1965 T120R Project Build

Oh I will find a the right tank there is no doubt about that in my mind at all. I have a lot of mini updates on the blog going and there will be until there is a hge reason to take some really great pics that show some huge changes. The base late for the battery box has been mounted/welded into place and the new fabricated brake rod is there too. Now I'm just sitting by this week and next waiting for parts to come in both to my mail box and at the Build Shop.

Yes slow and steady wins the race. MLH@R.

:chopper: << We need a Rigid Bobber image in here.

Update:
1965 Triumph 650 T120R Classic Rigid Bobber: Some parts arrived

Update:
1965 Triumph 650 T120R Classic Rigid Bobber: Work List Update 2 13 2013

Update:
1965 Triumph 650 T120R Classic Rigid Bobber: Prime/Paint Fenders

Great Update 4 22 2013
Build is going great.

1: Getting ready to tie in ALL of the wiring to the main Electronics Box.

2: Getting ready to install and properly time the Boyer Ignition(builder told me he has to talk to a couple people to be sure he got it right or have an old Triumph Head come in and pay him to time it properly), he worked on it initially but he was HONEST and told me he had not worked with one before. I can RESPECT a mechanic who can confess his short comings if any.

3: Ordering up the Speedometer and setting up Mechanical Gear Drive for the Speedometer on the Front Axle.

4: Gas tank has been mounted and secured.

5: Need to mount front Fender, Mirrors, Front Turn Signals.

6: Getting her started and idling to check the Top End Gaskets for ANY leakage.

7: Install Clutch Cable and check Clutch Pack fir stickiness and check the Primary Chain.

7: Mount the new Exhaust System.

8: Mounting my Saddle Bags.

9: Just a bunch of Misc little things but no big major issues.

Major focus is to get this bike up and idling. We must see what this engine which has sat for 4 years will do and wont do.

Paint, bling, glitter, fluff and the cutsie junk can come later.

Builder guesstimates 2-3 weeks more and she should if all goes correctly be able to come home and for me to take her out for her road trials.

Finally she came home from the build shop today.
1965 T120R Classic Rigid Bobber: Oh Baby Home Coming Part 1

That is a beautiful ride! Congrats!!!

And just think she is not even half way to finished. Thank you. MLH&R

Nice scooter!

Thank you and so is the one in your signature. Mine fits and feels so nice. I just need her forward controls on her. In time that will happen.

Yeah, sweet ride...great job:cheers:

Thank you my it is my little dream in the making.

Thank you the design is out of my head and an old school Harley Mechanic put it together.

Far from done but Oh Baby the journey is the funnest part.

So long as you don't have to wait TOO long LOL. Mine is homemade from scratch, just like mama's biscuits!

Naw should not be to long and if so it is worth the wait.

My apologies ion not posting in like forever:
The Engine Shop
Well the news is we are in the Engine Shop for a complete rebuild. That is the best way to make sure this T120R Unit is going to be as solid as it can be.
Engine Top End has been tore down and there are some issues with the Head and the Jugs but the Mechanic assured me that they can all potentially be fixed and made right.
The other issue was the Bottom End is one of the Connecting Rods was to tight onto the Crank Journal so we decided we are into it this far we might as well just go all the way into it and pull the Crank, check EVERYTHING inside and do the job correctly.
This includes a brand new set of AMAL Concentrics as well.
So what I will have when all is said and done is a brand new and fresh professionally built T120R Unit I know I can rely on.
Oh I forgot to mention it has been bored out .80 over. The Engine Builder said we might have to take the Cylinders out just a tiny bit more but he assured me there is plenty to work with.
I think he is like a kid in a candy store getting to work on my bike. The man is very cool and very straight forward.
Until the next update. Keep the rubber to the road, please respect all who ride and MLH&R.

Should be like a brand new motor. I hope it all comes together for you.

Ya she going to be to sweet for the street.