LJWalter

:goodpost:Lol Cooter!

& done

Cool! My triple is 11 years old with 40,000 miles and could use some tweaking.

Awesome! 40k is no joke. Gotta love the Triumphs.

Started on the replacement overflow tank tonight. I am losing the plastic oversized OEM, replacing with a top of the line, state-of-the-art aluminum water bottle. Target, $7.99. Yea, ballin'!!

Starts with a piece of steel i picked up @ Lowes. Cut it to length & drilled port holes where the mounting screws will go.

After its cut, I primed & painted it as well as the hose clamps.

I drilled in the bottom of the water bottle 1/2" to fit a general brass fitting. Thread tape & a strong epoxy & its ready to rock.

Going to let the clearcoat dry overnight & install it tomorrow. Again, stay tuned....

Nice work on the cover. I need to do something like this to my speedtriple as my radiator is looking kinda shabby.

Do it up! Very inexpensive. Something different as well.

Got the radiator cover almost completed. Just need to touch it up a bit. It is bolted on the bottom and a cold weld up top. When the weld is completely dry, I will sand the excess and hit it was some touch up paint.

Past couple of days of been down and out with the flu, gonna get back at it and finish the radiator cover hopefully tonight.

Does anyone know if they make clamp on cafe racer bars with around a 2 inch drop to them? Thanks!

Past couple of days of been down and out with the flu, gonna get back at it and finish the radiator cover hopefully tonight.

Does anyone know if they make clamp on cafe racer bars with around a 2 inch drop to them? Thanks!

Wow Hob, nice! When are you coming over to do mine?? Will you work for beer & pizza?? Hahaha

Welcome, great looking R1! I love the color combo

Welcome to OR, awesome mods! Good luck w/ the new project

I'm just glad your not very bright. Don't forget the training wheels.

Yea, next i put on the training wheels. I stole em off of your wheelchair... window licker

With a little time off work I have been able to keep things moving. With the bike being naked, i didn't like the look of the radiator just "hanging out".

After some thought i decided to make a cover for it. It started with a trip to Staples. Yes, Staples. A desktop paper tray-

I cut & trimmed it for mounting & hit it with a coat of primer. I will paint it flat black tomorrow. When the black is dry I will apply the Triumph stencil and hit that with British red. Till tomorrow...

Another plus of the cluster placement is it will cover the ignition a little. Sorry Tyler, (fhat kow), it is now impossible to ride up beside me and pull the key out! Hahaha!

Got the speedo mounted today. Due to a drained budget, I re-installed the OEM cluster. I drilled into the top of the triple tree & used plastic spacers to give it some rise. L-bracket & its done. I am going to trim up the edge of the left one as it is visible. Nonetheless, one more piece of this puzzle put into place.

I am gonna try to get there too. Im coming from Hilliard, any1 want to meet up & ride w/ me?

nice job!

Thanks Hob!!

I ordered twin black dominator headlights that im waiting to come in. I also ordered a wind screen.

I took a 15"x15" decal and applied it to the windscreen with some help from a little dish soap, hair dryer & surgical knife. Turned out pretty good. And the bike's theme is revealed.....

LJWalter has created a new social group called "Everything British", with the following description:

A group for enthusiasts of british motorcycles. Triumph, BSA, Norton, etc... all are welcome! Ownership of a british bike is not required, only requirement is interest in them.

To join this group visit the social groups homepage where this new group will be listed.

It was a late night but, Frame painting is complete! Now I'm just waiting for the tank & Rear side fairings from the shop. At least now I can start making it look like a motorcycle again.

My left forearm, "Patience, Love, Family", With everything going on day to day, it grounds me and reminds me what is most important in life

Frame painting started today. I went with an acrylic flat black for the frame. Sanding & prep time is paying off. Looks great so far. I will do 2 coats & shoot it with a lite clearcoat. Just enough to give it protection without too much shine.

I also went with a Viper straight race can. The Kaw can was too heavy and didnt feel like chopping it. And for $189, why not right??...

Stay tuned...

The deals are out there, you have to do some work to find them. I have had the best luck with desperate people on craigslist. As soon as they see cash, they seem to change their minds.