I like the way you guys do business. Looking good!
@nealastle16072 күн бұрын
I have a 1967 Triumph Daytona with these forks. I found this video to be very informative, and educational. Thank you
@martybrennan48215 күн бұрын
Hi Jesse What parts book and shop manual do you use? I’ve noticed the detailed photos and part numbers you reference in your videos. Nice job showing the small details that can add up to big problems.
@jessesvintagegarage7654 күн бұрын
@@martybrennan4821 I have four important books I used on this bike, 1940 to 1947 service manual covers knuckles and side valves, 1936 to 1948 Spare parts book covers knuckles and side valve big twins lowbrow sells a reproduction of it it’s not complete though it’s missing the section on the head lamp but this book has the part numbers , then there is the book how to restore your Harley Davidson by Bruce Palmer the III, the forth one is the nice photograph one, UL & Knucklehead restoration book by Dan Henke thick 440 page book it has old parts dope sections which is old in bulletins sent to dealers V-twin part number 48-0928, if you have these four you got all the information,
@stanscroggins55237 күн бұрын
Hey I like your videos .. I just purchased a 1977 Triumph Bonneville and what's the best engine and clutch oils to use I'm getting a lot of mixed reviews... thanks Stan Scroggins
@jessesvintagegarage7656 күн бұрын
@@stanscroggins5523 Our favorite and we use it in everything is Mobil 1 v-twin 20-50, it is high in zinc which is what these flat tappet cam engines need, it rates the highest in scar testing and piston, galling, unless we’re braking in a motor we use non synthetic high zinc then we switch it over,
@JoeStein-z6e8 күн бұрын
Restoring a "68" of my own. Your video's have been very knowledgeable and helpful. Keep up the good work. My one question is "How do you align the engine into the frame so its correct and straight and no strain on the motor once up and running ? Thanks
@jessesvintagegarage7656 күн бұрын
@@JoeStein-z6e on your 68 there is a stud with 2 distance spacers part number F5532 (82-5532) one goes on each side of the engine and if they are in place the engine is square in the frame once every thing is tight, one of the next videos we will be installing the bottom end, Thanks for the great comment,
@mogdefender85208 күн бұрын
Hello Jesse, thank you for your awesome video. I have done the test as you explained for the 32E generator, but cannot get it to spin. I question though which coil is the regulating coil and which one is the shunt coil. I may have things hooked up backwards. Is there any way to determine which is which please?
@jessesvintagegarage7656 күн бұрын
@@mogdefender8520 The shunt coil is originally marked with a white identification mark and the regulating field coil has a orange identification mark, another way of identifying is the wires on the shunt coil are close together and the regulating coil there around an inch or so separated from each other,
@muzza8818 күн бұрын
Some real butcher had owned this bike in the past.
@jessesvintagegarage7658 күн бұрын
@@muzza881 Boy you sure got that right every part of this bike was messed up! And for a while we had our doubts that it was even savable. But it turned out great in the end
@johnutting96159 күн бұрын
What is the standard big end diametre ?thanks
@jessesvintagegarage7659 күн бұрын
@@johnutting9615 1.7500 STD for 750’s and 850’s anything less means the crank has been ground and has thicker bearings
@johnutting96158 күн бұрын
@@jessesvintagegarage765 thank you, the mannual I have is missing this info. Thanks
@nigelbeaumont110912 күн бұрын
Great Video…. Where can I get that Plug Tool please.
@jessesvintagegarage76512 күн бұрын
@@nigelbeaumont1109 Well we made those tools, you can buy something like it from lowbrow customs and a wrench looking one on eBay they cost more than making them like we did though, But to make them you will just need to measure the caps slot and get a chunk of 1/2 hex stock and weld the pieces together. Triumphs need two for mid 72 and earlier, one for rocker box caps and one for all the rest
@nigelbeaumont110911 күн бұрын
@@jessesvintagegarage765 Thanks a lot.
@jimmyrayshanahan302227 күн бұрын
I'm having a hard time getting the return kick start Spring back on.
@jimmyrayshanahan302227 күн бұрын
62 Harley
@alanhodge98427 күн бұрын
hi did you remove the air bush in the intake? i did not see that in the video thanks!!!
@jessesvintagegarage76527 күн бұрын
@@alanhodge984 No the air jet is still in place. People talk about taking it out when changing the jetting to the so called Non EPA or European jetting. But to be honest my bike just runs all around better with mostly original jetting. As you watched the video the only major thing I changed was the needle jet I changed out the original stainless 105 to a 106 needle jet with mostly everything else the same I did put smaller enrichner jet in I've tried a few different ones and the 35 and 40 both work nice mine originally had a 50 and you had to take the enrichment lever off rather quickly or it could foul plugs easily.
@alanhodge98427 күн бұрын
@@jessesvintagegarage765 sounds good i am going to order some 106 jets and keep everything else (in the carbs) stock i had the screws out 2 1/2 turns per the 'book' but way too lean with gauze/wire pancake filters and 'freeflow' emgo short megaphones i am going riding in the AM with screws out 1 3/4 turns and see what that does.......thanks for all your help ride safe!
@user-ek5hp4fn4l29 күн бұрын
Jesse, why did you go with the C3 bearing for the main shaft
@jessesvintagegarage76528 күн бұрын
@@user-ek5hp4fn4l The blue sealed bearing that was in the kit was a C3 bearing so we just ordered a shielded C3 bearing and used it. Just so you know a bearings clearance will change if the bearings outside and inside are a tight fit or opposite if both sides are a loose slip fit if you follow what I mean?
@donrice8026Ай бұрын
bendex where used on 1972 models with push pull wire i toke a tilliston off put on a bendex you have to ues a retart controler for throttle work fine but the linkert is the best it will run perfect HAPPY WRENCHING
@jessesvintagegarage765Ай бұрын
@@donrice8026 Thanks
@MeMelon4uАй бұрын
how do u get those manuals?great work btw!!
@jessesvintagegarage765Күн бұрын
Well the old manuals you see are my father’s from a long time ago and we still use them, the new reprint manual and parts book I bought them from Baxter Cycle here in Iowa they have a website if it’s too far away to visit, I get most of my new and new original and used original parts from there,
@daveco1270Ай бұрын
That's going to be a great bike. That center stand spring can be a real PITA to put on. Did you connect the spring to the frame and the center stand, then pull the center stand back with ratchet to get it in place for the two bolts? If so, that might be a better than what I've been doing. I install the center stand first (with the 2 bolts)... then put the top of the spring on the frame lug. After that I attach a ratchet strap to the spring (with some wire) and crank the ratchet to stretch the spring far enough to clip onto the bottom of the center stand. Your method seems better, and safer.
@jessesvintagegarage765Ай бұрын
@@daveco1270 The center stand, yes we connected spring first and attached a ratchet strap to the center stand and the end of the swing arm and started ratcheting until the holes lined up and popped in the bolts and started tightening them up it worked great, and I wanted to record that but it took both of us and we were up to our elbows at trying to get it done, thanks for the great comment
@cdpd3Ай бұрын
I heard about a technique to get the spring on by using 10 cent coins. You just stick a bunch between the coils of the spring and when you get enough in it makes the spring long enough to clip it in. Have not tried it myself, but saw that in another video. This ratchet method obviously works too.
@RobertJones-fq9dkАй бұрын
I have used the coin method along with a “T” handled hook used for dirt bikes exhaust. Getting the hardware lined up while the spring is under tension with a ratchet strap seems a bit complicated and you said it took two of you. I’ve done this job alone using coins and hook on both running bikes and frame up rebuilds.
@cdpd3Ай бұрын
Love these videos, I actually am rebuilding a 68 Bonneville right now also, so these videos are super helpful. Quick question for you, where did you get all the new hardware from? I need all the hardware for my frame as it is full of random nuts and bolts from pieces being replaced over the years and I would like to get a proper set.
@jessesvintagegarage765Ай бұрын
@@cdpd3 there are two sets of hardware to look engine to frame set, smmotorco.com/product/triumph-tr6-t120-engine-to-frame-bolt-nut-set-650cc-bonneville-tiger-1965-68/ and the actual just frame hardware set www.thebonnevilleshop.com/product/1965-68-triumph-650-t120-tr6-bonneville-frame-bolt-hardware-kit-pn-tbs-frame-03/ this should cover you the shock hardware is separate though late 68’s the threads started changing these places are good at listing part numbers so make sure to reference your parts book and you should be good to go, thanks for the great comment and we’re happy to help anyone,
@jessesvintagegarage765Ай бұрын
@@cdpd3 I know exactly what you mean about the hardware, I had similar problems, cross threaded, random hardware that was not the right length and thread pitch, and the finish wasn’t good enough on the correct stuff so I had got both of those kits I mentioned in the previous message in this video particularly the hardware for the center stand is original there was so much grease and oil on the bolts lock tabs and nuts that the finish actually stayed nice so I cleaned it all up and reused it that hardware is hidden well and seemed good to me though we are trying really hard to make this bike look amazing, and good luck with yours, best wishes and thanks again,
@cdpd3Ай бұрын
@@jessesvintagegarage765 Thanks for the reply, I will look there and see if I can find everything I need.
@cdpd3Ай бұрын
@@jessesvintagegarage765 and yea, this bike has everything, metric, imperial, hex bolts, BSF, BSW, it is all here. I mean I get it, this bike was ridden and over the years lots of stuff had to be fixed with what they had and it works. I just want to start fresh with a clean set. Thanks again for the info
@neilzlozower3430Ай бұрын
I wish you would of answered my below question :(:(:(:(:(
@jessesvintagegarage765Ай бұрын
@@neilzlozower3430 I thought I did let me try again
@jessesvintagegarage765Ай бұрын
Yes those are breathers in an earlier video we talked about those breathers and we found those quite reasonably priced they made sense to us to add. Those aluminum washers are a necessity, Here is the video when we first installed the rocker boxes kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b5lde9epzM3HdWQ.htmlsi=-XEQjzX9qzy2vr72 hopefully this helps, in the comments in that video there is a link for the rocker box breathers on where to find the ones we got,
@haroldhholdenАй бұрын
Thank you. I look forward to Part 7 and I hope even more in the future. Your explanations and detail are the best!
@jessesvintagegarage765Ай бұрын
@@haroldhholden awesome thanks, we do try to provide great detail and information to help out everyone we appreciate your great comment thanks again
@haroldhholdenАй бұрын
Did Jesse ever continue the 1968 Triumph Bonneville restoration? I cannot find anything further than Part 6
@jessesvintagegarage765Ай бұрын
@@haroldhholden I am about to post part 7 sorry for the hold up
@andremenezes6428Ай бұрын
The 1970 onwards the triumphs have a 3124 cam on inlet and exhaust. Unlike the original preunit Bonnie which had a 3124 inlet and 3325 exhaust cam. When you set the cams to T120 seting the inlet cam one tooth advanced that advances the cam 13degrees ahead and increases the exhaust -inlet valve overlap which is fine when the 3325 exhaust cam is used. So the not TR6/T120 setting is better and is hence making more power and torque in the blue bike. To rectify the Bonnie you need to use the vernier cam centers and time the Bonnie with 105 degrees exhaust lobe centres and then the bike will perform. My information of the cams comes from triumph twins by Roy bacon and I follow Mr Pete (Rip)on Brit bike forum 🙏🏻
@jessesvintagegarage765Ай бұрын
@@andremenezes6428 awesome thanks
@frankdonaldson6210Ай бұрын
Nice job
@user-ek5hp4fn4lАй бұрын
I love your use of heat and cold to fit the parts together. Makes for much easier assembly.
@user-ek5hp4fn4lАй бұрын
I would think that a non-sealed bearing would allow any contaminates in the oil to enter the bearing, whereas a sealed bearing would not.
@jessesvintagegarage765Ай бұрын
@@user-ek5hp4fn4l We choose to stay with the same style bearings as original. Although sealed bearings would've probably worked fine, but we didn't want that style.
@pauljackson6593Ай бұрын
My friend had a combat fastback
@matthewhalpin8351Ай бұрын
45 FT LB is the correct torque for that nut, if you don't know keep quiet haveing other people running their cases from excessive force... ...
@matthewhalpin8351Ай бұрын
Pinion nut is 45 foot lb...
@neilzlozower3430Ай бұрын
In 5 minutes, I'm gonna put the head and rocker boxes back on my 1974 Trident. Took everything off to seal some oil leaks like you guys did. Seems that someone forgot to put the aluminun crush washers under the 6 allen head rocker box screws? It appears to me that where the "inspection caps" are in the back of the rocker boxes, on both, intake and exhaust boxes you added a hexagon plug with hose coming out of the hexagon bolt??? Is this a breather you added for the intake and exhaust rocker boxes??? My friend, Brandon at Steadfast Cycles told me that all Tridents are prone to leaky rocker boxes and you will NEVER solve the leaky rocker boxes UNLESS to add a breather to each rocker box???? Is that what you did???
@jessesvintagegarage765Ай бұрын
@@neilzlozower3430 Yes those are breathers in an earlier video we talked about those breathers and we found those quite reasonably priced they made sense to us to add. Those aluminum washers are a necessity, Here is the video when we first installed the rocker boxes kzfaq.info/get/bejne/b5lde9epzM3HdWQ.htmlsi=-XEQjzX9qzy2vr72 hopefully this helps, in the comments in that video there is a link for the rocker box breathers on where to find the ones we got,
@robbiewilson7306Ай бұрын
Small zip ties help hold the brush in place then cutting them later off makes it much easier.
@jontg429Ай бұрын
This brings back memories! About 6 months ago I was rebuilding the forks on my '69 Tiger I am restoring. Not too bad of a job to do, but like everything on these bikes there is an order of operations, everything goes together in a sequence. As for the different thread types, just remember, cross threads is better than no threads ;)
@jagvette1Ай бұрын
AH Americans are confused, by something that isn't designed for monkeys. C'Mon. Doya think that keeping the printing face up might have been a hint and IF you oiled them they 'may' have gone back together easier , just a thought. FYI I think it its a crappy design.
@RicardoWilson-z2bАй бұрын
I need the washer and the hex nut that you used to attach the arm to the cam. I have a 57 pan . Where can I order them? They are missing. Thank you. Ricardo
@jessesvintagegarage765Ай бұрын
It looks like you are looking for old number 0129 and 0261 the print says 0262 but that washer is really difficult to locate and I believe the later parts books say 0261 the new numbers are 7789 and 7050 a good place to find individual hardware parts is Deluxe HD restorations, deluxehdrestorations.com/search?x=0&y=0&q=3%2F8 just click on the menu and click on the search and type in the individual hardware part numbers I get a lot of my hardware here and colony hardware kits are great, good luck and thanks
@CP-od7trАй бұрын
You sir have no clue what you are doing! Please just send people to the youtube videos that you got your info from.
@chucklee6000Ай бұрын
Fueling run out is 0.005 or less for warranty, on a HP+ camchest kit chain drive on TC 07 to 17.
@pauliebotsАй бұрын
Just came from the garage and trying to install my front fender the exact style of yours. Now that I know it really is a pain in the balls I can go back and finish. Thank you guys.
@Foche_T._SchittАй бұрын
Speaking as a collector of guhns, cold blue doesn't stop rust. It's just copper selenide. I can rub it off with a "Miracle Cloth." Cadmium plate might be more of what you're looking for.
@jessesvintagegarage765Ай бұрын
@@Foche_T._Schitt You are correct thanks,
@samuelraymond8834Ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. Im about to tackle my first clutch on my 78 Bonneville. I was just going to do plates but I might do the rubbers after watching your video.
@alanhodge9842 ай бұрын
how many turns out on airscrew? what spark plugs?
@jessesvintagegarage7652 ай бұрын
The air screws can be anywhere from 1.5 to 2.5 turns out on Amal Mk2 carburetors it generally relates to the pilot jet size. We have number 25 pilot jets and air screws are approximately 2 turns out. Turning the air screw in for rich and out leans it. So if your engine gets it's highest running with the air screws less than 1.5 turns you need a bigger pilot jet if the highest idle is over 2.5 turns you need a smaller pilot jet it should idle well at 1000 rpm at around 2 turns out also sometimes popping can occur on the over run while decelerating is caused by leaness so turning the air screws in by an 1/8 to 1/4 turn usually clears that up. All 78 and later T140E with parallel ported heads with Mk2 carburetors need a hotter plug or fouling occurs. RN5C champion or BR6ES NGK plugs are the correct size you don't need the R plugs but it's getting hard to find non resistor spark plugs and R plugs work just fine.
@alanhodge98411 күн бұрын
@@jessesvintagegarage765 jesse howdy i finally got a chance to try my bike 1979 T140E with 106 needle jets/// everything else stock the new jets cured my hesitation issue bike felt better immediately thanks for the tip!!
@jessesvintagegarage76511 күн бұрын
@@alanhodge984 awesome glad it worked and glad to have helped
@alanhodge98411 күн бұрын
@@jessesvintagegarage765 take care ride safe!
@alanhodge9842 ай бұрын
hi i have just acquired 1979 T140E with mkii carbs US jetting bike runs/starts great but has slight stumble off idle did you change just the needle jet to 106? did that help? thanks for any info
@jessesvintagegarage7652 ай бұрын
Yes for our bike the 106 mk2 needle jet works very well different elevations might need different needle height adjustments but all the other jets and needle are standard. I tried the so called Non EPA needle and parts but I couldn't get it to run near as good as it does now.
@alanhodge9842 ай бұрын
@@jessesvintagegarage765 many thanks for the info my bike is street tracker style built from basketcase with mostly new parts including new mkiis can i post a pic here?
@raymondvoigt73362 ай бұрын
Another excellent informative video Thank you!
@daveco12702 ай бұрын
Great video. Now I know about using a long screw driver from the top to hold the damper in place while getting the allen bolt out of the bottom. I was shouting at you guys to pull the handle bars off the bike in order to get those little spacers in p-clamps. The bar weren't even bolted on. Take them to the bench and bang the shim/spacers in place with a drift if needed, or move p-clamps around... THEN put the bars onto the bike. You guys know way more than I do about motorcycles, but that method seems way harder than it should have been. : )
@raymondvoigt73362 ай бұрын
Wonderful resource for owners and prospectives! Cheers!
@raymondvoigt73362 ай бұрын
Excellent, Thank you!
@raymondvoigt73362 ай бұрын
Excellent guys! Thank you!
@raymondvoigt73362 ай бұрын
Excellent! Thank you 👍
@raymondvoigt73362 ай бұрын
Excellent tutorial guys!......Thank you!
@raymondvoigt73362 ай бұрын
Wonderful video and very informative! Really appreciate the effort you guys have put in here! Thank you for sharing 👍
@JerryLute-pk4lt2 ай бұрын
Where did you get high end needle bearings for this build?
@jessesvintagegarage7652 ай бұрын
www.legendmcs.com/ they promote the HD # 9084 bearings as Torrington and made in the USA 88pc set, and it seemed the way to go
@jodyhodge21292 ай бұрын
Sounds very quite. Was there a noticable oil preassure difference with new installation?
@jessesvintagegarage7652 ай бұрын
Yes when motor was up to operating temperature the oil pressure before the change ran between 32 and 35lbs now after the change it starts cold at 60lbs and after it get fully up to operating temperature it's running at 50lbs these pressures I'm referring to are at cruising speed at around 60 of course at lower speeds it's lower pressures.
@patricksweet38092 ай бұрын
I'm building a t120 bonny . ive timed the gears with the marks as you've shown. Having a problem w intake valves hitting the piston. Valves are opening while pistons are coming up. Can u please give me some advice on this issue.
@alecjefferson69932 ай бұрын
Once the timing makes are set lined up ! Will only line up again every 49 turns. 😱 read the manual 😱😱🇬🇧⛽️