Just what I need a good no bull British bike enthusiast cheers mate new subscriber 👍
@bodganeering12 күн бұрын
Thanks and welcome to the madhouse.
@stanscroggins552318 күн бұрын
I'm new to British bike world but I just purchased a Bonneville 1977 kinda confused about putting the oil in the crankcase, does that total amount adds to the oil tank ? Any help confused in USA ... Thanks
@bodganeering18 күн бұрын
The crankcase oil is part of the total capacity.
@stanscroggins552318 күн бұрын
@@bodganeering sorry for asking but the total of the engine or primary ?
@bodganeering18 күн бұрын
The engine and the primary are linked by a couple of really small holes, you add the specified amount to the primary to make sure there's oil in there for the first start. The total amount of oil, as far as I know, is the for the tank, crank and primary. As long as its flowing and on the dipstick it'll be fine.
@MarkusSaastamoinen22 күн бұрын
Hello! What were the liter amounts you put in? 🤔
@bodganeering22 күн бұрын
The oil tank is 2.27 litres, primary is 0.5 litre.
@will7its23 күн бұрын
Thank you sir, just what I needed to see.....
@user-iy6de7qi1r23 күн бұрын
Do youall still make Whitworth wrenches there in the UK? I just bought some from amazon for my four Triumphs and they've got to be ground down to fit on the cylinder holddown nuts. Always enjoy watching how it's done across the pond.
@bodganeering23 күн бұрын
They are still available but mainly online, we stopped using Whitworth in the 1960’s so they are becoming pretty rare. Unless you have really old bikes standard imperial spanners/sockets will fit. Thanks.
@user-iy6de7qi1r20 күн бұрын
@@bodganeering Sometimes I wish you guys still used Whitworth, I love the old Triumphs, more now than ever!
@WANNABESOMEBODY100023 күн бұрын
ha i live
@garryhills864825 күн бұрын
Hiya do you have the tool for sell?
@bodganeering25 күн бұрын
No I don't, sorry. If you search for Triumph 97-1527 you should find them for sale on the internet.
@billymoffat474428 күн бұрын
im not a Biker more of a Scooterist but gotta say nice looking chop you got there, and cool video thanks for sharing man i picked up a few tips atb from Edinburgh
@bodganeering28 күн бұрын
Thanks.
@richardalexander931528 күн бұрын
I was going to start on a trike but bought another moggie instead...so now I've got two shagged hs2's that won't idle properly 🤔
@richardbowden606828 күн бұрын
What were your symptom's of the split seal? Do you know what the diameter of the crank is where it goes into the seal as I think mine may have been ground down. I know that you can fit 20thou undersize seals but I could really do with knowing what the normal diameter is. Thanks for posting the videos they're great.
@bodganeering28 күн бұрын
I’ll be honest I don’t know the size of the seals off the top of my head. Split seals will give you a drop in oil pressure, mine started to come on when the bike was hot and the oil thinned a little allowing it to blow past the seal.
@1948osborne29 күн бұрын
Hi There..did you say what liquids you put into the Ultra Cleaner..?
@bodganeering29 күн бұрын
That’s a generic cleaning solution for carburettors from Amazon that’s designed for use in baths.
@paulwood386729 күн бұрын
Nice effort,,the more you do the better you will get .
@richardcoxon8956Ай бұрын
Great job, looks superb..you also clearly have the patience of a saint to do all that masking and detail. I'd have given up days before! Well done.. good video too, I learnt plenty..
@bodganeeringАй бұрын
Thanks.
@geraldfitzgibbon7428Ай бұрын
Ur not an idiot. Thats a nice job. Pity of thos ripples but its a learning curve. Glue prob let go due to warmth!
@bodganeeringАй бұрын
It's pulled and torn the base coats, I should've waited another 24 hours, still, looks better than it did. Thanks.
@tomwilliams2753Ай бұрын
I used a 13mm rotary burr to open out the worn hole....many cutting points are better than 2. I then machined a high tensile bush to suit...end result was perfect, no wobble.
@bodganeeringАй бұрын
I think the frame boss is slightly bent which isn’t helping. I’ve learned to live with it. 😂
@Craig-mk6ukАй бұрын
Looks like a ninja cap?
@bodganeeringАй бұрын
ZZR400
@Craig-mk6ukАй бұрын
@@bodganeering yea those caps collect moisture like nothing else :( its good to tare down the cap and lube up the springs for the latches. The get pretty grotty after a few years :)
@bodganeeringАй бұрын
@@Craig-mk6uk they're not the best design.
@Craig-mk6ukАй бұрын
@@bodganeering Take care dude. Ride safe bro
@bodganeeringАй бұрын
You too mate, stay rubber side down.
@Craig-mk6ukАй бұрын
Was waiting for the snap. Been there, done that wore the tshirt. 😂
@bodganeeringАй бұрын
Was very close... LOL
@daveco1270Ай бұрын
Nicely done. Can't wait to see the finished product. I've painted a couple tanks with rattle cans and 2 part clear coat. They came out pretty good. Getting down those line with the tape can be tricky. I tend to eye ball it and then when I'm done all I can see are the imperfections from where I didn't take the time to measure it. : ) The next one I do I'm going to take my time with the lines.
@bodganeeringАй бұрын
My impatience is starting to bite me on the bum with this one.
@SunnbobbАй бұрын
Got the popcorn out waiting for part two. Looking good.
@bodganeeringАй бұрын
After watching the next part you'll be reaching for something stronger than popcorn, she's fighting me...
@geraldfitzgibbon7428Ай бұрын
Lookin very interesting. So far good job
@bodganeeringАй бұрын
Thanks!
@paulwood3867Ай бұрын
Looking smart ,,that fine line tape does my head in when laying stuff out
@bodganeeringАй бұрын
The tape has bit me in the arse, it's contracted overnight and pulled the base coat in a little causing some creases and tears. Not a happy bunny. My own fault for being a little impatient. All will be revealed in the next enthralling instalment... Thanks.
@zakzhango2495Ай бұрын
It is better to fit the bearing spacers to the bearings before fitting the bearing as an assembly of bearing with spacer. If you tap in the spacer as shown you are transferring the impact force through the balls to the bearing race. You would have to redesign your tool so that you are tapping the outer race when you insert the bearing assembly. The Triumph workshop manual does advise this.
@bodganeeringАй бұрын
If you mean the inner spacers that sit outside the bearings? That wasn't a hard hit to get them in, just a tap to ensure they're seated.
@zakzhango2495Ай бұрын
@@bodganeering Yes those ones but you are still transferring the shock load through the balls. Otherwise good vid and helpful.
@агравАй бұрын
Рукожоп😂
@paulwood3867Ай бұрын
Nicely done
@bodganeeringАй бұрын
Thank you.
@pattoallen1981Ай бұрын
Put the gasket on the bike not the cover mine got caught up and moved I picked it up before I tighned it down
@suzukisavАй бұрын
Just the ticket. I need to do this on my Trophy. Better get on the lathe and make a tool. Thanks. 👍
@jamesfleming5875Ай бұрын
Can you tell me where you bought your syringe please,I’m just about to do my first oil change I’ve just bought a 1978 tiger.
@bodganeeringАй бұрын
I think I got that one from a local horse riding place but plenty available on Amazon, eBay etc.
@jamesfleming5875Ай бұрын
@@bodganeeringcheers ,I will have a try with the horse riding places.the ones on Amazon and eBay have got tubes and stuff.i really enjoy you’re videos it shows it like it is ,so I will be doing my first oil change on my triumph. I’m 71 in August and a bit wobbly after 2 mini strokes,I part exchanged my 1200 Harley sportster for it as the sportster was very heavy up top. It was a 2005 xl1200r so a rubber mounted one,the triumph by comparison is so light weight. I’ve still got the shovelhead bobber but the weight feels lower down.but not much good for flipping around the country lanes. It’s shit getting old.i now see why Elvis left the building.👍🇬🇧
@bodganeeringАй бұрын
@jamesfleming5875 I wouldn’t call Triumphs light, but still lighter than a Sportster… 🤣 Getting old really suck balls. Thanks.
@jamesfleming5875Ай бұрын
@@bodganeering I went to my local farm supply store,got 4 of them for 84 pence each.a bargain and it all went of well thanks to you’re videos.👍
@bodganeeringАй бұрын
@@jamesfleming5875 to coin a phrase, winner winner chicken dinner. Happy it helped mate, stay rubber side down.
@mungthangbuansingАй бұрын
what air filter is that??
@bodganeeringАй бұрын
Not a filter as such just a bellmouth inlet.
@matthewhalpin8351Ай бұрын
That bracket is alright for a test piece it would want to be heavier than that piece of thin because the first stuck filter which most do even hand tight that you go to take off it will bend and twist it out of shape Good look with the job...
@johndevries7122Ай бұрын
Great explanation. As a retired clockmaker, I am looking for a Myford. I have always worked with heavy lathes, but now that it has become a hobby I want to switch back to a smaller model. Actually, I have always been in love with a Myford. Just solid and English. greetings from Rotterdam.
@bodganeeringАй бұрын
I think Myford and Boxford are in the same league for smaller lathes, the VFD and three phase motor on the Myford has been a game changer, gives a lot more control. Thank you.
@marcwhitfordevangelist5618Ай бұрын
What s great little channel. Love this style of engineering!
@bodganeeringАй бұрын
Thanks. Engineering in the loosest sense… 😂
@savinggracechurch4112Ай бұрын
I'm looking to sell my FJ12 and get a reliant trike. As I'm sick of falling off. Haven't got any more shoulders to bust up 😅
@bodganeeringАй бұрын
@savinggracechurch4112 I know your pain. 😂
@marley589Ай бұрын
Are you climb milling with the slitting saw?
@bodganeeringАй бұрын
I did on that for some unknown reason. Didn’t even realise until I edited the video.
@licketysplit6234Ай бұрын
Did you open up the bore? After splitting ?
@bodganeeringАй бұрын
No need to open up the bore as it was already out to 38mm.
@jonathanlloyd2306Ай бұрын
Hi, wrong video I know but your latest. How did you make the primary chain tensioner on the Bantam, specifically the mounting bolts. Thanks
@bodganeeringАй бұрын
Off the top of my head, 2x20mm mild steel flat bar with a 90 degree bend and two mounting slots cut into it to allow for adjustment. I used the original out cover mounting holes and made two rods that are threaded at one end to go into the holes and can clamp the bar into place and they're tapped at the other end to accept a couple of shorter bolts to hold the cover in place. The block is just a piece of 12mm nylon held in place with a countersunk nut and bolt. Nothing fancy just a rough bodge to get me out of a bind that I've never got round to fully fixing. I think I got the idea from progressiveclassicproducts.co.uk/engines.html
@jonathanlloyd2306Ай бұрын
Got it, thanks very much. I don't have the machines at your disposal but I do have the original bolts and a tap and die set. What could go wrong! Cheers
@jonathanlloyd23062 ай бұрын
Is the chain tensioner standard or an addition. Either way it's a good idea! I might fit one to my D7.
@bodganeering2 ай бұрын
When I built the engine form a box of bits it was during the unknown virus of an unknown origin and it was proving difficult to get parts in a reasonable time frame so I made up the tensioner to get me going, it's just stayed ever since.
@jonathanlloyd23062 ай бұрын
Mine is close to its limit so I might do the same, quieter too.
@jonathanlloyd23062 ай бұрын
Why didn't you remove the clutch basket? You put the nut back on!
@bodganeering2 ай бұрын
I managed to do it without removing the basket, I'm lazy...
@jonathanlloyd23062 ай бұрын
Haha, your laziness looks like hard work!
@kingof12ave2 ай бұрын
How do I check the oil levels on my 78? T140v
@bodganeering2 ай бұрын
If you go to around 12:30 on the video I quickly glance over checking the oil level.
@saxonost72 ай бұрын
On an '81 T140 I had, when I went to change the rear wheel bearings I found that the bearings were fine but the housing had worn. Had to make up a sleeve, then things were fine.
@bodganeering2 ай бұрын
That happened on my Suzuki GS, ended up having to source another front wheel. The previous owner had done thousands of miles on warped discs and I think the vibrations had caused the bearings to move in their housings.
@just48official2 ай бұрын
Nice informative video bud, the +switch on the right handle is that accelerator or is it just pedal assist?
@bodganeering2 ай бұрын
That’s the manual gear selector. Twisty thumb bit to change down and button to change up.
@onclemort89152 ай бұрын
Not a bad start. Try striping with the glass flat or propped up a few inches at the back, I found that easier when learning. They say when you have used up five cans of One Shot, you may just about have got the hang of it. 😄
@bodganeering2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the tips. Annoyingly I’m quite restricted for space and the dining table isn’t an acceptable solution in my wife’s eyes… 😂
@jagvette12 ай бұрын
Thanks for doing this video, it's been a long time since I did this on my 79 bonnie, but I have to do it now I have a leaks, my video of my work will be on my channel in a weeks time with Kudos to your video. Mine will be on my channel JAGVETTE1. Love the oil stone trick I shall do that.
@Sunnbobb2 ай бұрын
Got er done today, thanks for the guidance.
@Sunnbobb2 ай бұрын
Von Dutch would be proud!
@bodganeering2 ай бұрын
I'm not quite there yet... LOL
@LeeKirkman882 ай бұрын
What wheels are they? they look awesome.
@bodganeering2 ай бұрын
I’m not 100% TBH as they came with the trike. At a guess mini wheels.
@colinstares62072 ай бұрын
Good informative video, nice to see you have those invisible voids where you can’t see things right in front of you 👍 What size socket did you use for the smaller bearing drift? And did you refit all the bearing dust covers with the new sealed bearings?
@bodganeering2 ай бұрын
I can't remember what size socket I used to drive the bearings in with, a pretty big one. But you can also use a brass drift as I did on the second one. As for the dust covers, I fitted them on one side as they helped space out the bearing in its housing, I know some people don't bother with them. I'd say that's your call.
@Sunnbobb2 ай бұрын
working on my 73, your vids are greatly appreciated!
@matthewhalpin83512 ай бұрын
Why not draw the bushes out a piece of tube a couple of heavy washers and a piece of tred bar ar long bolt instead of knocking the crap out of it ....
@bodganeering2 ай бұрын
There's many ways to skin a cat, the draw it out with a threaded bar is just one. If you look at the Triumph workshop manual it recommends driving the bushes out using their tool, part number 97-1527, more commonly known as the 'knocking the crap out of it' method. Using the correct size tool ensures you apply pressure to the outside of the bush, which is slightly shorter than the internal tube, which doesn't damage the rubber compound.
@sharpkustoms2 ай бұрын
How did those gears work in your mill, i did the same gear change and mind just come apart, did not work
@bodganeering2 ай бұрын
I'll be honest, not great. I've already killed one and I'm being very careful with my last one. I'm looking into either getting some Tufnol gears made, as original, or even a toothed belt configuration. As usual life is throwing too much at me at the moment for me to get my head into sorting it out.
@sharpkustoms2 ай бұрын
@@bodganeering im in the process of making brass gears,ty for your reply
@geraldfitzgibbon74282 ай бұрын
Very profesinal lookin wiring loom .tail lights look tons better than the old 3 bullet lights per side
@bodganeering2 ай бұрын
I'm a bit old fashioned when it comes to lights and I do like the glow you get from an incandescent lamp and the soft on/off. But I do agree that these LED units are a lot tidier. Thanks.