Stripping the Frame of My Barn Find Triumph T140 Bonneville Ready for Painting | 07

[@scottcates]

It's nice that the jugs fit so neatly into that bucket for the paraffin soak.

[@SPANNERRASH]

Was meant to be :) Let's hope that it is a sign that the paraffin might make a difference.

[@noeldoran8884]

This will be really good to see built Great work sir..

[@SPANNERRASH]

Thanks, I do hope that reality does match my ambitions for this.

[@marcusonlife4074]

Great music choice on this vid

[@SPANNERRASH]

We are trying to up our game with this. But royalty free music isn't always as good as we would like.

[@marcusonlife4074]

@@SPANNERRASH I wanted to comment as your music choices were actually decent in comparison to most similar vids where they use very generic royalty free music, so credit where credit is due!

[@richardbartlett6932]

Great job, appreciate your skills and determination thank god mine isn't as bad as that..!

[@SPANNERRASH]

Thanks. Not sure I have shown any real skill yet, but I do try!! :)

[@roum22]

I think getting blasting grit into where you wouldnt want it is a valid concern with the oil in frame Triumphs.

[@SPANNERRASH]

I have read so many horror stories about grit getting into the oil tanks during blasting that I don't want to take any chances. I fully intend to fit a Charlies style filter as well, but I am also playing with the idea of an external cartridge filter.

[@DaveOasist]

Great job 👏

[@SPANNERRASH]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@Triumph-Tiger-90-Com]

Some nice originality on the bike... Many of the fasteners are worth saving, especially the Cleveloc nuts even if you are not using them on this restoration. They can be replated at a later date.

[@SPANNERRASH]

Although it has the custom paint, it doesn't seem to have been messed about with too much... until now. I will probably end up with a couple of boxes of parts that I can't bring myself to throw away, but I suspect they may never be used for a future build. I still have too much from my last two Triumphs, and don't get be started about the CB's. But I will hang on to most of the fasteners. :)

[@Triumph-Tiger-90-Com]

I am also a serial offender with Triumph restorations, on my 5th at the moment ! I have learnt to keep everything until the project is finished. I applaud your techniques and patience.

[@SPANNERRASH]

I do think it starts to become addictive. That and the love of all things rusty! :)

[@jamesrichardson1901]

Man, I was confused. Here in the U.S. the word "paraffin" commonly refers to a type of wax. I was wondering how covering the top end in wax would do anything other than make a huge mess. Fortunately, living with Yorkshire Wife has taught me that y'all speak a different language. We call it kerosene. Looking forward to the next installment.

[@SPANNERRASH]

Great to hear from you again. and I am glad your wife is keeping you on track. I should have mentioned kerosene for my overseas viewers. :)

[@stephengibbs4372]

Looking at your barrels I’d say they are later Harris nickasil coated ones, they’ve probably had sealant put on the composite head gasket as they used to blow chunks of gasket out the side, go to copper. Once soaked for a few days double nut the studs and try unscrewing them one at a time. Usually a little bit at a time. Good luck.

[@SPANNERRASH]

I hadn't considered that they may be other than standard Triumph barrels. but following your comment I have researched the nickasil barrels and it looks like you are probably right. I'm not sure if this is good thing or a bad thing yet. Now though I feel I need to make even more effort not to wreck them getting them apart. But thanks very much for making me aware to check.

[@stephengibbs4372]

@@SPANNERRASH they’re ok and it’s what you’ve got so maybe work with it, they don’t wear for a start but be careful and only about 5 or 6 swipes with a fine hone will do it. They weigh nothing compared to cast iron so easier to work with just be careful with the torque wrench as I’ve seen studs pull out before. Also 750’s had an emission exhaust cam and a balance pipe on exhaust pipes for USA so if you open the cases put in a 650 exhaust cam they go real well and header pipes without the balance pipe as well.

[@matthewharmer1656]

Srm in Wales will do your head,they organise collection and delivery.

[@SPANNERRASH]

Cheers. I will bear them in mind if it comes to it.

[@paulhoughtonhhoughton9188]

Am just wondering how / what your going do or how are you going tackle the inside of the frame ?

[@SPANNERRASH]

If there is any access into the tubes I will probably spray some Dinitrol ML cavity wax in, which we have left over from the E30. I will pressure wash, white spirit, brake cleaner, etc, the Oil tank part of the frame. I am intending to use a Charlies type filter, in case ther is still any crap left in the tank, but I am also thinking of fitting a cartridge filter in the return line as well.

[@paulhoughtonhhoughton9188]

@@SPANNERRASH Was thinking of any inner surface crud n rust build up which eventually could get carried around in the oil circulation, what if the top breather hole and lower oil spigot were blocked up then paraffin poured in to the max or that anti-rust fluid stuff (frame would need be angled to fill every inch) last thing you would need is for the bike to fail due where you cant see, Just a thought. P.

[@robertverhasselt2412]

A heat gun will make it easier to manipulate that wire harness.

[@SPANNERRASH]

Great idea, I'll put it in the toolbox for next time! Cheers.

[@stephencroft6481]

Yeah paint

[@SPANNERRASH]

Cheers.

[@brianjackson4960]

Can you turn the studs in the barrel

[@SPANNERRASH]

I've tried the 2 nut method, but they aren't for moving. I was thinking of welding nuts on to them, but I haven't gone that far yet. The fact that they are Gilardoni barrels is also a factor. I don't want to cause any damage if I can avoid it.

[@alexandermorrison8431]

That was painfull to watch

[@SPANNERRASH]

If you think that was bad, watch the next :) There's also a couple of playlists on old CB750 too, you might prefer them. Take care.

[@wokeybrokey8006]

That sissy bar needs to go. Turn it into a bobber 👍

[@SPANNERRASH]

To right I might put the sissy bar on marketplace, but not back on the bike!