Saturday, May 18, 2013
Thursday, May 16, 2013
Nordian?
More often than not anymore it seems the powerplants grafted into Norton Featherbeds completely defy all logic. This one pretty well takes the cake and yet it cool enough I really don't care. Ironically it was apparently built in the 60's. Sublimely ridiculous.
MC Club
This photo is a Flathead Rob antique store find. No info on the back. From the bikes, we're guessing late ‘20s or early ‘30s… Too cool.
Ran When Parked
1954 Triumph T6 - This bike reminds me a good bit of the of my '51 when I got it. It's probably a fair deal given the price and completeness.
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Stunts
In an age where sport bike stunt rider exhibitions are everywhere I sometimes think Joe Public doesn't truly appreciate what the Seattle Cossacks do. Now that I've been hanging around their shows on a more regular basis I've noticed i's not uncommon for someone to come out of a show bleeding.
It's not a risk free hobby. Now consider that most restored bikes of this vintage are either in museums or are treated like they are by their owners. These bikes get ridden rain or sunshine. Keeping a 75 year old motorcycle in running reliably is not always a trivial feat. It's crazy to think some of these bikes have been on the team for multiple generations. Do check them out if you ever have the chance.
Ran When Parked
1936 Harley Davidson VLH bobber. I'm almost positive this is the same VL Flathead Rob and I saw at Twinline's Swap Meet. I loved it. I don't know HD's as well as Triumphs but even given all the original parts the price seems pretty high.
Monday, May 13, 2013
Stelling & Helling Crossbow
I guess given my fondness for Hollywood bars and my motocross background it's not a stretch to assume I'd be a big fan of the Stelling & Helling Crossbow bars sold for Triumphs. Until recently I'd never seen the Stelling & Helling Co. logo. Too cool. I'll have to find a set of these some day.
Incidentally, I discovered someone making repop decals. Sorta cool.
Incidentally, I discovered someone making repop decals. Sorta cool.
Ran When Parked
I found this T100RR tribute through British Ironworks. It's not much of a departure from what I had in mind for my T110. It sure makes me want to get working on that bike again. I'm still juggling moving expenses way too much to even think about it... I welcome the inspiration though.
Triumph T100R Special.
Pre-unit tiger 100 engine fitted into a ex WD 1944 3HW Triumph frame. A good flattrack frame giving good ground clearance and a short wheel base. Also a good steering head angle that makes the steering very sharp.
Also notice I angled the engine forwards slightly in new alloy engine plates.
Complete engine rebuild just completed under 100 miles ago, so still running in. Fitted with new standard size liners and 7.5:1 pistons.
Brand new cams and followers fitted. New shells fitted to a standard large journal crankshaft. New rods were also fitted. New ball main bearings fitted. New Morgo oil pump and a new lip type oil seal timing cover conversion.
Also fitted a reconditioned manual BTH magneto.
Twin carb conversion.
The lights are running total loss as there is no dynamo fitted, just using the brake light the battery will last forever on a charge. If you start using the headlight you will only get about 20 mins before blackout.
19" Dunlop rims fitted and shod with new old stock Dunlop and John Bull tyres. 8" piecrust front hub and scalloped front brake.
I built this bike over 2 years using top quality new old stock and hard to find period parts. No repro bits were used it's all genuine tackle. For example genuine Amal racing levers not those cheap and nasty monkey metal imitations hawked around by every autojumble Johnny. Also the extra long genuine Amal advance retard lever. The more you look the more you will see on this bike.
Also the entire primary drive is new. Including a full alloy competition clutch. Chains are all brand new Renolds.
New sealed front wheel bearings fitted.
Built in homage to the 1954 T100RR.
Triumph T100R Special.
Pre-unit tiger 100 engine fitted into a ex WD 1944 3HW Triumph frame. A good flattrack frame giving good ground clearance and a short wheel base. Also a good steering head angle that makes the steering very sharp.
Also notice I angled the engine forwards slightly in new alloy engine plates.
Complete engine rebuild just completed under 100 miles ago, so still running in. Fitted with new standard size liners and 7.5:1 pistons.
Brand new cams and followers fitted. New shells fitted to a standard large journal crankshaft. New rods were also fitted. New ball main bearings fitted. New Morgo oil pump and a new lip type oil seal timing cover conversion.
Also fitted a reconditioned manual BTH magneto.
Twin carb conversion.
The lights are running total loss as there is no dynamo fitted, just using the brake light the battery will last forever on a charge. If you start using the headlight you will only get about 20 mins before blackout.
19" Dunlop rims fitted and shod with new old stock Dunlop and John Bull tyres. 8" piecrust front hub and scalloped front brake.
I built this bike over 2 years using top quality new old stock and hard to find period parts. No repro bits were used it's all genuine tackle. For example genuine Amal racing levers not those cheap and nasty monkey metal imitations hawked around by every autojumble Johnny. Also the extra long genuine Amal advance retard lever. The more you look the more you will see on this bike.
Also the entire primary drive is new. Including a full alloy competition clutch. Chains are all brand new Renolds.
New sealed front wheel bearings fitted.
Built in homage to the 1954 T100RR.
Franciscan Motors Inc.
I thought my Albuquerque friends might appreciate this Old Motor post. Old Motors has featured some very cool photos/stories from the UNM photo archives this week.
Sunday, May 12, 2013
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