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Hi Guys, thanks for the welcome.

I have stripped the carbs and cleaned them. The rear mastercylinder is stuffed. There is no oil in it so I guess some of the gaskets are leaking, but i will get it on the road sometime...
 
Looks a good project. Does engine and frame have "D" designation, as you have "E" seat, tank etc and indicators are incorrect. The above-disc caliper is right for a '79 "D", but became common to all models in '80 (I think). Essentially the "D" was a standard Bonnie with slightly wider swing-arm and rear wheel rim and the rear caliper, as mentioned. The biggest feature of the model is the Lester alloy wheels, which yours seems to lack! The US version had a 2 into 1 exhaust, with UK and general export being standard fare. Other than the paint, that was about it. My own "D" is number six off the production line (according to sources I have researched) but that is now of purely theoretical significance, as it is flat-tracked/retro'd/modified to such a degree for it not to matter... Whatever you have there - enjoy building and riding it. Nige W UK
 
Ref GrandPaul's comment about rear m/cyl - he's not kidding. I had mine re-built around ten years ago and eventually saw sense and just threw it away a couple of months ago. I made some new brackets and utilised an FZ6 set-up I got off Ebay for thirteen quid.
I now have a working rear brake which I won't have to worry about any time soon. If you want pics/info on how I did it them PM me please. Nige W
 
Nige W said:
Ref GrandPaul's comment about rear m/cyl - he's not kidding. I had mine re-built around ten years ago and eventually saw sense and just threw it away a couple of months ago. I made some new brackets and utilised an FZ6 set-up I got off Ebay for thirteen quid.
I now have a working rear brake which I won't have to worry about any time soon. If you want pics/info on how I did it them PM me please. Nige W
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I'd like to see photos of the rear brake conversion. :y16:
 
Nige W said:
Looks a good project. Does engine and frame have "D" designation, as you have "E" seat, tank etc and indicators are incorrect. The above-disc caliper is right for a '79 "D", but became common to all models in '80 (I think). Essentially the "D" was a standard Bonnie with slightly wider swing-arm and rear wheel rim and the rear caliper, as mentioned. The biggest feature of the model is the Lester alloy wheels, which yours seems to lack! The US version had a 2 into 1 exhaust, with UK and general export being standard fare. Other than the paint, that was about it. My own "D" is number six off the production line (according to sources I have researched) but that is now of purely theoretical significance, as it is flat-tracked/retro'd/modified to such a degree for it not to matter... Whatever you have there - enjoy building and riding it. Nige W UK
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Hi Nige,

Yes T140D No 22288. Would love to find some Lester Mags but they are as rare as hens teeth. I think it must have bee in a prang as the front end, tank, indicators and rear wheel appear to be off an 80's bonnie.
 
In response to a couple of messages, here are some photos of my own solution to the perennial rear m/cyl problem. Please note that I had to do some basic fabrication and it is not the prettiest solution. However, I now have a functioning back brake on the cheap. If you were to do this yourself I would advise you make your own M/cyl mounting plate from steel, as the aluminium I used has a tendency to flex. It doesn't bother me too much as I only usually use the front brake/s on my bikes, just means I have a functioning back brake come MOT time. This fix cost me £13 plus found materials.


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Hi guys,.....being brand new to the forum I hope I'm doing this right. :y2:

I just bought a Frankenstein of a bike that will be completely rebuilt. There aren't enough matching part off of any one bike to go back stock, but there are enough to build a custom. (from what I've heard, the word Bobber seems to ruffle a few feathers.)

Engine; 1970 T120R with the substitution of a single carb head. (I'll be going back to a Bonneville head)
Frame; Custom raked, stretched and dropped,...it's 10" over on the wheelbase. (bought a 67 T120R frame and a bolt on hardtail 3" stretch and 2"drop)
Front end; 1971 stock (I'll re-build and polish)
Rear wheel; 1971 stock (re-build and polish)
Tank; "Mustang" I think. (bought a stock tank for it with '71 badges)
Handle bars; 7/8" Ape Hangers. (bought a shorter more stock set...1")

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I love the look of a, hard-tailed, stripped down but well polished Triumph. Most guys label them "bobbers", but there are some purists out there who insist a "bobber" is only a vintage British bike from the 40's and 50's.....I can understand that because that's what they were. Guys came home from the war with a love for speed and rebellion, bought a bike, and stripped it down to nothing and went racing.


I had two options when I started looking for a project;
(1) Buy a nice factory looking bike and ruin it.
(2) Buy a turd and make it nicer.

I just couldn't ruin a nice bike, they need to be preserved.....so I bought the turd for half the money.

While I'm finishing up a restoration on a 1963 1/2 Ford Galaxie I'm doing as much research as I can for the bike build and picking up a few parts here and there.
 

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