by tts | Apr 7, 2022 | Triumph Build
So with the crankshaft not timed correctly i had to dismantle top of the engine again. Fortunately I could re-use the gaskets as engine had not been fired up. I made up a tool that allowed the crankshaft to align correctly without having to split it again. What I also...
by tts | Mar 21, 2022 | Triumph Build
Few months later the forged pistons and Carrillo forged rods arrived from the states. Also I added to the mix was Hayabusa injectors as the standard ones had a flat spot in middle rpm range. Lack of fuel I think. The first new lesson was understanding what bolt...
by tts | Mar 10, 2022 | Triumph Build
What do i do with a dead bike? I had access to a workshop in Invercargill so made a plan. Visited a few bike shops managed to scrounge some old steel frame parts. Out with the Mig Welder and made myself a frame to protect the bike getting home. Around to my mates at...
by tts | Mar 1, 2022 | Triumph Build, Uncategorised
Road Flooding delayed my arrival for the Harley Davidson Twilight Drag Racing. A quick Bike clean, through the scrutineers then on to the track. Never done this before could be interesting. Sky Sport spied the bike so a short interview was taped on my journey so far....
by tts | Feb 11, 2022 | Triumph Build
Next on the list was to enter the bike in the Burt Munroe Bike rally. This annual event located at bottom of the South island in Invercargill is a mecca for bikers. The targeted event amongst the many choices was the Teretonga night ¼ mile drag racing. My plan was set...
