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…designed to lock the kickstarter lever to the kickstart spindle. There had to be a provision allowing the lever to be removed from the spindle so the outer gearbox cover…
The Imperiled Life of the Kickstarter Cotter Pin Read More »
130 Link 530 Chains By Dave Porter, Technical and Customer Support at The Bonneville Shop We recently procured a substantial quantity of extra-long 130 link 3/8” x 5/8” 530 drive chains from DID and there are several reasons why you should consider this chain for your BSA, Norton, or Triumph motorcycle when replacing your
Get ‘em While They’re Hot- 130 Link 530 Chains! Read More »
By Dave Porter, Technical and Customer Support at The Bonneville Shop The 1970 Triumph TR6R Build Continues: Rotor and Stator Next in the series shows me checking the air gap of .009” between the rotor and stator, in various positions. I rotate the engine while moving the feeler gauge around the circle, ensuring there is
Dave’s Building a 10-Footer: A 1970 Triumph TR6R Build – Part 2 Read More »
By Dave Porter, Technical and Customer Support at The Bonneville Shop Installation Instructions When using our TBS-0041 layshaft bearing drift tool, be sure to place the 57-1607 thrust washer on the locating peg in the gearbox housing, as it sets the depth of the closed-end 57-1606 layshaft needle bearing. I like
TECH TIPS – Layshaft Needle Bearing Installation Tool Read More »
By Dave Porter, Technical and Customer Support at The Bonneville Shop Is countershaft sealing the issue? We are often times confronted with mysterious leaks and are confounded by…
Countershaft Sealing Read More »