What kind of ignition did the Triumph T100C have?
On ignitions, Daichi points were mixed quality when ‘original Lucas’ rebranded ’em in the 1970’s and far fewer people use ’em now no-one’s made spares for mechanical auto-advances in forty years …
What kind of engine did a 1971 Triumph Bonneville have?
The 1971 Triumph T120 was a completely new design for its venerable manufacturer. Only the 650 cc engine was carried over from the previous year’s model. Bonnevilles were great looking, speedy and handled well. I was riding motorcycles in that era and I remember lusting after this bike, though I could never afford one.
Why is my Triumph TR6 spitting out smoke?
It is just a small metal dipstick inside the top of the frame filler hole. Maybe it is missing. Experience: Experienced and Licensed Motorcycle Mechanic – all sizes and brands welcome. It seems to be spitting out very smokey exhausy on the left side.
What kind of headlamp did a Triumph motorcycle have?
Headlamp was originally “BPF” (British Pre Focus) bulb type, this was obsolete when Lucas supplied it new. Original incandescent was feeble new and is hopeless now in amongst modern vehicles bristling with LED.
It is just a small metal dipstick inside the top of the frame filler hole. Maybe it is missing. Experience: Experienced and Licensed Motorcycle Mechanic – all sizes and brands welcome. It seems to be spitting out very smokey exhausy on the left side.
How to check the oil level on a Triumph TR6?
The dipstick should have some marks on it. it off after the oil has circulated a bit. This way you won’t add too much oil. and a scavenge plunger. oil flow. any oil that gravity pulls into the sump. bike a bit to return that oil to the frame. Then recheck the oil level after running.
What to do if your Triumph TR6 sump is wet?
It was pumping the sump dry and returning the oil to the frame. to provide some room for returning oil flow. The dipstick should have some marks on it. it off after the oil has circulated a bit. This way you won’t add too much oil. and a scavenge plunger. oil flow. any oil that gravity pulls into the sump.