Monday, March 10, 2014

Ran When Parked

1957 Triumph TR6 - Someone please rescue this poor bike.


7 comments:

actech said...

Officially rescued! now I just need a front end & a fuel tank!

actech said...

Officially Rescued! Now I just need a front end & a fuel tank!

BitMonkey said...

Seriously? Seems like a good buy for a pre-unit assuming the engine turns over. Send me some progress updates.

actech said...

Very serious, used to have some good friends at Riverside custom motorcycle in Riverside,ca. (Which has since been sold/name change). Did a little wrenchin at Century motorcycles in San Pedro. Somehow ended up on this rock in the middle of the pacific, where Triumphs are few and far between. I do know of 1 guy that has some stuff, for whom will soon be getting a visit.
But yes, was on cl for about 3 years, as the price was waaaayyy too high, now finally came down to something we could work with, and picked her up for less than sticker. I did indeed give her a kick yesterday and after i go through the carb, there shouldn't be much resistance. Will keep you posted.

BitMonkey said...

Awesome. Please send me your name and email address via the "Contact Me" form on the right side of this page. I'd love get keep in touch with you and get some idea what sort of build you have in mind.

Maybe we can help you find some of the parts you need

actech said...

So far today, I have done a little cleaning & some polishing on the cases, rebuilt the carb minus the float bowl gasket, which I will have to fabricate. Need some oil, gas & get a spark to it one way or another, then we'll see what happens. Hopefully she comes to life within the next couple days. ...to be continued.

actech said...

Well, so far I got the carb cleaned up. Got a few pops & flames out of her, until my leg couldn't take anymore. Keep ya posted when we have life.

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