What has the world come to!!!Last I looked on the Triumph site there was a 36 page thread entitled " Which boots do you wear when riding your Classic Triumph"
Glen
Just dont go to Welly. A couple neo-fascists there these days.I would be more worried about people wearing brown shirts !
My Norton branded Clark boots have that pad.I have notice recently that a number of riding boots have the "gear change pad" sewed to the boot upper are on both feet.
Our old machines must be having some effect on the market after all!
This is the build thread Knut.Hi Glen,
I salute you to your achievement! Is there a thread where you presented the build?
I'd be interested in a weight breakdown. 150 lbs is an incredible weight saving! I guess the major contributing factors are rear wheel and the front end?
As for performance, I believe the alloy barrel will allow less expansion (less piston clearance while on the run) and a lower head temperature, improving the mechanical and thermal efficiency of the engine.
The dynamically balanced crankshaft may also contribute to more torque by reducing deformation work.
-Knut
When no one is looking, yesOhhh - I'm a lumberjack and I'm okay
I sleep all night and I work all day!
...do you really wear women's clothing and press wild flowers?
The lightweight front end and wheels gave the largest reductions. Tubeless tires also helped.
The alloy cradle, ISOs and fuel tank knocked off about 20 lbs. The rest is in smaller savings, such as hollow bolts, lightweight seat etc.
Crazy. It makes me wat to hunt down some STR cases and STS alloy barrels...The Al. barrel is 8.5 lbs and
stock cast iron is 23 lb.
I didn't think the stock barrel was this heavy.Crazy. It makes me wat to hunt down some STR cases and STS alloy barrels...
On paper they appear superior in that the engine will cool better.Glen,
Are there any downsides to the alloy cylinders?
Thanks,
Mike