This is the 5th episode in the restoration of a T140 Triumph I know i have been gone for a while but in this episode I let you all know what's been going on and what's to come.
Your restoration is captivating, the accompanying music is a perfect complement. I learned a lot watching you dismantle the engine. Thank you for sharing everything.
Strangely enough, my T140V has a slightly later engine/frame number than this T140E, though with the same date code (May 78). Mine is a UK model, and I suspect they were using up the V spec parts on those and prioritising the new E spec for the US versions.
I was surprised it had a copper headgasket. The composite gaskets were supposed to be better and stop blowing between the cylinders. I also noticed some of the barrel nuts were not 12 point. It doesn't matter, mine is a '75 right hand gear change T140V so there are bound to be differences. I'm enjoying the videos, thank you.
Just discovered your channel. Like it. At 69 years old just found a real nice '73 Tiger 750. Wanted a nice Triumph since high school. If it was treated well, can you give me a rough idea of typical conditions at 18K miles?... Thx Pete
Well with out seeing the bike itself I would do the following change the oil the brake pads bleed the brakes change fork oil and check rocker clearance and most likely tune and clean carbs and put a modern ignition in it that covers the basics
I thought those red clutch plates were a no-no for a wet clutch bike? Did you end up re-using those? I just picked up a 78 in a partial trade and was looking for new plates, that's how I know the funky reddish ones aren't good for wet clutches. I ended up going with the 7 plate conversion, because this thing had the stiffest clutch lever ever. Now it's better.
