Metric Conversions

[rocketjohn]

Being in USA we still use Imperial, though metric is creeping in. Most products sold by weight or volume are usually dual marked with both avoirdupois and metric. As for me I think in imperial measure, I envision imperial dimensions. But, give me a metric appliance and metric tools, I can manage just fine. It's mixed metaphors that can get you in trouble. But there was never any good reason to change. And I note Britain has not given up on Imperial measure completely. That's why we still get along so well.

 

[Triple Trouble]

USA is right up there with Burma and Liberia being the only three countries in the world that are not officially metric.

 

[rocketjohn]

It's like I tell kids....just because everyone else does it is no reason for you to do it. You are not everyone.

 

[Rick Morris]

When I was riding old Trumpets I had to purchase Whitworth wrenches and sockets as metric or U.S. SAE standard tools did not fit anything. I was told that the thread angle / pitch were what the difference was, but the head or cap size was always different.

 

[BigNorm]

I like that so far everything on the Triumph appears to be in Metric. I have also learned that a 5/16 works well when I can't find the 8mm. I have found 2 star fasteners that hold the radiator brackets onto the motor. No big deal though since I have them.

 

[Nat67]

Had a nightmare that Triumph had reverted back to Whitworth with BSW , BSF and BSC !
Trusty set of Whitworth spanners , no problem , if the spanner fits n all that ? Difficult thing was winding the the BSC bolts into the BSF drilling on the crank cradle ! Glad I woke up . Thank f!@K for Metric !
All the bolts on the stock rocket are metric I believe ?

 

[Nat67]

Being in British construction , the standard door opening is 2 feet 200mm 3 sixteenths and the width of the rule !

 

[mr hunt]

Being in British construction , the standard door opening is 2 feet 200mm 3 sixteenths and the width of the rule !

...see...much easier to say 845mm

 

[geneseo1911]

50 caliber sounds way cooler than 12.7mm

But give me a 10mm over a .40 any day!

 

[barbagris]

I'm still thinking in rods, perches, barrels, and cubits etc.

Don't forget furkins. - and if you're in Germany the Elle.

And while we're at it REAL PINTS. The full 20floz not the wimpy US 16.