Nice video, thanks for posting. I got my licence in 1970 and have had a few 750 Bonnevilles and Tridents. These days I run a 1974 T150V amongst other makes. Regarding the change of gear-lever position from right to left; I remember in the mid 70s the American government decided to make left gear levers mandatory for all motorcycles. Since the USA market was Triumphs biggest buyer, bigger than all other importers and the UK put together, Triumph had no choice but to comply with the change. This ruling even affected Harley Davidson, who were forced to change gear side on their Sportster models. Anyway, I hope you continue to enjoy the bike and I look forward to seeing more of your videos.

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

Aaaah, so that's how they came to switch from one side to the other! Thank you for shedding your light! Thank you for watching, I am looking forward to producing more videos like this one. Winter is coming, and I have some maintenance to perform, so you can look forward to some of that. Surely you know your way around these bikes, but I do still hope you will find the upcoming content of value, even if just for a relaxing moment. Speak soon I hope! Kind regards. Geoff

Memories of riding my old mate's Bonnie 36 years ago. I was a Harley guy, but the Bonnie on song would always put a smile on my dial.

I had new 1977 Bonny. 1978 my oldest daughter was born and I had three close calls while riding. Kept it two years and then sold it. Those two years were fantastic riding times and I regret selling it but I wanted to be with my baby girl. Never know what might have happened. Really brought back great memories of riding pleasure. Great video. Thanks.

@gmcevoy

9 ай бұрын

I understand your decision, and can totally relate. I had pretty much the same thing with a Honda CBR600. I kept it a couple of years before selling it because it was just too much of a handful, had a couple of close calls as well, and nearly lost my drivers license. Good times, glad I owned one, and also glad to have moved on. This being said, maybe you can find a nice Bonnie again, now that the little one has grown up. 🙂

@granddaddyrap

9 ай бұрын

Not likely. If I ride again it would be a three wheeler. My health is not very good now. Thanks for the reply. I did ride two Vespa scoots until I worked at a Harley dealer right across the highway. I bought a 50th anniversary Sportster, then traded for a 2009 Softail Custom. Kept it two years sold it back to dealer. Bought a 2005 Ford Thunderbird. Still driving it today. Ride smart and safe.

@gmcevoy

9 ай бұрын

Thank you, @@granddaddyrap, and you too.

YES SIR!!!! YOUR 78 BONNIE RUNS GREAT AND LOOKS ABSOLUTELY SPECTACULAR!!! AND YES GLAD YOU ARE RELIVING YOUR TIMES RIDING WITH YOUR FATHER!!!!! I LOVE THE SCENERY IN THE VILLAGES AND COUNTRYSIDE!!!! I HAVE OWNED LOTS OF MOTORCYCLES BUT NOT A TRIUMPH !!!! BUT HAVE HAD FRIENDS THAT DID AND SOME STILL DO!!!! BACK IN THE MID 1990s a friend had a 1972 TRIUMPH TRIDENT 750!!! I RODE IT FOR A HOUR AND HAD A BLAST ON THE PURPLE AND WHITE ALL FACTORY ORIGINAL!!!! THE TOURGUE WAS GOOD!!!! REALLY ENJOYED THE VIDEO!!!! I'LL SUBSCRIBE!!!! THANKS TEXAS SCOTT!!!!

@gmcevoy

Ай бұрын

Thank you Scott. Much appreciated!

Nice and appreciated. Just one suggestion: Take the ignition key off the ring (of others) when riding... You may save wear on the key and ignition barrel (also avoid 'pebble-dashing' the fork shroud). Perhaps more importantly, reduce risk of a 'turn-off out of the blue' (and maybe you'll also not lose what's flapping-about in the breeze'). Ride safe and enjoy.

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

Hi Roger, Indeed, that flapping about of the key ring is annoying more than anything else.

Bikes oooh the joy they bring that NO car seems to match. Even better when the bike can make us relive times gone, he was watching you brother. Fantastic ride on a brilliant piece of engineering brought to us by a true gent. Keep it coming I personally like the format as you did ask to nip a comment in 👍

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks bro! A truly heartwarming comment.

@mehimrc1314

Жыл бұрын

@@gmcevoy glad it came across my friend, lovely drive out.

Sounds beautiful. It makes my heart go flutter

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

It does the same to me every time I start it up. Actually, this is the only motorcycle that I will ever ride without earplugs, to enjoy it to the fullest. I end up half deaf after every ride, but I keep telling myself it is worth it.

glad u like it .triumphs r great when set up right,got a 79 t140d special love it .

Awesome - reminds me of my ill spent youth.

Just about to purchase a 78 import from the States..Beautiful bikes

@gmcevoy

4 ай бұрын

You are going to love it! Thank you for stopping by. 🙂

Fantastic video. wish I could get mine running like that 👍

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you! You might want to check the state of the ignition points and adjust them correctly if required, check your spark plugs and gap them too, then make sure the valve tappets have the required setting as well. It is all neatly described either in the factory workshop manual, of which you can easily source a reproduction copy. 🙂 Have fun!

Wow Great Video. And on That Bonneville a Fantastic Ride. Ageing engine like you said yes but even by 1978 Standards the Bonnie could give the Japanese bikes a Good run for their money when it came to Handling as the Frame was so good. Really enjoyed your commentary on the Bonnie and Bikes in general. The Bonnie may have its drawbacks sure but when it comes to a true alround Machine it would be hard to beat. I couldn't notice anything Old about that ride you did on those beautiful country side roads and town areas. You got one Terrific bike Mate. Ride safe. 👍 Cheers

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Alistair! The frame is indeed surprisingly good. From what I remembered, it was a heavy bike. Then again, the last time I saw my Dad's Bonnie, I must have been 14 years old. I absolutely love it, and will keep it for as long as I can. Now that Winter is at our doorstep, I will be rebuilding the forks as they are leaking, and looking into some proper maintenance for the old girl. She's is good nick, I do intend to keep her up to a high standard as she deserves. It is a part of our mechanical heritage which will certainly outlive us all. Thank you for watching, and I do hope you will stick around for more. Take care! Cheers!!

I had a 1979 T140 V. I sold it to a friend for £1600 14 years years ago. Which was what I had paid for it in 1985. It was Black and Candy Apple red. I was some twitchy times on country bends, keeping up with mate with a Ducati.

Perfect. I am happy for you.

@gmcevoy

11 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Once you have it running on point the only thing left to say is Ride it for what it is rather than what you think it should be!

My dad and i built a 750 pre unit for his 51 t bird,T140 crank rods barrels and Bonnie head with around 76 cams,Put a set of 30mm Ei carbs on it He started on that bike before I was born in the mid 70s.Goes well 👍👍

@gmcevoy

4 ай бұрын

Nice! Enjoy spending time with them both as much as you can! 🙂

My search for a lightweight indefinitely maintainable “forever motorcycle” led me here.

@gmcevoy

Ай бұрын

Nice. This ticks all your boxes then. Parts are still widely available, and if they aren't a good machine shop should be able to make them for you. These bikes will outlive us all.

Always wanted one since i first saw one in a carpark in the 70s in Australia ,never managed to get one

@gmcevoy

2 ай бұрын

Never say never. There is one out there for you. It will turn up at some point. Just keep your eyes peeled. 🙂

Wonderful,video and bike! Sounds great and with a little fine tuning it will be perfect. Set the idle at 1000 rpm after you adjust and sync the carbs.

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip Mick. Before messing around with the carburetters, I must check the ignition first. I am looking into electronic options, although not fully convinced. If properly serviced and set, points work well... We'll see. :-) Thanks again!

Love your style, Geoffrey...first time viewing your channel. I'm a 67 yr old Aussie living in Armenia and love the T140V. There's an original '73 model for sale in our region, that was a Triumph factory showroom bike for most of its life. Current owner has it in his lounge and it has less than 3000 miles on the clock. Asking US $13,000. Not sure if I should go ahead and make an offer of $10k...oh why not...nothing ventured, nothing gained they say.🤔 Thank you for your brilliant commentary of the riding experience. I imagine if I bought the '73 I'd need to do a full recommisioning of the bike myself, as there are no Triumph experts in this part of the world. Haven't even looked at your other videos yet, but will be sure to do so after this one. Stay upright brother and God bless🙏

@gmcevoy

6 ай бұрын

Hi Mitch! Thank you for stopping by. That '73 you mention sounds definitely like its worth making an offer! Fingers crossed! I will help in any way that I can, if you are mechanically minded and have good quality tooling at hand, you will certainly be able to work on it by yourself. It is an integral part of the bonding experience one gets with his bike. Let me know if you manage to strike a deal on that '73! I would love to know. Take care, and thanks again for stopping by. Stay tuned for more, mine is currently on the hoist undergoing winter maintenance.

I've a 73 T140. Love it and all it's temperamental hissy fits. The Lockheed floating disk works well. I've been trying to find a right hand disk conversion fork slider for a while to convert it to twin disk, but they're like hens teeth. I nearly bought another one just for the fork slider😂

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

Hi Karl! They are lovable bikes aren't they? I have also been on the lookout for a twin disc setup. More stopping power is always nice to have, that being said I have been perfectly happy with the single disc so far. Maybe the EBC Green Stuff pads have something to do with good behaviour. I have no point of comparison, as they were already on the bike when I bought it. I have just upgraded to a vented disc, which I have yet to put to the test. Twin discs are nice, but they do translate into more weight to carry around. I am hoping that this vented disc will make a notable difference, as in less weight but higher performance over the stock fitment. Wait and see... Watch out for the first outing video, this coming Spring. Only a few more days to go! 🙂

@BLUESBOYBENFIELD

11 ай бұрын

LP Williams sell a twin disc conversion kit….I’ve got twin discs on my T140E…..I managed to find a used right leg and just put a standard caliper on upside down….works a treat and you barely notice it with the chrome covers on the calipers. If I recall, the left caliper is on studs, the right caliper is bolted on, we had to drill and tap the heads of the bolts to accept the screws for the cover….looks neat….almost factory….

having just bought a t140 nearly roadready this is great to watch keep having fun ,(from australia) alan

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

Hi Alan! Congrats on your purchase! You will love it! Look forward to seeing more of this beautiful machine. Winter is coming, up here, so it is already laid up in the garage and sitting on the hoist, ready for some spanner spinning. From basic maintenance to rebuilding the fork, there will be lots going on. 🙂 Speak soon!

@alwood9148

Жыл бұрын

@@gmcevoy funny u mention forks as i,m replqacing tubes springs bearing basically all .... chain reaction all worn but hey nearly there and electronic ign (trispark) and new amals its one kick bike

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

@@alwood9148 Fantastic! Let me know what you think of your new electronic ignition system. I am weighing out options at the moment...

@alwood9148

Жыл бұрын

@@gmcevoy mate i do have to say it was so easy to set up with a digital red light to help set ,5 mins of finer adjustment its closed up now(just had to add 6v coils and new leads

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

@@alwood9148 Nice! I still have not made up my mind on which system to buy. I will get around to that later on I guess. Right now, the front end is all over the place. I started polishing the front wheel spokes, and I sincerely wish I hadn't. I did just the one to see what was under years of grime, now I have to do them all. Front AND back. Ugh! Hahaha. Steering head bearings were a mess, and so on. Well, you'll see when the video goes live in a few weeks. Hehe. Take care, Al!

Cracking bike. I also lost my Triumph-loving Dad recently, so can understand and empathise. Don't want to preach, but I'd be tempted to keep the original paint as 1. it's original and beautiful and 2. in homage to the original owner, but that's just me.

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

Hi Jim. My heartfelt condolences to you. I actually bought a second tank in the colour I wanted, like the one my late father had, so this blue one is still intact. 🙂

@jimmarshall807

Жыл бұрын

@@gmcevoy Perfect solution!!

had one loved it and want another ... have 2 royal enfied bullets at the moment which are GREAT daily drivers ,,, would love a more powerful t140 for longer weekends etc ,,, oh and I was bought up on left hand brake ... spent my working life on Japanese bikes and even now still have to think a little before braking ! ,,, all good ! btw invest in a key cutter, spare keys and keyrings ,,, ;)

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

The only motorcycle with a left hand brake that I rode on was a Moto Guzzi Stornello 125, on which I rebuilt the engine. Instead of dropping a cog, I would slam on the rear brake for the first few hundred meters or so. It took some getting used to. 🙂 What's with the key cutter advice? Did you lose yours often? It is a great idea however...

Best bonnie ever!

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks William! I love it!

hi geoff got the frontend sorted ut new tyre etc now the new amals, i still get a buzz watching this longer video, my 650 trophy will get attention when the 750 doesnt need anymore! hope your winter fiddling is going smooth with your bike ,Alan

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

Hi Alan! That's great news! I am just about wrapping up the editing of the front end rebuild here, it should be online by the end of the week. Then I must take care of the rear, service and tune the engine, and Spring will finally be there! Speak soon I hope!

@alwood9148

Жыл бұрын

@@gmcevoy hi mate are u changing rear shocks? we have a company here do the old koni,s now Ikon very good but u have hagons But i decided a new wiring harness is more important for now like u ,soon i will replace the worn shocks

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

@@alwood9148 Hi Al! Rear shock seem okay so far. I did just upgrade to progressive springs at the front. Check out the video I posted last week about the front end rebuild, it might be of interest to you. Cheers!

A rare transition model. Has the nice splayed head and individual clocks yet has the left shift. Pity it didn't have the conical drum brake which is much better than the rear disc but you cant have everything!

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your input, James. How is the drum brake better than the disc? Genuinely interested by your reply.

@jamesfairmind2247

Жыл бұрын

@@gmcevoy Mainly atheistic, the conical brake was so clean but actually it was also more powerful than the disc and required less maintenance. If a T140 was used daily all year around the discs rusted at the edges and the calliper became jammed by road salt corrosion etc. That said, none of the left-side gear change bikes retained the rear drum anyway. Re the tank colour change, why not retain your original and buy another to repaint? Plenty of them available including new ones from India.

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

@@jamesfairmind2247 Interesting... Regarding the tank, it has already been resprayed. I can tell because the scallops were not done properly: the leading edge goes under the badge and can be seen from the side. It looks off... I was able to source a new tank however, so called made in England, already sprayed and everything. Had to shell out half a fortune for it, and I was a bit disappointed at first because the paint is still flashing off, even after four months of drying in the garage, and the screw locations don't fully match the tank badges I have. The top coat is still a bit soft, so it still needs to cure. Anyway, it's there, so it should hopefully be ready for Summer. I will need to fiddle around to make the badges fit, but I have to wait until it is solidly dry.

@jamesfairmind2247

Жыл бұрын

@@gmcevoy Ok, sounds like a bad paint job, possibly from India! Anyway it is hard to beat a T140, great bike to own, enjoy it!

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

@@jamesfairmind2247 I love it, and highly look forward to riding it come spring! Stay tuned for more rides and technical videos. Take care!

lad in our town had the same bike but red/black, i covetted that bike, he came past us one day on the bypass approaching the ton, stood on the seat, he put it in for a 1340 harley which i though was a shame

I loved the video it was an honor to take a ride out on a bike that clearly means so much to you , i enjoyed every minute of it and I'm really glad we never came off as i wasn't wearing my helmet

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you Darren. It also means a lot to me that you enjoyed it as much as I did.

The sound is good, The video not so much. I just purchased the same year and model Triumph here in Colorado. it's set up in the cafe style, but at 72 I will be changing the bars from clip on to something more like yours. Hope it brings you many years of joy. Mike

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

Likewise Mike.

Great video man,i had a t140 as soon as I passed my test I got my brothers Bonneville £500.00

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks David! That was a bargain! Well played! Haha. Do you still have the bike?

@davidcottom7750

Жыл бұрын

@@gmcevoy no that was in 1984,I loved the bike kept it for a few years then I sold it and ended up getting a 750 four Honda then an Rd 350 l c Yamaha, definitely regret selling the trumpet though, thanks for your reply ATB Dave

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

@@davidcottom7750 Ah well, you can't keep them all. But it is nice that you owned one at some point in your life. Something nice to look back to I am sure. All the best, Dave!

removing one link should do the job make sure its in gear b4 u dissconnect chain otherwise it may spin off the front sprocket hth,keep the the faith gruff uk

Great video, i have 78 one too. You need to get more vids on here, you said some maintenance ones coming, get them on mate, good stuff

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

Hi Ronnie! Thank you for your kind words! Something is in the pipeline about changing rear wheel bearings and a new tank, coming soon. In the meantime, have you seen my video about changing fork seals, bearings and front wheel bearings?

@ronniemcmurdo2016

Жыл бұрын

@@gmcevoy yes i did, really good and very informative. Ive had mine since oct 22, traded in my BSA Lightning for it. Came across some wee foibles, head steady bolt was missing, causing excess vibrations which almost made her implode. That and some carb issues, but all good now. I have the Thunderbird Commander for long runs with bros, the Bonnie is my bike therapy time, you ride yours as i do, up the revs and bucketloads of torque, fantastic bikes. One thing kinda bothering me, the bars are secured by P clamps and some metalistik bushes, giving dome fire and aft movement. This spooked me at first, but been told its normal, more so on my model with high bars, dies yours have this play, about half inch firward and back. Regards Ronnie

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

@@ronniemcmurdo2016 Hi Ronnie! Mine had such play, which is one of the first things I investigated and sorted out when I got the bike. I was told it is normal too, but wouldn't believe it. In fact, it was because the two bolts under the fork yoke were loose. I nipped them up, and the play was gone. You need a 9/16 spanner for that. It the play still persists, then the bushes need replacing. I have a new pair, which I will gladly give to you if you need them.

@ronniemcmurdo2016

Жыл бұрын

@@gmcevoy hi Geoffrey, cheers for getting back to me again, yes i know they are 9/ 16th, mine are tight. Was looking at a top hat kit that does away with fkexi bushes and makes a solid fit. Now i know its common and should have play, its givien me piece of mind. My mate has the square tank one ( kniwn as the breadbin) and his have the flat bars, not as much play on his, but obviously higher bars lead to more. Anyways, im loving it, cant believe the fun and joy it gives when riding, the whole package is outstanding, and fir years ive had all the spirtsbikes, R1s, Fireblades etc. This Bonnie gives me the biggest grin factor ever, superb. Look forward to your future videos riding yours, keep it sunny side up. Kind Regards Ronnie

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

@@ronniemcmurdo2016 Thanks Ronnie. I also quite enjoy it, and look forward to sharing it with the world. Thank you for sticking around! It is worlds apart from the many other bikes I have owned. This one truly has a soul, to which the rider can bind... The others were fun for sure, some could rip your boxers off and so on, but this is just something else... I look forward to hearing from you again.

Let that bike warm and get a steady oil flow going after starting or restarting it, you want that Triumph to last.

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

Most definitely. I keep a close eye on the oil pressure gauge. A sensible addition that every owner should make. I will make sure to point that out in my next video.

Really enjoyed this. I have a 1977 T140v which I recently acquired and have done a bunch of work to it. It has the lower bars so the riding position isn't as good IMHO so am going to install some similar to the US spec ones that you have. I also have an issue finding neutral and this, combined with the fact the bike does not have a neutral light, makes trying to find neutral at a stop light a definite challenge. Neutral roulette. I've stalled the bike a couple of times now, and that really sucks in traffic. That said, I am hoping that as I get more used to the bike, I'll get better at it. Curious if there is any way to fit a neutral light to the bike as that would be a big help. I've subscribed and going to watching more of your videos. Cheers.

@gmcevoy

Ай бұрын

Hi! Thanks for your comment, and welcome to T140V ownership! I too have trouble finding neutral, and I have found out that it is much easier to find it while the bike is still rolling. So before I come to a full stop, I put it back in first and gently nudge the lever toward neutral. 9 times out of 10 it works, or else it goes back into second, then I just nudge it down. As long as the bike is rolling, it works. When it's at a standstill, it is much more difficult. Have fun, and thank you for subscribing! It means a lot to me.

@MadTinkerman

Ай бұрын

@@gmcevoy thanks very much for the tip to find neutral as you're rolling to a stop. I'll give that a try and practice it. Cheers!

you may need to buy a shorter chain or get yourself a link extractor i think u would want 107 link but check b4 u buy assuming u have a 20t front that is but you may have an 18t front if yours is a t140v i know 20t front was standered on the t140e

A T140V should tick over at around 1000 rpm. I used Mini Cooper S brake pads in my T140E in the early 1980's, a pair of pads from my local Triumph dealership were £15.00 in those days, a pair of Mini Cooper S pads from a local auto factors were £5.00, the only difference was that the Triumph pads came supplied with new split pins and the Mini pads didn't, but a pair of split pins only cost pennies from the auto factor. Almost a £10.00 saving on a pair of pads was great for me in those days when my weekly wage was around £110.00 before tax and NI.

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

That is quite interesting! How did you find that out?

@davidmacgregor5193

Жыл бұрын

@@gmcevoy Thank you for your reply, a friend of mine in the Triumph Owner's Motorcycle Club told me about the Mini Cooper S brake pads being compatible with the AP calipers on my T140E. I also use them on my T160V, they performed just the same as the pads from Triumph. I also used a Borg & Beck clutch plate that was intended for an Austin Mini in the T160V, again it was a lot cheaper that one from a Triumph dealership. That too was recommended by a TOMCC member.

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

@@davidmacgregor5193 That is some truly interesting Triumph lore, right there. I am intrigued by the clutch though. I suppose you are speaking of the friction material, as it is a multi-plate system in the T160V?

@davidmacgregor5193

10 ай бұрын

@@gmcevoy Thank you for your reply, unlike the Bonneville variants which have a wet multi-plate clutch, the Trident variants have a dry single plate clutch, much the same as Moto Guzzi V-twins and BMW boxer twins. The Trident clutch plate is of Borg & Beck manufacture, it is exactly the same as the one in the Austin Mini car.

Great to see a T140 so appreciated as they were so maligned at one time. The last year for right foot shift was 1975 and was due to Ronald Regan's attempt to slow imports that competed with the domestic market. Bit pointless really as the British imports were massively reduced by then. I have a 1974 T140 with over 97000 miles which I think is a record. Motor has been apart twice for reno in that time. It now has twin mikuni VM34 and a megacycle half race exhaust cam- it is surprisingly smooth and thrifty for a T140 and very quick- I can embarrass people on big Jap multis and new hinckley twins at the lights. It is the 4th and the best T140 I have owned. I've done some huge trips on it in n.america and it has never let me down even in searing temperatures. Just recently I traced a rattle at idle to a loose engine sprocket as the crank splines are worn and so bought a new and fantastic Royal enfield twin to continue my road trips on until I fix the bonny but that old T140 is my true love even it is now semi-retired.

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

That is great to hear!

@chamberizer

Жыл бұрын

I have a 1973 750 Tiger TR7. I have owned since 1977. It has 63,000 miles & the cases have never been split. The inner cover of the transmission has never been off. A couple of years ago I rebuilt the clutch & installed a new clutch hub including rubbers etc. I had it bored .020 over at 30,000 miles. I use left over premium gas from the 6 gallon tanks on my boat, that is premixed with Pennzoil Semi Synthetic marine 2 stroke oil. This helps the carburetor slide from not sticking. I used a Viton O'Ring on the exhaust tappet block that is pressed into the barrel flange in the late 1980's. I have not had any problems with push rod tubes leaking oil since. I had to have the frame welded where the swing arm pivot tube scallops the oil tank - this is a common problem with oil in frame. I made my own wiring harness back in 1984. I duplicated the original harness, but tried to use better connectors etc. I had to solder in the handlebar switches. I replaced the Rectifier & diode with a Podtronics unit. I still use ignition points & have replaced a coil twice. I had the head reworked in the 1980's, because engine was smoking. The bike still runs good!

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

@@chamberizer Sweet! Sounds like your bike will outlive us all! They truly are from an era where things were built to last.

Nice video - are you running standard silencers ? the engine sounds really less stressed for being silenced decently

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

Hi Andy, thank you for saying so. The silencers are standard in this video. They had been renewed by the previous owner. Generally speaking, this bike has been very well cared for. I recently found out that the mileage is unlikely to be genuine, but no matter what, the gentleman who bought it new really liked and cared for his bike.

@mrandyknight1

Жыл бұрын

@@gmcevoy You’re probably right, it would be rare to find a bike of that age that has done such low miles. I have the same 78 model that I have had for over 40 years but now in need of some TLC. It would be great if you could do a walk around video at some point.

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

@@mrandyknight1 I would gladly do so, as soon as it is off the hoist. What would you like to see in particular, what would be your expectations with a walk around video? I have always found those boring to Hell and back, but open to all options, especially if it helps.

@mrandyknight1

Жыл бұрын

@@gmcevoy I was just interested in seeing the condition of your bike as it looks really smart from the riders pov but especially interested in the exhaust setup - A

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

@@mrandyknight1 Understood. Duly noted, and will do!

Hey. Great video! I have been planning to paint my Bonnie with that polychromatic blue, or with similar blue, but I haven't been able to get any decent pictures of those 78 models.

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

Hi Marko! Tanks, much appreciated! What colour is yours right now? Maybe we can swap tanks? lol. Otherwise I can always send some pictures if you like. Lay down your email address, or send me a message at info@mcevoy.com. Speak soon!

@markotuomas672

Жыл бұрын

@@gmcevoy I have tried to respond to your message, but it keeps disappearing?

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

@@markotuomas672 Well, I can see your latest reply. Take another shot, hopefully it will come through.

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

@@markotuomas672 I just replied a minute ago, and the reply disappeared. Did you get this one?

@markotuomas672

Жыл бұрын

@@gmcevoy Yes, I got this one. I also tried to send you an email, but I got a replie that it didn't go through 🤷🏻‍♂️ I got an note that said your email address provider has block that doesn't let certain emails through.

Dont mess with the original paint. It is only original ONCE. If you must change the colour, get another tank and panels to re-spray.

@gmcevoy

9 ай бұрын

It had already been resprayed by the previous owner, and it was a shoddy job too. In the end I bought a repro tank in the colour that I wanted.

I have a 1976 in Australia gear lever is on the left side matching number bike

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

Sweet! I think 1976 must have been the year during which they switched the gear selector from one side to the other. I think my Dad's was a '76 too, and still had it on the right.

While obviously Dunstall pipes would be good have you considered any of Norman Hyde's offerings? One of my mates had a '79 T140E and he had straight-through Goldstar pattern (Goldies) on his.

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

I haven't. In fact, I had no idea the brand was still alive. Good to ,now that it is still up and running! I dram of finding a set of John Tickle exhausts, but they are about as widely available as hens teeth. One needs to keep an eye out in parts jumbles and so on.

What make of speedometer and tachometer are you using? Need a set for my just restored '78 T140V. Tks!

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

Hi there! I would think they are Smiths gauges but I couldn't say for sure, off the top of my head. They are original equipment, of that I am sure. Try Andover Norton in the UK, they might be able to help.

@xfirehurican

Жыл бұрын

@@gmcevoy Thanks!

change oil in the primary every 250 miles it keeps the engine oil cleaner as the crap of the primary chain tensioner gets re circulated arround the engine,i just put 200 cc back in then it finds its own level ,hth.look after your journals another words.

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip Gareth!

What country are you riding in?

@gmcevoy

4 ай бұрын

Hi! In Belgium.

Phenomenalousley……….haha

where is that road? looks like England but you're riding on the right hand side. France maybe?

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

Hi Colin! This is in Belgium. 🙂

@motorcyclementor1785

Жыл бұрын

@@gmcevoy Funny I was wondering the same thing. He sounds like a Brit but I know Brits drive on the left?

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

@@motorcyclementor1785 I am of English descent, but live in Belgium. 🙂

ebc fao16hh pads r best for cast iron discs

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

The previous owner fitted "green stuff" pads. They seem to work well enough.

Hey mate howz it , i got a bonny750 75 great motor bike . This bike did try to kill me once but im still here , And so is my Triumph .

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

Hi David! Holy crap! Feel free to share your story if you feel like it. I had no idea they could do that... Glad that you are here to tell the tale. Do you still have the bike?

@davidthomson2249

Жыл бұрын

@@gmcevoy Hi thanks for taking the time to write back . My Bonneville was purchaced from a local MC as a basket case . as i owned a panelshop i got stuck into the restoration . She ran ok for a while but then i decided to strip the engine down . i ran out of time as i was quite busy in my workshop , i gave the engine to a guy who was supposed to be a whizz on triumphs . BAD MOVE , he told me the bottom end was good so i went on a trip up north , when things started to go slowly wrong . Cut a long story short ,,, riding with some mates to a motorbike show ,on the motorway doing a nice steady 90kms she suddenly siezed up , nearly threw me across the lane but i managed to shut her down and pull the clutch . Got across three lanes lookd back and the motorway was a white out with smoke . OOPS !!! . Anyway she is nearly finished, total strip down and repaint polished everything that can be polished , new bars , tyres ,seat , ill keep you up dated with progress , More bad luck , while the case was in storage a very tiny water spot got onto the exhaust cam lobe and has gone through the hardening , now have to pull it all down again . Im feeling a bit gutted.

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

@@davidthomson2249 spine chilling tale, right there. Thank goodness for your quick thinking! My late father had a similar situation with his, the engine has seized for some reason, I remember him telling me that story. Tough luck about that cam situation! Look at the good side of that: it is the perfect opportunity to upgrade to a performance camshaft. :-) I hope you will have enough time to be able to rebuild and enjoy it this summer! Stay tuned, and I will be glad to hear from you as you go! On my end, I am waiting for parts to rebuild the rear end. A video will come along about that soon. Keep in touch, David! All the best.

j'ai acheté la mienne en 1980 chez Podevyn a Alost , belle vidéo et je vois que vous ete en Belgique

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

Super! Est-ce que vous l'avez toujours?

@jean-jacquesnameche3429

Жыл бұрын

@@gmcevoy oui mais démontée en boite . j'aimerai la restaurer .. mais pas évidant de trouvé les bonne adresse ici en Belgique

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

@@jean-jacquesnameche3429 Ah, c'est génial ça! Heureusement que vous êtes tombé sur ma vidéo. Je suis mécanicien professionnel, spécialisé en véhicules anciens. Je suis actuellement en train de refaire les fourches sur la mienne. Je profite de l'hiver pour effectuer un grand chantier de remise en forme pour qu'elle soit prête pour le retour des beaux jours. Je serais ravi de vous aider avec le remontage de votre Bonneville. Si vous voulez, on en discute?

@jean-jacquesnameche3429

Жыл бұрын

@@gmcevoy Merci, ce n'ai pas prévu en ce moment car j'ai d'abord un petit garage de 3mx 6m a faire dans mon jardin normalement cette été .. et pour ce qui est de ma Triumph je dois refaire peinture du cadre et tout les chrome , jante et moyeu a repolir et bien sur revoir le moteur qui n'a pas subit de casse mais ouver depuis des année a la poussière , j'aimerai revoir la culasse pour pouvoir roulé a l'essence actuel et puis sur cette culasse les sortie d'échappement n'on jamais été solidaire .. mais c'est très gentil de votre part , j'avais pensé aussi il ya quelque année de la donné a une entreprise de restauration vu le manque de temps , je sais aussi que cela va me demandé beaucoup d'argent pour la remettre a neuf mais c'est mon premier désir , j'ai eu mes 65 ans en mai de l'année dernière et je suis devenu pensionné .. mon métier est Horloger que je continue a exercer a la demande des quelque maison de ma région ..

@jean-jacquesnameche3429

Жыл бұрын

@@gmcevoy ❤

try a 45t rear sprocket

@gmcevoy

9 ай бұрын

Thank you, I think I will. It was not available last time I looked. Not where I usually buy parts. If you have a parts dealer to recommend, please let me know.

Very sad that Triumph went out of business.

@gmcevoy

10 ай бұрын

Indeed. The same could be said about so many other makes that went under. But what a joy to keep these technological marvels from another age alive! Even though the brand as it was no longer is, the bikes are still here! The more we can save and restore the better. 🙂

great colour combo , id leave it

@gmcevoy

9 ай бұрын

It is called Polychromatic Blue. I switched over to Cherokee Red. It is all down to personal preference in the end, but I have both now. 🙂

Sell a Beemer 5 Series and buy a T140V Export Model with big bars and tiny tank. Now that is a PROPER mid-life crisis!!! 😂👌✌🤟👍

use a straight 40 oil not 20/50 i use morriss golden film sae 40 ...

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

I will ask my Castrol rep about this. Thanks

@motorcyclementor1785

Жыл бұрын

Factory very specifically stated a 20/50 multigrade for the T140 because of the lower tank capacity compared to older models and the subsequent over heating issues. Multigrades are modern and are better and able to cope with temp fluctuations. I don't understand this adherence to mono-grades- it;s a bit like reverting to a tube radio from transistors. I have a 97000 mile bonny and all on multigrades and there can be no better evidence of correct oil useage.

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

That corroborates my findings as well. I will stick to 20W50, as it is more readily available too. I have found a cartridge filter pod which can be adapted to the circuit. I intend to add that for better filtering that the original gauze, even though I am concerned about oil flow. We'll see.

@jayneteale9782

Жыл бұрын

No problem with cartridge filter ,and it allows for a better oil ,I use westways 20/50 semi synthetic 👍🏍

@garethlipyeart6520

9 ай бұрын

20/50 TURNS TO PISS.speak to tms off nottingham on the subject

What country is this, cars do not look North American.

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

Hello Roy. Welcome to Belgium :-)

@xfirehurican

Жыл бұрын

@@gmcevoy Wow! My wife is from Wavre!

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

@@xfirehurican Wow! Small world, isn't it?

For Christ's sake don't paint over the original paint. Buy another tank if you must

@gmcevoy

Жыл бұрын

I bought another tank, Bruce, relax. And besides, this one has already been resprayed, so I am not even sure it is the original colour.