Monthly Archives: July, 2011
Mikuni and General Carburetor Tuning
by Kevin Cameron Experienced tuners employ many ‘vital signs’ to read an engine’s operating state. Listening to its sounds, hearing it accelerate, dabbing a finger inside the exhaust pipe, and examining evidence on its spark plugs and other parts all help to decide questions like these: is the mixture correct, or is it rich or […]
Lacing Triumph 500 (to 1974) and 650 (to 1970) Rear Wheel (Rim 37-1007)
Lacing Triumph 500 (to 1974) and 650 (to 1970) Rear Wheel (Rim 37-1007) You will need: A Triumph rim 37-1007, or equivalent, rim pierced to accept .300″ diameter nipples. A set of 40 spokes: a. Buchanan spoke kit part #Tri511 (specify Chrome or Stainless spokes and nipples) 10 spokes 7 9/16″ long with 90 degree […]
Removing Triumph Sludge Tube
1 The first challenge is removing the slotted plug from the flywheel. Removing this plug gives you access to the sludge tube. The plug should not have been Loctited and should only be prevented from unscrewing by the center punch on the face of the flywheel. If it was Loctited by a previous mechanic then […]