70 Tiger: Under the primary chain cover.

[chris coose]

I have a stock, well used 1970 TR6 I bought in 1975. 20-25,000 miles. The bike has been stored down cellar for 12 years. Chris and I are stripping down for a thorough going over. I shall post here on particular systems as we go along.
Under the primary chain cover:
Its never run out of oil.
The chain and sprokets look in good shape.
The dynamo has a small piece of the plastic broken off and I recall it was charging.

On a decent but not opened ended budget, should I look to go belt drive?

I'm of the opinion, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.
Would images be helpful?

 

[DaveM]

Yeah photos always help

 

[chris coose]

Clutch plates surely need replacement. Friction plates will get replaced. Is it necessary to replace drive plates? Springs of course get replaced.

 

[CarlS]

Photos always help. We would love to see pics of your project. Also, I urge you to photo document your project for your use down the road. One of our members converted a classic Triumph to belt drive and loves it. Personally, I choose to stick with the chain. As you you said, "if it ain't broke..." The bottom line is that whatever you prefer is the right way to go.

 

[CarlS]

Photos always help. We would love to see pics of your project. Also, I urge you to photo document your project for your use down the road. One of our members converted a classic Triumph to belt drive and loves it. Personally, I choose to stick with the chain. As you you said, "if it ain't broke..." The bottom line is that whatever you prefer is the right way to go.

I choose to install electronic ignition and I really like that it. I left my suspension stock. If your frame and engine numbers match, the bike is more valuable if you stay close to stock including stock paint colors.

 

[Rocky]

Clutch plates surely need replacement. Friction plates will get replaced. Is it necessary to replace drive plates? Springs of course get replaced.

Check the steel plates for true (not warped) on a piece of glass and the condition of the tabs as well as where the tabs contact the clutch basket and clutch hub (center). If the steel plates are warped or severly notched from wear they will need to be replaced. A dragging and troublesome clutch is very annoying.
You need smooth mating surfaces where the clutch plate tabs bear on the clutch basket and clutch hub for a smooth and non-drag clutch operation.
These parts probably cost a lot less to replace than a complete belt drive, but that's a cost you will have to decide for yourself. Belt drives are very nice and work well.
A lot depends on how long you intend to keep the bike. If you intend to keep it for a long time I would spend the money and do it right.

 

[The Seeker]

If I remember correctly, the guy in PA that sold the belt drives either died or went out of business...can't recall which.

 

[Rocky]

I forgot to mention that I have a Boyer electronic ignition system in both of my vintage bikes and they work great.
But twin points work well to as long as you know how to set and time them.
I found them to be too much fuss so I went with a Boyer.

 

[CarlS]

I have a Sparx electronic ignition and I am satisfied with it.

 

[chris coose]

The tear down is going along nicely. I've broke two things so far and those are two clamp bolts on the exhaust cross-over pipe. Speaking of that, anybody not bothered with that X-over pipe and gone independent pipes on the Tiger?
All else is coming apart very nicely. Still taking things apart and I promise myself to do at least one thing a day even if it is to do some research.
Looking to do a fairly significant order soon. I think I'd like to take some time on a phone order with somebody who knows the model and proper parts and make further recommendations.

Any recommendations from here as to what parts dealer(s) may be best to call?

 

[chris coose]

Had a photo link loaded so I thught to add this.

Wedding day 1996

Will add more as I get along in the rebuild.

 

[devo]

Hey Chris
Great pic of you and your lady
Grab a modern day photo of the two of you on a bike and put both pics up in here
https://www.triumphtalk.com/showthread.php/16423-You-and-your-bike-then-and-now

Youll know what I mean when you see the thread

 

[The Seeker]

That's a great idea!!!

Great photo Chris!

I can't help but notice that you two are not ATGATT (All The Gear All The Time) type folks

 

[DaveM]

Cool photo Chris

 

[CarlS]

Very cool photo. Thanks for posting it.

 

[Rocky]

Great pic

 

[grandpaul]

For the next two weeks I'm going to be occupied with doctors, clinics, case workers, lawyers and family court; we're FINALLY getting to the formal petition for adoption!

After that, I'd be happy to talk at length about a major parts order. Typically I can save folks enough to get tires & battery free, with the exact same order from many of the other well-known parts resellers...

 

[grandpaul]

Ha! I didn't even notice that there was a second page to this thread 'till after I posted. GREAT PHOTO! Now THAT'S a wedding picture!

You've gotten past the "seven year itch", and your tenth anniversary; good milestones. On to "sweet sixteen"...

 

[CarlS]

Paul, please keep us posted on the adoption progress. You all are in my prayers.