Triumph 650 Motorcycle Engine Disassembly & Rebuild Part 1 - Lowbrow Customs
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Part 1 - With helpful tips and tricks, Todd takes a step by step walk through the beginning stages of tearing down the top end of a 1968 Triumph 650 (T120, TR6) motor. He also gives a short history lesson about the different Triumph motors and how to tell the differences between year ranges. He also talks about what to look for when buying a Triumph motorcycle and how to tell just by looking at the vin, casings, and heads and what parts you may need to restore your newest project.
00:34 History of motor and difference between the models.
04:22 how to read the vin numbers and pad changes.
09:47 Installing the Triumph 650 Engine on Lowbrow Customs engine stand
14:43 Beginning of taking the top end apart
15:45 Taking caps off and de-adjust the valves
18:18 Todd discovers the motor is stuck, what to do?
20:58 Taking the rocker boxes off
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I am from the U.K and I have been around TRIUMPHS all my life and that's a long time when your 67. This guy knows his sxxt.
I love all old engines. Thanks magic Todd. I will definitely watch the entire series. I don't have a triumph now but had a great 1965 650 Bonny in an after market chopper frame. King and Queen seat and all. A true 1970's chopper. I bought the bike in 1987 for a whipping $250.00 and sold it about 3 years later for the same price. It also came and went with a spare motor. Thinking about it makes me want to kick my own ass. I have no idea who made the frame but it was stretched and raked to the hilt with a long ass springer front end.
Anyways, thank you and take care of that left hand. Don't know what happened but I will spare you the friction burn jokes. Lol
Hi
I bought a t120 yesterday...its going to need a complete renovation and I am so grateful that you took the time to upload this content.
I think I'm going to be seeing plenty of your videos.
Thank you.
Owned several pre-unit Triumphs in my misspent youth. Speed Twin, sprung-heal Thunderbird, Tiger 90. Never any of the good stuff, but easy enough to work on even as a spotty teenager with few tools. Ancient Turner design, and cheap as chips in the day (60's), when they were plentiful. Wish I had one now as a doer upper...
Good work dude, brings back many memories...
Todd ,you know more about triumph engines than old edward turner himself!!!!,
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK !!!!!
See you later
watching these videos gives me the same vibe as the videos from matt from wheelsthroughtimes. very informative and very intelligent
The one I've got has a TR6 head on it. I bought this about 30 years ago and I haven't messed with it for over 20 years. I pulled out of the corner of the garage and decided that it will be my summer project. It's a 1971 T120R according the the VIN. I had it rebuilt a long time ago and have kept the cylinders in good shape over the years by kicking it once in awhile and keeping 3in1 oil in it. I got it started last week for the first time in 20 years.
hell yeah
@@lowbrowcustoms Question. My clutch lever is so hard to pull on. Is this normal? I've changed the plates and springs. The clutch rod isn't bent. I also put a new clutch cable on. It's always been hard to pull in. Have I just got spoiled with the new bikes being so easy to pull in.
I can tell that this guy is a Wizard with Triumph engines because he has a black cat . Seriously though , I'm going to be watching every one of these vids over and over because I've just been GIVEN ( Yes that's right ) an old Triumph Motorbike in boxes . Haven't got it yet so I don't even know what it is .
I can't thank you enough for this series - I have a 72 650 I'm getting ready to rebuild & put in a Triton - been collecting all the bits for a decade. It's even getting an ARD style forward mount Hunt mag - which I know you guys have seen as some of the only good pics of one mounted are from your shop. Anyway - haven't rebuilt a unit Triumph engine since I first joined YT and made this handle. This'll be a great refresher.
11:25 is where I like to start! ....Thank you for these videos! My father has retired and I'd love to restore his 76' Bonneville for him. It's been sitting since the early 90's
As a Brit I love that Lowbrow love Classic Triumph ... superb content gents!
Todd you are a bloody legend have been rebuilding my Triumph Tiger and your video has been awesome thank you !
Man you sure do have a lot of walls full of tools and stuff and I bet you know exactly where everything is! 👌
I just scored a 1972 TR6R Tiger, I said scored because I got it for 250.00 bucks! Plus a 68 rolling basket case..no engine numbers though (they must not have been using engine numbers yet, ya think?) But the 72 is as unmolested as a Triumph gets, nice condition Lucas lens, Champion spark plug leads, all of the wiring is untouched, I don't think the headlight has ever been opened, nice gauges, tank, it's a keeper! The top end has been opened up, I'd rebuild it anyway,it's been sitting but it's as box stock as I've ever seen a Triumph that hasn't been restored. I'm getting ready to start on it soon as my Daytona 500 is a week away from it's complete rebuild, I love your tear down video, I hope the put it back together episodes are just as good and I can still afford internet until the final part! Thank you.
Wish I had known you 45 years ago. Triumph, BSA and Norton were my main scooters . Thank you.
atf is good to throw down the plug holes...
some ppl say break cleaner but ive never tried that.
good to see brit bikes being so popular in the states
Very good tutorial. This guy is knowledgeable, articulate and full of useful tips on parts and wrenching. Great video.
Your a huge help todd you helped me rebuild my whole bike thats why i only buy from lowbrow when i can! Out of respect
Wish these were on dvd
Great set of videos! I have a 1970 Bonnie & a 1964 TR6 that has been sitting for 27 years. I think I'm gonna start to restore one at a time. They have been in a flood so, for example, the rocker shafts are all locked up. I took the top end off & the lower end has been soaking in a tub of fuel oil. It's a long road ahead but I look forward to a rebuild. There will be more than just the motor to restore. Mark
Good luck on the restoration project.
This is amazing thank you all at lowbrow so much
I'm buying a 1968 Triumph 650 so vary cool stuff to know thanks.
Thanks just bought a 650 tiger triumph. custom chopper. Kick starts right away but needs work. This video helped tremendously! Thank you!
I have a 1968 triumph Daytona 500, that was my first motorcycle I bought it in 1983,and I still have it in my basement it’s been sitting for about 20 years now and when I got married 17 years ago my wife bought me a new 1988 Harley Davidson Sporty 883 hugger that had only 40 miles on it and it’s my daily rider! But it’s nothing like a Triumph?✌️👌
Will be looking you up for parts for my newest rebuild a 67 TR6T
Love your videos! I have had a few old British bikes in the past. My cousin just dropped off a 55 650. It's in pretty rough shape but everything is there.
I was just looking at your website for parts!!! I just got my uncles chopper from the 70s it’s in rough shape and I don’t know shit so I’m here!! 😂🎉
Dude these videos are great. I just bought a 69 TR6C and these vids are perfect for all the shit I need to do.
Bookmarking these Videos. They are that good and very educational.
Superbly done video!
Don't own a triumph but I loved this tutorial. Very good instruction. Love yalls videos! Any plans on doing other engines in the future? Keep up the good work!
Love this stuff , TH-cam has every thing....
Great series--thank you.
Hey Todd this series is amazing. With it you can definitely rebuild your engine. However, to identify parts that should not be used because of excessive wear and how to measure if its within specs is not covered. Is there any video of checking parts like cams or crankshaft,etc.? Would be a shame if viewers were using these worn parts and not getting a good running bike.
The going to the pub at lunch time isn’t just a theory it’s the truth 🤣 hit the nail right on the head
I'm sure someone has told you the number is DU 84708 , just trying to be helpful in case it matters, but none the less love the video's as I have been a Bonneville lover since the 60's , yes I am that old :) By the way would love to look at your wall closer looks like it has lots of lovely tools and gadgets,
That’s one hell of a busy wall !
Thanks for this very informative video!
Thank-you for making this! Excellent work!
1:30 not sure it’s called a parallel twin because both pistons rise and fall at the same time, my 2002 CB500 is described as a parallel twin and the pistons are definitely 180deg apart. I think it’s just a way of saying ‘inline two‘. Good video, nice engine, great hair !
Hi, great series of videos. Most informative I've ever seen. Thank you for posting it. Question. I have a 1962 Triumph TR6 frame, ( I looked up the number stamped on the neck) dual downtubes in the front. What engines can I put in it without modifying the frame?
Louis E. Shoot an email to todd@lowbrowcustoms.com directly. He will be able to answer this the best for you. - Mikey
This is great! I know other shops sell this kinda info your doing the enthusiast a great service better to have a more knowledgeable customers out there not ruining these motors by trial and error! Will there be assembly and finish tutorials as well?
Excellent video and very informative. Thank you!
Really helpful tutorial. Thank you.
Thanks so much for the kind words. We will hopefully have part 2 up in a couple days.
I'm watching them all even though mine is a pre unit.
I have a 1966 t20,is there a video of how to prime a new engine?
Very good
2 questions....
1-} do you have any info on the triumph engines that were used for training, in unmanned drones,[to be shot down]..that the RAF used...?
2-}what do you think of the newer triumph engines...900 cc's....[2nd ww]
Great vids - keep it up man
I've looked everywhere and hav enot found this book on line for pdf
Great video Todd! Any chance you have a source for the second manual you mention? Can’t find it on your site, just Glenn’s and a Haynes.
Its an old factory manual, harder to come by. sorry dont have a great source for that one.
Just purchased Triumph thunderbird T6 650 cc with no engine number how is the best way to find the engine number, it has a raised block with no logo, the bike is a 1966 but after listening to your video i believe the engine could be a 1968, which makes it hard to determin the correct parts. can you help please
OK, thanks I think I can get that far. Could you tell me if my '72 would have that Whitworth fastener for front crankcase bolt?
Have a 1960 frame I want to buy I heard it would take the pre unit motor so is that the onley engine that will fit do they have a conversation for a newer motor
Got super distracted by the cat
Always distracted by the pussy…
Wondering if i can rebuild a 73 tiger 750 the same way as this 650? As long as i pay attention to what he says the differences are?
i WOULD SUGGEST UNDOING THE SMALLER BOLTS AND NUTS FIRST AS i HAVE SEEN THE VALVE SPRINGS UNDER LOAD BRAKE THE LUGS THAT THE 3 BOLTS UNDER THE ROCKERBOXES AND STRIP THE THREADS ON THE 2 7/16 BOLTS ONTOP SO ALWAYS UNDO OR LOSSEN THEM FIRST BEFORE THE HEAD STEADY BOLTS lAST, THANKS
What it typical cost if wanted to replace rings on 650 Triumph, labor and parts, found one used that owner stated was parked needing rings
I have an off the wall question. Doesn't pertain exactly to Triumph other than the engine layout but I remember my Pop's Triumph Chopper. A lot of Triumphs got chopped and bobbed when I was a kid because they were cheap. I wonder if you could you substitute a Kawasaki 650 engine onto an Old School Chop. since they're now in the same niche that the Triumphs were in the '70's?
I love Triumphs. The first bike I bought back in 1979 was a 1976 T140V. Plenty of miles and plenty of pussy were done on that bike. Had a couple more Triumphs, two BSA's and two Harleys since. I'm looking for a decent 60's era Triumph now and I'll sell the Harley when I get one. Great vid, by the way.
Can you do a series on the xs650?
Great video, cheers
I like your cat.
Factory books I find have gaps in info.
What do you like riding and working on better - HD or Triumph?
Todd's a Triumph guy through and through... hes got a bunch of em and only like one harley lol
Will this also work for the 500cc models?
I have a question have you ever divorced a triumph unit before remove the transmission from the motor
nope haven't tried. just find a pre unit. lol
could be cool doh
Ok I was wondering because I have a 1978 triumph T140
Good year 68
I bought a '67 TR6 650 at an auction and can't start it because the compression is so high. It turns over easy with the plugs out but if I put them back in I can jump on the kickstarter and my 150 lbs won't move it past top dead center on a compression stroke. Does any company make lower compression ratio pistons? This thing is harder to start than a 900 Sportster.
Give Todd a call - 1800-935-5050 he may have some tips or advice for ya.
Can I install shotgun pipes on my 07 c50t boulevard
Hey guys I'm in the process of building up a tool kit with the plan of buying a 1960's triumph, Norton or BSA, I know I will probably need some whitworth wrenches but will I need a whole set or are there certain sizes that will need for sure, limited budget so any suggestions would be a great help
We sell wrenches and sockets. www.lowbrowcustoms.com/british-standard-whitworth-8-piece-combination-wrench-tool-set-by-rolson-triumph-norton-mg-jaguar.html & www.lowbrowcustoms.com/whitworth-8-piece-12-pt-socket-set-by-koken-3-8-drive.html
What is the intro song?
I'm about to start a rebuild on a 73 tr6 650. Is there a good place to source parts for them?
Us :)
anyone know if the BSA 650 is the same as this one?
o que fazer e como fazer quando agua passa para o oleo em truimphy trophy 900 de 98?
nice cat
glad someone finally noticed lol
please do an 883 -1200 conversion, then i'll buy one:)
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do you make them stands for a 1968 BSA A-65 ?
not at this time, something we can look into though if there is a demand for etc.
What is the music in the FIRST 7 SECONDS?
Music by:
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Composed by Jahzzar
shop kitty @5:10
I would work for 5 bucks an hour and sleep under a work bench to work there.
VIN number = Vehicle Identification Number Number - lol, it's just a VIN or an ID number