Starter cover painted, all done here..
New starter relay, starter works great!
New starter relay, starter works great!
1975 T160V Trident 750 triple refurb for completed sale
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Another big headache, the headlight shell and meters need to come off to make the brake line replacement easier.
Front brakes done but I need to bleed them (just too hot to continue)
Front brakes done but I need to bleed them (just too hot to continue)
(still 2 weeks ago)
This area is much tidier now.
Looking better in this entire area...
Primary side needs a bit of cleanup, but not till after the oil change. That's it for today, I think I lost 2 lbs. in sweat...
Front brake master cylinder leaks and won't pump up fully. New stainless steel replacement should arrive in a day or two. Oil change next. Slowly doing touchups and cleanup, test ride by the weekend if all goes to plan...
This area is much tidier now.
Looking better in this entire area...
Primary side needs a bit of cleanup, but not till after the oil change. That's it for today, I think I lost 2 lbs. in sweat...
Front brake master cylinder leaks and won't pump up fully. New stainless steel replacement should arrive in a day or two. Oil change next. Slowly doing touchups and cleanup, test ride by the weekend if all goes to plan...
Looking good!
(4 days ago)
Brake fluid had leaked into the switch cluster and collected lots of crud
Cleaned up the switch (bad lighting)
New master cylinder arrived...
Brake fluid had leaked into the switch cluster and collected lots of crud
Cleaned up the switch (bad lighting)
New master cylinder arrived...
New fuel taps also arrived.
New petcocks installed with new fuel line. I changed the top segment to clear tubing so I can see gas flowing.
New peg rubbers installed.
New petcocks installed with new fuel line. I changed the top segment to clear tubing so I can see gas flowing.
New peg rubbers installed.
Replaced the new white fluid cup with the old (but nicely cleaned up) black one. White one stuck out like a sore thumb. Filled and bled, works great!
(Thursday)
All nipped up, started on the 2nd kick! A bit of smoke from wet sumping, nice easy test ride up and down the street. Still need to set the idle and then get it out on the highway.
Oil filter was in very good shape. Looking at my records, it only had just over 360 miles on it.
Castrol GTX 4T is now called "GO"...
(Thursday)
All nipped up, started on the 2nd kick! A bit of smoke from wet sumping, nice easy test ride up and down the street. Still need to set the idle and then get it out on the highway.
Oil filter was in very good shape. Looking at my records, it only had just over 360 miles on it.
Castrol GTX 4T is now called "GO"...
YESTERDAY!
FINALLY got out for a nice spin before the temps hit the hundreds, stopped for a beauty shot...
Drive side shot, still haven't degreased and/or washed it!
J.C. Motors have been booked already, pickup likely next week. Off it goes...
This project is DONE!
FINALLY got out for a nice spin before the temps hit the hundreds, stopped for a beauty shot...
Drive side shot, still haven't degreased and/or washed it!
J.C. Motors have been booked already, pickup likely next week. Off it goes...
This project is DONE!
Excellent 
, Looks good GP!
This bike sold a few months ago, the new owner is slowly removing one component at a time and refurbishing it. He just had significant surgery, so the project won't be ongoing till maybe next year.
I can understand wanting a classic to look like new, as I fall into that category, but the bike looked very nice as it was.
Good luck to him
Good luck to him
Yes, it was sold as a "ten footer" (looks good from 10 feet away), which is exactly what he wanted.
He will be replacing rubber and non-original bits, and spiffing up each and every component, till it appears more or less restored; should be once he recovers, it will be on the road continuously except maybe a day or two while a critical part or component is being refurbished.
He will be replacing rubber and non-original bits, and spiffing up each and every component, till it appears more or less restored; should be once he recovers, it will be on the road continuously except maybe a day or two while a critical part or component is being refurbished.
Looks great. Think he got a really nice bike.
I envy the guy that bought that bike, i sure wanted it, wish i had got a bunch of good paying jobs this past summer, i would be the one putting all of that new stuff on it!!!!!!!!!!!
Well he sure got a nice clean bike to start his complete restoration on.
Thomas (the new owner) had a significant surgery, but is done with the delicate recuperation and is back to tinkering in the shop. His goal is to have it mostly done in time for spring. He should be fully healed and ready to ride by then, if he doesn't over-do it in the shop this winter.
