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Update, while we wait for the new alternator. I got the tank Painted. At the last minute I decided on a paint scheme... I had the Tank painted here locally with satin black. I then shipped it to a Painter in New Brawnsfels, TX (mikeyspinstriping.com) to get a hand painted logo and some nice...

So 3 weeks ago I rough wired the Bike to get her started for the first time... I could only get her to fire up and kept her running only of I Hooked her up t my battery charger. I did some tests and determined that I was not getting any power out of the Alternator.... So finally yesterday I...

Paul, the oil started to return right away, provably helped that I kicked it so many time before it turn on. The bike dies right away if I disconnect the Charger... Need to check the new Alternator, I plan to put a multi-meter on the Alternator wires to see how much Voltage(AC) its producing...

Ok...Good News... I was able to get her running!!! I Installed a temporary Gas tank (aluminum water bottle) that I had from my previous build. I did a rough wiring job, Just the basics to get her running. I must have kicked it about 40 times and nothing( have about 20+ minutes of video), I...

Re: Triumph 750 engine overhaul start to finish Made some serious progress... Finally finished the headers and Muffler set up(paint was drying when I took this pics). I also had to go back and fix the bottom Oil sump plate(leaking), and Ceter stand (Clearence issues) and took my time on a...

Re: Triumph 750 engine overhaul start to finish I Bought a 2-1 header from Paul at the time I bought the bike, but never test fitted it. So When I finally did it fit fine but exited on the Left side and required to remove the center stand. This would not work for me due to the fact that I...

Re: Triumph 750 engine overhaul start to finish Sorry guys for not posting in a while, here is some pictures of the progress: Got the Rims Powdercoated, and sent them to Buchanans to get Laced. Also got some Firestone tires from Coker tire. The tires are wider than the originals 4.50 in the...

Re: Triumph 750 engine overhaul start to finish Progress has been Slow but steady. Waiting on Powder-coted Rims and drums to get new spokes, Tank was completely striped and is about to get the inside coted. Been working on small details like headlight mounts, Handlebar mounts, and...

Re: Triumph 750 engine overhaul start to finish Paul, I think I'm going to hijack you tread and post pictures here of my progress. Again thank you so much for your help. So Yesterday I picked up the engine from Paul and I got home and began the process to mount it to the frame. At the...

Re: Triumph 750 engine overhaul start to finish WOW!!! looks Awesome cant wait.

Re: Triumph 750 engine overhaul start to finish Thank you Paul for the update, I'm anxious to see it on the frame.

Re: Triumph 750 engine overhaul start to finish Great Progress Paul... Was even better to see in person yesterday morning. Thank again and have fun at the Texas Mile.

Re: Triumph 750 engine overhaul start to finish Hello Paul, I'm very excited to see progress, both on your end and in my garage. Thanks for doing a build tread on the engine! Pancho

Hi everyone, new to this forum, I'm starting a project on a 1973 TR7RV. The idea is to do a full disassembly and rebuild. The engine is currently being re-built by a forum member GranPaul. The frame and rest of the bike ill be rebuilding in my garage. I plan to start a build tread here on this...