Popular Post fastbob Posted December 12, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 12, 2020 Now that the ER5 is almost finished I find myself without a project . Until now . I've just been given some work to do on someone else's 1966 Triumph 3TA ! The bike is nearly complete but it just needs the top end and carburettor fitting plus a lot of fettling . This picture is not the actual bike but it's close to the pictures I've seen of it so far . This should be a lot of fun and I get paid for doing it . 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickly Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 Oohh lovely Don’t forget to post plenty of pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted December 12, 2020 Author Share Posted December 12, 2020 I think that this will require extensive test riding . Purely to evaluate the quality of my workmanship you understand . A bit of background . The guy that I'm doing it for is the dad of the guy I sold that Aprilia to last year . I think he was impressed by the way that I got it running in two days after it had been part of a blackberry thicket for ten years . The Triumph had been incorrectly fitted with twin carbs but they are missing . The owner has obtained a new carb and a one into two inlet manifold . The head is off and the valves are out and there are a few bits missing . By brief is simple . The bike is wheeled in and ridden out . I can't wait to get started . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted December 12, 2020 Share Posted December 12, 2020 I'm sure you will do the bike justice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted December 27, 2020 Author Share Posted December 27, 2020 With some skilful and strenuous rearranging of my landlords collection of junk , I now have room for the Triumph . 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 2 hours ago, fastbob said: With some skilful and strenuous rearranging of my landlords collection of junk , I now have room for the Triumph . nice workspace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted December 31, 2020 Author Share Posted December 31, 2020 Say hello to Harley's new little friend . First impressions are good . It seems to be all there including a new Amal carb still in the box . 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Swagman Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 15 minutes ago, fastbob said: Say hello to Harley's new little friend . First impressions are good . It seems to be all there including a new Amal carb still in the box . You’re going to have a lot of fun with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James in Brum Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Looking forwards to reading about this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted December 31, 2020 Author Share Posted December 31, 2020 1 hour ago, James in Brum said: Looking forwards to reading about this So am I . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 50 minutes ago, fastbob said: So am I . nice handy size project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
runningman Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 @fastbob Feck. Thought I'd check in and see the finished article. Not even started. Back to the Capital Punishment thread for entertainment. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 6 minutes ago, runningman said: @fastbob Feck. Thought I'd check in and see the finished article. Not even started. Back to the Capital Punishment thread for entertainment. well it is new years eve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted December 31, 2020 Author Share Posted December 31, 2020 (edited) Ok , I've laid out all the parts and nothing appears to be missing . I've been provided with a full gasket set which is good . The thing that you always have to ask yourself about unfinished projects is why were they started and never completed in the first place ? And I think I have the answer already . The valve guides are sloppy as f**k . So I think I've got a bit of reading up to do before I knock in some new ones . On a personal note , this project has fallen into my lap at exactly the right moment as far as my mental well-being is concerned . I'm six weeks into my mild antidepressants now and I'm starting to feel really solid again . Happy days . Edited December 31, 2020 by fastbob 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted December 31, 2020 Author Share Posted December 31, 2020 1 hour ago, skyrider said: nice handy size project I keep thinking there must be something missing but no , it really is that simple. Almost as simple as the Harley . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skyrider Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 no engine management, abs, traction /launch control in those days Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Swagman Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 3 hours ago, fastbob said: Ok , I've laid out all the parts and nothing appears to be missing . I've been provided with a full gasket set which is good . The thing that you always have to ask yourself about unfinished projects is why were they started and never completed in the first place ? And I think I have the answer already . The valve guides are sloppy as f**k . So I think I've got a bit of reading up to do before I knock in some new ones . On a personal note , this project has fallen into my lap at exactly the right moment as far as my mental well-being is concerned . I'm six weeks into my mild antidepressants now and I'm starting to feel really solid again . Happy days . That’s good to here about you health Bob I know just what it’s like to be down there, best wishes and as the no nothing people say keep your head up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 5 hours ago, skyrider said: no engine management, abs, traction /launch control in those days Bob There was .... It was the rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Swagman Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 8 hours ago, TimR said: There was .... It was the rider Still the same on my bike. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share Posted January 1, 2021 Bit of an update . I've told the owner that it needs new valve guides that cost £45 and he's not interested . He's basically asked me to put it together anyway . To say that this goes against everything I stand for would be an understatement . Turns out that he just wants to sell it on . I'll do the job but my heart is no longer in it . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Just now, fastbob said: Bit of an update . I've told the owner that it needs new valve guides that cost £45 and he's not interested . He's basically asked me to put it together anyway . To say that this goes against everything I stand for would be an understatement . Turns out that he just wants to sell it on . I'll do the job but my heart is no longer in it . Noooo for £45 that’s miserable 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slowlycatchymonkey Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 I’d be tempted to tell him to find someone else cos it’s jus not your style. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keeper96 Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 So daft to not do it when it’s already in pieces for that money... if it was a couple of hundred then I’d maybe understand... just can’t tell some people though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linuxrob Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 Presume the valve seats will need recutting too if the guides are that sloppy. Cannot believe he will let those go to leave the next owner to do it. Would make me loos interest too Bob. Sometimes actions like that can make you give up doing jobs altogether. Glad you can rise above it Bob. Keep well Bob. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old-codger Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 I see your point Bob if he is not willing to pay a small amount to get the job done properly I would walk away and let him try and sell it as a non runner and see where it gets him. Or you could make him a cheeky offer to take it off his hands and do it to your usual standard Bob. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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