My first triple 73 H1

[H2 Dude]

First Triple .yeeehaw..Love the DT 250 now that brings back memories..
A friend had a 450 that shook so badly he had to sell it..and they thought Triumph/BSA vibrated...lol

If you want inspiration look at Norths H1D restoration ..NICE!

[paul]

hey johnny, you're giving me deja-vu.

i have a bunch of spares and extra's from my build including some NOS rubber bits, complete stock air box, rear rim and spares stock pipes. i have the ability to glass bead and walnut blast too if you need.

let me know if i can help you.

p

[johnnyc14]

Jun 3, 2010 9:21:07 GMT -5 givr said:

Check out the wirges carefully, they have a non-removal baffle section that can get easily plugged, causing no end to tuning ills, and/or engine meltdown. I have a set of H2 wirges suffering from this affliction. I'm thinking if I want to save them I'll need a 2' drill bit to hog it out. Keep your eye open for H1D stock pipes, much better looking. Mraxls resource page-> kawtriple.com/mraxl/ shows the differences. H1D stock pipes have a tab near the headpipe that bolts them to the 2 frame tabs directly under the engine, in addition to the headpipe and rear footpeg mounting points. 74,75, and 76 stock pipes will also fit with no modifications.

Thanks for the heads up on the pipes. I will keep my eyes open for a stock set. If I use the Wirges pipes I may cut off the back section and rebuild the baffles then weld them back together again as I have a MIG and a TIG welder in my shop.

[johnnyc14]

Jun 3, 2010 19:57:12 GMT -5 paul said:

hey johnny, you're giving me deja-vu.

i have a bunch of spares and extra's from my build including some NOS rubber bits, complete stock air box, rear rim and spares stock pipes. i have the ability to glass bead and walnut blast too if you need.

let me know if i can help you.

p

Thanks Paul, PM sent.

[johnnyc14]

Jun 3, 2010 10:58:00 GMT -5 H2 Dude said:

First Triple .yeeehaw..Love the DT 250 now that brings back memories..
A friend had a 450 that shook so badly he had to sell it..and they thought Triumph/BSA vibrated...lol

If you want inspiration look at Norths H1D restoration ..NICE!

Thanks, the DT250 is a lot of fun but after you ride one of these old enduros your realize how good modern dirt bike suspension is. My DRZ400 is like the space shuttle compared to the old DT. ;D



My 450 is not bad for vibration, at least it's smoother than the Triumph T140 and the Yamaha TX650 I had.

[johnnyc14]

Well, I knew the engine would be a mess and it is. It took a lot of penetrating oil, heat from my heat gun and persuasion from a hammer and a block of hardwood to get the cylinders off. I did manage to do it with no broken fins though so that's a plus. It's going to need a complete crank rebuild with new rods but at least the parts are readily available. Somebody has been into the clutch previously and broken off a bolt in the clutch hub and made mess trying to drill it out. I'm going to need a clutch hub also I guess. I got the bike completely stripped to the frame over the weekend and the rest of the bike is in very good shape. No rust in the tank, even the swing arm bushings are like new. Here's some pics of the carnage.

[zambia]

You work fast! Nice garage too -- if I had a nice lift like that --- well, I'd still be a hack, but my back would feel better.

Good progress, more than I've accomplished in the last 2 months.

[H2 Dude]

well, I'd still be a hack, but my back would feel better.
and so would my knees.

[johnnyc14]

Jun 6, 2010 22:01:03 GMT -5 zambia said:

You work fast! Nice garage too -- if I had a nice lift like that --- well, I'd still be a hack, but my back would feel better.

Good progress, more than I've accomplished in the last 2 months.

Thanks, the lift is an easy 1 day build if you have a welder. It uses a 6 ton bottle jack for lifting and the rest is common dimensional steel. I couldn't live without it now, my back is as old as I am. The one that Princess Auto sells is very good for the money but the one I built stands up on edge and rolls for storage. You can see it in this pic behind the H1. Money and time well spent building it.

[bake]

Well I have seen engines in worse condition ;D Nice to see another 500 in the west.

I just happen to have a bunch of pieces left over from my build once you get your list together

[johnnyc14]

Jun 7, 2010 13:07:57 GMT -5 bake said:

Well I have seen engines in worse condition ;D Nice to see another 500 in the west.

I just happen to have a bunch of pieces left over from my build once you get your list together

Cool, I'm making a list. A long one!

[rocket]

Welcome to the board johnnyc14 . I agree with the rest of the guys by saying ( from your previous resto's you will have no problem restoring that HD ). Have fun . Another kawi triple being reborn !!!!!!!!!WICKED !!!!!!

[johnnyc14]

Jun 7, 2010 20:53:58 GMT -5 rocket said:

Welcome to the board johnnyc14 . I agree with the rest of the guys by saying ( from your previous resto's you will have no problem restoring that HD ). Have fun . Another kawi triple being reborn !!!!!!!!!WICKED !!!!!!

Thanks Rocket, can't wait to get it going but money will be the deciding factor in how fast it sget done. Next spring is my goal.

I'm looking at pistons and trying to decide if I should use Wiseco or Wossner. Any input from you triple gurus would be welcome.

[rocket]

Well givr,paul and I have all put the wosseners in there but mine is not running yet so I can't tell you performance wise but I hear that Wiesco can raise the the compressoin levels a bit so you have to be carefull on the boring size .
The others will chime in and correct me if I am wrong .

rocket

[givr]

Wossner's are less expensive, and have been roadraced and dragraced by reputable guys who back them. Plus they spec a tighter clearance than Wiseco's. I like the moly coating personally. I've only got 20km on mine, so it's a bit early to comment on this application.