Topic: 1970 Triumph Tiger 650

[Powderman]

Got the Black motor back in the frame and will proceed with the reassembly. Found out you can install a complete motor in the frame with rocker boxes on, but you have to remove 2 of the center head bolts. I had to drill out the Hinkley clutch perch and narrow the barrel on the cable to accept the earlier clutch cable barrel.

[grcamna2]

That's looking great PM  I look forward to seeing it w/ the chrome head-pipes on it;will you have round,finned chrome clamps at the head also ?

[Powderman]

That's looking great PM  I look forward to seeing it w/ the chrome head-pipes on it;will you have round,finned chrome clamps at the head also ?

I'll be running the stock exhaust collars, in black with chrome pipes.

[Powderman]

First time she's seen sunlight since Jan.








Here's a "before" pic of what I started with:

[martin99]

Engine back in the frame. Great stuff, pivotal moment in any build. Another one saved, good on ya mate 

Would it be too picky to ask about that rear sprocket? Is it staying that way? Stands out a bit to my eye (but what would I know )?

From a fellow Triumph fan

[Powderman]

Engine back in the frame. Great stuff, pivotal moment in any build. Another one saved, good on ya mate 

Would it be too picky to ask about that rear sprocket? Is it staying that way? Stands out a bit to my eye (but what would I know )?

From a fellow Triumph fan

It does need addressing doesn't it. I may powder coat it Matte Black.

[grcamna2]

Will you be installing the orig. tank badges ?

[Powderman]

Will you be installing the orig. tank badges ?

Will you be installing the orig. tank badges ?

Yes, don't know yet if the colors will be modified or not. I just noticed, and am surprised no one else did, that I have the rocker boxes swapped front to rear. The oil cooler goes on the other side.

[Stev-o]

Engine back in the frame. Great stuff, pivotal moment in any build. Another one saved, good on ya mate 

Would it be too picky to ask about that rear sprocket? Is it staying that way? Stands out a bit to my eye (but what would I know )?

From a fellow Triumph fan

Looks great PM.  +1...the rear sprocket blinded my eyes too!  My current build has a powdered rear sprocket....good idea.

[martin99]

Engine back in the frame. Great stuff, pivotal moment in any build. Another one saved, good on ya mate 

Would it be too picky to ask about that rear sprocket? Is it staying that way? Stands out a bit to my eye (but what would I know )?

From a fellow Triumph fan

Looks great PM.  +1...the rear sprocket blinded my eyes too!  My current build has a powdered rear sprocket....good idea.

Or machine a few holes in it to mirror the front disc, then chrome to balance the headers? Just a thought...

[754]

It needs drilling or lightening holes..

[Powderman]

It needs drilling or lightening holes..

I'm checking now with Slikwilli420 to put 10 holes in it to match the rotors.

[Powderman]

Will you be installing the orig. tank badges ?

Original tank badges and I'll be adding the rubber knee pads.

[grcamna2]

Those badges are nice,any background ?

[Powderman]

Those badges are nice,any background ?

Like I said, not sure of the colors for the badges yet, probably black background with gold letters.

[MoMo]

Looking good PM.  Is the color green or gold or greenish/gold?  Photos aren't color correct I assume-know what happens though when one does that..Larry

[Powderman]

Looking good PM.  Is the color green or gold or greenish/gold?  Photos aren't color correct I assume-know what happens though when one does that..Larry

The stock color was called Spring Gold and was more green like the tank color now. I'm actually changing the color slightly to late model Jeep Rescue Green which you can see on the fenders now. It's darker and has red in the metal flake. It fits nicer with the blacked out chrome than the lighter Spring Gold does.

[Powderman]

Had all the parts laying around needed to fab up the front upper brake line. I may slide a piece of shrink wrap over it to keep it from chaffing the headlight bracket.

[vfourfreak]

One could never call me a Triumph fan, nevertheless I admire the work taking place here.

I'd love to hear this classic fire up when the day arrives.

Bravo PM.

Kev

[grcamna2]

PM,They have clear shrink wrap too 

[digschopper]

as a triumph guy for years,and the painter at a triumph shop,i cringed at first.we are like that;if it hasn't been cut yet,then DON'T. there are swap meets full  of bikes that aren't correct,wrecked,or chopped.HOWEVER,i'm looking at your pix,and really likin it. i have a '79 hotrod bonnie in a hard-tailed 65 frame,so i can't be pointing fingers,lmao. nice bike so far,keep going!

[Powderman]

Found a tidy spot behind the side cover for the rear brake reservoir. Need to move it up an inch to clear the chain guard. Sprocket doesn't look so massive with the chain guard on.




Might hit the tank with some paint tomorrow.

[MoMo]

still planning to drill the rear sprocket PM? ...Larry

[grcamna2]

Sprocket Specialist's has rear sprockets in high grade aircraft alloy that have holes drilled the way you might like and they also have a very hard surface treatment process called 'Titan Tough' that makes the sprocket last much longer,it's a gold finish also.I have one if you'd like a pic later.

[Powderman]

still planning to drill the rear sprocket PM? ...Larry

I'm looking at options. The price I was quoted to put 10 holes in this one is about twice what I can buy a new one for. So I'm looking at replacing it if I can't get the cost down to do mine. SS should have a chart to input the dimensions to relate to part numbers they have.
grcamna2, I'd love to see a pic of yours.