Making stuff up as I go along. Learn from my mistakes.
Just me in my garage tinkering with bikes & other random things, but generally making a mess. This is not a 'how to' channel and you should always seek advice of local experts not some dodgy bloke on the internet.
I am not a professional, do not try this at home.
Passing on things I have learnt in the past, hopefully might be of use or entertainment to someone, such as mental patients.
For entertainment purposes only. If you copy me and get hurt or burn your house down don't blame me.
I go by the pronouns what/ever and identify as a 10mm socket...
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Nicely done
Thank you.
Put the gasket on the bike not the cover mine got caught up and moved I picked it up before I tighned it down
Just the ticket. I need to do this on my Trophy. Better get on the lathe and make a tool. Thanks. 👍
Can you tell me where you bought your syringe please,I’m just about to do my first oil change I’ve just bought a 1978 tiger.
I think I got that one from a local horse riding place but plenty available on Amazon, eBay etc.
@@bodganeeringcheers ,I will have a try with the horse riding places.the ones on Amazon and eBay have got tubes and stuff.i really enjoy you’re videos it shows it like it is ,so I will be doing my first oil change on my triumph. I’m 71 in August and a bit wobbly after 2 mini strokes,I part exchanged my 1200 Harley sportster for it as the sportster was very heavy up top. It was a 2005 xl1200r so a rubber mounted one,the triumph by comparison is so light weight. I’ve still got the shovelhead bobber but the weight feels lower down.but not much good for flipping around the country lanes. It’s shit getting old.i now see why Elvis left the building.👍🇬🇧
@jamesfleming5875 I wouldn’t call Triumphs light, but still lighter than a Sportster… 🤣 Getting old really suck balls. Thanks.
@@bodganeering I went to my local farm supply store,got 4 of them for 84 pence each.a bargain and it all went of well thanks to you’re videos.👍
@@jamesfleming5875 to coin a phrase, winner winner chicken dinner. Happy it helped mate, stay rubber side down.
what air filter is that??
Not a filter as such just a bellmouth inlet.
That bracket is alright for a test piece it would want to be heavier than that piece of thin because the first stuck filter which most do even hand tight that you go to take off it will bend and twist it out of shape Good look with the job...
Great explanation. As a retired clockmaker, I am looking for a Myford. I have always worked with heavy lathes, but now that it has become a hobby I want to switch back to a smaller model. Actually, I have always been in love with a Myford. Just solid and English. greetings from Rotterdam.
I think Myford and Boxford are in the same league for smaller lathes, the VFD and three phase motor on the Myford has been a game changer, gives a lot more control. Thank you.
What s great little channel. Love this style of engineering!
Thanks. Engineering in the loosest sense… 😂
I'm looking to sell my FJ12 and get a reliant trike. As I'm sick of falling off. Haven't got any more shoulders to bust up 😅
@savinggracechurch4112 I know your pain. 😂
Are you climb milling with the slitting saw?
I did on that for some unknown reason. Didn’t even realise until I edited the video.
Did you open up the bore? After splitting ?
No need to open up the bore as it was already out to 38mm.
Hi, wrong video I know but your latest. How did you make the primary chain tensioner on the Bantam, specifically the mounting bolts. Thanks
Off the top of my head, 2x20mm mild steel flat bar with a 90 degree bend and two mounting slots cut into it to allow for adjustment. I used the original out cover mounting holes and made two rods that are threaded at one end to go into the holes and can clamp the bar into place and they're tapped at the other end to accept a couple of shorter bolts to hold the cover in place. The block is just a piece of 12mm nylon held in place with a countersunk nut and bolt. Nothing fancy just a rough bodge to get me out of a bind that I've never got round to fully fixing. I think I got the idea from progressiveclassicproducts.co.uk/engines.html
Got it, thanks very much. I don't have the machines at your disposal but I do have the original bolts and a tap and die set. What could go wrong! Cheers
Is the chain tensioner standard or an addition. Either way it's a good idea! I might fit one to my D7.
When I built the engine form a box of bits it was during the unknown virus of an unknown origin and it was proving difficult to get parts in a reasonable time frame so I made up the tensioner to get me going, it's just stayed ever since.
Mine is close to its limit so I might do the same, quieter too.
Why didn't you remove the clutch basket? You put the nut back on!
I managed to do it without removing the basket, I'm lazy...
Haha, your laziness looks like hard work!
How do I check the oil levels on my 78? T140v
If you go to around 12:30 on the video I quickly glance over checking the oil level.
On an '81 T140 I had, when I went to change the rear wheel bearings I found that the bearings were fine but the housing had worn. Had to make up a sleeve, then things were fine.
That happened on my Suzuki GS, ended up having to source another front wheel. The previous owner had done thousands of miles on warped discs and I think the vibrations had caused the bearings to move in their housings.
Nice informative video bud, the +switch on the right handle is that accelerator or is it just pedal assist?
That’s the manual gear selector. Twisty thumb bit to change down and button to change up.
Not a bad start. Try striping with the glass flat or propped up a few inches at the back, I found that easier when learning. They say when you have used up five cans of One Shot, you may just about have got the hang of it. 😄
Thanks for the tips. Annoyingly I’m quite restricted for space and the dining table isn’t an acceptable solution in my wife’s eyes… 😂
Thanks for doing this video, it's been a long time since I did this on my 79 bonnie, but I have to do it now I have a leaks, my video of my work will be on my channel in a weeks time with Kudos to your video. Mine will be on my channel JAGVETTE1. Love the oil stone trick I shall do that.
Got er done today, thanks for the guidance.
Von Dutch would be proud!
I'm not quite there yet... LOL
What wheels are they? they look awesome.
I’m not 100% TBH as they came with the trike. At a guess mini wheels.
Good informative video, nice to see you have those invisible voids where you can’t see things right in front of you 👍 What size socket did you use for the smaller bearing drift? And did you refit all the bearing dust covers with the new sealed bearings?
I can't remember what size socket I used to drive the bearings in with, a pretty big one. But you can also use a brass drift as I did on the second one. As for the dust covers, I fitted them on one side as they helped space out the bearing in its housing, I know some people don't bother with them. I'd say that's your call.
working on my 73, your vids are greatly appreciated!
Why not draw the bushes out a piece of tube a couple of heavy washers and a piece of tred bar ar long bolt instead of knocking the crap out of it ....
There's many ways to skin a cat, the draw it out with a threaded bar is just one. If you look at the Triumph workshop manual it recommends driving the bushes out using their tool, part number 97-1527, more commonly known as the 'knocking the crap out of it' method. Using the correct size tool ensures you apply pressure to the outside of the bush, which is slightly shorter than the internal tube, which doesn't damage the rubber compound.
How did those gears work in your mill, i did the same gear change and mind just come apart, did not work
I'll be honest, not great. I've already killed one and I'm being very careful with my last one. I'm looking into either getting some Tufnol gears made, as original, or even a toothed belt configuration. As usual life is throwing too much at me at the moment for me to get my head into sorting it out.
@@bodganeering im in the process of making brass gears,ty for your reply
Very profesinal lookin wiring loom .tail lights look tons better than the old 3 bullet lights per side
I'm a bit old fashioned when it comes to lights and I do like the glow you get from an incandescent lamp and the soft on/off. But I do agree that these LED units are a lot tidier. Thanks.
Great job !! What mask do you use with the 2pk Cheers Garry
It’s a generic respirator with the appropriate filters for spray paints. Ideally should be airfed for 2K paint but I don’t have a good enough compressor. Thanks.
Thanks for the reply all the best Garry
It looks like your choke has been either removed or never there. I presume it works great without one. Mine has a choke, but I'm thinking of not running with one. Any suggestions please?
When originally designed these carbs never had chokes, they have what’s called a tickler that allows you excess fuel to be pumped into the intake for cold starting. If your bike is running fine with the current set up I’d leave it as it is.
I feel like I should know but who is the character in the decal on the chain guard and petrol tank?
It's Papa Lazarou who is one of the characters from The League Of Gentlemen.
@@bodganeering never watched it lol
Turned out nice. I did my gearbox oil change and carb balance oh and quite a few miles 🤣
You do need to get the miles in to check for leaks… 😂
@@bodganeeringexactly my thinking
Great job and it looks great! Your idea to use printed water transfer decals is really innovative, and super interesting to watch how you applied them. Thanks for sharing the process and the products used to get such a good result!
Thanks. Water transfer isn't my idea but it does a decent enough job, it does leave an edge so not something I would do on a main panel.
Very nice. Just bought a 79 T140. It will take a year to do some upgrades and other things needed. This is now on my list of upgrades I'd like done. I would like to add a small oil pressure gauge inline. I would have to look into it's restricting the flow to much. Any thoughts?.
You can get kits that take the oil pressure feed from the oil pressure switch fixing on the bottom right of the engine, this would give you a better picture of the pressure within your engine rather than the return to the tank. Your crank bearings are the main ones to keep and eye on. A lot of people tend to stay away from pressure gauges now as a fix gauge as you'll spend more time looking at it and getting paranoid when sat at the lights on a hot day and the pressure falls through the floor. A test gauge fitted temporarily for checking your pressures from cold should be enough for piece of mind.
@@bodganeering OK wow. I am learning something new every day about this bike. I've seen others post videos showing different modifications. One such video shows a gauge cluster with a high beam, a neutral beam, and an oil pressure light. I wondered about the source of the oil pressure light. I've only had the bike for one week now. Cleaning up the wiring will be one of my first jobs. She came to me with only a speedometer, no turn signals, just a horn button, and what I think is a high beam switch. I'll be looking to get a battery in the next couple of days to see what I do have and what works. Mostly I'm trying to learn all I can and avoid throwing money away on spare parts. Thank you
@briangibbs518 sounds like fun. These bikes are a love hate relationship, also a massive money pit. But as soon as you crack that throttle open, then you know… Advice is always free mate, enjoy the journey.
@@bodganeering Thanks it is a labour of love. Had Yamaha's and Harleys But always wanted a Triumph. This came up at an ok price and had to have it. Young man started a Cafe project but with a young wife and kids on the way. Well, we all know the rest of the story. He did do some good work. Took it to the right shops to get work done. So ya she lives to drain another bank account. Thanks again. Ride safe.
Where did you get the fork seals from?
EBay retailer selling LF Harris spares.
@@bodganeering It's my next task as they are shot (it seems we have suffered identical faults overall but you are 12 months ahead of me lol) And the 3D printed driver was that an ebay purchase?
@@simonmarsden66 I got that tool around eight years ago and I can't seem to find one online now, if you're handy with CAD and have access to a printer I could give you some dimensions. I might even have a go at making one on the lathe.
@@bodganeering I'm not but I could bodge something up for the task no doubt
@@simonmarsden66 I've found a part number for the one I use, UNIOR 1702 34mm. I'd double check your fork leg size but it will be around 34mm.
Have you got sewn in creases on your coveralls? must be household cav???
Not quite, I was RAOC/RLC Vehicle Specialist and qualified as a Warrior DMI, spent a lot of time teaching at the School of Logistics and Bovington.
@@bodganeering I was REME
Do you know my mate "Beef"?
@@simonmarsden66 Stef?
@@simonmarsden66 I can think of many responses for this but I think the algorithm would block me... 🤣
What do you use in your ultrasonic cleaner
Just a generic carb cleaner from a well known internet auction site.
Thanks for this I'm gonna change my monobloc to concentric on my Velocette MSS, anything to look out for? One more thing iv got a choke which I never use do I have to fit that as well?
If the carb has a tickler then no need for a choke. But this also depends on how easy the bike starts when cold. I would leave the choke fitted and see how it goes.
Yeah there is a tickler on the old monobloc carb the bike starts easier with out tickling and no choke. Thanks for the quick reply
good video, thanks
i would have brought a powerdynamo vape system much better easyier to install looks nicer and dont need a battery. got one on my cz175 10 years never had a problem starts first kick every time.
Brilliant I have just put new plates in my lighting after a lot of years but the books say nothing about adjusting the cable yes I got all of the bit about the pressure plate but nothing about the cable from the books so a big thanks for that simple when shown how
Glad it helped.
Very helpful and shares my thoughts on crap Triumph design issues!
They’re not much better now… 😂 Thanks.
Hi.. Great useful video, thanks for that.. Will have to change mine sometime soon.. . A quick question if I may though. Do you know what your front master cylinder assembly was off? I've just put one off a 250 Honda on mine and still can't get the braking improvement I was hoping for.. Thanks R
The brake MC is from a 750 street triple. Thanks.
You are really abusing your needle 😮😮 you’ve probably bent it
Needles fine mate.
Definitely an HS2 carb
Uhhhhhh. Haha, Nice job. Been thinking about doing a bit of this myself, thanks for the primer.
Just had to go through this procedure, clutch is tight on lever I do wonder if it's on it's last legs
Oh and thanks for the vid as always :)
Is it a smooth tight or notchy tight? Double check your cable routing for tight bends etc
@@bodganeering cable is free I oiled it earlier and no resistance. I'll take it out tomorrow see what it's like on the road
That was a short ride no clutch at all, back to basics, lets start afresh
Hopefully a simple fix.
Hey man! I've never subscribed, let alone joined or paid for a channel before but I just joined yours for the perks of being able to pick your brain every now and then. I just had two triumph bonnevilles delivered to Oregon from my childhood home in NY. One, my father and I built when I was a teenager and is completely custom and the other is an original, both 77's. All fluids were drained before delivery, and according to your video I already messed up by not adding the syringes of oil. I won't waste your time, but these bikes are priceless to me and I don't want to mess anything up without my father here to correct me.
Many thanks for your subscription, it is really appreciated. Always happy to help. I’d be interested to hear more about your bikes, I do like non-standard bikes and people different takes on style etc. The syringe of oil won’t break the bank, you should be ok as long as you get oil flow back into the tank. We all have to start somewhere, we all learn by our mistakes and I’m still learning.
Excellent advice, thank you. Now I know the dims for the drift I will have a go and do my ‘79 T140E handle bar mounts.
Thanks again for another great video!
Was watching this video because after a successful first ride I went to go for a ride the next morning and the clutch was stuck. I have tried rocking the bike in gear with clutch handle depressed and left it overnight with a zip tie on the clutch handle, but to no effect. Guessing I am going to need to order new discs and springs etc. Do you have any suggestions on which discs to purchase or whether I should try other options before ordering parts? It's a 1977 T140v. Really appreciate it!
@MadTinkerman before ordering parts would be best to do some fault finding first. Take the clutch adjuster cover off the primary, is the adjuster screw and locknut still in position? Do the plates move when you operate the clutch, you might need a torch to see it through the inspection hole. Let’s not unload the parts canon yet… 😂
@@bodganeering Hi, well I took the inspection cover off and see that the adjustment screw has been bottoming out on the inspection cover! Bits of aluminum from the cover are present so I think I had better take the primary cover off and see what the heck is going on inside there... Any idea what would cause the adjustment screw to hit the inspection cover? I haven't adjusted it yet, but the adjustment screw and nut don't appear to be loose.
@@bodganeering Hi, well I took the clutch adjust cover off and have found that the adjusting screw has been bottoming out on the inspection cover with little bits of aluminum as evidence. I think I had better take the primary cover off and see what the heck is going on in there... The adjuster screw and nut don't appear to be loose but I haven't attempted to adjust them yet. Any idea what might cause this? The adjuster screw and top plate do move with the clutch handle depressed.
@MadTinkerman clutch basket might be coming loose. There’s a nut that holds the whole assembly in place. As you said, primary off and take a look.
I just ordered some 3/16th bar on amazon so I could replicate this. Is running on one cylinder ok with an electronic ignition installed? I feel like I read somewhere that it wasn't good for the ignition, but I can't remember. Ive been adjusting to highest idle. I didn't realize you want to find highest idle then back the air screw off an 8th of a turn. Now I know.
It will be fine running on one cylinder whilst you do the carbs, the system runs through both coils at the same time using what's called a lost spark.
Good, imformative vid. Some rubber between the regulator/rectifier ans battery tray may prolong the lifespan of ghe unit..... These Twins shake and vibrate,as you know! 👍