What a beautiful Time machine!! Love it !! One of the best looking Triumphs ever made!! Best color also!!!! You restored a wonderful bike,!! Sounds great!!!! Take care!!!
I brought one of the 'new' Monoblock's when they first came out and had trouble tickling it and the fuel bowl would not fill as it should .in the end I replaced the tickler , the needle and the float with the old parts .
Compared to my 72 Bonneville there's not a lot in the chaincase of the pre unit, you've got loads of space in there, It is good when you make adjustments and the bike runs better its very satisfying.
That’s a beautiful motorcycle, we all have to keep tinkering until we get everything as we like it, I’m sure you’ll get there in the end. Cheers Mike ⚙️🔩🔧🇬🇧👍
I have a 58 T-Bird. Pretty sure the brakes came from the factory as poor performers! It's the price of authenticity. I have a spare TLS Daytona assembly which would greatly improve things, but I can't bring myself to do it. Same reason I still run the six volt system and SU carb. That is an outstanding T110 btw.😎
Bike is looking good Mike, these little maintenance jobs are what is required to keep things reliable as you well know. Like keeping the bike clean, while doing this you are also looking at how other parts of the bike are doing, spanner in hand checking for any loose nuts .. 👍 Thanks for sharing, atvb t ..
I Have a 56 also But Done as A YANKEE EAST COAST Trophybird As they CALL them.WAIST Hi Ex pipes And Wide Bars And Trophy Front End 😁and More Chrome and BLACK and IVORY 😁The NUTS !!!IVE Had it 43 yrs a Limey Old ROCKER Nice TECH Video Many Thanks G
I usually run out of gas on my bikes, at night, on deserted roads. My K1200S has a unreliable fuel sensor. About the time I think, "I'm getting good mileage today" . It sputters and dies.
Beautiful bike Mike Back to the primary chain According to the manual have you left 1/2 vertical play 1/4 inch each way Couldn’t quite tell Done mine recently just need to double check Great job absolutely fanatic
Hi Mike! Great video and fantastic bike! I was wondering if you have any advise on how to adjust the clutch biting point (on my 1950 6T the clutch is biting close to the end of the lever travel and I wanted to have it biting more or less half way through)? I did try to fiddle with it but with no success... Any video on that posdibly? 😉 All the best. Ric
your triumph looks like it still qualifies for the manufacturer's warranty ,how is the new carb ? always the next job i fitted an SRM clutch pressure plate to my A10 and yes it's good but i did spend more time adjusting the springs so it should be better
Thanks a lot Richard. Hope the new pressure plate works out aok. Yes, I was very pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to fix the clutch. Looking forward to a much longer ride next time. Best wishes, Mike
Fantastic job Mike I have the Pre unit single chain Have you left 1/4 each side on the vertical chain 1/2 total as the manual Just need to re check mine Brilliant videos Thanks for sharing
Entertaining as ever Mike, how much ethanol do they put in your gas over there? We are soon to have E10 foisted upon us in regular unleaded which causes much discussion and not a little consternation at club events...
Thanks Nigel. Yes, it’s all ethanol now and you have to go to a gas/petrol station that also has non-ethanol fuel. There are a few around and worth the trouble, especially for the guys who have fiberglass tanks 😬. Best wishes
She is looking great Mike. As always! I really like the handlebars. I have put some Bonneville bars on mine but no where near as good as yours and not a neat fit in the nacelle. What are they?
Hi Kirk, thanks a lot for your note. I wanted a little bit more of an aggressive look on the bike so went with these bars. They are actually very easy to ride with. I seem to remember that they are called 'M' bars. I got them direct from Kev at Ace Classics in London. I actually had to have them modified to fit into the dreaded nacelle! They were rubbing on the two holes that the bars go through and wouldn't fit properly. In the end, I took them to a local machine shop and they cut the bars in half and inserted an extra 1" (I think) length in the middle and then welded the bars back together again. You can't' see the join (ha ha) as it's under the nacelle and they fit a lot better now. I believe the nacelle on my bike is from a later model, as it has the little hole in it that I put the front brake cable through. I think that modification came in 1959? So it's possible that the stock M bars may fit okay on your bike. Good luck! Best wishes, Mike
Hi Charles, I hope all is well. Thanks a lot for your note. I just route the breather pipe down under the frame and to the road. I don’t have any valves on the end of the pipe. It doesn’t drop much oil at all. Best wishes. PS: my family members live in the south shore area
@@TheMightyGarage Thanks, routed as ive already done so. anyway theres a very nice 54tiger running around blackpool at the momment...im in south shore also....ride safe...and all ways shiney side up.....😊
I know what you mean Doug. It looks like it might be possible, but you can't actually get to the lower screws in the primary case without moving the header exhaust pipe out of the way. Cheers, Mike
@@TheMightyGarage the big 2 piece spring shock absorber off the engine sprocket is a far better, more robust design, kinder on the gearbox, and especially nicer on a touring cooking model. Out and out sportster, like a well sorted T120? Less so. Still fitted to big twin Harleys to this day, since the 30's. One of the reasons, XL Sportsters are hard on their teansmissions? No cush drive. Anywhere. Not on the motor, nor clutch sprocket, not even in the back wheel....
This handlbar looks simply perfect for this beautiful Brit ! 👍
What a beautiful Time machine!! Love it !! One of the best looking Triumphs ever made!! Best color also!!!! You restored a wonderful bike,!! Sounds great!!!! Take care!!!
Concur.
Perfectly judged. Love it👍
I brought one of the 'new' Monoblock's when they first came out and had trouble tickling it and the fuel bowl would not fill as it should .in the end I replaced the tickler , the needle and the float with the old parts .
Compared to my 72 Bonneville there's not a lot in the chaincase of the pre unit, you've got loads of space in there, It is good when you make adjustments and the bike runs better its very satisfying.
Not so much ownership Mike; more a relationship! Always something to do. Nice job. Onwards and upwards!
Getting there Mike .
Looks awesome👍
That’s a beautiful motorcycle, we all have to keep tinkering until we get everything as we like it, I’m sure you’ll get there in the end. Cheers Mike ⚙️🔩🔧🇬🇧👍
So many wonderful details in this video!
Thanks Mike 🇬🇧
I think I’ve said it before but I really like that colour ! 🇬🇧🏍
Mike, that is one beautiful bike.
Thanks a lot Jim! Really appreciate it. Best wishes, Mike
Such a pretty bike.
Superb. 👌
Enjoyed the vid Mike!
When I run out of petrol, it ain’t at the front door 😀
Good judgment Mike, have a great day ☕️🫖
Hehe. That was perfect timing!! Best wishes David.
Bike looks and sounds great Mike 👍
Thanks Mick!
I have a 58 T-Bird. Pretty sure the brakes came from the factory as poor performers! It's the price of authenticity. I have a spare TLS Daytona assembly which would greatly improve things, but I can't bring myself to do it. Same reason I still run the six volt system and SU carb. That is an outstanding T110 btw.😎
Thank you very much! Yes, I completely agree. The front brake is just horrible 😬 but have adapted the riding to it! Best wishes, Mike
Sounds great!
Bike is looking good Mike, these little maintenance jobs are what is required to keep things reliable as you well know. Like keeping the bike clean, while doing this you are also looking at how other parts of the bike are doing, spanner in hand checking for any loose nuts .. 👍
Thanks for sharing, atvb t ..
Sounds sweet❤️
I Have a 56 also But Done as A YANKEE EAST COAST Trophybird As they CALL them.WAIST Hi Ex pipes And Wide Bars And Trophy Front End 😁and More Chrome and BLACK and IVORY 😁The NUTS !!!IVE Had it 43 yrs a Limey Old ROCKER Nice TECH Video Many Thanks G
Tiger Tens 👍 Beautiful
Thanks a lot John! I love this bike. Cheers, Mike
Let's see more of the Trumpet this season..............
Definitely!!
Niiiiiiiiiiice one Mike, you made that look 👀 really easy to do and that wee bike is just sooooo freaking gorgeous. 🤩👍👍👍🇬🇧
Thanks Mike! 👍 It was a lot easier than I expected 😉 Best wishes, Mike
Please no more views of this lovely Triumph Mike, as there is no room in the shed for me to add one to the herd..:-) Just beautiful!
Go on Eric, you know you need / want one!! 😉
@@TheMightyGarage Want, sure but I just do not have the room for another addiction
When it comes to cleanliness your bikes are leading, even in the inside. I can't allow my Triumph to watch your videos.
😉😉 it will hopefully be dirty again soon when I take it for some longer rides! Bert wishes
I usually run out of gas on my bikes, at night, on deserted roads. My K1200S has a unreliable fuel sensor. About the time I think, "I'm getting good mileage today" . It sputters and dies.
Beautiful bike Mike
Back to the primary chain
According to the manual have you left 1/2 vertical play 1/4 inch each way
Couldn’t quite tell
Done mine recently just need to double check
Great job absolutely fanatic
Many thanks Phil! Cheers, Mike
Hi Mike! Great video and fantastic bike! I was wondering if you have any advise on how to adjust the clutch biting point (on my 1950 6T the clutch is biting close to the end of the lever travel and I wanted to have it biting more or less half way through)? I did try to fiddle with it but with no success... Any video on that posdibly? 😉 All the best. Ric
your triumph looks like it still qualifies for the manufacturer's warranty ,how is the new carb ? always the next job i fitted an SRM clutch pressure plate to my A10 and yes it's good but i did spend more time adjusting the springs so it should be better
Thanks a lot Richard. Hope the new pressure plate works out aok. Yes, I was very pleasantly surprised at how easy it was to fix the clutch. Looking forward to a much longer ride next time. Best wishes, Mike
Fantastic job Mike
I have the Pre unit single chain
Have you left 1/4 each side on the vertical chain 1/2 total as the manual
Just need to re check mine
Brilliant videos
Thanks for sharing
Thanks very much Phil! Much appreciated. Cheers, Mike
Entertaining as ever Mike, how much ethanol do they put in your gas over there? We are soon to have E10 foisted upon us in regular unleaded which causes much discussion and not a little consternation at club events...
Thanks Nigel. Yes, it’s all ethanol now and you have to go to a gas/petrol station that also has non-ethanol fuel. There are a few around and worth the trouble, especially for the guys who have fiberglass tanks 😬. Best wishes
She is looking great Mike. As always!
I really like the handlebars. I have put some Bonneville bars on mine but no where near as good as yours and not a neat fit in the nacelle. What are they?
Hi Kirk, thanks a lot for your note. I wanted a little bit more of an aggressive look on the bike so went with these bars. They are actually very easy to ride with. I seem to remember that they are called 'M' bars. I got them direct from Kev at Ace Classics in London. I actually had to have them modified to fit into the dreaded nacelle! They were rubbing on the two holes that the bars go through and wouldn't fit properly. In the end, I took them to a local machine shop and they cut the bars in half and inserted an extra 1" (I think) length in the middle and then welded the bars back together again. You can't' see the join (ha ha) as it's under the nacelle and they fit a lot better now. I believe the nacelle on my bike is from a later model, as it has the little hole in it that I put the front brake cable through. I think that modification came in 1959? So it's possible that the stock M bars may fit okay on your bike. Good luck! Best wishes, Mike
At about 2:10 or so I believe I detected a particle of dust........ that was very disappointing. Otherwise, great video.
😂 thanks!!
Hi from blackpool uk.....where do you have crankcase breather pipe routed,cheers
Hi Charles, I hope all is well. Thanks a lot for your note. I just route the breather pipe down under the frame and to the road. I don’t have any valves on the end of the pipe. It doesn’t drop much oil at all. Best wishes. PS: my family members live in the south shore area
@@TheMightyGarage Thanks, routed as ive already done so. anyway theres a very nice 54tiger running around blackpool at the momment...im in south shore also....ride safe...and all ways shiney side up.....😊
Aha, thank you Charles. I bet your bike looks excellent. My wonderful Aunty lives on Berwick Road 😉😉👍
@@TheMightyGarage Spose i should be wary of riding down her road....just in case she thinks its you comming to visit....lol......ride safe.......😳😎
@@charlesedwardberry5343 😀😀 best wishes
I think its miles better lol
It didn't look as though it was necessary to remove the left exhaust pipe in order to do thee adjustment.
I know what you mean Doug. It looks like it might be possible, but you can't actually get to the lower screws in the primary case without moving the header exhaust pipe out of the way. Cheers, Mike
Why is there no cush drive engine sprocket if this is a dynamo motor?
Hi Michael, good question! The cush rubbers are in the clutch hub on this bike. Cheers .
@@TheMightyGarage the big 2 piece spring shock absorber off the engine sprocket is a far better, more robust design, kinder on the gearbox, and especially nicer on a touring cooking model.
Out and out sportster, like a well sorted T120?
Less so.
Still fitted to big twin Harleys to this day, since the 30's.
One of the reasons, XL Sportsters are hard on their teansmissions?
No cush drive. Anywhere. Not on the motor, nor clutch sprocket, not even in the back wheel....
Thanks Michael. Yes, the Commando has the cush rubbers in the rear wheel hub. Cheers, Mike
running out at your doorstep , buy some lottery tickets mike .
Haha! For sure!
Nice Bike but it sure does burn Petrol! (Grin)
😄😄