Removing the Forks and Swingarm from the Frame of My Barn Find Triumph T140 Bonneville | 09

[@Triumph-Tiger-90-Com]

The usual struggle with the Triumph Swing Arm, well done !

[@SPANNERRASH]

Heat, our greatest friend! that and a big hammer too :)

[@jamesrichardson1901]

Sign on a shop I used to frequent: "Good, fast, cheap. Choose two."

[@SPANNERRASH]

Yes it is old wisdom, re-phrased many different ways. I realised I looked more like I was juggling than anything else while talking about, probably quite appropriate.

[@deandee8082]

I like it . .

[@simonbarrow479]

Thanks for the video. Interesting to watch. What are the pros and cons in terms of the finish of powder coat vs paint. I would get both options done by professionals as I have no facility to paint it myself. Thanks

[@SPANNERRASH]

The thing that worries most people with these frames, it the oil tank being in the frame. If you have the frame blasted, whether you paint or powder coat there is the danger of not getting all of the media out of the tank. If you then use the standard oil strainer (not a filter) in the tank, some of this can get through to the engine. To overcome this a Charlies (look it up) filter can be fitted in the tank. I always fit one of these anyway, as I like to think my oil is filtered on the way in to the engine. As for paint or powder coat, for me painting is a process I can do myself (during the Summer) I haven't got the facilities to powder coat a frame. I think Powder is more durable, but harder to touch up, paint gives you more options about level of shine if original look is important. Paint is also cheaper, and you can prepare the frame without blasting if that is a concern. I hope this helps. Overall I would be in the Powder coat camp, if cost wasn't also a factor.

[@philw4053]

Nice job. I really look forward to your content (the BMW too). I do agree that it would be good to lose the canned music. Just you chatting away as you work is always interesting. Or take a tip from Allen Millyard - people regularly comment about how much they like the ticking clock in the background 😊

[@SPANNERRASH]

Thanks, I am looking at more chat less blatt for some future videos. As for the clock, you need to watch more of my workshop ones I have a random alarm clock that goes off during most videos, never yet bothered to hunt it down.

[@dcmotive]

I like appliance paint instead of powder coating. Easier to touch up and fairly tough. Just not a variety in colors. Takes a bit to dry well enough though, a week or more to really get hard. For black thats my go to.

[@SPANNERRASH]

I'll have to look into appliance paint. It isn't something I am familiar with.

[@petetye1]

Instead of shot blasting, I had mine frame chemically cleaned, its much safer especially having an OIF bike. Local to me is a company called "Malmesbury Stippers (No they were not the local entertainment group before you ask)

[@SPANNERRASH]

Great idea, I'll bear it in mind. Not sure if there are any strippers near me, but I'm keen to look :)

[@scottcates]

Quality, Economy, and Speed Payload, Top Speed, and Range -> Pick 2 (because you're not getting all three) "Thinking and doing are two different things" -Wise Words

[@SPANNERRASH]

If only we managed to do everything we think about, what an amazing world it would be.

[@chrisbland8650]

After having my frame blasted and making doubly sure ALL the openings were closed up, it was still a major worry that there was absolutely no grit entering the inside of the frame. If I was to do it now I'd definitely use paint stripper. Saying that, the modern quality of Nitromors isn't what it was, apparently.

[@SPANNERRASH]

More and more I am coming back to paint! It certainly gets the popular vote. I was thinking that most people would say powder, how wrong I was.

[@deandee8082]

will nitromors remove powder coating?

[@SPANNERRASH]

@@deandee8082 Good question, I am not sure personally

[@stephencroft6481]

I would paint the frame

[@SPANNERRASH]

It realy would be my choice if I had somewhere inside to paint during the Winter. We'll see.

[@omurcada01]

About your stuck head, the older twins had head bolts not studs no problems getting the head off, pistons out of barrel is another story! Try removing the studs by double nutting them. 🙂

[@SPANNERRASH]

Thanks for the advice, but I have already tried that. The studs aren't standard, they have been replaced with stainless, even where originally it would have had bolts. I believe it is mostly Galvanic corrosion that has the studs stuck in the head. I have tried double nutting, I am considering welding nuts on now!

[@RichardEnloe]

Wasp nest os what Americans called a Dirt Dobbers. Not like hornets.

[@SPANNERRASH]

I'll have to see if there is a video of these in some wildlife program. I have come across the nest so often in imported bikes, but they are always old nests.

[@richardbartlett6932]

Can you get rid of that dreadful music which blights your video's . We're grown ups and can take you talking through what you're doing and even silence is better than that.. I could not get to the end sadly.. Just my personal opinion but music adds nothing to these type of video's IMHO

[@jackn4853]

Seconded. Why do KZbinrs think that background "music" is essential? It becomes annoying and distracting very quickly.

[@SPANNERRASH]

We realised watching it back tonight that some of the music was a little loud. But it still didn't mask the heavy breathing! :) We will take your view into account with our ambience choices.

[@deandee8082]

agreed had to turn volume off which is sad cuz then I miss when he talks, sorta what i'd imagine would be like watching a good motorcycle rebuild channel video, with bad french porno audio . . for sec there I thought he might try to mount the motorbike? DOH!!!!