Trojan Classic Motorcycles

1963 Triumph 6T Thunderbird

2012-01-18T03:04:00.000+11:00

Unit Construction.

1963, Triumph introduces the 650cc 'Unit Construction' Turner designed engine, which incorporated the engine, primary and transmision in one housing. The crankcase split vertically into two halves, inner primary case going with the left crankcase half, and the transmission housing going with the right. The result was an engine that was lighter, stronger, more modern and cleaner than the pre-unit engine it replaced. And it made it possible to pull even more power out as the 1960s progressed. With all this, the age of the pre-unit Triumph was over, the 500 twin already gone unit-construction in 1959.

Unit construction brought with it many benefits. They were less expensive to manufacture, assemble and were easier to maintain. This new package saved 30lbs compared to the pre-unit engine, primary, gearbox and mounting plates of earlier design.

Also for 1963, a whole new frame with a single front downtube replaced the 'flexy' duplex frame (1960-62), virtually eliminating all the handling problems overnight. From this point on, Triumph Motorcycles would gain a reputation as some of the best-handling motorcycles worldwide.

We aquired this rare motorcycle pictured here and proceeded with a mild restoration. It is a matching numbers bike and quite original for it's age. Note the main rider footrests which bolt onto the bottom of the frame rather than the rear engine mounts as of later models. This was done only for 1963 models!
As expected of Triumph motorcycles from this era, the 6T looks great, performs well and is a pleasure to ride.

1951 BSA C10 250cc Side Valve Rigid Model

2012-01-09T01:59:00.004+11:00

This has to be one of the most original BSA C10 we have seen. When it comes to lightweights this 250cc sidevalve is one of my favourites. Purchased over 6 years ago, stored but turned over fortnightly, we finally gave this machine the attention it deserves.

The petrol tank was removed and flushed clean. Engine primed, carb removed, stripped down, cleaned, checked and re-built. New battery, fresh lube and with a few sputters the engine ticked over nicely.

Plenty of rare parts on this machine and in very good condition considering their age.

The C10 rides like a dream and everything works just like it did when it left the factory!

NSW Speedcar Championship at Tyrepower Sydney Speedway 2011

2012-01-08T04:05:00.004+11:00

Event:

NSW Speedcar Championship

Date:

Thu 29, Dec 2011

Venue:

TYREPOWER SYDNEY SPEEDWAY

21 Wentworth St, Granville
Sydney NSW Australia

If you haven't been then what are you waiting for? Loud engines, dirt track, methanol, high speed racing, clowns, fireworks and an occasional crash makes speedway a great way to spend an evening. Ask my 10 year old son, he just didn't want to leave, we got there at 5pm and stayed right to the end (6hrs later).

Tonight's schedule:

NSW Speedcar Championship

- Wingless Sprints

- Litre Sprints

- Fender Benders

- DEMOLITION DERBY

Awesome atmosphere, plenty of entertainment for the kids in between races, quick and easy access to food, drinks and WC makes a night out at the speedway an all out winner.

For more speedway action and future events click:
Tyrepower Sydney Speedway

1951 Triumph Thunderbird restoration

2012-01-05T02:10:00.004+11:00

Rod has owned this Triumph for over 30 years and it has sat for close to that in his shed by the beach. Over the years the machine started to deteriorate. It's funny how we look at the things we love most and know we have to do something about it before they are lost forever but never do. I know this first hand as i've let go many a rare car due to time, money issues and sometimes just a loss of motivation.
Rod decided to do something about it, he bit the bullet and rolled the Triumph into Trojan Classic Motorcycles to give it a new lease on life.
We gave the Trumpy a look over with Rod and layed down a plan which would suit his budget and acheive the best possible result without doing a concourse restoration.

Sit back, grab your favorite beverage and enjoy the show!

Rod explained that the engine was a runner in it's past life and he did ride the bike. We decided to prime and check compression etc to attempt a start. Although heavily corroded and dirty, we managed to give the old girl a kick and with a few splutters and coughs, the bike started. We then proceeded to do some mild tuning and checking. The result was quite good and we were confident that this one will be OK with a carb and magneto rebuild.

The gearbox was also working and all gears shifted smoothly. But the outside needed work to get it looking decent as did the engine. The alloy and chrome parts on both were in a sorry state. The cast iron head and barrels were also rusty and dirty.
To get things on the road we started to strip the bike down to a stage where only the engine and gearbox remained.

Both wheels require complete strip down and rebuild. The rims are too far gone so we are replacing them with a new set.

Staunchions and bearings were ceased into the triple trees and took some time and effort to free.
These will also be completely torn down and replaced with new parts.
The nacelle needs to be aligned and made to fit properly. The heart of the wiring loom starts here.

Header pipes and mufflers will be sent away for re-chroming along with other parts. Petrol, oil tank, fenders and nacelle had a reasonable coat of paint so we agreed that a good clean and detail would be enough to get them back up.

Most parts still work but look tired due to corrosion. Where ever possible we try to restore rather than replace genuine parts with repro.

Chrome parts to be sent away for re-plating.
Forks ready for inspection and re-build.

Carb stripped, inspected, cleaned and re-kitted. Wheel hubs also stripped, blasted and painted two pack black.

Frame, mounting plates, footpegs, rear stand, brake lever and assorted parts colour matched and painted. We now begin to detail and build the bike.

New UK rims laced to fully rebuilt hubs with SS spokes and fitted with Avon classic tyres.

Inner primary cover Hydrotech cleaned and repaired, outer cover satin polished as with timing and gearbox cover. Clutch and cush drive re-built and re-aligned.

Wiring in place and all electricals are functioning. We also fitted the completely re-built front end and nacelle. The saddle is an after market universal large type with 6" chrome springs. Some slight modifications to make the saddle suit the frame but it turned out great. The petrol tank, oil tank and battery tray are fitted along with the rear guard, chainguard and rear stand. The rear section of the guard will be removed to fit the wheel to the frame at a later stage. Control levers and throttle fitted and ready for adjustment.

The original regulator was cleaned, checked and adjusted. The unit as a whole is meant to be black but the cover looks nicer bare. We also designed and fabricated a stainless steel battery strap system and mounted a 6V battery inside a black rubber dummy box.

Rear wheel, chain and brake fitted and adjusted. The complete re-chromed exhaust system looks beautiful and sits well.

Magneto reconditioned and timing set. Front wheel in place with brake.

Extensive work to get this engine looking good considering we did not strip it down. The head and barrels were wire brushed and painted. Outer covers satin buffed and polished.

More detail and polishing to get the paint and chrome back up to a more than acceptable finish.

With some final tuning and adjusting we prepare to test ride the Triumph. It's a great feeling to get on a machine like this knowing it has been dormant for so many years. The ride is sweet and everything is fine. We call Rod and give him the good news. Rod has not seen his bike since the day it came to us so he's in for a pleasant surprise.

Trojan CM mechanic Niel takes the Thunderbird for a test ride.

And Rod is a happy man indeed, the owner of the Triumph above left (the one without the beard). We helped Rod load the bike onto his truck and he was on his way.
That was the beauty of a restored motorcycle!

Neo Dutch pinstriping, etching, engraving and the PinHead Lounge

2011-12-05T04:30:00.000+11:00

Dave 'Neo Dutch' recently layed some pinstripes on Tim's Triumph bobber here at Trojan CM. The bike is almost finished and will be photographed soon. Neo Dutchs' work is outstanding to say the least. Here are some examples of his pinstriping, painting, etching and engraving.

See more Neo Dutch stuff here: http://www.pinheadlounge.com/NeoDutch
Contact Trojan Classic Motorcycles at: http://www.trojanclassics.com/ if you would like to get hooked up with some artwork by Neo Dutch.

Chateau de Savigny Rare Motorcycle Collection

2011-12-05T01:49:00.000+11:00

While travelling in Bourgogne, France, I visited a unique collection of rare vintage and classic motorcycles. The bikes and collection were out of this world. In Australia, we'd keep the bikes in a big shed. In France, they keep the bikes on the upper floors of a Chateau surrounded by a vineyard. C'est la vie....

In one room, 3 Manx Nortons and 2 Rudges were on display, surrounded by rare motorcyle engines (like a 350cc Anzani single), tanks and vintage tin signs.

At the opposite end of the hall, another display room held 3 Vincents and an AJS. Connecting these rooms was a long hallway lined with Nortons (ES2, Interstate Commando, and Atlas with flamed out paint job), MV Augusta (750cc America and 175cc racing single), Velocette and Rudge.
The more unusual bikes included a Tigre faired race bike with horizontally opposed twin cylinder engine with the carbs stuck way out in the breeze and a Louise Clement with pressed steel wheels, leaf spring front fork and pin stripes.

Numerous examples of the (now gone) French marque Terrot were on display. Terrot was the largest French motorcycle manufacturer of its time based in Dijon. The name vanished after it became part of the Peugeot automotive group in the 1950s. The fuel tanks on the Terrot have a similar box like end profile as the tank on the rare 1935 New Imperial GP 250cc single that Trojan Classic Motorcycles have recently acquired (more on this build later).

For the old bike enthusiast, the collection at Chateau de Savigny in Bourgogne is a must see. While you're there you can also view the collection of sports and prototype Abarth race cars and classic military jets! Best of all, you get the old bikes to yourself while the tourists are out getting drunk at the wine tastings.

Timbo

Rat n' Rod day 2011

2011-10-04T04:00:00.000+11:00

A bumper crowd attended the 2011 Rat n' Rod day at Taren Point organized by the Goodguys Rod & Custom club. This event gets bigger every year. There was a great variety of bikes – some in standard spec through to customized bobbers/chops. Ariel, BSA, a tasty Norton Commando, HD and Triumph were all represented.

With a good selection of custom parts, we were eager to set up the Trojan Classic Motorcycles trade stand. I don't know if you would call this work but we enjoy talking to people about what we do and how we can help them with their build.

Some photos taken on the day.

Rat n' Rod day is awesome! See u there next year !!!

JUNK MOTORCYCLE MAGAZINE #4

2011-09-26T16:23:00.000+10:00

Junk #4 straight to your door!
Featuring Born Free 3, Hot Rod Hay Ride, Ton-up day and much more.
Junk Motorcycle Magazine is a UK quarterly publication dedicated to old skool custom motorcycles, hotrods and specials.

80 pages, full size, no ads! Featuring some of the world's coolest machines and the people who build them.
Limited print run Fourth Issue! Get in quick!

Price: AUD14.95*** Free postage within Australia!!! ***
For your copy please contact http://www.trojanclassics.com

SWS Rockets, Roller Derby League

2011-09-17T08:11:00.001+10:00

QUOTE :
'We are an all-female, DIY, skater-owned and -operated flat track roller derby league who love nothing more than putting our skates on and getting out on the track!'

I met Miss Dolly Death on the BSA War 54 photo shoot by C. Nilson. She told me about Roller Derby...

I had no idea this was going on. Just faint memories of old movies i used to watch remind me of Roller Derby. Now check out these girls Flat tracking on skates!

WHAT IS ROLLER DERBY?

The 1930's version of roller derby was played on a banked track & was similar to wrestling, with its theatrics for show fights & antics. Back in these days safety gear wasn't even considered & the sport was a lot more brutal & had far less rules. Roller Derby fever took hold, becoming very popular across Australia during the 50s-60s, with weekly bouts being televised. Most teams were for-profit in these days.

With names such as Lady Gag-Her, Ann O War and events named Malice in Derbyland, you can bet you're not going to see Olivia Newton John doing laps in Xanadu! SWS girls don't muck around, they have their own league set up with rules and regulations. See: http://swsrollers.com/ for info and also check out the blog at http://swsrockets.blogspot.com/

BSA Bobber 'War 54' attacks Oz bike magazine #358

2011-09-16T07:23:00.000+10:00

Oz bike issue #358, has been bombarded with a killer feature on James K's old skool bobber. See the build here: http://trojanclassics.blogspot.com/2010/06/war-54.html
Pics and story by Chris Nilson featuring the fabulous Miss Dolly Death roller derby queen!

BSA 52 Golden Flash 4000km in 8 days.

2011-09-13T06:55:00.000+10:00

The Long Ride --------------

Darren is about to go on a ride... a long ride! All for a good cause and a bit of fun. We will be following his escapades closely so stay tuned. See his email below and photo on the right.

Hi Everyone,

I’m nearly ready for the Long Ride starting on the 4th of November, riding from Sydney in a big loop through Broken Hill, into S.A, down through the Grampians, along the Great Ocean Rd and then through Gippsland back to Sydney via Canberra… 4000km in 8 days on a 1952 BSA Golden Flash.
The ride is to raise research funds and awareness of Prostate Cancer for the Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia.
According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, prostate cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in Australia (except for non-melanoma skin cancers) and the second greatest cause of cancer deaths in men. It is estimated that over 18,700 new cases were diagnosed in Australia. Tragically, more than 2,900 Australian men each year die from prostate cancer. In the early stages, there are few symptoms of prostate cancer; however, if detected early, prostate cancer is often treatable and curable. This is why men aged 50 (not me yet) and over, or 40 if there is a family history of prostate cancer, should not wait for symptoms; they should talk to their doctor about prostate cancer - a simple step that could save your life.
All donations greatly appreciated. The easiest way is using the link below.
http://pcfafundraising.org.au/darren_starling
Throughout the ride I will be adding photos and hopefully videos of the days riding action for those interesting in following the journey of the old machine winding its way around the South Eastern corner of Australia.
Best Regards,

Darren J. Starling

Sydney Cafe Racers

2011-08-15T00:39:00.000+10:00

Sydney Cafe Racers founder Mark Hawwa..
I remember he walked into our shop asking if there were any groups/persons who got together and went for decent rides on a regular basis. I said i don't really have the time to get out and socialise because of work and family commitments so i'm not going to be any help on this matter. I could see he was slightly frustrated as he explained that most groups do once a year event rides and it just wasn't enough. Mark then said i'm going to try and start a group and see if anyone is interested. I thought the idea was good and i told him to go for it.

To Marks' surprise Sydney Cafe Racers first outing attracted a crowd of around 30 riders. All reports were good and it looks like it's going to get bigger. For those interested in getting involved click here: http://www.sydneycaferacers.com/info/

Marlon Brando, The Wild One...

2011-07-25T02:31:00.000+10:00

One of my all time favourite films:
The Wild One. 1953

'The story took a cue from an actual biker street party on the Fourth of July weekend in 1947 in Hollister, California that was elaborately trumped up in the July 21, 1947 issue of Life Magazine, and dubbed the Hollister riot, with staged photographs of wild motorcycle outlaw revelers. '

As if the photo above wasn't enough to shock the general public, Stanley Kramer made a movie about it which instantly drew a cult following.

Controversy surrounded this film from day one, it found it's way to a dead end ban by censors in the UK for fourteen years! Finally the film was released in November, 1967 under an 'X' certificate and viewed first at the 59 club in 1968. It was also said that Johnson Motors (importers of Triumph Motorcycles USA) objected to the use of the 6t Triumph in the film.

Marlon Brando's portrayal of Johnny Strabler has become legendary. Johnnys' image remains iconic even today. His leather jacket, tilted cap, Triumph motorcycle and long sideburns also inspired James Dean and Elvis Presley amongst others. The Jacket worn by Johnny is known as the 'Brando Jacket'. Now that's influence!

Motorcycle maintenance and useful tools #4

2011-07-07T02:06:00.000+10:00

TOOL, CARBURETOR SYNCHRONISER, GAUGES

Universal gauges to suit many motorcycles.

For triple, quad, single or twin cylinder engines. Complete with fittings and instructions.
Tune your carbs to correct specification for optimum performance.

Available through Trojan Classic Motorcycles. info@trojanclassics.com

JUNK MOTORCYCLE MAGAZINE #3

2011-06-21T23:22:00.000+10:00

Junk #3 is in the building!
Featuring HKG's Loser machine, 69 Honda bobber and much more.
Junk Motorcycle Magazine is a UK quarterly publication dedicated to old skool custom motorcycles, hotrods and specials.

80 pages, full size, no ads! Featuring some of the world's coolest machines and the people who build them.
Limited print run Third Issue! Get in quick!

Price: AUD14.95

*** Free postage within Australia!!! ***
For your copy please contact http://www.trojanclassics.com/

The Adventures of Ford Fairlane

2011-06-14T01:27:00.000+10:00

------Mr Rock and Roll Detective------

Speaking of characters, it's not easy to go past Andrew Dice Clays' Ford Fairlane, Rock and Roll detective.
This foul mouthed rocker made us laugh so hard with his crude jokes and i don't give a f*%k attitude. No role model here but a straight up excellent drinking buddy who appreciates good music, hot babes, classic cars and rare guitars. Unf*ckin'believable!

The Fonz

2011-06-14T00:47:00.000+10:00

...King of all things Kool...

Well i doubt any TV character has made such an impact on so many people as Henry Winklers 'The Fonz'.
When i was a kid i wanted to be like the Fonz... and so did every other boy i knew. Thumbs up, leather jacket, chick magnet, tough, attitude, motor mechanic, motorcycle riding, parent nightmare and all-round rebel rouser, The Fonz was that and more!

The most amazing thing is that Happy Days re-runs are still being played today and my ten year old son agrees that the Fonz is Kool. That's gotta tell you something, after all these years a new generation still digs this guy!.. Now Richie Cunningham on the other hand...

MoPar muscle lines

2011-06-13T23:37:00.000+10:00

Why do i love Chrysler cars? Well with details like this it's hard not to.

R/T and Hemi... Any MoPar devotee would be proud to have one under their belt.

Tail lights are spectacular!

Engines are extreme! If you're asking why then you just wouldn't understand.

Motorcycle maintenance and useful tools #3

2011-05-30T00:50:00.001+10:00

TOOL, METAL EPOXY REPAIR PUTTY, DEVCON

FasMetal™ 10 HVAC Repair

Tested and proven, as used by proffessionals worldwide.

High strength, aluminium filled epoxy for bonding, patching, filling and sealing.

Used for repairing large and small holes in aluminium and other metal castings; building up metal surfaces, sealing leaks in pipes and tanks, sealing, filling, bonding similar and disimilar metals plus much more!

Aluminum-filled epoxy adhesive conveniently packaged in a 6 1/2 oz (184g) tube with a second tube containing hardener. Enough to do more than just one small job!

Bonds to aluminum and other metals, ceramics, woods, concrete or glass
Repairs coils in compressors
Hardens to a rigid bond that can be ground, drilled or tapped
Fills voids or porosity in aluminum castings

This is not a cheap product to just get the job done. It is industrial strength and is used by proffessionals worldwide.

Do it once, do it right!

Available through Trojan Classic Motorcycles. info@trojanclassics.com

Part number: TLS0034

BMW R65 Cafe Boxer

2011-05-24T01:48:00.000+10:00

1984 650cc BMW R65. How much would you expect to pay? Well Martin R. was lucky enough to snap this one up for a case of beer. So there was one thing he had to do... Build a Cafe Racer.

The idea was to keep the mods simple, practical and raw.
A fibre glass seat base was sourced from the US and trimmed here in Australia. The paint was done by a friend and Martin insisted he paint the checkered flag stripes rather than use decals. A slight over spray of white on the edges really gives it that no-nonsense ready for race look.

To get the ball rolling Martin sourced the following parts at Trojan Classic Motorcycles, like a kid in a candy store he went to town.
Ace bars, clubman mirrors, pod filters, tacho and speedo gauges, megaphone mufflers, cateye tailight, heavy duty headlight brackets, MKII indicators...Pure Cafe!

The engine is stock and reliable as hell. It also sounds great. The frame is standard except for the rear section which was extended to take the seat.
Clever black outs, period custom parts, careful planning and the result is a BMW Cafe Racer that looks awesome and built to ride.

Trojan Triton returns to the Barry Sheene Festival of Speed

2011-05-06T01:57:00.011+10:00

Last year we raced our Triton at the Barry Sheene Festival of Speed Sydney, Australia and we were back there again this year!
For those who don't know what happened last year, perhaps click here before reading on:
http://trojanclassics.blogspot.com/2010/07/trojan-triton.html

The Triton runs a BMW R50 TLS front hub and these aren't easy brakes to set up. Last year we ran the brakes vertical with the cable pulling from the top in hope that the stopping power would improve. We based this theory on the Triumph 69-70 TLS. We were having to apply the brake at least 100 metres before coming into turns and that was costing us time. Ultimately we would love to fit a magnesium Sealy 4LS set up but they go for around $3000
Ultimately we would love to fit a magnesium Sealy 4LS set up but they go for around $3000.

We re-lined the shoes with racing compound, machined the drum and radius machined the shoes to fit.
The brake plate is now modified to work the shoes horizontal. This is how they would have worked from the factory. Basically like the Triumph 68 TLS, cable pulling from the rear.

We also beefed up the rear brakes and fabricated a fully adjustable brake lever stop/adjuster to gain extra stopping power.

As usual we checked, re-built and set up the carbs, lubed all cables etc. We then re-routed all the breather hoses and added another from the timing cover.

My apologies for the delay on this post but i did actually spend many hours finishing it only to find it wiped off two days later by the boffins at blogger. Apparently they had technical issues and wiped off thousands of posts all over the world. They did promise to return the posts but this did not happen so i'll do my best to continue where i left off.

We were asked by the organisers of the event if we would like to display a trade stand. This would generate interest and also give Trojan Classic Motorcycles an opportunity to show the public what we do. The lads arrived early Saturday morning and did a great job setting everything up.

Rigid frames, custom oil tanks, fenders, handlebars, lights, levers and we made an extra special effort to do our first T-shirt in support of the Trojan Triton!

On display a variety of books, magazines, badges, belt buckles, tools, mufflers and much more!

The response was overwhealming, the crowds loved it and the boys were kept busy talking to people and looking after VIP customers (see below).

Meanwhile, in the pits, the Trojan Triton is being prepped for it's first race. Our rider Rick is fired up and ready to go. At the grid and they're off. The Triton looks good and Rick pulls third place. Upon return Rick tells me the bike is not running smooth through the revs. He's confidant we can do better. The tools are out and we get ready to diagnose. Looks to be carb issues. For the next 2 hours we do our best to resolve the problems. The next race is called and we get the bike off to a good start but Rick pulls in with a flooding right side carb and a hairline fractured fuel tank. Our race for the day is over so we now prepare for Sundays races.

This event is getting bigger every year and there were some outstanding examples of classic race bikes competing in different classes and events. Here is a selection that caught our eye but there were many more.

Sunday and the tank is repaired (we used Devcon metal putty, it's the best solution when welding is not an option). Carbs were cleaned and checked, ignition also double checked and we're ready to go again.

A vast improvement as Rick manages to place 2nd. Excellent result but we have missed one race in the competition and have one more to go. To gain a third place in the overall comp we must achieve second in our last race.

We desperately need to source the problem of our poor rev range and in doing so we see that our left intake hose has developed a hairline fracture. To top it off we have an intermitent spark on our right plug. I notice th HT pick-up is also fractured. Could this be it? I quickly jump in the old Chrysler and head to the local speed shop. I find a GM radiator hose. It will have to do. As for the pick-up, i had no choice but to head to our shop and grab a spare. In doing so, i managed to break my tailshaft uni joint. Can you believe it? I crawl the car back to the shop knowing that i'm doing horrific damage but we have a race to finish. Nick is on his way to pick me up and we get back to the pits with half an hour to get the Triton ready.

We are now at full working speed. Even Ricks' son lends a hand. I didn't notice but the little guy was watching me pull the carbs apart and now was handing me each part in reverse sequential assembly. How's that for observant? I look up at Rick and we both just smile. Like clock work the bike is now ready for it's final race. It sounds good but i know it's not 100%. No time, we just have to keep our fingers crossed and hope for the best.

Nervous? Excited? Anxious? Hell yes. The race starts and Rick is really pushing the Triton. He guides the machine through the corners and makes it seem effortless. And he does it again! Second place which means we place third for our class in this competition. High fives all round and Rick is back in the pits after an amazing ride.

Fastest lap time in our class was 1.57.
Our fastest was 2.00. (last year our fastest was 1.55)
We placed 3rd in our class. If we just entered and finished the race we missed, we would have had enough points to claim 2nd place hands down. That's racing!!

Once again it's been an awesome year with a result that reflects our efforts. Racing demands hard work, concentration, dedication and a good team effort. I believe we achieved this.

A big thanks to Rick K. for once again riding the Triton and giving it hell, Filip and Tore for helping out with the trade stand, TFMW Lucas J, Mick for helping out in the pits, Junk MC mag Billy Wizz, Frank 'Mr Tig' for helping get the workshop jobs done to allow us to race, Minas and Harry for your ongoing support, Emil at Industrial Strength Australia who always plugs Trojan Classic MC, Tim at Faster Pussycat, Gabby, Big Al, everyone who bought a Trojan Triton support T-shirt (those who haven't can redeem themselves, we still have some left!), our families for putting up with our shananigans, my bro Nick for his incredible effort to make this all happen, all our customers and those who have supported Trojan Classic Motorcycles.

We will be back next year but for now we have a lot of work to do. We plan on completely strippping down the Triton for a rebuild.
See you there next year!
Hemitech01

Trojan Pit-Starter. (Roller Starter)

2011-05-01T23:12:00.005+10:00

=======Trojan Pit-Starter =======>>>

‘A portable, safe and easy way to start motorcycles’

Ideal for the astute motorcycle enthusiast, the TPS allows for quick and safe starting of motorcycles, both touring and race bikes, in the workshop or at the track.

TPS duplicates the action of push-starting a bike by spinning the rear wheel up to a speed of 40kph. On releasing the clutch with the bike in gear, the engine is induced to start.

Operation

1. Set up the TPS on a suitable area of level ground behind the motorcycle.

2. Lower the ramp and position the starting switch in a suitable position on the side that suits you.

3. Plug the TPS into an appropriate 240 V power source.

4. Back the motorcycle onto the TPS ensuring the rear wheel is square to the rollers, central between the side-plates and that the front wheel is directly in line.

5. Sit astride the motorcycle and apply the front brake.

6. Select second gear (or the gear you would use if push-starting).

7. Some 4 stroke bikes require pulling back over compression

8. Turn on the motorcycle ignition switch, fuel levers, choke etc as appropriate.

9. Pull in the clutch lever.

10. Sit firmly on the seat and operate the TPS operating switch with the heel.

11. With the rear wheel spinning, let out the clutch to start the engine.

12. Release the TPS operating switch.

13. With the engine running, select neutral or pull in the clutch lever.

14. Push the motorcycle off the TPS.

Unit Dimensions:
43 cm (L) x 43 cm (W) x 14 cm (H)

Weight: 13.8 kg

Trojan Classic Motorcycles Pty Ltd
4/ 117 Punchbowl Road,

Belfield, NSW 2191
Australia

Telephone: (02) 9759 6990

Web: http://www.trojanclassics.com/

Full Metal Jacket Triumph, Oz Bike magazine #353

2011-03-25T02:16:00.000+11:00

Check out this issue to see Filip's bobbed 500 Trump. Cool pics and story by Chris Nilson featuring Miss Coby Van Wilde.
For more info on this build see http://trojanclassics.blogspot.com/2010/09/full-metal-jacket.html

JUNK MOTORCYCLE MAGAZINE #2

2011-03-08T19:26:00.005+11:00

Junk Motorcycle Magazine is a UK quarterly publication dedicated to old skool custom motorcycles, hotrods and specials.

80 pages, full size, no ads! Featuring some of the world's coolest machines and the people who build them.

Limited print run Second Issue! Get in quick for last remaining stock.

Price: AUD14.95

*** Free postage within Australia!!! ***

For your copy please contact http://www.trojanclassics.com/

JUNK MOTORCYCLE MAGAZINE #1

2011-03-08T19:15:00.006+11:00

Junk Motorcycle Magazine is a UK quarterly publication dedicated to old skool custom motorcycles, hotrods and specials.

64 pages, full size, no ads! Featuring some of the world's coolest machines and the people who build them.

Limited print run First Issue! Get in quick for last remaining stock.

Price: AUD14.95

*** Free postage within Australia!!! ***

For your copy please contact http://www.trojanclassics.com/

Motorcycle maintenance and useful tools #2

2011-03-02T00:54:00.002+11:00

^ TOOL, SPRING PULLER HOOK.
Put away your pliers, screw drivers etc and stop swearing! This tool eliminates the risk of damage to components and personal injury when replacing springs under tension.
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^ TOOL, CONTROL CABLE OILER

Makes lubricating cables easy, simply fit cable to tool, use a can of lube with a nozzle tube and inject through the tool. Spray until lube comes out the opposite end.
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^ TOOL, FORK OIL LEVEL METER.

No more guessing! Don't risk your fork seals blowing out by over filling and vise versa, forks bottoming out by under filling. Correct fork oil level tool for optimum performance.
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^ TOOL, BRAKE BLEEDER
No more risk of air bubbles going back up your brake lines. Simply fit the hose onto the brake caliper nipple, bleed until air is extracted, tighten nipple and you're done. Features alloy housing with one way ball/spring action and adjustable hex.

All these great products and more available through Trojan Classic Motorcycles.
http://www.trojanclassics.com/

Cafe Racer

2011-01-18T05:31:00.002+11:00

Triton built by Von Daz. This is actually a slimline frame that was widelined to take a Trident triple engine. In typical Von Daz attitude, he purchased the 68 Triumph front hub and started to build this bike around that!

How about it. Marks' Dad built this awesome Commando as a gift for his 21st Birthday. The bike came in for tuning, electrical work and check up. Birthday presents don't get much better than this.

Not your average Triton. Commando frame, Atlas swingarm, custom Manx style tank, swept back pipes with reverse cone shortys and much more. Powered by Triumph 650 pre-unit with a slick shift gearbox. Lot's of work setting up this outfit and it goes like a rocket. We sold this one to Ricardo who uses it as a daily rider.

Silver red 650cc pre-unit 4 speed, 1 3/4" drag pipes, reverse cone shortys, 564 alloy tailight , GT 4 leading front end plus more.
Blue 750cc pre-unit 4 speed AMC, slight rake with Triumph 2 leading front end, Dunstal Kit, mud slinger rims and the list goes on.

This is Theos' rare and desirable Ducati 750ss. Beautifully restored, maintained and ridden.

Little but packs a punch. I don't know FA about Bultaco but i for one was impressed. These things are awsome!

My old 1964 Norton 750 Atlas. It was in a sorry state when i aquired it and took a lot of work to get it to this stage. I didn't really get a chance to enjoy it because Jeff C. made me an offer i couldn't refuse and a week later the bike was sold.

Classic Italian Cafe Racers

Ducati 250 Mark III

MV Agusta 175cc

Gilera 300 Extra

Gilera 124 sei giorni

MV Agusta Raid

Moto Guzzi Lodola

Hippy Killer Honda 750 Four Chopper.

2011-01-15T03:18:00.001+11:00

Another Matt J. build commissioned by Emil from Industrial Strength.
This is probably the neatest Honda chopper i have seen in a while. This long, low and mean highway star is a genuine chop bought back to life and modified just that little bit more to what you see here.
Believed to be a rare All Souls Choppers frame holding a 750cc honda 4 cylinder engine.

Front end old skool narrow springer that Emil managed to snap up but it was in a sorry state. Matt explains how much work has gone into the front end to get it working and looking this good. " I had to make new bushes, a top plate and make everything fit". Front wheel is 21" with mini brake drum.

Narrow pull back bars, twin rectangular step down headlights, Amal levers and a 4" short stem mirror all add to that period appeal.

Metal flake paint, jelly bean green grips and rubbers, cobra metal flake seat, Diamond petrol tank, hand made sissy bar, modified Harley rear gaurd, 16" rear wheel and the list goes on!

I haven't ridden it yet but i hope to soon!

Motorcycle wheel/tyre maintenance and useful tools

2011-01-12T02:04:00.001+11:00

Here are a few tools and tips that may help you.

Probably the most neglected and yet very simple task to perform is regular tyre pressure checks. Whether for road, track, trial or dragstrip racing, tyre pressure plays a crucial role when it comes to performance, braking and the overall handling of your machine. Here are two tyre pressure gauges that will help analyse the correct air pressure for your application.

^ TOOL, TYRE PRESSURE GAUGE, DIAL 0-30 psi.
Perfect gauge for competition trials etc, featuring knock shield rubber, hose and static dial and air release button.

^ TOOL, TYRE PRESSURE GAUGE, DIAL, 0-60 PSI
Conventional gauge for road use, featuring knock shield rubber, static dial and air release button. Accepts both Schrader and Presta type valves.
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For tyre removal and fitment correct levers will help make life easier and also reduce risk of tube puncture. Three levers are commonly used to remove and re-fit tyres. The size and shape of the levers vary and preference depends on the individual. Rim protectors are also a must, the last thing you want is to scratch or dent your rims when doing tyre changes

^ TOOL, TYRE LEVER, 9-1/2", ALLOY
Flat bar design. Good size to keep in your emergency tool roll when out riding or for general home workshop use.

^ TOOL, TYRE LEVER, ALLOY, STRAIGHT, 400MM
Heavy duty straight design. Extra leverage length for general home workshop use.

^ TOOL, TYRE LEVER, ALLOY, CURVED, 380MM
Curved end design. Extra leverage length for general home workshop use.

^ TOOL, WHEEL RIM PROTECTORS (SET)
Protect your rims from scratching and denting whilst you change tyres when using levers.
Excellent for emergency tyre changing when out on the road and also for home workshop use.
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Spokes can also be tensioned to acheive true running. With the wheel off the ground and spinning on it's axel, use a dial indicator to check for trueness. Using a spoke spanner to tighten or loosen the spokes, adjust the wheel untl true.

^ TOOL, SPOKE SPANNER, 6-WAY
Compact tool bag size for touring or home workshop use.
Sizes : 1, 3, 5, 6, 4, 2

^ TOOL, SPOKE SPANNER, 8 PIECE SET, PROFESSIONAL.

Features anodised alloy handle with both ends threaded to take inter-changeable bits.
Sizes : 5.4mm, 5.6mm, 5.8mm, 6mm, 6.2mm, 6.4mm, 6.6mm, 6.8mm
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And finally an incredible product that is a must when doing tyre changes.

^ TYRE BEADING WAX, PROFESSIONAL, BY TORSTEN.

As used by the professionals when fitting tyres to rims. A fantasitic product that will make you wonder how you managed without it.

* Helps ease tyre onto rim with minimal effort.
* Reduces stress on tyre when fitting.
* Locates bead onto rim edge when pumping tyre for true fit.
* Does not corrode metal or react with rubber and other components.

(NOTE: the use of other inferior water-based products will increase the risk of rust and corrosion to rims and spokes).
Convenient pack size, a must for any home workshop.

How it works:

When fitting tyres to rims or wheels:

*Apply Torsten Tyre Beading Wax liberally with a small brush onto tyre bead.
*Fit tyre onto rim.
*Place tube inside rim then close final bead using rim protectors and tyre levers.
*Pump tyre to approved rating and visually make sure bead seals to rim.
*Wipe with cloth.

One jar, Net wt. 165g. Jar dimmensions : 65mm x 75mm

All these great products and more available through Trojan Classic Motorcycles.
http://www.trojanclassics.com/

NOTE: The above descriptions are intended for product demonstration purposes only. If you are unsure about the correct fitment of tyres, please seek assistance from a qualified person.

'64 t'biRd gEnuiNe KuStoM oLd SKooL ChOp !!!

2011-01-08T03:41:00.000+11:00

xxxx POISON xxxx

This 1964 Triumph Thunderbird was modified in 1971 and basically has not changed much since.
After spotting an ad back in 2005, i made the call and arranged to inspect the bike. As it turned the current owner purchased it from the first owner (the guy who kustomized it) and had all intentions to restore it but as we all know sometimes it just doesn't happen.
The bike sat idle in a shed for 3 years covered in dirt, dust, surface rust, cobwebs, and dog hair.
I think if i didn't buy it and it sat a little while longer, it probably would have been beyond repair or destined for the scrap heap, as the man's wife was pushing him to dump it.
There aren't too many 'original' period Triumph choppers around anymore so i restored it how it was.
Below is a brief look at the work undertaken when it fell into my hands back in 2005.

The plan was to restore the bike but not to a show finish. All major parts were removed for cleaning and inspection. I was confident the engine would start. The engine had good compression and seemed to turn over fine. The gearbox shifted and turned smoothly. I decided to leave the engine and fix everything else.

Trying to keep the bike original was hard work. Rather than replacing parts i instead restored what i could. Headlight, front brake calliper, speedo, handlebars etc were saved but the headlamp brackets were done for. I replaced them with these John Tickle cafe ones.

Paint on tank and guard were not show, but buffed up good. Frame was re-painted. Carby rebuilt, oil tank was also saved, new oil/fuel lines, new kicker and a fresh top up of all the essential life giving liquids.

The original rear rim and hub were too far gone so i re-built a new hub from the 'spare parts box' and decided to go for SS spokes. Good as new! Re-padded the seat, fixed the bitchpad and polished that chrome!
New battery, reg/rec, electricals and we're almost there.
Brake master and caliper rebuilt and a new SS brake hose now fitted.

With all final checks done it was time to kick it in the guts and go for gold.

The bike started first kick, spewed a bit of oil out of the breather and settled in. A bit of fine tuning and i was over the moon as i was expecting at the very least it may need a top end rebuild. I took it out for a test run and everything was perfect!

The bike's name is Poison, it's very reliable and certainly a blast from the past to ride!!

Peter F's Triumph 6T Bobber

2010-12-29T04:16:00.000+11:00

This machine was built by someone in QLD and the new owner Peter F bought it on a wing without looking or knowing anything about Triumphs. He had it sent straight down to us as he was told the machine doesn't run.

Information we had was that the motor was re-built but never started.
The beast arrived and it was evident someone had gone to the trouble of doing some nice work but lacked the knowledge to fine tune and complete the project. Nice lines, paintwork and wheels.
Main problems found : magneto not timed in correctly, rusty timing gears (bit scary that 'cause we don't know what else could be inside!), clearances wrong, soft grade fuel line used for oil line, primary dry, clutch problem, chainguard touching chain, no wiring or componentry, saddle not mounted properly - basically slapped together to look good but not function as a motorcycle.
The major problem was it's front end. Bent trees, wrong spring length, fork shrouds not modified to fit correctly, handle bar risers and lever gear clapped out 'el cheapo' rubbish. The axle was not correct for neither forks or hub and this caused tubes to bind and wreck seals plus damage slider components.
Below some shots of the work and final result.

Forks removed, the work begins. New fuel, oil lines, petcocks, timing set, gears sorted, header baffles installed.

Primary drive system now sorted, electricals installed, chainguard modified.

Front end re-built, shrouds modified, correct axel aligned and front guard fabricated to suit.

Mini Speedo, Liquid filled oil gauge, 3" mirror, switch gear and all controls set to go!

Sparto tailight, Mini di-cast Bullet indicators, 4 1/2" barrel springs...hold on!

Traditional bobber, same height/width wheels, standard oil and fuel tank.

Rare Duplex frame, custom rear modified from genuine rigid, pre-unit Triumph..Excellent lines.

Machine now functions and rides as it should and is enjoyed by owner Peter F on a daily basis.

Tim's Triumph bobber build.

2010-12-21T03:51:00.013+11:00

Tim has asked us to build him a Triumph pre-unit bobber.
With a vision in mind and some parts at hand Tim is excited and we are ready to get the show on the road.

Above is the front loop of a pre-duplex swingarm frame that will be the base of this project. We have removed the swingarm, knocked out the steering races and checked the frame's condition. Tim wants a conical front end (71-72) so there will be some modifying involved here to start with.

Rear hub built up from spares, blasted and painted 2 pack black with some Von Daz pin stripes. 16" rim re-chromed and ready to be laced up to hub. New bearings and shoes also fit.
The front wheel is of the conical type. We stripped down the hub and brake plate to prepare for Hydro-tech cleaning. As done for the rear, new bearings and shoes were fitted. Front rim chromed and ready for lacing.

We are fitting a 1971-72 front end to a pre-unit frame so we have made up spacers and sleeves to fit tapered roller bearings. This is not an easy task as the later stem has a smaller OD compared to the early.

Top and bottom races now press fit into the headset. The 71-72 trees had to be modified because of clearance issues and we also made our own top and bottom dust covers.
Front end mocked up and everything is working well.

The wheels are complete and ready to fit. Front wheel is 19", rear 16" and both laced with SS spokes. Avons front and rear.

The bike is now a 'roller' and it's slowly coming to life. Rigid section is TFMW and it's excellent. Saddle is genuine aged Bates that Tim found. The tank is a late 60's Triumph slimline. We are pleased with the ride height and the lines look good. We will continue to mock trial everything and weld tabs etc as we go.

Strong and not to mention great looking welds by The Factory Metal Works.

Stay tuned, we're going all the way into the new year with this one!

Back to work and we have mounted a genuine Bates headlamp along with some very cool alloy brackets. Also, 7/8" alloy risers satin polished and modified to fit.

Engine and gearbox mounted using stock Triumph brackets. We now begin the alignment of the engine sprocket to gearbox and rear drum sprocket.
Once this is done we will double check the overall alignment of the frame to wheels and running gear.

We are preparing a set of drag pipes for Tim but while we're waiting i couldn't help but try these high pipes we stock from TFMW. I think they look awesome and those bends are real trick.

Petrol tank hard mounted, SS brackets up front and we modified then welded slugs with threads to take a custom rear bracket.

Keeping things raw as possible, we fabricated this SS bracket to suit the old Bates saddle.
We also fabricated our own rear saddle to frame mounts.

Frank fires up the TIG and proceeds to marry those saddle lugs to the frame.

We removed the standard flimsy lugs off the oil tank, fabricated our own and re-positioned them for a better fit. The frame lugs for the oil tank are spaced enough for rubber buffers. We also fabricated a bottom support bracket for the oil Tank.

Oil tank and saddle now in place we move further towards the rear.

Tim has asked for a ribbed fender so we have chopped and modified it for good tyre exposure.

It will be mounted with one bracket and a sissy bar.

Good news, the high pipes are staying!..

Still to come, rear brake lever, tailight, exhaust mounts and much more!

Tim has picked a nice old Dodge stop lamp and asked to have it side mount. We fabricated these brackets and fit them to the frame.

We positioned the headers and 'molded' them into position using heat. We then fabricated this neat little bracket and welded it to the rear frame. These headers now run a 0.5mm gap between them from start to end!

Rear brake lever fitment on pre-unit Triumph hardtails can be done a number of ways. We fabricated a small but strong bracket to support the lever and also the stop light switch.

Both lever and switch are adjustable.

Primary cover and left peg all play a major role in setting up the rear brake system on modified pre-unit frames.

With all the major components aligned and brackets welded we are now ready to strip down the motorcycle to a bare frame for painting. The guard and fuel tank will also be painted. The colour Tim has chosen is that of an old 1971 Arthur Fulmer helmet with an unusual green metal flake paint job.

To get this colour match was quite some work. There are five colours and tints over a black base. Six coats of clear with flake built up until the final two heavies. Photos don't do justice to paint jobs such as this!

The next move was to highlight the new paint with some pin stripes. We asked Neo Dutch to get those creative juices flowing and make it happen...

...and happen it did. Neo came up with this all out design, kinda reminds me of a Tiki tattoo.

We also designed and fabricated some nice stainless steel parts to set the Trumpy off. Highly polished rear guard stay with dummy coils, hand made dice on the kickstand, twisted brake rod and some turned brass parts just to name a few.

Header pipes ceramic coated satin black with a stainless heatshield we designed and made to fit on top of some heat wrap. It actually works very well and should stop Tims leg frying.

We made sure everything was right before the bike was handed over to Tim. He is happy with the end result and we are too. This Triumph is awesome to ride and everthing works the way it should. Many hours spent designing, fabricating, aligning and fine tuning this one of a kind machine. And it's all worth the effort!

Period parts make builds like this stand out in a sea of clones.

Oil pressure gauge, every Triumph should have one.

Big thanks to Frank for Tig and Fab work, Neil wiring and teething, Nick for parts, Neo Dutch pin stripes, Lucas at TFMW, Gabby for matching the color and losing his sanity and Tim for letting us build this bike for him!

The Factory Metal Works Custom Triumph frames and hardtails now in stock !!

2010-12-21T02:30:00.002+11:00

Trojan Classic Motorcycles' dedication to keeping the Old Skool Kustom Motorcycle scene going strong just gets better. We have now joined forces with one of the world's leading custom motorcycle parts design company, The Factory Metal Works (TFMW).
Trojan Classic Motorcycles is TFMW exclusive distributer to Australia and New Zealand.
Trojan CM are now stocking a large range of top quality TFMW parts to suit your Kustom Triumph needs!

Just landed, massive range of high quality custom built Triumph frames and hardtails!!
All frames and hardtails are constructed in correct fitment jigs and 100% TIG welded.
Factory Metal Works Made in USA.
We have frames and hardtails to suit the following :

650/750 unit construction hardtail
oil in frame weld-on hardtail
Unit 500 Daytona etc hardtail
Pre-unit 500/650 hardtail (bolt to swingarm front loop except duplex)
Complete 650/750 unit construction frames
Complete pre-unit 500/650 frames
Do it yourself hardtail kits

Also in stock :

Custom header pipes (high and drag pipes)
Custom oil tanks
replacement custom engine mounts and footpeg assys
Brass and alloy kickers

We have a huge range of custom and classic handlebars, mufflers, tailights, headlights, indicators and much more!
For more details about our latest range, please contact us at http://www.trojanclassics.com/Contact.html

Triumph pre-unit engine re-build

2010-12-11T01:33:00.001+11:00

Triumph T100 500cc engine restoration. The bike belongs to Mark H. and is undergoing a full restoration.

I truly believe the Triumph pre-unit engine is arguably the best looking motorcycle engine ever designed.
In 1937 Triumph's super team headed by Vale Page, Ed Turner shook the world with the Speed Twin and an engine that lasted till the end of 1962. Although this was the end for pre-unit engines, the design still remained consistant into the unit construction age and still to this day, modern Triumphs also sport those distinct features. That's more than 70 years!

Anyway, enough history lessons, here's the build.

The engine arrived half stripped and with most of it's parts some what arranged in small containers and bags. We began by sorting the loose parts to see if anything was missing or evidently needing imediate replacing. Next we begin to tear down the engine for inspection.

Removing the barrels exposes the worn pistons and also gives us an insight of things to come. Big ends are both worn and the mains have excessive movement with rough rotation. The pistons are standard size.

The bore has been re-sleeved in some stage of it's past life and will have to be checked. We can now remove and inspect the tappet blocks and cam followers.

Removal of the sumplate and filter gauze shows clearly the importance of regular service.

With the engine cases apart, cams, wheels and crank removed, we now see this engine shows evidance that it has been used for racing in the past.
The smell of methanol in the sludgy oil is there, but the 'red' coating on the insides is proof as a measure to protect the alloy from the effects of methanol.

The crank is covered in a slimy coat of old thick oil and perhaps other matter. The conrods are of the white metal type meaning they have no big end shells and as mentioned, are worn. The small end bushes (gudgeon pin) have also seen better days.

The cast iron head and rocker boxes are next in line for tear down along with the oil pump, oil pressure relief valve and we will commence with the cleaning, reconditioning and rebuilding of the engine. All exposed nuts, bolts, washers and pipes are sorted and ready for plating.

We Hydro-Tech clean all our alloy parts.
With 6 months research and developement we have devised a unique and proven method involving a three way cleaning process to give us the best possible finish. See and compare these pics!

This service is available to all our customers. If anyone is interested, please contact http://www.trojanclassics.com/

Barrels bored out and honed to take genuine +10 pistons. Tappet blocks checked and fitted. Gloss black hi temp paint and we're looking good.

The head was straight forward and in good condition in comparison. Valves, springs and collets replaced, head shaved, painted, assembled and ready for service.

After stripping down the crank we chemical cleaned and crack tested the parts. Re-assembly, machining and balancing and we now have a good as new (well almost) crank.

The conrods are now clean and we've modified them to take big end shells. New small end bushes installed and reamed. Conrods and pistons also balanced.

We are now ready to build this engine. Conrods torqued to crank and new main bearings installed. We placed the crank into the primary side and prepared to marry the cases.

Cams, gears and any replacement parts are cleaned and installed. Oil pump cleaned, rebuilt and checked. Cases sealed.
Piston rings are gapped and fitted to rods. We painted the original sump plate black and fitted this with new gauze and gaskets to the engine.
Full back and forth rotations to make sure all is well and we are now ready to fit the barrels.

Barrels now fitted with tappets, we move to the rocker boxes. All componenents chemically cleaned and ready.

Pushrods, tubes, gaskets and seals in place as the head and rocker boxes are torqued down. Clearances are set, inlet manifold is also fitted. Rocker inspection caps and spark plugs insure no foreign particals enter the engine.

We are waiting for the magneto and dynamo to arrive so we cannot seal the timing cover yet. Oil pressure relief valve rebuilt and checked. Timing cover polished to a satin finish and fitted. All exposed holes are covered to keep everything clean.
We are more than happy with this build and can't wait to hear it run... I love these engines!

BSA B25SS Goldstar 250cc Cafe racer.

2010-11-06T03:31:00.001+11:00

This is my old BSA B25SS Goldstar 250cc Cafe racer.

Features:

Clip-on bars, MKII indicators, Mini speedo and tacho gauges, Clubman bar end mirrors, 525 Lucas alloy tailight, cone air pod filter, foam grips, custom headlamp brackets, reverse cone short muffler.

Special custom stuff & more:

Tarozzi rear sets modified, NOS alloy tank, custom seat and header pipe, chromed side covers, reg/rec upgrade.

Quick little beast, quite rare now, if you find one, keep it!

Support your rear end

2010-11-06T02:53:00.000+11:00

Probably the most practical race stand i've used to date.
Only AU$110.00. Available from http://www.trojanclassics.com/
If you don't have one, get one!

MOTORCYCLE RACE STAND, REAR, UNIVERSAL. CAFE RACERS etc

Perfect universal track or garage stand.
Robust, easy to use and store away.
Including both pick-ups - V type & swing arm pad lugs
Four easy rolling nylon wheels
Non slip rubber handle
Easily bolts together for transporting
38mm steel tubing
Weight approx. 5kg
Supports up to 250kg
Adjustable for various swing arm widths

Measurements are as follows :

Approx. overall, width 57cm, Length 78cm, height 33cm. (Assembled)
Lift height 31.5cm (using V type lugs)
Lift height 33cm (using Pad type lugs)
inner width adjustments 27cm-38cm (using V type lugs)
inner width adjustments 24cm-36cm (using Pad type lugs)

Although this is a universal stand and will suit most motorcycles, please check the measurements listed to make sure this product suits your specifications.

Disc of Doom

2010-10-29T02:20:00.000+11:00

This came out of a Ducati Pantah. Pure art.
Mechanical falure at it's best!
In case you're wondering, that disc embedded in
the piston top is the valve.

The world's fastest postman

2010-10-29T01:27:00.000+11:00

This has to be the quickest Postie Bike on the planet. The owner has worked the crap out of this motor and he is attempting to become the fastest on the salt flats for his class. For those not familiar, this is a Honda C, Australia Post service bike. I'll keep you posted (pardon the pun)!

Flat track street Trump

2010-10-25T02:21:00.000+11:00

I've been watching the progress on this machine from start to end and the last few weeks have been killing me with anticipation!

Finally got to ride this little beast the other day and it handles as good as it looks.
Another well done job by Matt J.









Morad alloy rims, modified Mettise rear hub, custom built headers, modified rear frame and a Frank Arezzi paint job are just touching on the good points of this beast!

AJS desert racer

2010-10-25T01:42:00.000+11:00

1960 AJS 650cc CSR desert racer we found last year. We just finished putting it together, not restored, looks as good as the day it was first modified.

Race prep Triumph Trident

2010-10-25T01:03:00.001+11:00

We are setting up this Trident for track work...
This machine arrived from the US with no history at all. Engine has been overhauled and never started, although the owner and a few people here have tried with no result. That's the scary part!
We don't know who or what or where. We have found quite a few 'mistakes' and problems so we are not going to take any chances.
The process of elimination now begins.

Gearbox shifting issues, timing out, wrong carb settings and no oil pressure. Just some of the problems as we dig deeper.

Coming together quite well now and we've also got a great oil pressure reading. Timing is also spot on but the carbs are quite large for this set up.
We've got her running but will now dyno-tune for max.
performance.

Steam Punk Metal Head.

2010-09-26T23:51:00.000+10:00

Filip Sawczuk has a talent in making old metal come to life.
His Triumph Bobber (previous article) is typical of this.
But Filip is a true to life artist who sees things as they are.
No arthouse antics, just plain and raw industrial beauty.

Check him out here:

http://www.filsawczuk.com/

Full Metal Jacket

2010-09-26T04:24:00.001+10:00

Customer Filip has been heavily modifying a Triumph T100sc. This is his first bike and we can't stress how enthusiastic and determined this guy is. No matter what problems arrise, he refuses to give up.
Some hard lessons learnt along the way (trusted a dodgey mechanic and the first engine re-build stung him hard), also a few people claiming to be able to tackle jobs they are not capable of - welding for one...
But that's all in the past as this beast is now coming along nicely!
We have been offering advise and supplying parts for this build from it's humble begginings and it's good to see it in it's finishing stages.

The following is basically how the machine arrived to us, but i will get the early stage pics because the amount of work involved to get it to a roller was quite amazing - especially for the fact that Filip built 90% of it in his flat living room!!

Filip was right to be suspicious about the previous "engine builder".

When we started to strip down this abused 500cc, we were astounded to say the least!

The head was painted gloss black, but they didn't remove or mask the valves, springs etc. The exhaust valves were burnt and the guides worn.

Removing the paint was very painstaking as they painted the head without removing tar, grit and the usual contaminents.
In a nutshell, they pulled the head off, quick degrease and painted everything as it is.

The barrels now off and we found new piston rings installed on standard old, worn and damaged pistons. The bore also had scores and was not honed.

With the timing cover off we have come to the conclusion that the cases have never been split...Hope at last! I say hope because if no
one has touched the bottom end then the chances are that the damage stops here.

Just when we had our hopes up we removed the inner and outer g/box cover and we were shocked beyond belief...The picture tells the story.

The gear cluster looks like it's been in a sewer, no wonder Filip was worried that his gears were not shifting by hand and k/starter won't work!

I'm amazed at the fact that the bloke who "re-built" this engine ever thought that he would fool anyone into attempting to fire it up!
SHAME!!!

The Re-build:

We Hydro Tech blast alloy parts and polish covers, it's the best way to go, if you want details, please contact us for more details regarding this process.

This is how a Triumph alloy head should look.
It wasn't easy to get all the crap off it but well
worth the effort.

Chemical cleaning and balancing is imperative to any engine re-build.

Crank, rods, cams and pinions installed and cases now ready to marry.

If your engine is not this clean during the re-build, then you're not doing it right.
Take your time, have plenty of white cloth rags
hanging about and keep wiping!

Next - Rings gapped, pistons to conrods to take bored, honed and painted barrels!
Don't forget to cover the cases when installing the piston circlips. That's the last thing you need. Dropping a circlip down the cases...

At this stage we like to triple check everything... And everything is perfect!

Getting close, we have re-built the head, rocker assys completely and torqued it down to the barrels.

The gearbox and clutch assy are also assembled.

The engine is now ready to fit onto the motorcycle.

It does help to have someone help guide or lift to avoid any damage to the frame or other components - not to mention personal injury.
Time now to align the engine, tighten bolts and double check everything.

We are very pleased with the result so far and Filip is preparing a headlight bracket and other odds and ends.
The next stage is the exhaust and elecrical system. Carby and Dizzy are also ready to install.

Carb, plumbing, headers now mounted and Filip seen here wrapping the pipes with heat tape - Dirty job but someone has to do it.

Today is Filips' day!

Wiring all done, oiled up and ready to go.
God only knows the last time this bike was ridden, but one thing i can say is that Filip didn't want to stop riding!

This little competition engine pulls along just fine and the
bike is actually quite comfortable.

Video : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4HXs4GxXnmY

Lot's of hard work here and some heartache but once the job is done the end results should speak for themselves.

Green with Envy

2010-09-13T02:57:00.000+10:00

Matt J has done it again, this time it's a sweet looking XS650.
Chopped, lowered, modified rear with a cusom seat,
HD front guard for a rear and a Sparto tailight.
Mikuni carbs, SS headers with baffles, Biltwell bars and much more!!

Rat n' Rod day 2010

2010-09-11T04:51:00.000+10:00

Father's day is Rat Rod day.

This is now the only custom car/bike
show i go to and i really look forward
to this event.
This year was no exception and even
though the weather looked like it was
going to ruin the weekend, Sunday came
and the clouds went away!

We met at Newtown on Sunday morning.
I was quite surprised at the turn out. I remember
a few years ago only six of us attended!

Celebrity guest appearances by
Guinness book of records
The most tattooed man on the planet.
Mr. Lucky Diamond Rich (right) and
Krazy Kustom nutter Mr Von Daz! (below)

It was good to see some old faces and also
meet new people. We had a bite, warmed up
and proceeded to Taren point.

Here are a few pics, i'll show off mostly bikes but there was much more going on carwise...

you can find those on other blogs or sites!

Matt J blue and green bikes. The green built in 2006
still looks awesome. New owner Anthony R.

Luke B's BSA >>

I can't rememeber the person's name who this
brown BSA bobber belongs to, but it is a
good looking beast. My Triton stands next to it.

Geoff B's Triumph with a wild girder.

    The "Triumphant" by Von Daz.

My nephew Ari going ape over this Rat.
(We like to start them off young)

Ezio's Triumph hi-pipe chopper.

The boys from Evolution have also become regulars
at this event, sporting some nice custom lightweights.

And the grand finale - My son Anthony and Matt J with the Lowrider Matt J built all those years ago.
This was the inspiration that drove Matt to build the
Mexican styled Triumph blue bobber...
These two finally meet as the day draws to an end.

See you there next year!!

Bombardier heads south

2010-09-01T01:58:00.001+10:00

I remember the day Von Daz purchased a frame, engine cases, some scattered parts as a job lot and then telling me he was going to build a BSA Bobber...That was in 2006-07.

The BSA was then sold to Luke who continued to maintain and enjoy this machine. As it turns Luke now has other commitments and has passed on the torch. It's like a family thing, we are all used to seeing it around and now it has to go.

We have sold the bike for Luke and it is going to a good home where the new owner will have a rare opportunity to enjoy a one of a kind Kustom bobber.

Following is a description of this special BSA.

*** ** BSA Custom Bobber ** ***

Frame is 1947 BSA A7 rigid.

Engine is 1973 A65 Lightning.

Worked engine featuring spitfire cam, gas flowed 34mm headwork, large intake valves, stainless steel SRM pushrods, SRM 840cc big bore kit, SRM high volume oil pump, roller bearing conversion with quil end oil feed.
Cases are highly polished, timing side cover custom made to take fully re-built Joe Hunt magneto. This bike starts first or second kick, has great torque, power and revs smoothly.
Two 34mm Mikuni Carbs with custom velocity stacks feed this alloy head beast with custom headers to allow for quick gas release.
Gearbox is 4 speed with 21 tooth drive sprocket and a custom belt drive open primary system. Everything works smoothly as it should.

Up front, Genuine 1942 WLA springer with Black powder coated springs and chrome fork legs. Special dampner system custom fitted for better handling. This front end was specially engineered to work with tapered bearings and also has custom alloy top tree and risers. Dragbars with alloy leavers help keep everyhting under control.
Front 21" wheel, Avon Rib tyre and XT350 modified drum brake brings you to a stop. Speedo drive is fitted if you desire to put one on. This is not your typical run off the mill generic springer, it has been correctly and painstakingly engineered so it not only looks good but works as it should and very well at that.
Rear 16" wheel, Metzler whitewall tyre, BSA QD hub with alloy brake plate, custom torque stay and custom lever.
Petrol tank is BSA with metallic grey paint and checkered flag old skool number 47. Saddle is period old skool also with 3" barrel springs, slung low for that sleek look. Rear guard is genuine Triumph chopped and radius fit with matching paint work.

Rear tail light is super rare Genuine Lucas spot modified and chromed with custom made number plate bracket. Headlight is Bates type with custom alloy brackets.
Oil tank is custom stainless steel with custom brackets. Oil filter system is custom underside mounted for maximum air flow to aid in oil cooling. Custom oil pressure gauge and alloy bracket.
Modified and chromed chainguard and an incredible sidestand system utilising a Triumph sidestand. Handmade alloy knuckle duster kick starter.
Simple but effective hidden wiring and battery eliminated.

The machine rides and handles exceptionally well. Arguably one of the best heavily customised BSA Bobbers to hit the streets.
Featured in OzBike, Dice #11, Greasy Kulture and TCB magazines.
In conclusion, a well built and thought out custom motorcycle featuring loads of custom work with killer looks and performance to match.

Mexican or Mexican't ?

2010-08-28T03:49:00.001+10:00

Matt J's latest creation,
this sweet Trumpy is hard to beat.
Matt built a lowrider bicycle maybe 15 years ago
and now my son has this bike.
The Trumpy is the 'Big Daddy' version of the lowrider and that has to be the coolest thing about this build!

Arezzi Guitars

2010-08-06T00:12:00.001+10:00

Home of the Geezer!

Frank Arezzi - What can i say? His custom guitars are incredible.

I've known Frank for over 12 years and have witnessed him fine

tune and hone his skills to what i can only describe as perfection.

See Arezzi Guitars here:

http://www.arezziguitars.com.au/

An inspiration to anyone who loves to create something special.

Trojan Triton

2010-07-20T01:57:00.003+10:00

Trojan Triton >>>>

Getting ready to race our Triton at the Barry Sheene festival of speed 2010 Sydney Australia.

As the name of the event suggests 'Speed', we decided this 1957 6T 810cube, 12:1 methanol Triumph engine should do well in this 1957 Wideline Featherbed outfit.
We only have a few weeks to go and i'm doing overtime tuning and modifying the machine for maximum performance.

I managed to snap up this project a few years ago from an elderly gent
who started the build but got sick and the story goes...
The machine was good, but sort of put together in a rush.
I did have intentions to race the bike but never dedicated the time
and effort to strip down and start over.
Well, here we are doing just that. Enjoy!

Lot's of work getting to this stage, i won't bore you with the finer details but setting up a bike for race requires the utmost concentration and double checking.

Manx alloy oil tank, seat and rear fender modified to fit.

Good functional rearsets are next on the to do list...

...But setting up suspension for handling is time consuming.

Headers modified and fit with Conti racing Megaphones.

Looking good but still plenty of work ahead.

Ride height OK so we'll work from here to fine tune handling options.

Both wheels off to double check alignment, brakes, bearings etc.

Front wheel is almost perfect, the rear was good but nothing will be left to chance. We stripped the inners, cleaned all components and getting ready for machining and bearing replacements.

Front end now ready for inspection.

Stripped down front end for inspection and fine tuning. Got the travel were i want it and the dampner now works properly!

Wheels are coming along well, all cleaned up, trued, balanced and drums machined with new liners.

More pics on the way but i'm calling it a day (midnight here in Australia) early start tomorrow!

Very close now with only 7 days to go.

Front end done, rear end also done, brakes and bearings done, wheels rebuilt, aligned, trued, balanced etc.
Hand made large capacity alloy tank fitted and looking good.
I just have to finish a new tacho bracket, front and side number plates and those bloody rear sets!

This has taken a lot out of me because of the stringent requirements and the short time alocated to do this kind of work. It's been a good challenge and the results are satifactory so far.

Sorry for the shit picture quality, i will upload some good ones when i get it out in some natural light.

Day 1.

It was a long night trying to finalise things and tune the machine as best we could.
We got up early Good Friday morning, packed our gear and headed West to The Barry Sheene Festival of Speed Race meet.

Arriving at the track we unloaded and met up with our rider Rick.

This is the first time we have taken the machine out for riding.
Rick will also be riding two other bikes in different classes for this race meet.
The first day was for test riding and scruteneering. I wanted Rick to get a feel for the machine so we can make adjustments before the races.

After two laps we struck trouble when the primary leaked oil all over the left header and created so much white smoke that everyone thought we had elected in a new pope! It got us black flagged and straight back to the pits for repairs.

I removed the headers and drained the primary. We decided to run a dry clutch system and lube the chain.

We also removed the heat wrap from the headers and painted them black.
We got some feedback from Rick about suspension, travel and brakes so we started to fine tune the bike to suit the rider.
So far the engine is doing well but i t still needs to be revved properly so i can diagnose how it reacts to this track.

The action gets hotter on Day 2, stay tuned for more mayhem and madness as we attempt to go all out on this Methanol Monster!

Day 2.

Up early and ready for another day's work at the track.
Because of day one's oil spills and thrills, the Triton has to undergo scruteneering again. This means they're gonna go over it with a fine comb and magnifying glass.
All traces of oil leaks must be removed or repaired and everything double checked.
We also dropped back the clubman bars and re-adjusted the rear brake lever to suit Rick's riding position.

Our first official race and we're hyped up and anxious to go. Our competition will include a 998cc Vincent and Matchless G50 amongst others!

Short lived excitement quickly turned into disappointment as Rick pulled into the pits after the third lap. The Triton was stuck in 3rd gear.

Rick's feedback was positive and other than the gearshift problem, the machine was doing well.

We removed the outer gearbox cover to find out what happened and found that the selector ratchet had colapsed. The pin was nowhere to be seen!

On further inspection we found that the split pin that holds the selector shaft in place had sheared and let the shaft go. I found all the remenants of the split pin and removed the inner cover.

Our day was over as far as racing was concerned so we hung around, watched a few races then headed back to the workshop to fix the selector problem.

Will this pleasure ever end!?

Day 3 - Last day.

Back at the track for the last day in what has turned out to be an awesome event with plenty of action and more importantly, a golden opportunity to develop the Trojan Triton for up and coming races.
We repaired the selector, got a new shaft, assembled and fitted the outer and inner gearbox covers.
Our race was first of the day but we just couldn't make it in time so we decided to re-adjust and fine tune the Triton.
The next race for our class was a few hours away so we really took our time checking and making sure everything was OK.

Getting close to our final race and it turns out our rider Rick is racing his SR500 before the Triton. As Rick prepares to head out, we also get the Triton ready and warmed up because as soon as Rick gets back he has to go out almost instantly. It's going to be a quick change over, back to back racing!

Now ready and tuned to the max. The Bike sounds better than it ever has. The announcement over th PA tells us there are two laps to go. I warm up and prepare to hand the Triton over to Rick, and we are told Rick's SR500 has broken down and he's being towed.

How's that for bad luck?

It feels like hours have gone by and all the other bikes in our race have now left the pits and headed to the grid after a warm up lap.

I look back and see the truck with Rick and his SR500.
Rick, still wearing his helmet and all his gear, jumps off the truck, runs to the pits and i hand the Triton over.
Unfortunately time was against us and he was not allowed to start at the grid. He had to wait in pit lane for the race to begin and everyone to pass. But once they did, hang on!
Screaming like a maniac, he managed to catch up and pass seven bikes on the second lap. By the end we got the first fastest lap time in our class, 1.55. That's the result i was looking for!

All in all a great (not to mention exhausting) day and we are allready planning ahead for improvement.

Big thanks to Rick for riding our bike and giving it hell! Also the club members of the PCRA of NSW Australia for their support and encouragement in the pits.

Thanks for reading this Blog,
Hemitech01

Another OIF done even righter !!!

2010-07-13T02:43:00.000+10:00

Matt J was commisioned to build this unusual Triumph by Emil from Industrial Strength Clothing in Newtown Sydney.
Emil has been coming in and out sourcing and collecting parts for this bike and i knew something good was about to happen...but not this way out bike!
Emil wanted a 'Streamline' almost drag race look so Matt built this crazy steel front shield with a front and rear guard to match.
Based on an OIF Triumph the rigid conversion which was undertaken by Pete and co. (who did the previous OIF).
Many subtle but effective mods compliment this well executed project.
The Lads were out testing and ironing out any bugs on the machine and took the opportunity to drop by and say hello.

OIF done right

2010-07-13T02:19:00.000+10:00

Nice Triumph Oil In Frame Bobber built by Pete and i reckon it's one of the best OIF hardtail jobs i've seen so far.

As Trumpy blokes know, doing a rigid job on an OIF is not preferable, but Pete has done very well on the frame with plenty of gussets in the right places.

Hollywood Bobber

2010-07-13T02:03:00.000+10:00

This Bobber belongs to Pete B
(see previous, post-red Harley trike).

Built in the US of A by Hollywood bobbers.

A local dealer sold it to Pete, he then sent it to us for a few mods and repairs.

We fabbed/fitted speedo drive, cables, instrument bracket, fitted fuel/air filters and an oil filtration system, propper chain etc etc. Electrics were re-done as the beast had no power to the lights.

But the most disturbing thing was no oil pressure showing on the dial!! This motor is brand new, but we discovered an oil seal was stripped due to wrong instalation. Looks like everyone this bike passed through neglected to check for oil pressure. Luckily no damage was done and we caught it early. We recommend oil guages not lights, by the time you see the light your bottem end is starved.

Pete's a happy chappy, the machine is in full working order and rides like a Gem!

The Lawn Mower Man

2010-07-13T01:35:00.000+10:00

Here's one for those who think you can't build something good on a low budget.

Rod came in asking for a frame to suit a little Villiers 2 stroke engine. We supplied him this Ambassador rigid frame, Bars + levers etc and also the crazy looking peanut tank to get the job started.
Before we could blink Rods' found a Webb girder front, modified a pair of Honda ct wheels to fit and made a saddle.
Built for fun on a shoe string budget just goes to show you don't need mega bucks to build something cool.

Vegas Diamond Bobber

2010-07-13T01:16:00.000+10:00

This one i was sad to see go.
Matt J (XS650 see previous posts) built it and we sold it late last year.
Pup front end, custom headers and a rare Hap Jones tank are just some of the goodies on this bike.

Most comfortable rigid Trump i've riden to date, not to mention good looking!

Mongrel

2010-07-13T00:41:00.001+10:00

I can't remeber the bloke's name so my appologies.
The man came in with a kickstarter problem, it's running a BSA M20 box, we sorted it out. He also bought a chainguard, fuel filter amongst other things.
This rat WLA sounded and looked the part. Coincidently saw him the next day heading out to WSID for nostalgia drags. Ran like a clock!

Matt G Triumph Chop

2010-07-01T07:41:00.001+10:00

Matt G came to our shop with a Custom blue Trumpy chop in need of desperate top end attention.
The most un-believable thing was his neighbour. The man dumped the sporty front end you see in the pics on his front lawn for rubbish collection day! It's like new!
Matt double checked with the neighbour incase there had been a mistake but the guy said "if you want it, take it" How's that for luck?
Bike features a lot of custom goodies, including belt drive primary, front & rear discs, forward controls, remote oil filter plus more.
Took a while to fix this engine, major barrel and head work, but well worth the effort as can be seen by the smile on Matts' face.
Quote "I can't believe it, it's never ran this good, i don't recognise it at all".

Pete's Trike

2010-07-01T02:38:00.000+10:00

I'm not a big fan of trikes but this one's a beauty. Owner Pete has a Triumph Bobber getting some work done at our shop and then he rolls up on this baby!

I love the rear 'T bucket' seat and also the fact that it can be put back to a standard softail motorcycle.
Clever mods, lots of chrome and a smashing paint job!

LOW 54

2010-07-01T02:18:00.000+10:00

The 'Jim Beam' Triumph chop

This bike was ridden from QLD to Sydney to be sold. Features a Pre-unit Triumph front loop with weld on custom hardtail modified to take unit Triumph engine. The owner did headwork, tuning, wiring etc with us and did a great job getting the machine to a more than satisfactory level for realistic daily riding. Fully engineered and it rides well. New and current owner Osean, has also, since these shots were taken, added indicators and done some more custom work.

WAR 54

2010-06-27T14:38:00.002+10:00

WAR 54

James K walked into our shop and asked about British bikes and in particular, custom bikes.
He said "I don't want a bike like everyone else, i want something different, can you help?"
Now i had a plan for quite some time to build the BSA plunger (pictured above) but i just don't have the time as customers work comes first.
I showed James the BSA and explained with words and sketches my vision for this project.
James decided to make the purchase, then commissioned us to go ahead with the modifications. He has involved himself in the preperation and overall production.
I won't bore you with the stripdown and all the step by step.
Let's Begin!

The engine is 350cc bottom now with 500cc top end, Amal concentric 626 carb. G/box is stock 4 spd.

While we were doing some mild engine work, James sanded and painted nearly everything Satin black finish.

Rear is now 16" Harley rim laced to the stock hub with SS spokes. It took some effort to get this right as there were a lot of clearance issues.

Consider chain, chainguard, mudguard, frame... and then try to centre the wheel somewhat without touching anything!

Front wheel is now 21" Harley rim laced to the stock hub with SS spokes. No problems here, i wish it was this easy for the rear.

James chose to use drag bars with control levers that matched the era of the motorcycle. The only issue here is that the control levers won't clear the petrol tank on full lock. The original handlebars have a 2" rise wich allows clearence. Plan B a bit later...

We modified the top fork shrouds, i found this WIPAC headlight in the parts bin and modified a Bantam h/light bracket to keep with the old skool feel. The headlight is complete but because we are handling it we keep the glass and other parts stored safely.
Too many times i've heard the same story,
"i was checking to see how i'll mount the headlight and i dropped it".
It's good practice to remove the beam making the shell easier to handle.

James swapped petrol tanks with another customer of ours... He got paid AND received a tank that was in excellent condition!

It's a B33 round badge, the other guy needed the flat badge and everyone is happy.

An electrician by trade, James pulled some favours owed to him from a panelbeater/spraypainter and the paintwork is complete.

Chopping, modifying, bending, welding and we finally got this flat guard ready for the rear.

A lot of work here getting the saddle right. This is a one off custom that we designed and is handmade as per request from the owner.

Mounting rear guards and getting them to look right on BSA plungers is not easy, but i think this one is spot on and it's actually strong enough to sit on.

The petrol tank is mounted even though the controls don't clear, i just had to have a look!

And what the hell, let's see how the saddle looks...Stunning!

James chose after long thought to use the Lucas 525 alloy tailight assy.

We're getting there. A few more adjustments, wiring and all round checking should see a cool bobber hit the steets very soon.

Sorry about the quality of the last few pics it was getting dark and i didn't adjust the camera.

Stay tuned, i think i have something to sort out the handlebar issues!

Almost there, everything hard mounted and running like a dream.

Old skool alloy dogbones dropped forward has improved riding position and eliminated clearance issues.

Engine tuned, gearbox serviced, this bike rides like a dream.

James is now doing the wiring so it won't

be long before it hits the streets.

Old Bike Australasia Magazine

2010-06-23T01:33:00.000+10:00

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Old Bike magazine is a must for those who ride as well as the dedicated current enthusiast and rebuilder. Marvel at the restoration of machines that could still sit proudly on the showroom floor.

Regular features include a the latest news and results from recent events in Race Reports and Rally Roundup, along with new and old bike news and reviews, readers letters, Club Directory, What’s On and much, much more.

Available at Trojan Classic Motorcycles or subscribe at :

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