My 1977 T140V project

[DuffCon]

Spent some time today with minor disassembly, will post some pics. So far it looks like the tank can be used. I swirled the old gas around a bit and found that the metal underneath looks pretty good, though I'll need to clean it out. There's a lit of cleaning to do, and a lot of rubber needs replacing. Any suggestions on sources for vendors who have magical kits with everything I need?

 

[flanaganspoit]

I'm right behind you, just picked up the same bike, sat just as long tank looks just as good!I'll post some pics a soon as I can.

 

[DuffCon]

So I know its been awhile and I promised pics, so heres some old ones of the teardown. It's much more taken apart right now, but these pics are what I have on my computer, so i'll update as soon as possible.

 

[kashif]

great

 

[CarlS]

Good photos and good documentation. Please keep us posted on your progress.

 

[DuffCon]

Some newer pics. Rear end removed, along with rear battery box, electronics, most of the wiring harness and carbs. Carbs were in pretty good shape, the jets weren't really plugged. In fact, I think the bike would have started with fresh oil and gas. But since i'm in this deep, might as well give them a proper cleaning. 3 Day bath in pine sol netted the following results:

 

[DaveM]

They sure cleaned up great and I agree worth the extra effort seeing you are in so deep. The rest of it is also coming along nicely by the looks of it.

 

[CarlS]

Nice work. Those carbs cleaned up very well. Thanks for the pics.

 

[Rocky]

In the long run you won't regret doing all this work. This way you get to know the bike inside and out. You know what's there; what's been done, and it will give you more peace of mind with all (or at least most) of the questions answered.
This really the only way to deal with these old machines.
Great progress. Keep at it

 

[triumpht100]

You do have a great looking bike to restore and look like your headed in the right direction. Just keep taking tons of photos and know when to walk away from it and come back on another day.

 

[DuffCon]

A couple more recent sub projects. New oil lines and installed spin on filter. Sorry, though I had more pics on phone. Will add more later.

 

[The Seeker]

Very nicely done!!!

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[DuffCon]

Ok, been awhile. Some more pics. Finally got a proper lift. The Harbor Freight model delivers acceptable performance for $70 delivered to my door. Am now able to move the bike around the garage, which is great. I'm concerned about the clearance between the oil lines and the rear brake lever, but i'll worry about that more when that part comes back together. Still a ton of things to do, mostly cleaning fixing some things. A major job to do if the brakes; both front and rear master cylinders are a loss. I snagged a repro front master, but still need to get a rear and new lines. Also not sure about the calipers yet. Haven't really got a moment to tear them down. Anyone have ideas about an easier way to get them apart other than swearing at them a lot.

Also, obviously need new tires and tubes, but i'm wondering about how one would know if they need to be re-laced. Next up should be de-rusting the tank and then i might actually be able to put things on, rather than take stuff off!

Oh, and also, any ideas of a cheaper source for rubber grommets for the headlamp?

 

[DaveM]

Starting to look great

 

[hemibee]

I thought I had posted a remark in this thread, guess I didn't The bike looked pretty good to start with (some obvious work needed but still looked good) and is coming along real nice. I'm looking forward to see more as you progress on this project.

 

[The Seeker]

The rear brake lever barely moves but about 1/4 to 1/2 inch, so I doubt it'll be a problem.


PS: Be sure not to over-tighten the four front axle bolts at the bottom of the forks - tighten them in a pattern not to stress one side more than the other or the aluminum will snap. Those aren't supposed to be tightened until there's no gap. A gap is normal.

 

[DuffCon]

tighten them in a pattern not to stress one side more than the other or the aluminum will snap. Those aren't supposed to be tightened until there's no gap. A gap is normal.

Could you go back in time and tell the previous owner or mechanic that? My caps are broken

 

[The Seeker]

Could you go back in time and tell the previous owner or mechanic that? My caps are broken

LOL.....how do you think I learned that?

Answer: the hard way!

 

[Sea Dog]

Great project and thanks for all the photos. I have the same oil filter on my T140 and although the oil hoses are a tight fit, there isn't any contact with the rear brake mechanism. Like in your pictures, I used cable ties to ensure the oil hoses do not move.

The torque setting for the front wheel axle cap nuts is 15 ft lb. (2.07 kg m).

 

[CarlS]

Nice work and good progress. Thanks for the photos the report.