Jun 5, 05:53 PM
This afternoon, while giving the dog a break from his haircut, I decided the time was right to remove what is left of the engine and transmission from the ‘Tri-Beast.’ The hound, much relieved to be away from the scissors, continued to get in the way and even once knocked me over as he tried to interest me in playing ball instead of wrenching.
Here is the result:
Plonker guards his ball while wondering why I have moved his new pissing-post! I’m sure the idiot thinks I bought the bike for him.
Now the rest of the engine strip down can take place. I have a lot of cleaning and polishing ahead of me and a large number of parts to order and make. I can also dismantle the frame and suspension.I have already acquired new fork tubes to replace the rusted originals. The main frame will be cleaned and powder-coated ready for a new rear end to be designed, made and bolted on.
Does anybody have a T160 4.5 gallon gas tank going spare? If you do, please contact me.
May 24, 07:54 PM
Armed with a wrench, pry bar and beer, I was able to remove the cylinders today after work. Thankfully, none of the pistons were siezed and although stiff, everything in the engine moves. A couple of the ringa are stuck but they are all up for replacement so it is of no consequence.
Nothing would turn on the kick-start when we picked it up, so having ruled out the motor, what about the gearbox? I removed the primary cover, chain and clutch with little trouble and ran through the gears and all seemed OK. Back in to neutral and the kicker worked for a while before locking up. As I have stripped it apart there have been numerous clues pointing to the fact that since the bike last ran, the engine/transmission had been rebuilt in a fairly amateur manner. From the license plate I know it has not been on the road since 1992 so I would guess that the last owner rebuilt it and promtly died before he had a chance to find out what he did wrong. Either that or in the intervening period person or persons unknown made an attempt at resurecting the ‘Tri-Beast’.
I’ll probably never really know what happend for sure but am pretty pleased to find that the major mechanical stuff can and will be saved.
Tme to clean up and go for a celebratory beer!
May 22, 07:31 PM
Yesterday afternoon was spent with a case of beer and a collection of wrenches (spanners). It started out looking like it does on the previous photo on the trailer. The first photo’s shown of the bike will be the last to show it as I first saw it.
Here is the result of the wrench action, the beer results were hard to photograph!
The sun was shining, Led Zeppelin on the radio and a shit-ton of beer close to hand. Sometimes it don’t get any better than this!
Today Robin managed to procure a 1978 Honda Goldwing and a 1982 Yamaha 750 Maxim with a possible 1978 Honda CB750 to follow! My wrenches could be busy for some time!
May 9, 06:59 PM
I apologise for being a little quiet of late. Numerous social engagements did there bit but I was also do some homework. The time is right for me to be back on 2 wheels again and to this end I have been studying the market for British bikes, here in the States. A Harley or an old Indian would have been nice. A new Triumph would also have been most acceptable. Finances however, do not allow for that kind of spending.
Last night on Ebay, I successfully bid on a 1975 Triumph Trident T160. It is complete but hasn’t been run since 1992. The exhaust, seat and old school sissy bar are not original to the bike and of the three, the seat will be destroyed ASAP! It is just perfect for my needs. I will be stripping it right down and rebuilding it to suit me. I’ll document my progress on these pages with before, during and after photos. You’ll see how a run down and neglected classic becomes a very individual piece of personal transport.
First job will be collecting the beast. Presently it is in Indiana and I hope to be able to go and get it this coming weekend. The drive should take about 8.5 hours each way. I have already made arrangements with the vendor and found a suitable trailer. I find myself somewhat excited by the whole thing. A new adventure is starting!
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