planning on building this into a replica of the rare T100D. I already built one for a guy.
See: 1970 T100R.
- A 1971 T120R frame with title and a 1971 T120R bottom end.
- The Rebuild from Hell, a 1967 TR6C being rebuilt as a 1969 T120. I've had a rear frame from a 1969
since I turned a T120 into a chopper for a guy in 1970. This bike was missing the rear frame so I'm using it.
- A Trident that is ready to go at any time. It has a pushrod tube leak, but is otherwise oil tight. It has never been restored and has an original paint tank. I've decided to keep this one and sell the one above.
- A Trident that is apart in boxes. The frame is repainted and ready but it will be a while before the rebuild continues.
See: Back To Life.
- A 1970 Bonneville that came as a part of a large lot of parts. It's done and listed for sale.
See: 1970 T120R Rebuild.
- A titled, almost original 1969 TR25W
- A titled 1968 T120R frame and a 1968 T120R engine.
- A titled 1978 T140V frame and 1973 T140V engine.
- A 1969 T120R engine
- A 1971 T120R engine
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