Counterculture Cycles
Counterculture Cycles
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Sportster Chopper Series EP 3
In this episode wechop the neck gussets of a 2002 sportster and replace it with our own gussets. We will be building a one off completely custom sporty chop. Let's make some hipster sparks and cut it in half to make a chopper. Why you ask because STOCK SUCKS!!!! Let's have some fun.
Like always, thanks for watching and don't forget to like comment and subscribe!
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Видео

Lowbrow Customs Sportster Hard Tail! EP 2 of the Sportster Chopper Series
Просмотров 1,9 тыс.2 года назад
In this episode we cut the stock frame install the Lowbrow Customs Sportster Hardtail and weld it back together. This is the best hard tail on the market I have done several of these sporty chops and have tried others but ever since doing my first Lowbrow they are the only ones I use.
Building A Sportster Chopper EP 1 Disassembly
Просмотров 3 тыс.2 года назад
In this episode we disassemble a 2002 sportster down to the frame. We will be building a one off completely custom sporty chop. Let's make some hipster sparks and cut it in half to make a chopper. Why you ask because STOCK SUCKS!!!! Let's have some fun. Like always, thanks for watching and don't forget to like comment and subscribe!
How to Prep Plastic Parts For Paint
Просмотров 2272 года назад
In this video I'm going to show you how to prepare your plastic parts for painting. I'll be prepping 3 motorcycle plastic parts for painting. The equipment I use is a 6-inch DA sander and red scotch-brite with 400 grit paper.
Rewiring A Classic Triumph Motorcycle
Просмотров 8 тыс.2 года назад
In this episode i rewire my 1978 T140 Bonneville and try not to let all that new Lucas wiring smoke out
The Great Amal MK 2 Upgrade
Просмотров 4 тыс.2 года назад
So in this weeks video Im upgrading my garbage Amal MK 2 carbs to wait for it Amal MK 2's with the help of a European spec retrofit kit.
This is Episode 6 of the Triumph Bonneville Restoration
Просмотров 3,5 тыс.2 года назад
This video was easy but very difficult for me to edit and post. It is very simple just music and me working on buttoning up the drive train of the bike everything from here on out should go smoothly and much faster. Enjoy
FIXING A 2003 HARLEY FOR A FRIEND
Просмотров 923 года назад
Let's Fix this Broken Harley!!! It doesn't shift properly and has a ton of leaks so let's have some fun and fix a used bike!
Triumph Bonneville Restoration EP:5 Update and Engine work
Просмотров 6 тыс.3 года назад
This is the 5th episode in the restoration of a T140 Triumph I know i have been gone for a while but in this episode I let you all know what's been going on and what's to come.
Triumph Bonneville Restoration EP:4 Someone messed up the gas tank!!!
Просмотров 6 тыс.3 года назад
This is the 4th episode in the restoration of a T140 Triumph and thanks to someones incompetence things go a little side ways. Lets reassemble the bike into a roller while I continue to fix the horrible repair someone else did along time ago to the gas tank.
Triumph Bonneville Restoration Ep 3: Rebuilding Front Forks
Просмотров 9 тыс.3 года назад
In this episode we rebuild and reseal the front forks on the 1978 Triumph Bonneville t140
Triumph Bonneville Restoration EP 2: Finishing Tear Down
Просмотров 7 тыс.3 года назад
Finishing the disassembly of a 1978 Triumph t140e getting it ready for restoration.
Triumph Bonneville Restoration Ep:1 The Beginning Of Disassembly
Просмотров 17 тыс.3 года назад
Triumph Bonneville Restoration. First episode in a restoration series of a 1978 Triumph Bonneville T140E.

Комментарии

  • @Swedespeedmead
    @Swedespeedmead 2 месяца назад

    where did your rocker box covers come from?

  • @Cobra427Veight
    @Cobra427Veight 3 месяца назад

    Hi , are the T160forks the same but just have a top snap ring , they certainly dont have a lot parts in there , is a standard rebuild sufficient to get dampening ? What grade of oil are you using . Cheers

    • @counterculturecycles1860
      @counterculturecycles1860 3 месяца назад

      Idk about different forks and all I did was a standard rebuild the exact fork oil I used I dont remember, but I'm a big guy I usually use 25 weight in my bikes

  • @ownersguides
    @ownersguides 3 месяца назад

    Waiting for next video mate!

    • @counterculturecycles1860
      @counterculturecycles1860 3 месяца назад

      Thinking about making a bunch more. The t140 is done and so is the chopper doing a bunch of custom cars right now

    • @ownersguides
      @ownersguides 3 месяца назад

      @@counterculturecycles1860 Would be interesting to see T140 done.

    • @counterculturecycles1860
      @counterculturecycles1860 3 месяца назад

      @ownersguides I gotta do a finish / ride vid

  • @charleswest3008
    @charleswest3008 3 месяца назад

    Fantastic series of videos! Just ordered the Trispark for my '77 Triumph T140v 750. Did you by chance do a video on the Trispark installation?

    • @counterculturecycles1860
      @counterculturecycles1860 3 месяца назад

      No I didn't but it is super simple just follow the instructions and you'll be fine

  • @THROTTLEOLOGY
    @THROTTLEOLOGY 6 месяцев назад

    Did you repaint the frame?or you had it powder coated?

    • @counterculturecycles1860
      @counterculturecycles1860 6 месяцев назад

      I had it powder coated and then when I got.it back I chased all the threads clean

  • @fab041256
    @fab041256 7 месяцев назад

    Hi Mate, I’m a bit behind here, about two years by the look of it!! 🤔 and have only just seen your post, I am finally just starting a 76/77 Bonnie rebuild, and I noticed you had the Front Calliper on the RH side, is that a US thing? I’m in Aust and ours are on the LH side behind the Slider. Just noticed and interested!! Also wondering about whether or not to retain positive earth or convert it to negative earth? as I said, just starting the rebuild, wheels are done, and engine is next to come out of the frame, frame and small bits bits then to be painted and bike rewired, chrome to be tidied up and it goes on!! I like your simple explanation of an often daunting task!

    • @counterculturecycles1860
      @counterculturecycles1860 7 месяцев назад

      No when I did that episode I had just thrown the front end together to get it on twos

  • @AlexForbes-u9x
    @AlexForbes-u9x 9 месяцев назад

    Front disc should be on the left side.

  • @daveco1270
    @daveco1270 10 месяцев назад

    I'm not a fan of the 6 bolt rocker box covers on these later T140's. My 64 TR6 is so much easier to deal with if I need to get to the valves... it's got the 2 round covers that screw off on each rocker box. Did you ever get the bike painted? The Triumph episodes end and we don't see the finished product.

    • @counterculturecycles1860
      @counterculturecycles1860 10 месяцев назад

      Yeah bike complete finished. I did the paint. I know the episodes ended abruptly, unfortunately life happens.

  • @daveco1270
    @daveco1270 10 месяцев назад

    I thought those red clutch plates were a no-no for a wet clutch bike? Did you end up re-using those? I just picked up a 78 in a partial trade and was looking for new plates, that's how I know the funky reddish ones aren't good for wet clutches. I ended up going with the 7 plate conversion, because this thing had the stiffest clutch lever ever. Now it's better.

    • @counterculturecycles1860
      @counterculturecycles1860 10 месяцев назад

      The clutch I have is aftermarket from map cycles in tampa fl works great

  • @chamberizer
    @chamberizer 10 месяцев назад

    My question is: Are the new wiring harnesses better than the original? I rewired my 1973 Tiger in 1984 & made my own wiring harness by duplicating the original harness. I used different colors of 16 Gauge wire & also different colors of tape to color code. I had to reuse the handle bar switches & soldered in place. I got wire sheaving for the handle bars etc. Eventually, I added a Podtronics unit for the rectifier/diode. I think the original harnesses did not have good insulation & wires shorted out & had to be taped up etc. The slip on electrical connectors had soft rubber boots that allowed the metal inside the connectors to break from vibration. I replaced the condenser wires so they only screw on with a nut. Tape everything to protect wires from wearing through due to vibration. Ground everything good. Added ground wires to the metal.sockets inside turn signals. I was talking to a Harley guy at a car show that I had my bike at a few years ago - his first bike was a Triumph & he had wiring problems & would install a new Lucas harness & Eventually have the same problems. You might want to some how protect the body of the ignition coils - they are held at the top & due to vibration can rub through & short out especially when idling & vibration is high. I used rubber hose line to run spark plug wires through to protect & insulate.

    • @counterculturecycles1860
      @counterculturecycles1860 10 месяцев назад

      I found the new wiring to be great quality, especially when the old one was brittle and worn out. The coils have rubber isolators stock. I put new ones in, can't remember which store I got em from but the are cheap.

    • @chamberizer
      @chamberizer 10 месяцев назад

      @@counterculturecycles1860 I thought they had probably improved the harness - thanks.

  • @kevinhelms7156
    @kevinhelms7156 11 месяцев назад

    Love your stuff , I'm gonna in fact just got my old triumph t140 back

  • @classiccycleconnection9334
    @classiccycleconnection9334 Год назад

    Also, the fork caps is a common problem caused by the Triumph manual showing the incorrect torque value causing too tight and splitting the cast caps. Even if they are broken in two, they will still safely retain the axle . Using the billet caps is fine and they look better too.

  • @classiccycleconnection9334
    @classiccycleconnection9334 Год назад

    1. There is no “c clip” on the T140 forks holding the seal in. 2. The seals taken out are “Leak Proof” brand seals that use the washer to retain the seal. The rubber seal isn’t driven in. It floats . Somebody felt the punch marks were a good idea but not needed . 3. Some 78’s came with the newer style head and Mk2 carbs, most came with splayed head and Concentric carbs. I’ve seen a ‘78 also with the Lucas Rita factory elec ignition as well. (Negative ground)

    • @counterculturecycles1860
      @counterculturecycles1860 Год назад

      Mine is a late 78 and for the ignition I prefer the trispark dependable rugged and nice bit of kit and won't break the wallet

  • @alanhodge984
    @alanhodge984 Год назад

    superb series of videos i am building a street tracker out of 1979 T140E and watching these is very helpful...thanks!

  • @alastairheptonstall7982
    @alastairheptonstall7982 Год назад

    Great video series, thanks for making this! A couple of questions if you don't mind (I'm just starting work on a bonneville myself) - for the triple trees and black brackets, what paint did you use? Were any of your bolts rusted or anything (I'm wondering how to clean up some older looking ones I have and whether I'm better to replace them)? And did you get all your chrome parts looking that good just with polish? I'm just starting to try to figure out how to clean up some visually old looking parts and hoping to reuse as much as possible. Thanks again!

    • @counterculturecycles1860
      @counterculturecycles1860 Год назад

      So as far as tripple tree stuff I'm gonna assume u mean the tripples and if it didn't get powder coating on small stuff I just used a gloss black enamel bolts are cheap I used alot of stainless and alot of the chrome.is cheap too

  • @nigelm193
    @nigelm193 Год назад

    From episode 1 what was wrong with it?

    • @counterculturecycles1860
      @counterculturecycles1860 Год назад

      Little problems with fuel delivery and also it was smoking a little bit because someone over bored the jug and it was just tired

  • @j.w.3345
    @j.w.3345 Год назад

    I know you posted these a while ago, but I can't thank you enough for posting them! I just picked up a 76 Bonneville 750 T140 barn find. It was put away, set up for storage, by the former owner who was a Triumph mechanic. I have all the paperwork from the rebuild 800 miles ago. He sadly passed away 10 years ago and it sat in his barn. Two years ago, his wife had someone push it under her deck where it sat under a plastic tarp. 🙄Your videos are going to be a huge help to me at bring her back to life! Thanks again! J.W.

    • @counterculturecycles1860
      @counterculturecycles1860 Год назад

      I'm glad to help I haven't posted in a long time but the channel will be coming back soon

  • @padwah
    @padwah Год назад

    sorry for yourloss brotheer.its a hard thing

  • @ParkourSchweiz
    @ParkourSchweiz Год назад

    Is this project still alive? Greetings from Switzerland

    • @counterculturecycles1860
      @counterculturecycles1860 Год назад

      The bike is actually finished in the next few weeks I'm gonna do a catch up video

  • @timmorin8105
    @timmorin8105 Год назад

    Another upgrade; Next time you have the float bowl/bottom of the carb off, observe how the threaded boss where the drain plug goes, can prevent you from draining water and contaminated fuel out. Take a 3/32” drill and … up about 2 threads from the bottom … drill on an angle through that threaded boss into the lowest part of the float bowl. Now, pulling the plugs allows ALL of the fuel to drain out, even from that recess that was blocked by the interior threaded boss. Much easier starting and better idle.

  • @THROTTLEOLOGY
    @THROTTLEOLOGY 2 года назад

    What do you think about the Norman Hyde oil cooler I was thinking since I’m in Florida it may help keep my 77 cool in traffic

    • @counterculturecycles1860
      @counterculturecycles1860 2 года назад

      I'm in Florida I've never had a problem with the heat but I can't see a cooler hurting in anyway

    • @THROTTLEOLOGY
      @THROTTLEOLOGY 2 года назад

      @@counterculturecycles1860 oh cool south or north?

    • @counterculturecycles1860
      @counterculturecycles1860 2 года назад

      @@THROTTLEOLOGY central florida

    • @THROTTLEOLOGY
      @THROTTLEOLOGY 2 года назад

      Oh cool me too maybe we can go on a ride when I’m done building mine

    • @counterculturecycles1860
      @counterculturecycles1860 2 года назад

      @@THROTTLEOLOGY I'm always out and about on 2 wheels

  • @THROTTLEOLOGY
    @THROTTLEOLOGY 2 года назад

    So you source all these parts from the Bonneville store

  • @639viablecarrot
    @639viablecarrot 2 года назад

    Hi,any updates/progress with this rebuild? Don't leave me hanging 👍🙏

    • @counterculturecycles1860
      @counterculturecycles1860 2 года назад

      It's back together just working through couple issues until I can do a reveal

  • @mathermp
    @mathermp 2 года назад

    You still have that later wiring?

    • @counterculturecycles1860
      @counterculturecycles1860 2 года назад

      No sorry I don't I gave it away along time ago you can purchase a harness from classic British spares they have just about everything

  • @barneyclovis
    @barneyclovis 2 года назад

    thank you my brother over the ocean for posting this video im just a one man band trying to get my bike finish your video showed me exactly what i needed to know it was like you where there in spirit john in the uk

  • @OldBiker
    @OldBiker 2 года назад

    Your Triumph was built eight or so weeks after my one looking at the Engine number, its basically a T14V with a E head and carbs.

    • @counterculturecycles1860
      @counterculturecycles1860 2 года назад

      That's cool man

    • @rickconstant6106
      @rickconstant6106 2 года назад

      Strangely enough, my T140V has a slightly later engine/frame number than this T140E, though with the same date code (May 78). Mine is a UK model, and I suspect they were using up the V spec parts on those and prioritising the new E spec for the US versions.

  • @garethlipyeart6520
    @garethlipyeart6520 2 года назад

    u need to also remove the air jet in the bellmouth the middle one,makes a mutch better idle and will feel a whole lot better for it

  • @johnwilcox4078
    @johnwilcox4078 2 года назад

    Just the video I was looking for, same bike, same project! The old melted, shorted harness is still in place, so I took pictures. I will start at the headlight shell like you did, then stuff the rest of it through the frame and proceed from there. I have Pazon ignition, but I'll figure it out, thanks again!

    • @counterculturecycles1860
      @counterculturecycles1860 2 года назад

      Thanks man yeah I've got mine all done now definitely replace the glass fuse holder with a modern fuse holder and hate to say it but you might be replacing some wire ends I did. I got the tri spark ignition.

  • @loganhilburn7219
    @loganhilburn7219 2 года назад

    Hello, I'm interest in that wiring harness if you still have it?

    • @counterculturecycles1860
      @counterculturecycles1860 2 года назад

      Sorry already gave it away to a local guy who is doing his bike. Your the first person to say something about it from youtube

  • @chopslut
    @chopslut 2 года назад

    Can you tell me specifically why you prefer the lowbrow ht and what other ones you've installed in comparison? I was trying to figure out which one I wanted to go with as well, as per the TC bros, Lowbrow, Voodoo & Prism. Thanks buddy.

    • @counterculturecycles1860
      @counterculturecycles1860 2 года назад

      Build quality reinforced axle plates fit and finish. I've used lowbrow I've used teds I've installed prism and throttle addiction and a few other less known

  • @normls8615
    @normls8615 2 года назад

    Is the paint staying the same? I like it, it's the same as my brothers MY00.

    • @counterculturecycles1860
      @counterculturecycles1860 2 года назад

      No complete customs paint I've been painting for 17 years so ill go all out on it

  • @tex9280
    @tex9280 2 года назад

    Your voice audio is extremely low ❗ hardly can hear you..... Had to connect to stereo & turn it to maximum volume to make out anything you said.... Then I almost had a HEART ATTACK when RUclips played an add at the end❗ CAUSE THE VOLUME WAS ON MAXIMUM STILL ❗ Keep Living the F#@KING Dream ❗ Safe travels 🙏♥️🐾🐾 💪🇦🇺💪

    • @counterculturecycles1860
      @counterculturecycles1860 2 года назад

      Thanks for the heads up yeah the audio was jacked in parts of it I don't think there is a problem on any of the others

  • @alexhaines4190
    @alexhaines4190 2 года назад

    Build is looking great! I have no idea why you don’t have more viewers!

  • @chuddledollops
    @chuddledollops 2 года назад

    Hi From New Zealand. Exactly the kinda series I've been looking for! Can't wait for more!

    • @counterculturecycles1860
      @counterculturecycles1860 2 года назад

      Working on episode 2 of it right now would already be coming out this week but scheduled for next week

  • @lonesometinman3147
    @lonesometinman3147 2 года назад

    Yeah, I'll be checking in for next episode . Btw , kool Kams

  • @maewer1177
    @maewer1177 2 года назад

    Hello from Florida, I really enjoyed the content. I Look forward to more. This is the first of your videos I have watched.. You have earned a new subscriber

    • @counterculturecycles1860
      @counterculturecycles1860 2 года назад

      Well welcome Michael if you liked this definitely check out the bonneville vids. Glad you enjoy the vids

  • @JohnFoxphotography
    @JohnFoxphotography 2 года назад

    Hi nice job on the Bonnie so far, enjoying your vlogs. Im working on a t140v 1976, and just about to start installing a new Lucas loom part number 54962258 which apparently is the correct one for my year, however i have noticed in the headlamp part of the new loom i only have 2 connections to the 3 lights on the top of the shell the oil warning light and the high beam warning light, but nothing for the indicator warning light, was yours the same.

    • @counterculturecycles1860
      @counterculturecycles1860 2 года назад

      I am assuming u mean the three indicators on the top of the head light for hi beam oil and blinkers do you also have your hibeam switch on the head light if so then you should be fine

    • @counterculturecycles1860
      @counterculturecycles1860 2 года назад

      Sounds like your right about the lights

    • @rickconstant6106
      @rickconstant6106 2 года назад

      It's probably too late to help, but if you don't have connections to the indicator warning lamp, all you need to do is connect one terminal of the lamp to the left indicator circuit (green/red), and the other to the right indicator circuit (green/white).

  • @johnmcclain3887
    @johnmcclain3887 2 года назад

    I've had a 78 triumph for about three months, been a couple decades since I worked on a Triumph, and it was good to see you do the wiring harness. I've had a 64 Tiger, and this one, never had to chase the wiring, I'm getting ready to do it, probably. It was rewired not so long ago, but not completely replaced, lots of connectors and at least one electrical problem, quit running. Thanks, good show on where everything snakes.

  • @lakemarine484
    @lakemarine484 2 года назад

    Great videos. I just revived my '78 T140E this past winter - it had not been started/ridden since '85 and was all in boxes. Mine has almost exactly the same color tank. Is yours all original? Everything looks in really good shape where did you find it in that original condition!. Looks like you just need to knock the dust off and replace your rubbers and your good t go! Oh...unless you intended to...you front wheel is mounted backwards and your shocks are upside down. Great work and video...Thanks!

    • @counterculturecycles1860
      @counterculturecycles1860 2 года назад

      Yep all original its a imported bike mine was originally sold in England then imported in the 80s and my uncle bought it in the 90s

  • @UgenetheFlagman
    @UgenetheFlagman 2 года назад

    Wow . been riding for years . Overlooked when rebuilding forks the end caps never had an issue with them ... but ya never know. Will see if i can source a set of the billet type you have ... after all my bike was built in 1978 . Thank you for the invaluable info . Cheers .

    • @counterculturecycles1860
      @counterculturecycles1860 2 года назад

      You can buy them from map cycle in tampa fl or the bonneville shop is colorado

    • @counterculturecycles1860
      @counterculturecycles1860 2 года назад

      The oil weeps out or degrades over time you'll be surprised what changing it will do

    • @UgenetheFlagman
      @UgenetheFlagman 2 года назад

      @@counterculturecycles1860 thanks

    • @UgenetheFlagman
      @UgenetheFlagman 2 года назад

      @@counterculturecycles1860 I,m out here in Australia , will work something out , cheers

  • @UgenetheFlagman
    @UgenetheFlagman 2 года назад

    been subbed to your channel for quite a whiles now . Thanks

  • @UgenetheFlagman
    @UgenetheFlagman 2 года назад

    Good day . Same model as mine T140v. Great old bike .doing a full long overdue rebuild again on my own bike. nice informative upload .

    • @counterculturecycles1860
      @counterculturecycles1860 2 года назад

      It's a process I could have gotten it done alot soon if I wasn't having trouble getting some parts and didn't have other bikes I had to work on lol

  • @petetenvold5747
    @petetenvold5747 2 года назад

    Just discovered your channel. Like it. At 69 years old just found a real nice '73 Tiger 750. Wanted a nice Triumph since high school. If it was treated well, can you give me a rough idea of typical conditions at 18K miles?... Thx Pete

    • @counterculturecycles1860
      @counterculturecycles1860 2 года назад

      Well with out seeing the bike itself I would do the following change the oil the brake pads bleed the brakes change fork oil and check rocker clearance and most likely tune and clean carbs and put a modern ignition in it that covers the basics

  • @davidfowler384
    @davidfowler384 2 года назад

    I think the light ears are the wrong way round ignition side should be on left but looking good

    • @counterculturecycles1860
      @counterculturecycles1860 2 года назад

      For a second there had to think about what your talking about but no ignition switch is on the right even checked my photos from before disassembly

    • @davidfowler384
      @davidfowler384 2 года назад

      yes sorry I wasn't very clear it's just my dad has had alot of old triumphs and the ignition key has always been on the left hand side light ear mount but maybe yours is different but don't get me wrong your doing a great job enjoy the vids

    • @johnmcclain3887
      @johnmcclain3887 2 года назад

      @@davidfowler384 I've got a 78 Bonnie, and the ignition is on the left. My 64 had the ignition in the side cover, a good friend had a 73, and it seems to me, his was on the left headlight ear as well. Been almost fifty years since I saw him last. Enjoying watching this one come together again.

    • @davidfowler384
      @davidfowler384 2 года назад

      @@johnmcclain3887 in sure that front brake disc should be on the left as well and the caliper at the back of the fork leg on the left side

    • @rickconstant6106
      @rickconstant6106 2 года назад

      That's correct, all the ones I've seen (including my 78 T140V) have had the ignition switch on the left, but what puzzles me is that this one has that type of switch at all. Every other T140E I have seen has the ignition switch mounted on the top yoke between the clocks as part of a panel housing the warning lights. Maybe this is one of the overlap models, where they were using a mixture of old (V) and new (E) spec parts. The front brake should definitely be on the left (see your own first video in this series, and your thumbnail).

  • @alistairbernard9574
    @alistairbernard9574 2 года назад

    Very nice and neat work. 👍

  • @billmago7991
    @billmago7991 2 года назад

    Yeah best thing I ever did,get a new Lucas wiring harness

  • @billmcdonald2436
    @billmcdonald2436 2 года назад

    I might be interested in that ignition system you have for my 1982 TSS.

  • @billmcdonald2436
    @billmcdonald2436 2 года назад

    Subbed for the triumph content. Thanks for taking the time to make and share your videos.

  • @philmuskett265
    @philmuskett265 2 года назад

    Wiring a bike -- it's all witchcraft to me!!!!

    • @counterculturecycles1860
      @counterculturecycles1860 2 года назад

      Nah brother it's actually pretty easy just go slow think ahead and read the info given by the books and instructions

  • @steveburden1801
    @steveburden1801 2 года назад

    💕