Bead Blasted

I have been thinking about what should I do with the frame. At first I was thinking I should powder coat the frame. Paul suggested I should Rattle can it. I did my research and found this paint PJ1 Frame Paint (http://www.pj1.com/) that I am told that it is tough as nails. I also found out my neighbor has a huge bead blasting room at his office. He offered to bead blasted the frame for me for free. I could not pass up the offer.

Thanks neighbor.

Reassembled Crank

Last Saturday night was a big step for the Triumph. The crank was reassembled. Everything from the sludge trap to the big end bearing were replaced and tightened to specs. Next bearing and reassembling the cases. Oh mama its getting hot in here!

Sweet Bike

This is about the coolest bike ever. The attention to detail is outstanding.

Cad Model

I have decided to start modeling my triumph in Solidworks. I think that this will give me a road map on how to put the bike back together and, aid me in designing custom parts.

Carb breakdown

From the first day I had the bike I have been working on the carburators. They have been quite the pain in the ass. They were in really bad shape and difficult in every aspect. But after many applications of penitrating oil the final filter housing and the tickeler button gave way to my awesome force.
I have been waiting on parts so I decided to tackel the Gearbox Outer Cover. I bacicaly broke the assembly down, cleaned it up, and reassembled it. I even got to use my first seal from the gasket set I bought. As you can see from the picture the guide plate is really pitted from rust. I am not sure if i have to replace it, But looks pretty good now.

New Sludge trap is in the house.

The rebuild has officially begun. Today I received all the parts to put the crankshaft back together.

I found this guy (Carl) on eBay that knows everything about Triumphs, and sells every part I would need. His user name on eBay is racingnorton. He is really easy to talk to, and he really knows his stuff. Great contact for rebuilding a Triumph.

Da Bearings

The Bunnyface had the distinguished opportunity to pullout the first Ball bearing. I know.. it might have been the best time of her life.
I have also cleaned the cases and they are ready for reassembly.