Thank you for the interesting tour Angus, we couldn't make the show this year but the Power Set "T" shirt managed a nice day out o n the Hinckley Bonnie instead!

i like the triumph hurricane a truly stunning motorcycle.

Nice presentation, Angus. My first proper bike was a 62 Tiger Cub, when I was 16. It taught me how to work on engines, because you didn't go anywhere otherwise. Those CB750s looked very pretty, but at those prices, you'd never dare take them out and ride them. My "vintage" Japanese bike is a cheap and cheerful 1980 GS550, which is my everyday ride, all year round. Saves a bit of wear and tear on my T140 (and my right knee).

Is 71 your birth year Angus?

Ha. Twenty grand for a CB750? Good luck with that, mate. Quadrophenia is well worth a watch for the South Downs scenery alone.

Good lad Mark 😎 the writing was on the wall re the J's with their 60's racing machines said it all 🏁💨🏁💨

Some very nice bikes there although unless you have a real interest in classic cars there are better shows to go to for bikes. I never wave at Scooters, have never seen Quadrophenia and have no intention of ever doing so haha 🤪. Actually the other week I filled up at Tesco Market Harborough before heading off to the NMM and there was a scooter filling up in front of me. I complemented him on his expansion chamber exhaust ! For some reason I really like the Honda CB 200’s now with their vinyl covered tanks although green rather than the red bikes at this show were my favourites. I’m sure I’ve seen the Honda Turbo Club and all their CX500’s at Founders Day in previous years.

Angus, the BSA Bantam was a great bike, even if it wasn't very powerful. What you have to remember is that a lot of boys joined the Post Office as telegram boys, just to get riding bikes - the Post Office Bantam of course - and that got a lot of people interested in motorcycling. Btw, my local council back in the 1970s before local government reorganisation (Scotland), persuaded myself and another lad to do the RAC/ACU training course as they were looking for ways to spend money. We did the course on the original D1 Bantams and for small comuter bikes in light traffic, they were ideal and great fun to ride after going to the course on my Thunderbolt. While I'm writing this, I seem to recall seeing some Post Office Bantams with pedals, i.e. mopeds, or is that my imagination playing up?

Very interesting as usual!

Nice one, Angus. It's interesting at 2:49 to see that beautifully turned-out C15. My first bike, in 1981, was a '62 C15 and was painted in what I thought was orange but now turns out to be 'electron red'! It had chrome panels on the tank. The registration number was 702 CAM which would probably now be worth more than the 200-ish quid I paid for the bike. I rode it on 'L' plates. It was a steady plodder and my mates on FS1Es and SS50s could leave me standing but I'd always have the last laugh as I sailed through the 60mph barrier.

Great for us that can't make the show to have a look round. Thanks, mate. And, I must say, how fast FIFTY YEARS goes by!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Looking back, the Hurricane looks fantastically radical compared to everything else available at the time.

Nice of you Angus to video the show for us that can't make it

Hello Angus, been watching your rebuild of the A70, Rebuilding a late 1970 firebird. not much wear but the camshaft bushes needed replacing. where did you get the reaming tool. all the best, pat

Does the triumph bandit and red bsa run or are they just mock ups?

Is that Bandit a runner? Has it got full engine internals?

When I was over in the UK, I spent forever studying the P92 at the National Motorcycle Museum. Great to see it in your video.

Love the Triumph Bandit, is that colour Spring Gold? It looks 'greener'.

It's good too see the Furies and the Bandit, but what are the National motorcycle museum thinking badging the Norton prototype single as a BSA ?

Looks like a great display, pity I can't make it this year but I need to save for some shock absorbers for my Bantam trials project. I wish they would paint those side panels on the NMM Bandit silver!

Seeing Vetter's stylistic creation badged 'BSA' is always a treat. What a beautiful bike it is. Oh well ... Whatever Happened to the British Motorcycle Industry?

Had a look at that Bandit when I visited the NMM Live event the weekend before last which was, er, free to enter. From past experience whatever the entrance fee I’m sure you’ll get plenty of footfall at the BSAOC stand.

Nice collection of could have beens.

Looking good, are you missing brake caliper bleed nipple covers???

The last few steps on a marathon journey, mate. Looking forward to seeing you 'break the tape'.

Good to hear it running, if only briefly. I've had the Charlie's type oil filter in mine for about 25 years and never had a problem with it stopping oil getting through (I've always used 15w50). I have had oil pressure issues on a few occasions, mainly when the oil pressure relief valve has stuck, and the excess pressure has blown the crank oil feed seal (in the timing cover) inside out, but that won't happen at idle speed. The other time was after having the oil system empty to change the oil pump - when I refilled it, the supply line from the tank had an airlock, and the pump wouldn't draw the oil through until I disconnected the line to bleed the air out and prime it. As you've already had it turning over and putting the light out, it must be primed, so it's not likely to be that, but it may be worth just pulling the oil line off the connector at the engine end to check that it's full.

After all these weeks and work and parts, I sure hope this machine doesn't turn into a museum piece, started rarely--if ever--it needs to be ridden and shown. Nice machine that few people have ever seen, let along ridden. Thanks, Angus.

It’s looking good. I’m sure it will soon be running good too.

The main “issue” I had with my T140V (T reg) back in the early 80’s was the oil light coming on, the first time it happened was on the M6 travelling from Birmingham back to Northamptonshire. I assumed it was low on oil but when I checked the level on the hard shoulder oil came pukking out of the frame, so there was plenty of oil there it was maybe not in the right place ? When I tried kicking the engine over and the oil light went off, and faced with no other option I limped the remaining 50 miles home with no apparent ill effects. After talking to a chap at Vale Onslow (when your show Fury was there) I stripped the oil pump and found it was working perfectly. The oil light came on two or three more times during rides and then the issue seemed to go away, I never got to the bottom of what the root cause was. The oil I used by the way was Duckhams Hypergrade 15/50. It would be lovely to see a little test run on the Bonnie once you are happy with it, permission/ insurance permitting although you don’t want it to get dirty either ! 🇬🇧

Gremlins! 🤣

Nice. When did Triumph start doing the bread box style tanks in the UK vs the export style rounded tank?

Good progress and nice to see some kicking action 🎬

ah, it's probably not finished and ready for delivery until you've had a test drive. I guess there are a few of us who are looking forward to it

It doesn't matter how utterly terrible these bikes are, there are always enthusiast enjoying themselves, putting their lives at risk.

Angus,this light restoration seems to have turned into a major resto. How much has all this cost?

Hi Angus ,i had the pleasure of meeting you at the Stafford show , great video mate ,i had the same problem with my jubilee, but i wired my lights via the ignition switch so i couldn't leave the lights on . Best regards Frank

That's looking good, mate. A brilliant job. Give yourself a big pat on the back!!! And -- all that electrickery!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Glad you've got everything working properly. The electrical connections are far trickier to get right when you have to start from scratch and you can't refer to the original. You're right about those warning light connections, the original bulb holders are soldered directly to the wiring, without those bulky spade connectors on that "genuine Lucas" harness. Not much more to do now, and you can get your lift back.

Great video Angus.

Very relaxing, Angus. For me, that is. That's an interesting botch, er, remedial modification you've made to the front brake light switch. The VJ is looking rather beautiful and is a testament to your patience and attention to detail. Yeah, the amount of wiring in the headlamp shell was a nightmare, even on the relatively simple 650 looms. Have a long lie down and come back refreshed before firing her up for our enjoyment. Keep 'em coming ... 👍

If your invitation to the NEC show was from the Triumph Owners club this bike looks good enough to be put on the stand !

I was there from shortly after 0900 on Saturday (having prebooked on-line). Good that the organisers provided hard-standing for the motorcycle visitors this year, especially given the weather. I enjoyed the BSA OC stand & particularly the Furys. Sorry that I missed you, Argus.

Thanks Angus. That was 49 minutes of my time well spent. Fury vs CB350? Well, one is better looking and the other was very reliable. I'd go for the looker every time. 👍

Great show stand Angus, It was a pleasure to meet you in person after following you on KZbin throughout your entire Fury build. You have been a great help to me in my own Fury project thank you, All the best.

Excellent Angus, almost as good as being there in person!

Nice vlog,i like the race bike..

Funny about grey/black frames in 1971. I had a grey frame 250 I bought in October ,although I didnt know its build date. Only ever saw black framed Triumphs.

Great video thanks Angus. The A10 Police bike was equipped with an alternator, as indicated by the bulge on the timing cover.

Well done for putting this together enjoyed it 👍

Visited the show on the Sunday which was far the better day if you were riding to the show, which we were. My brother was not impressed with the Sloper custom bike ! Did see you on the stand as we walked past but you were deep in conversation so I didn’t say hello. The red Mk 2 Rocket was very nice, I believe the styling and ray gun silencers were criticised at the time which I don’t understand. The Fury looks a lot more modern than the CB350 which I believe first hit the market in 1968 so I’m not sure there is much else to say ? I never owned a Japanese two stroke but I was pleased to see so many immaculate examples on display along with Honda’s of the same era, although as you say it was a shame that there wasn’t a Black Bomber there. Very enjoyable vlog !