1971 Triumph Tiger 650cc Restoration Part 17, The front fork assembly & rear wheel
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- Опубликовано: 9 фев 2025
- In this video, which it is a long video but, we cover a lot in this segment we install the front fork and most of the related components including the installation of new fork tubes, front wheel, gauges, handle bars, along with the front fender and we even put the rear wheel on in case we want to get it off the lift, So I hope you enjoy this segment as for finally this bike starts to take shape and starts to look like a motorcycle again.
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.
I have been working/riding my 1971 Bonneville since 1985. I bought it when I was 17. You learn a lot in that time. I'm doing a crank up rebuild for the second time now. Next time you rebuild forks like these, remove the front fender and wheel first. Then while the forks are still in the Triple clamps with the the top fork nut still in place, remove the cap screw first. Then the fork legs will pull off the fork tubes. Then remove the fork tubes from the triple clamps. Much easier that way. Nice videos. Keep up the good work :)
Doing up my 71 Tiger this video has been a god send thank you to you both!
Thank you very much for the great comment we really appreciate it,
I know the feeling of working on mangled triumphs, fixing a 72 tiger. Holy smoke, this bikes had a hard life. Hopefully I can save it. Enjoyed the video.
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. : )
Some real butcher had owned this bike in the past.
@@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
What a Rediculuous front fender fixing system, and other stupid things Triumph had to solve problems?
Cheaply made as well,
no wonder the British bike industry stopped,
Jesus,
Great Video's 👍
Cheers Paul 👍
Yes, very ridiculous in 71 and 72, so bad they went back to the 70 and older type stuff, thanks for your great comments
Great video. My 1972 triumph workshop manual it says to use Auto Trans Fluid in the forks. I noticed you used fork oil, is the 1971 manual different or is it personal choice?
Well fork oil is our personal choice, fork oil comes in various weights from heavyweight to lightweight, that will make your forks rebound rate vary, most actual fork oils contains seal conditioners also. Auto trans fluid works well to if thats what you want to use. As long as the oil you use doesn't turn to foam or cream when any moisture comes in contact with it,
@@jessesvintagegarage765 Thanks for the reply, I haven't heard of anyone using ATF and was wondering.
I been using ATF in my forks for 38 years with no problems.
I feel you should have added gaiters 🤔
I did. They look great on this bike. The 1970 on Norton Commando gaiters fit. Let me know if you want me to find the part # Always take the pressure off them when it gets cold. The new ones are cheaply made.
Where did you get the seals and o-rings for the dampner and lower legs?
The oring you can get from any Triumph vintage parts supplier part number is 97-4003, oring
Those fork seals were not bought from and are not availible from a Triumph vintage parts dealer, you can find them at this address,
leakproofforkseals.com/product/5216/ The part number for this particular 650 Tiger is 5216, we bought them direct from them.
@@jessesvintagegarage765 Thanks!
Does anyone make gators that fit onto the lower leg instead of that "boot"?
Yes. Talk to your local bike shop. I put them on my 1971 Bonneville. They look great on this bike.