What I Did With My Bike Today

I had a couple hours so decided in this heat not to ride. Instead, I checked the valves for gap and found them to be in spec but a couple were just barely so. Will now pull the cams to get the shim sizes to put them more in the center of specs. Hopefully I will have the size I need. If not, I found that some Hondas use the size so I won't have to order from Triumph as the large local Honda dealer has most in stock.
 
I picked up a new chrome cam cover for my T120 at a bargain price. It came with a new gasket and seals. It should be fairly easy, if a bit fiddly, to fit once the tank is off. A nice wee winter job I think.
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I picked up my vapour blasted Tiger 750 head and rocker boxes today. Looking nice and clean without the 50+ years of grime. They should look nice on top of the newly painted barrels. A PO had used a mish mash of studs and washers with some small diameter washer dents visible on the head, I am treating it to new thick washer as specified for the outer head bolts.
 

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I picked up my vapour blasted Tiger 750 head and rocker boxes today. Looking nice and clean without the 50+ years of grime. They should look nice on top of the newly painted barrels. A PO had used a mish mash of studs and washers with some small diameter washer dents visible on the head, I am treating it to new thick washer as specified for the outer head bolts.
Very smart. What did you use to paint the barrel’s?
 
Very smart. What did you use to paint the barrel’s?
I used Cylinder Black, it's been my go-to for years and never lets me down. It only requires one coat, doesn't really show brush marks, has better heat resistance than many aerosols and is very durable. I use a cheap 1" angled flat brush (thin artists type) which is able to reach the root of the fins plus a artists paint brush for the fiddly bits around the push rod guides.
 
Too windy to ride today, 30mph gusts with blowing tumbleweeds and dust. So we took my good old 99 Explorer up un the Mesa.
 

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Ruth n me are in Vegas at the Strip for the FORD. PERFORMANCE NHRA NATIONALS. 2 mishaps at Semis so we are sitting in the wind having fun! Will ride my Bonne tomorrow.
 
Ruth n me are in Vegas at the Strip for the FORD. PERFORMANCE NHRA NATIONALS. 2 mishaps at Semis so we are sitting in the wind having fun! Will ride my Bonne tomorrow.
I’m intrigued by your personal stats under your avatar. Riding since 1965 and 55 years old. LOL.
 
Sparky can Turn a wrench he can’t add.
LOL
 
After a lovely ride on a few canyon roads above Malibu, I went to the grocery to buy a dozen eggs. Not sure if you have carried eggs in the tail bag of a Speed 400, but I have, and they all arrived home intact! ...yet another job my S400 does exceptionally well....1000004333.jpg
 
Beautiful
I sure miss CA but had valid reasons to leave.
 
After a lovely ride on a few canyon roads above Malibu, I went to the grocery to buy a dozen eggs. Not sure if you have carried eggs in the tail bag of a Speed 400, but I have, and they all arrived home intact! ...yet another job my S400 does exceptionally well....View attachment 59575
Awesome country!
 
After a 120 mi spin on the '70 T120R: Sealed slight oil drip from primary case at the 2 Stator Studs, replaced 2 Passenger Peg Rubbers. Primary cover itself NO LEAKS in 2 months! And YES, oil is topped off. Checked out all systems and found 1 loose wire on 1 Coil (snipped it off and replaced with NEW connector). Performed another complete service 2 weeks ago and R&R'd 2 Gaiters and Fresh Oil up front.
'68 T120 LSR: tacked up a few more tabs and configuring Tach and Oil Pressure Gauges and Modified the Steering Stabilizer required for Salt Flats.
And just sat there admiring Pure Vintage Brit Power.
BTW, I have 2 Amals (L&R) from my '68 T120R engine. Solid Clean Carbs although the right carb needs a top cover and both would do well with rebuilds. Been covered in a barn for 45 yrs?? MAKE OFFER.
BTW I am 75 yrs not 55 yrs old. Thanks Mr Vector!
Put my first motorcycle together as a sophomore in High School 1964...A 1956 KHK Harley. It was a
neighbors wrecked racer ($175...3 interesting months in Dads workshop plus $200 in parts). The chicks DUG IT because it spit oil and made flames.. My buddies with big dough and new T100 and T120's did NOT spit as much oil as me! A leather jacket and boots (NO Lid, )Adios...
SOOOO many FIBBERS out there too....K Models were NEVER 1 KICK.....OK, they were but you had to stomp on it at least 6 prior try's!
Below is my 1939 ULH 80" Flathead. Jockey Top Suicide in 1972. My little Sis on the left.
Oh! Wait! I am pilfering valuable space on my fav media...I apologize for the American junk on here.
Sparky in Utah. or ANYWHERE USA.
 

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You’re asking a lot . I’d settle for 2…. NO! You’re right on ..
 
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