Triumph Carb Tuning Basics
Carburation To understand the basics of Triumph carb tuning, it is necessary to understand what carburetion is, what it does, and how it works. Carburetion is the mixture of fuel…
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VIDEO: Removing the Sludge Trap from the Crank – 1968 Triumph T120R Rebuild
Time for some engine work – check the sludge trap and crank: Stacy is working to remove the sludge trap plug on our crank so we can change out the sludge trap tube on our 1968 Triumph T120R. Spoiler: It doesn’t come out easy. If you’re restoring your vintage British motorcycle or if it’s been
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Has the 446 LED Main/Dip Beam Tripped You Up?
The 446 LED headlamp bulb is a technological marvel, and considering its modest draw from the electrical system, it is a “must have” for almost all owners of vintage British or American motorcycles (who can forget Harley’s generator engines, they could really use this headlight). The chip is designed to allow either polarity grounding (+
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Purchasing Exhaust Pipes: Do You Need Spigots?
*Want to watch a quick video instead of reading the blog? Scroll down to the bottom for our video on spigots! When deciding which exhaust system is right for your bike it is important to know what head your motor has. Never assume that there is such a thing as stock when it comes
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VIDEO: The Start of a Vintage Brit Bike Restoration
We’re starting a restoration here at The Bonneville Shop on a numbers matching 1968 Triumph T120R. Follow along as we build it back from its frame!
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VIDEO: About Solid State Regulators
From the factory, British motorbikes were fitted with a rectifier and either 1 or 2 Zener diodes. Because they consist of fragile electrical components that can dry up over time or fail from vibrations. You can replace the parts themselves but the quality of replacement rectifiers and Zener diodes leaves a lot to be desired, […]
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VIDEO: Installing a Headlight with Fixing Clips
Using headlight fixing clips are easier to use than you might think. There are many incorrect ways to install the fixing wires to retain a Lucas or Lucas type headlight reflector and lens in a Lucas headlight shell, but only one correct way. Today we will show you how to do so. Installing Lucas Headlight
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VIDEO: Installing a Mainstand – The Penny Trick
Installing a mainstand on your bike? Here’s a easy way that doesn’t require a friend or using pullers!
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VIDEO: How to Fit New Concentric Carbs with Old Cables (Triumph)
Current production Amal & Wassel carbs almost always arrive to us with adjustable ferrules screwed into the carb tops. While Norton and BSA utilized the throttle ferrules, Triumph fitted throttle cables with top-hat shaped ferrules designed to seat into the top of the carburetor. So, if you’ve purchased a new carb or carbs for your […]
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Cam Timing Notes
…Jomo 15. With less seat to seat timing the motor makes more torque, and runs “crisper” down low. LIFT CENTER LASH TAPPET DUR’N OPEN CLOSE AT INTAKE .352 105…