Project Bike.  

The following pictures show the evolution of our project bike from a bag of bits to something rideable. This may take some time as it will be done as and when funding and time permits. The bike started life as a red and silver Triumph 750 Tiger UK model manufactured in 1978. It was owned from new by one person who was clearly a bit of a bodger and not fussy about looking after machinery.

The bike was completely stripped and all bits that were not required for the rebuild were sold on e-bay to fund the work needed. The first photo shows a basic mock-up of what we intend it to look like.

These bits were kept.

These bits were binned.

Engine started off as a single carb and will be replaced by a twin carb set up.

Exhaust stubs were fitted to accept 1 3/4" Drag pipes. Work done by Grizzly's Custom Bikes who have been very helpful in providing guidance and assistance. Go to the links page for more info.

New Box section swinging are made and fitted by Steff and Spike (Cut 'em 'n' ride). Slab yokes and spacers for the wide front end were made and fitted. Twin disc set up for the front will stop things a bit better.

Seat loop was partially removed and lowered and struts added to allow the shocks to be fitted. The oil filler cap had to be repositioned due to the size of the petrol tank.

Rear mudguard supports were added and bobbins fitted to accept a removable sissybar.

Harley rear mudguard and tail light fitted. At the front there are two mini bates headlights.

Engine fitted using all the original Triumph engine plates.

Barrels removed for cleaning and painting with heat resistant paint. Barrels masked off so that paint doesn't enter the bores. Finished barrels.

Twin carb head after regrind and lapping in. Gruff installing the valves.

Ready to re-install on the engine.

Cleaning up various brackets and tightening down the barrels.

Head fitted followed by rocker boxes.

Pipes fitted.

More to come. Next up is engine sprocket and wheel sprocket alignment plus forward controls, exhausts and brakes.

Next stage is to get it running as it is. Make sure that everything fits and nothing rubs or looks like it is likely to cause problems later then its a case of strip it all down and the easy bit of painting the whole thing.