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I have been asked to build a Triumph chopper based around a 1965 5TA engine using a 1962 hardtail frame and a XV535 front end.

First Delivery

Frame and engine arrivalEngine and Frame UnpackingEngine and Frame UnpackedFront wheel DiskFront Wheel SpindleForksRear WheelRear Drum

Front yolksLower yolkHead stockTop clampOil PipesCylinderTop Engine MountKickerBadge

Spark Plug wellLower FramePrimary CoverFront SprocketEngine MountEngine case

ChokeEngine FinsFrame MountHighway bars and lower frameClutch cableCarbCasingHeadHead 2

Plug well 2EngineHard tailAir FilterEngine MountExhaust portengine top

 

Into the workshop for a clean

 

Frame on the standPrimary inspectionFront wheel cleanFront Wheel clean 2Engine washRear wheel cleanCleaned MockupCleaned Mockup 2

 

Painting Rear Sprocket/Drum and Engine mount

 

Hand detailed spokesSprocket/Drum RemovalSprocket/Drum Removal 2Shoe RemovalEngine mounts rearEngine mounts frontPainted PartsDrum Paint removalShoe Reassembly

 

Second  Delivery

 

Rear MudgaurdFront MudgaurdFront mudgaurd underneathSeatSeat UnderneathHeadlight Top

Headlight FrontSpeedoOil tank BadgeOil Tank topOil Tank BottomElectronicsElectronics

 

Fork Polishing

 

Start PolishingComparisonFrontRightLeft

 

Disk, Engine and Frame Detailing

So FarMount Before paintHand painting engineOne side paintedTop ViewNew DiscHand PaintingFinished discRight case off

Right case off 2Polishing coverPolishing cover 2Engine RightEngine Right 2Engine Right 3Engine top

Engine LeftEngine left 2Engine left 3Engine left 4Front wheel RightFront wheel left

 

Front Brake and clutch repair and refurbishment

 

Clutch leverFilling mirror holeBrake Calliper and LeverReservoir cover drilled offPainting housingBrake switch modificationPolished lever

Refurbished caliperRefurbished caliperFront CaliperRefurbished caliperFront caliperBrake leverBrake leverClutch Lever

 

Bars and Mirrors

 

New PartsBar end mirrorsMock up SideMock up frontMock up rearMock up frontMock up sideMock up sideMock up rear

 

Front Mudguard and Risers

 

Mock upTemplateTest FitReady for polishingCleaning upPolishingHalf polished

Mocked upMocked upPolished RisersPolished risers frontFront mudguard finishedFront mudguard finished frontFront mudguard finished rear

 

Rear Mudguard

 

Mock upMock up 2Mock up 3Mock up 4Test fit RearTest Fit side

Test FitComplete RearComplete sideComplete rear

 

Oil Tank

 

Paper templateTest FitTest Fit 2Test Fit 3Test Fit 4

SupportsComplete RearComplete sideBadge 1Badge 2

 

Petrol Tank

 

Controls and Exhaust

 

Headlamp and Progress Shots

 

 

Chain and Wheel Adjusters

 

 

 Steering Stops

 

 

Oil Filter and Lines

 

 

Clutch Inspection, Clean, Repair and Setup

 

 

Rear Brake setup

 

 

Fuel System

 

 

Alternator, Grips, Horn and Lighting switch

 

Ignition coils

 

Engine inspection, Flush and Rocker feed regulator.

 

Electrics

 

Timing and Throttle cable and Tappits.

 

 

Carb Strip down and Progress Pics.

 

 

Rear light

 

 

Throttle cable and Footrests

 

 

Exhaust Brackets

 

 

Progress Shots

 

 

Rear Brake setup

 

 

Battery fitting and Filter Relocation

 

 

Exhausts

 

Oil Pump Reseating