Hard at it

[sonny]

Neck bearings are not the sealed type. Tapered with race. Going to pack them with Lucas Green X-tra heavy duty. That should work unless someone has a better idea.

 

[Paul Bryant]

It works beautifully, pulls like a steam train on steroids and no slipping!

What I was meaning J was, you're in the U.K. where these things are made, but it's quicker, and cheaper to get parts from the U.S. of A.
Mind you it's the same here in NZ. I forget what it was, but some part I wanted was going to be something like a Month through the Local Triumph Dealer.
I E-mailed Jason at Baxter Cycle, had it with in a few days

 

[Grumpy Ole Codger]

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What I was meaning J was, you're in the U.K. where these things are made, but it's quicker, and cheaper to get parts from the U.S. of A.
Mind you it's the same here in NZ. I forget what it was, but some part I wanted was going to be something like a Month through the Local Triumph Dealer.
I E-mailed Jason at Baxter Cycle, had it with in a few days

The guys at Dyno Tech only wanted to replace certain plates in the clutch (don't ask which cos I have no idea what's in a clutch) as the rest was fine. Advised there was only a clutch kit - all components including new springs which were 4 mm longer. My only thought is that the rocket was designed for the US market and subsequently spares and accessories seem to be freely available there and a lot cheaper!

 

[cootertwo]

Love your helper. They are Angels from Heaven. After all, DOG spelled backwards........

 

[sonny]

Well folks it has been a good day New races and bearings are good to go. Bet you did not know that Triumph recommends re-greasing the bearings every 20,000 miles.Pulling the bottom bearing off to re-grease with out #ucking it up would be a good trick. Tools used were great. really worked great for installing new races. Really enjoyed using this tool vice a piece of pipe. Bottom bearing went in with no problems .Looking good. Yes and American Parts were used along with American tools imagine that. Still have to pack the top bearing with grease but other than that we are done for the day. Reason for the beer in the pic. Almost forgot. this tool worked well for removing old races. Gee the only folks who benefited from me were Americans hard at work making quality tools and parts. Thank you for the Blue collar worker hard at it. Job well done. Made my life easy.

 

[sonny]

Love your helper. They are Angels from Heaven. After all, DOG spelled backwards........

When home we are never more than three feet apart. Ten year old full blood. She is by far my best friend and buddy.

 

[EasTexRIII]

Well folks it has been a good day New races and bearings are good to go. Bet you did not know that Triumph recommends re-greasing the bearings every 20,000 miles.Pulling the bottom bearing off to re-grease with out #ucking it up would be a good trick. Tools used were great. really worked great for installing new races. Really enjoyed using this tool vice a piece of pipe. Bottom bearing went in with no problems .Looking good. Yes and American Parts were used along with American tools imagine that. Still have to pack the top bearing with grease but other than that we are done for the day. Reason for the beer in the pic. Almost forgot. this tool worked well for removing old races. Gee the only folks who benefited from me were Americans hard at work making quality tools and parts. Thank you for the Blue collar worker hard at it. Job well done. Made my life easy.

Proper Park Tools are great. I use many of their tools too. If the grease you used is a waterproof grease it should be just fine

 

[sonny]

Proper Park Tools are great. I use many of their tools too. If the grease you used is a waterproof grease it should be just fine

IT IS. Good stuff I use it on the tractor.

 

[sonny]

This job is taking a lot longer than I wanted. Between work and weather and new job prospects it is slow going for sure. Yesterday sucked big time. So depressed from the snow and ice did not even want a beer. Maybe a bit cold out today but at least it is dry. Daybreak were going to churn and burn. New neck bearings and trees installed. Really solid and smooth to turn. Going after the radiator today. Plan on getting all the samco hoses installed and radiator back on. Then it is back to the front forks and getting them back together along with being installed on the bike.

 

[sonny]

Burning up sick days. Kicked #ss today on the bike. Might even have her up by tomorrow afternoon.