It’s a tough job…

Posted on October 22, 2013 by RONGRIM

Everything is coming together nicely. Primary cover installed after final clutch adjustment, ignition timing set, wiring tidied up and oil and lube in all the appropriate reservoirs. Carb mounted awaiting the air cleaner. Not much left to install, the exhaust and petrol tank, a bit of fettling and she should have her first taste of combustion tomorrow, time allowing. It’s tougher than I thought it would be to wear all the hats in this small business endeavour… But I wouldn’t trade this for anything!!

1973 Triumph
TR5T Trophy Trail

Notice the carb warning label. “NOT FOR AIRCRAFT USE” That always makes me laugh…

1973 Triumph
TR5T Trophy Trail

Clutch Play

Posted on October 19, 2013 by RONGRIM

1971 Suzuki Rebel 350

I’m not a real fan of “cheap Jap bikes” from back in the day, but this old Suzuki was so incredibly clean inside the clutch cover, I was quite impressed!! Compared to a Triumph or Harley from the same period, it’s apples and oranges… The engineering is akin to modern bikes of most any breed. Not to mention the low end torque of this small displacement (by today’s standards) two cylinder, two-stroke is phenomenal!! Leaking crank seal replaced and this little scoot should now be a fun and reliable!!

1971 Suzuki Rebel 350

I been framed!!

Posted on October 18, 2013 by RONGRIM

Set the power plant in the frame and have begun to put the pieces in place. Fabricated new motor mount spacers since the last time the motor was out someone replaced them with stacks of 3/8″ washers. Not cool. Getting very anxious to hear the exhaust note and go for a cruise down Mechanicsville’s finest back-roads.

1973 Triumph
TR5T Trophy Trail

G6 MotoSports Motorcycle repair Richmond, Va. Triumph, Norton, BSA

Passion for Two Wheels

Monthly Archives: October 2013

It’s a tough job…

Clutch Play

I been framed!!