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62 Triumph Bonneville

PostPosted: Mon Jul 02, 2018 10:46 pm
by John H
It's been a few years since I rode the Bonnie. While I was mothballing it, I dropped it, denting the tank, fenders, headlight and gauges. It's time for a complete restoration so down to nuts and bolts. Then Paint, powder and chrome. It was my dream ride back in 62 when I graduated from high school. It's still my favorite. I will be reminiscing of those good times, and all the traffic tickets while doing the build.
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Re: 62 Triumph Bonneville

PostPosted: Wed Jul 04, 2018 5:52 am
by John H
The engine stand is now finished. It will make working on the motor much easier. The exhaust ports are slightly oiled up so
while other parts are out for paint and powder, the top end will get rebuilt with rings and possibly valve guides.

Re: 62 Triumph Bonneville

PostPosted: Fri Jul 06, 2018 7:08 pm
by Dragonknee
Was a pleasure stopping by the other day John... I would like to stop in again one of these days.... PS.. Jay gave me a cookie..LOL

Re: 62 Triumph Bonneville

PostPosted: Sat Jul 07, 2018 9:30 am
by John H
How about a Saturday morning 'Coffee & Donuts' for riders? I'll post it when I get caught up a bit.

Re: 62 Triumph Bonneville

PostPosted: Sat Jul 07, 2018 1:10 pm
by ClineDesign
Sweet engine stand!

Re: 62 Triumph Bonneville

PostPosted: Sun Jul 08, 2018 10:00 am
by John H
Thanks Jay, I'll eventually get one built for the AJS.

Re: 62 Triumph Bonneville

PostPosted: Tue Jul 10, 2018 5:56 am
by John H
Making more tools. This makes disassembling these shocks much easier.
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Next will clean the parts and send them off for powder and paint.

Re: 62 Triumph Bonneville

PostPosted: Sat Jul 14, 2018 7:38 pm
by John H
I found why the fork tube was sticking. A small dent at the bottom of the lower tube. With Georges help and a bit of engenuity, the problem is solved. Now it's ready for powder coating.

Re: 62 Triumph Bonneville

PostPosted: Sat Jul 14, 2018 8:08 pm
by DougErickson
I see what you did there... good idea!

Re: 62 Triumph Bonneville

PostPosted: Sun Jul 15, 2018 2:53 pm
by Dragonknee
Great idea for a quick fix for sure... Like that bike