More Triumph Progress (& Porsche 356 Update!) | Triumph Tiger 90 Restoration | Episode 6

[@swbjackson]

I love the fact that when you make a cock up you leave it in. Too many KZbinrs would have you that everything they do is perfect. It' nice to see someone living in the real world.

[@Dubber89]

Mint idea dude I'd definitely be interested in one of them

[@peterunderdown4374]

Great idea ,about the half size,the more the merrier.

[@human_error1]

Half size wheeling machines sounds like an excellent idea for people wanting to get into wheeling with limited space 👍👍

[@neilkennykenny4113]

Also love the way your Ranelagh endeavour has helped other businesses such as the foundries, the mould makers, etc.

[@lestaylor7767]

Hi Dom, love your video's. Big thanks for introducing Ashley Harding's Spoon Music, great for putting on in the background and getting on with chores / hobbies - the times goes much quicker.

[@RaysonsExhaust]

Cutting things too short... story of my life!! 😂👍 it's happens all the time in the exhaust world.. thank god, we have the ability to welding back on.. 😉 another great video. Ben at Raysons

[@kingcal53]

You know it's a good episode when the plasma table makes an appearance!

[@joeb2224]

Your videos are awesome! Very interesting and informative, you're fine on your own, John is just a bonus!!!!

[@DominicChineas]

Thanks so much! I really appreciate it

[@TomAnthonydotcom]

Hi Dom - loved the episode and wanted to say thanks for including a reference to the music by Ashley Harding- good stuff

[@martinhaskell376]

Fantastic Dom, you show just the right amount of what you’re doing, which is an art in itself.

[@richardgould240]

Great job Dom, and thank the half size Ranalah is a great idea.

[@paulelliott2861]

Stop cussing your self mate, this country needs more people like your self. British made, well made to put great back into our country. Your talents amaze me along with the folk in the show. Just outstanding work. God bless mate. 👏👏👏👏🤘🏻🤘🏻👍

[@colinhiggins1412]

Hi Dom, keep plugging away on triumph. Don't worry about making loads of progress, we all support you in your endeavours. Great idea for a half size ranalagh, great size for a garage. Keep up with the good work. Pace yourself.

[@mconfluence]

I live in the US, and my love for motorcycles started when I was 5 years old, and my dad purchased an early 1970 to 1973 triumph Bonneville and had friend give it a custom flying dragon paint job. He wouldn't take me with him until bought a helmet. Lol so my grandma (his mom) gave money to buy one so he didn't have any reason to take me with him on it. I am 50 years old now and still have a soft spot for the old triumph Bonneville, but my bike I own and ride is 2006 Kawasaki Vulcan 2000 classic. That I purchased in 2009 from a dealership that couldn't sale it. So it was a brand new 2006 purchased y me in 2009. Love watching this build. Keep up the great work and video's.

[@judithbarnett2966]

You're not really alone, we're all behind you cheering you on. Well done with the progress... and showing us the errors as well as the triumphs! (Ooops, pun not intended!

[@davidjowett8195]

Dom, are you going to be interviewing Ash Harding? The use of his tracks in your recent videos has been great. I wonder who else has purchased the CD since hearing him on this channel? b.t.w. it's a great CD 😊

[@heatherpenman636]

Great episode. Why don't you ask Suzie Fletcher from The Repair Shop to help you with the seat?

[@richards7909]

I was going to suggest Sonnaz :)

[@gbwildlifeuk8269]

Too expensive 😂😂😂

[@brendonferris5637]

New ones are available for not bad price would be the way to go..

[@JeromeHeliosRunner]

hello Dominic, thanks for all your vids and energy! just wanted to tell you that i've seen several videos of people using ice dry machine to clean motors and it looks absolutely amazing! it could be great for you to try to use it for your own engine and that'll show also to people who have never heard about it, something different and really promising. also cross fingers with your wheels, just hope you are not over- committing yourself in this project. anyway take care! cheers from an old french guy who loves mechanic

[@petewarby7158]

😊 yet another brilliant video, thank you, the Triumph is really coming along and will be stunning I'm sure. For us folk out here watching i think we're all excited that you have some spare time from mainstream TV because (selfishly) it means we get lots more update videos on KZbin re the bike and the Porsche :))))

[@DominicChineas]

It’s great news! I mean, it means I have no job which isn’t great, but more time to finish the projects!

[@duncancleverley6366]

Enjoying this every episode.. ingenious bracing 👍🏻

[@svpearlsailacapegeorgesail4758]

Thanks for explaining about your timing, I didn't know you had so much going on!

[@adrianriley780]

It's great that your producing a smaller Ranalah wheel and your encouraging more people to join the industry well done and another good video.

[@TheYogi10]

I believe a half scale Ranalah has great potential. Those that don't like the idea can just buy the full scale and these the half scale that have limitations but get into the wheeling craft. What is not to like? I think an even smaller scale for a desk or shelf might make a great gift for those in the trade or as a prompt to go ahead and dive into the craft. Love the broad range of topics of your episodes. John is great can't get too much of his presence on the show.

[@FFVoyager]

I like the idea of a half size wheeling matching but other than material cost don't see where the savings can come from - all the time, labour and transport costs will be identical to a full size one won't they?

[@PeterJewell2]

@@FFVoyager - half the size, quarter of the weight. No need to hire a 7-ton flatbed with Hi-ab to move it. One metre high, will fit lying down on a standard pallet. Half- to quarter- of the effort (time) required for machining/finishing. Won't be half the cost, but I bet that making small castings is a heap easier than making large ones: physics doesn't scale, but in this case, that's probably an advantage.

[@FFVoyager]

@@PeterJewell2relatively marginal savings given several frames are cast and shipped in any batch. 🤔

[@1234567marks]

Half Ranalah is a fantastic idea 👍

[@PhilG0BVD]

Great video Dom, at least you have a pattern for the tank tube. Loved the video, hope to see more now you have more time on your hands! Great idea with the 3ft Ranalah

[@stevebosun7410]

Hi Dom, the "Half Wheeling Machine" is a fantastic idea. Once you've had a half wheeling machine, surely you'll want to progress onto the real thing. With the HWM's, why don't you machine the top wheel and cradle housings, rather than faffing around with Babbit and the associated alignment fixtures (& issues)? After all, it's also going to be a lot more fiddly.

[@wm.traynor1143]

Engrossing! Have I said that before? Well, it's a fact☺☺👍👍

[@rachelevans4629]

Well done on the triumph soo far. Most people would have given up by now. Love watching your videos.

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you, it’s definitely more work than I was expecting!

[@jerrycursons]

Another great episode nice to see someone else makes cockups when working on project just as I did back in the day. As for the seat could suzie or one of the upholster from the repair shop help. Keep up the good work.

[@brianmicky7596]

Hi Dom, Love the idea of the small Ran, You should stop when you are ahead, that's when things go wrong 😭😅 Coming along nicely 🎉, All the best Brian 😃

[@EJHarrop]

Well done Dom and the bile is looking great. The seat should be a Repair Shop segment for next series. 😊 The Ranalah's are amazing and a mini version will be great for hobbyist for sure. Cheers mate!

[@denisharvey2507]

Hi Dom, great to hear about your new "1/2 Wheel" idea sounds perfect, may I respectfully suggest that you make a robust stand that wont tip or rock while 'wheeling', maybe fix to the floor with leveller bolts, but very importantly the wheels should be at the same finished 'working' height as a full size Ranalah, wishing you the best of luck in your new Ranalah project, cheers, Denis Harvey, Retired Lecturer in Fabrication/Sheetmetal/Welding

[@clifftop1785]

For the seat, try rockerbox in wrecclesham. A proper old school time warp place for classic bikes!

[@sdp3998]

Keep going Don, it’s looking great so far!

[@ianclay5035]

Hi Dom I’m really keen to see you thrive with your wheeling machine project. I think offering a smaller version that is easier to handle/transport, bench mountable and cost effective is a winner. However your comments in the video led me to believe you may have overlooked some of the key points you are attempting to address. You mentioned a half size may not comfortably fit on a counter - do you think it should? Will it be so heavy that it’s unlikely to sit safely on a counter - can you lighten it without using expensive materials? Can you use existing wheels (rollers) and their accessories from your existing product line and any older heritage wheeling machines? Surely this latter one will save you and your customers the unnecessary “re-inventing” cost? I love you’re enthusiasm and your passion and I hope that my points here support your own thoughts on this exciting project I wish you well and look forward to seeing you in the next episode 🙏

[@bobingram6912]

Ah, we have Honest John, now we've got Honest Dom😂😂 We all make mistakes somewhere along the line and learn from them so it's good to see you own up and keep it in👍👍👍👍 What's wrong with a half size Ranalah, if you want to have a go and you can't run to a big one it's the perfect answer and it keeps the craft alive.

[@raymondhall9666]

As always a great video and use of your fabrication skills in regard to making the bits for tank mount. Your plans to make a half scale Ramallah, which will surely find a market for those with limited space and or want to fashion smaller items. Look forward to seeing finished article. Thanks for great videos.

[@eskimojulie]

Loving this !

[@adrianhagerty6905]

Excellent idea on the Ranula’s . The more people that learn any lost art is all good in my book . Way too many people now doing I T . We need hands on jobs 👍🏻

[@argee55]

Dom, Don't be so hard on yourself. We ALL make mistakes, only you're brave enough to share them!

[@lotus7even]

Good update Dom and like sound half sized wheel. It’s worth watching Bill Wheeler Wheelhouse garage for desert sled seat and other ideas

[@tomswindler64]

Great video,love the triumph build.keep doing what your doing.👍👍👍😎😎😎

[@ronwhitmill7068]

Personally, whilst I have no use for a half scale Ranalah, I could CERTAINLY use a bench-top one the size of that 3D print you had made. Absolutely PERFECT for smaller jobs and model making jobs that do not require a larger one. I would buy one in a heartbeat if they were available as the 3D print sized one.

[@DominicChineas]

You could do very small work on the half wheel, let me get the first one mocked up and see what you think

[@S2NAZ]

Awww Dom, I feel bad for ya man. I know you’re trying So hard. Hang in there bud, this coming week will be a better one. Time to breath ❤️

[@cliveturner4788]

Storming job Dom….just love watching you, Ivan Dutton and Alan Milliard, absolute wizards…😊

[@digitaIgorilla]

I think if people could get a Ranalah Junior to try the skill in their own garden shed you'd get many more orders. It is a lot of kit to discover you don't have the skill. Would imagine they can make smaller projects too like garden ornaments and containers rather than entire car body panels. Go for it Dom!

[@ianhardin1148]

Ranalah Jr! That name made me smile. I can just imagine my little boy wheeling a panel for his pedal car next to me!

[@neilkennykenny4113]

Ranelagh Jr.😂 your spot on I think the Jr would outsell the full size.

[@MrPossumeyes]

Thanks, Dom. Cheers to you.

[@bobt3374]

Hi Dom . Tank fitting is looking good & i think the new idea for a meter high Ranalah will be a good starting advantage for many people. Take care & enjoy the relax from back & forth to repair shop. We are looking forward to seeing the new series.

[@bobwalker8907]

R K Leighton in Birmingham are very good for Seats. They reproduce Triumph seats and others , I've had a few done by them, very accomodating and friendly

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you!

[@larryreece1403]

I love the idea of a half Ranalah. I have used an exposed upper wheel machine and I really like the control you get. Plus it would hopefully be a bit cheaper to ship stateside. Keep us posted!

[@DominicChineas]

That’s true, shipping would be a lot easier!

[@leslieaustin151]

Enjoyed this, Dom, thanks. And thanks also for showing the warts-and-all mistakes. Good to know other people some times slip up like I do all the time. Take a look at some of the ISDT Triumphs and BSAs, and ISDT Cheney-Triumphs. They had shorter seats that also incorporated a zipped tool pouch at the rear (I think BMW used that idea too). This series is very interesting. Les

[@frogandspanner]

I got my Norton seat refurbed by R K Leighton here in Brum (actually, it's moved to Aldridge - just up the road). The seat is still serving well 25 years later.

[@dingodoctor7373]

Hi Dom, great video once again. The single seat for the Triumph, the police Triumphs had a single seat, basically a shorter dual seat. I had had similar on my 1960's BSA's. Try a few of the older established Triumph dealers.

[@jeremymurfitt1512]

You have spurred me on to get my project back on track - its a 1955 DOT Trials with a British Anzani 250. Had fun and games sorting the crank out but made progress last week. Todays job was drilling and tapping the old handle bar mounts which had been cross threaded. Also made the rear wheel chain tensioners.. I am also looking for a seat.

[@johnwilkinson4782]

Great episode Dom, personally I think the small Ranalah is a great idea. Keep it up, although I did miss Wendy this episode 😊

[@DominicChineas]

The ever helpful Wendy! Haha

[@grahamfoster9404]

Hi Dom , thanks for the video and update , really looking forward to the coming weeks videos. Well done for all your work at the repair shop, great show we love it . My 900rr Fireblade has a custom made seat on it I will try to find the invoice tomorrow and send some sort of message to you, Cheers and keep em coming....

[@DaveAMcLaughlin]

Great video, Dom! Keep up the fantastic work! 👍

[@richardsouthey430]

Great work Dom 🙂

[@DominicChineas]

Thank you

[@markfoggy9933]

Ok Dom. Seat quick, dirty, surprisingly durable and repeatable when it gets too scabby.. Build a steeel or aluminium base that fixes nicely to the frame. Then make a semi-disposable stiff plastic seat base that can dzus down to the installed base, which of course may want to be hinged for service access. Make a few in Plastic/glass/wet lay carbon. Then contact cement multiple layers of High density neoprene to the replaceable seat squab. When you have enough foam in the right places, you can sculpt the seat profile with a flapper disc in an angle grinder and a final scrub over with 320 grit sand paper will make it resemble suede. Been doing it on Endurance bikes for years and has exactly the sort of look you are after. Kind of distressed, yet is water shedding and always replaceable. Final trick is the build your layers with access to the dzus fasteners using brad punches to make the tunnel required. plug the holes with the excess that comes out of the hole punch center and glue in before final shaping on the solid base.

[@ianhardin1148]

Awesome half-size Ranalah news! I'm one of those folks with a desire to learn wheeling but without the space or $$$ for a full size wheeling machine. All the smaller ones I look at buying seem to have sub-par customer reviews. Another excellent wheeling proponent here on KZbin is Wray Schallin at pro shaper. Also big thanks for the 356 update! Excited for the future videos!

[@alanlansdell7533]

Absolutely love the idea of a half pint Ranalah.

[@johndavey72]

And relax .........Dom ' . You need to have a few days off . Take your good lady for a weekend away . The bike will still be there when you get back . .....and the Porsche ! 💕

[@markrobinson3555]

The half wheel is a fantastic idea 👌🏻. I really can’t see how there could be a negative point to the idea 🤷🏻‍♂️.

[@terrytopliss9506]

Nice idea with the tank brace,I was always told measure twice cut once. It’s unfortunate about the front part of the brace but it’s only another piece of pipe Dom. Thanks for the video.👍👍

[@phildunne2632]

That CNC plasma cutter is a game changer!

[@raydriver7300]

Love your content Dom. Keep going 🌞

[@infernalcontraptions]

Re the seat - highly recommend having a chat with Andrew at R K Leightons. They’ve made a few for me and my mates. Just a brilliant outfit. (And I have no vested interest- just a happy customer).

[@mythreestars61]

nice to see you showing us your mistakes or should i say learning experiences, well done Dom great stuff.

[@richardphillips4198]

Yes please I’d love a mini Ranalah

[@more.power.]

Thanks Dom great work skills. Cheers

[@daveypenn211]

The triumph tiger cub trials bikes had nice looking single seats, you could make a metal seat base, adhere a firm foam base layer then a softer top layer, cut and shave it to your desired shape and get someone to make and fit a leather cover

[@nigelbeiley6668]

Great idea on the scaled down Ramula, not everyone has a large area to have a full scale one. Get Suzie to make to a one off “Dom Seat”?😊❤

[@ninaprice2853]

Love the plasma machine .. how about making mini Ranalah meccano models with it for xmas pressies 😁

[@Simon_W74]

Two of my former Teachers appeared on the Repair Shop some time back. Sadly the Beeb don't have many of the old series available. I started watching your Channel before I even knew what the Repair Shop was. The Bike is going to be a thing of beauty, even if you have had to take it back to the bear bones it will be better for it in the end. With the Porsche I can see why you have put it on hold till you have more time available as one day a week you wouldn't see much progress or in some cases have time to really get stuck in to it is on the more difficult sessions that need more than a day to do. Better to do it properly when time allows that keep plodding along and not be happy with the end results.

[@sandramelville8736]

Fantastic video as always. Loving the updates. Already cant wait for next weeks. Wheres Wendy miss her!

[@delhog6161]

Hello Dom another great video thank you, I would go for a new seat cover as long as the old base is ok. You could make your own design & have it made there’s loads of upholsterer out there that could make it, & it could be a video of its own like the tank.👍

[@johncloar1692]

Thanks for the video it look like thing are moving along.

[@threeriversforge1997]

A half-size Ranalah sounds fantastic. And, I'd recommend looking through the Ranalah catalog to see what other frames and contraptions they offered since they would all be handy to folks in the Trades or interested in learning.

[@DominicChineas]

They only made 3 models, I do plan to make the other style but it’s a big one again!

[@threeriversforge1997]

@@DominicChineas Sounds like a golden opportunity to add to the catalog of Ranalah awesomeness!

[@grahamhunter3233]

I had Tiger 90 in 1970/1, so I am feeling very nostalgic watching this series. My friend and I went from Bristol to Cornwall camping for 2 weeks on it! It was a great bike. A great series too, Dom, thank you😊

[@ianwilson4666]

Hitchcocks royal enfield spares, used to have a nice range of seats. Looking foreward to progress on the Tiger .

[@joedomican2286]

Thanks Dom great stuff

[@jamiewalton23]

Loving the videos Dom

[@stephenlines9431]

Surely there's a Great British expert who can restore the original seat? What about the master saddler Suzi at the repair shop? Real leather with some special touches? Keep the faith!

[@meteor2911]

Have a look at the seats used on the 3TA Dutch army Triumphs. The're original Triumph single seats.

[@SilverWrinkly]

Dom. I can only endorse what others have said. Great videos. Can I offer a word of caution over the bike tank? I know you have a spar to replace the strength a steel tank would heve provided, but suggest you mount the alloy tank on rubber 'top hat' mounts to ensure it is not stressed. (Others may want to comment on the risk of static build up if it is completely isolated, although it could be regarded as connected to the frame via the fuel in the pipe and carb.) Keep up the good work, and all power to your elbow.

[@richardford4570]

Looking good so far Dom . How about a custom leather seat it should look cool ,there has to be someone in the U K that makes vintage seats so put the word out ,you never know !

[@gordoncripps345]

The bike is great, but I still look forward to more Porsche!

[@DominicChineas]

It won’t be long now!

[@gordoncripps345]

👍👍👍@@DominicChineas

[@juliannowell8086]

Hi Dom, you recently acquired a wheeling machine with the help of Steve Fletcher. Maybe you could look to doing a wall mounted version which would require less space, but use the same lower and upper wheels?

[@DominicChineas]

Ranalah did produce a wall mounted version in the 40s which I plan to remake, but it’s big!

[@simonrdew]

Hitchcocks will sell you a Lysart copy which is a proper English single saddle. If you want a dual seat you just need a seat pan which you are brilliantly equipped to make. Any automotive upholstery outfit can cover it.

[@5fingers1]

👍 nice one

[@jameskendall3748]

Love it great job

[@SwitchAndLever]

Since the one third size one is out of question, and there no doubt being a lot of us who wants one and support the project without actually having the need or use for a working Ranalah, have you considered selling the 3D files for people to print themselves? I would love to have one on my desk as a desk toy if nothing else. Maybe even making a small aluminum or brass cast one. If there is any chance to get the 3D files please let me know 😊

[@miguelpaixao1317]

Dominic, don't give up on this one😂!!!!

[@DominicChineas]

I haven’t given up on any have I?!

[@miguelpaixao1317]

What I ment to say is, please😊 do not make a pause on this one. I understand quite well with the Porshe 's project you will need more than a pause😂. Say hello to John and Wendy from Spain and a hug for you😊

[@brianmcelvogue3370]

Great job dom , I’m really wanting a Porsche fix ,keep up the great work

[@michaelmiller641]

Lovely!

[@stephenlines9431]

I think a lazer welder should be your next sponsored/supported product. Keep up the good work Dom!

[@ferguscosgrave7510]

Thanks

[@caztroll]

Make your own seat. Try plywood and foam to get the shape you are after, then maybe switch to a steel base. I know there are plenty of people riding on ply seats.

[@maverick4177]

I’d say a distressed dark brown leather seat would look awesome on that bike