Triple Tree/Yoke Conversion
For this project, I've opted to use a Commando 750 Triple Tree/Yoke. I'm a fan of their design, and since I'll be using a Commando front end, I figured I might as well go all out. I thought it would be a straightforward fit, but of course, it wasn't.I swapped out the old bearings...
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Engine Install
It's been a whirlwind of activity these past few days! The engine is finally in place... well, for now, at least.Let me tell you about this beauty of an engine. It's a 1972 T120v engine that I got from a top-notch Triumph engine mechanic right here in NZ. This engine isn't your average Joe;...
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Stripping & Cleaning
The rolling frame was put on the lift and I began to strip the remaining parts in preparation for cleaning and then painting. It seems to have a early commando stanchion and leg slider setup. The stanchions are junk after sitting outside for years. New parts have been ordered from the Norton Owners Club...
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Triton Build Begins
The Triton project is officially underway! Starting with the base of a 1966 Norton Atlas, which doesn't have matching numbers, I've stripped it down to a bare rolling frame. This bike has a rugged history as a dirt racer, evident from its worn-out appearance. However, since the engine and gearbox aren't part of this...
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