In this video we take a classic Triumph X-75 Hurricane that's been stored for 20 years and recommission it back on the road.
This video over 27 minutes long. Please feel free to use the chapters to skip to the section of the video that interests you the most.
0:00 Introduction to the Triumph X-75 Hurricane
3:44 Plan for recommissioning the bike back on the road
4:13 Tank comes off
5:40 Flushing the tank out
6:21 Checking the oil tank
7:05 Draining the oil and cleaning the oil filter
8:28 Removing the strainer filter
10:03 Repairing a broken gasket
12:29 Cleaning the mating face of the engine
13:33 Putting the oil back in the engine
14:05 Connection the battery and checking electrics
14:18 Preparing to check for spark
15:38 Checking the spark plug gaps
17:07 Connecting the spark plugs and checking for spark
17:48 Checking the plumbing
17:59 Tank goes back on
18:14 Reconnecting the fuel lines
18:41 Adding fuel and attempting to start the bike
19:28 Compression testing
21:16 Bike starts
22:47 Checking the gearbox oil level and primary chain
22:36 Checking the tyres
24:06 Checking the chain
24:28 Testing the clutch
24:52 Test ride
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// A BIG THANK YOU TO
- Dave Mitchell for his time filming on the day. Dave runs Mitchell's Classics which is a classic motorcycle servicing and restoration business based in South East England.
Mobile: 07813 140 928
Email: davidmitchell576@hotmail.com
- George for allowing us to film his lovely Triumph X-75 Hurricane.
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28 июл 2024
