About 2 years ago I picked up a 1978 Triumph Bonneville T140E from the bar owner I knew back in college. A little bit of elbow grease and some homemade gaskets for the carb and the bike was up and running. I had it for about a year, before an ad on craigslist came up … Continue reading 1988 Yamaha RZ350 Disassembly
2005 Triumph Thruxton R Chassis/Suspension Mods: Triumph Daytona Forks Free Spirits Triple Tree Ohlins rear shocks Yamaha R6 monobloc calipers Brembo Mastercylinder Carrozzeria Wheels 17×3.5″ front 17×5″ rear LSL Steering dampener Frame has been detabbed and passenger pegs removed Engine Mods: TPUSA built 988cc motor - 92WHP Keihin FCR39 carburetors D&D TT full exhaust Remapped … Continue reading 2005 Triumph Thruxton R
In May of 2011, I bought my first bike a 2005 Triumph Thruxton in Caspian Blue. This was after much deliberation on wanting an older bike because of the style and wanting a newer bike because of the reliability. All the while trying to get enough performance that I would keep the motorbike long term, … Continue reading First Bike and First Build
