Front fork problem

I pulled the front end apart since all the rubber bushings were shot (handlebar eyelets and headlight mounts). I also wanted to add some gaitors to the forks. Well I have no idea if these were assembled correctly to begin with but the one spring is way high

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Triumph preunit engine project

Just what I need, another project! I just couldn't resist this 650 TR6 Triumph engine. I just need a gear box and a couple covers and she's complete and ready to drop into a Featherbed frmae... or a triumph rigid frame.... or something.......

As you can see below the timing case has a few broken bits. I could possibly have a machinist fix this...

...and this, although I am keeping my ebay-eyes open for a replacement.

Still not sure of the year. Any input?

White Smoke, Oil Leak and a broken down Beeza....

Well bad news for the Bleeding Beeza. I fired her up this morning and as I rode down the street I noticed a massive cloud of white smoke trailing behind me. I made it to my other garage (just a block and a half away) and this is what I saw:

Yuck, look at that sludge....

Looks like a hole in the inner timing case. I just can't wait to open her up and see what did that little number.... Oh well, I've been meaning to overhaul this motor from the bottom up anyway. I just hope I can get the Bonnie finished VERY soon.

New lift should help my back.

So I broke down and bought a Harbor Freight lift which was on sale for $279. I read the biggest complaint with this lift was the wonky wheel vice. I just bought a better wheel check and bolted it on. As long as it holds my bike up, I'll be a happy wrencher!

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Drizzly mild morning, great for a bimble on the beeza

Took a nice ride around town this morning, through the rain and fog. Belstaff kept me dry and stopping by my sisters filled my belly. Time to start sorting out the Bonnie...

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Rebuilding Lucas handlebar switch

#@%!, still waiting on a few key parts to really get this bike back together. In the meantime, I have been working on small projects (though there are no unimportant ones). The Control Switch for the left side had no bullet connectors and the button springs were shot. I ordered new bullets and springs and hit the casing on the polishing wheel. Not bad:

Triumph bits are all in. 1st job: Amal Carb rebuild

The last of the missing pieces for the 71 Bonnie arrived today (well I hope I have everything now...) I decided to start with the carbs, run the cables to the bars, attach all other cables, oil/fuel lines and finish up the wiring. While waiting for some Amal parts I got restless and started polishing up some of the pieces. I realize they'll tarnish quickly but what-evs. I didn't polish the main body of the carbs because they're just too many hard to reach spots.

I only got about 15 minutes into the rebuild before I received an emergency phonecall from a customer. So this is where I am right now. Hopefully I'll have some more time this week. Check back for updates.