This is our first full Triton build. Our homage to the original Cafe Racers of the 60's. We took a 1967 Norton Atlas slimline frame and have powered it with a 1972 Triumph T120 engine to create our own version of the famous cafe racer. We started right back from a bare frame to complete a full build. Being a Triton, we were able to add our own twists and ideas into what suits our tastes while keeping the traditions at heart. For those of you worrying, we did not separate a matching frame/engine Atlas for the project (we would never dare!).
For the engine, or 'Tri' part of the project we went with a fully rebuilt '72 Triumph T120 with a Morgo 750 big bore kit. It has a 7 plate clutch for light and trouble free clutch action. It was decided to go with a Boyer electronic ignition using a single coil to save space. Podtronics were also installed for reliability and space saving. The wiring harness is a new but modified Norton Commando harness.
For the frame part of the project - the 'ton'. We went with a 67 Atlas slimline frame mainly because they were easier to find than the earlier wideline frames. We used the famous Dresda brand for engine plates. We decided to paint these black rather than the bare metal type, we have added more black to the project than the basic metal/chrome look and this was a early route we decided to go with just to make ours a bit different. The original slimline swingarm was retained as we were happy with it's condition. We also kept the Atlas instrument panel but used a 71 Commando front end - yoke, fork sliders and TLS brake. With this instrument panel we added a few modern extras such as a voltage gauge and LED warning lights with icons. Just for kicks it was decided to add a Norton Commando frame ID plate - with a build date of 2024.
Being a Triton, pretty much everything is made to our own tastes.
Work done(everything really): - Fully rebuilt commando front end with TLS brake - New Dunlop TT100 tyres - New rear shocks Atlas type - Customised wiring harness - Pazon Electronic Ignition and single coil - Mini battery located under seat hump - Folding kick start - Podtronics regulator/rectifier - LED lighting including idiot lights - LED voltage indicator - Oil Pressure gauge - Wassel Carbs - Bellmouth air intakes - 5 Gallon Manx Style fuel tank - Modern switchgear - Dresda Rearsets - Dresda engine plate and head steady - Norton type Oil Filter - RGM Norton side stand (modified) - Big bore exhaust pipes - Reverse cone silencers - Overhauled and cermakromed wheels - Painted and striped tanks in Manx style
and much much more...
This bike has had hundreds of hours and a lot of money put into it to get it just how we would like our own Triton. With this we have tried to keep it as close to the original spirit of the Tritons. This is our keeper bike and will be riding this. We may build another Triton down the track so keep checking back.
