I've been collecting parts for this bike for about five years. Finally a couple winters ago I thought I had enough to start building it up. I asked one of my best friends Kyle @ Leadfist Cycles for help. He agreed to help me by guiding me, letting me use his shop and tools. This is a courtesy he doesn't just offer to anyone so I jumped at the opportunity. What you see in the pics bellow was finished June of 2011. I never got around to posting it up here out of laziness. I have started a few threads on specific Triumph related issues and they were all geared toward learning for this build. I was really inspired by early 60's custom Brit bikes and was going for that in this build. Let me know what you all think.
Specs:
1969 T120R
Engine in .060" over - rebuilt by Tunis Dolson Libertyville Cycles RIP
Both inspection covers are NOS cast finned pieces
Pipes are high side dessert pipes from back in the day - loud would be a word I would use to described how they sound
Pazon ignition, EMGO dual fire coil, Sparkz, small battery in a custom box made by Kyle
Mullins Chain Drive kicker pedal
Pre unit oil bag
Front wheel is a TLS laced to a Dunlop 21" rim with Buchanan stainless spokes, 3.00 x 21 ribbed Avon
Rear is stock hub laced to a Dunlop 19" rim with Buchanan stainless spokes, 4.00 x 19 Friestone
Front forks are lowered 2" and have older fork shrouds
Handle bars are flanders, not sure of the bend but I have never seen another pair like them
GRips are NOS Gran Turismo blue metal flake
Head light is a "Cro-beam" made by Crowe in Chicago back in the day
Tank is Wassel and fab was done by Kyle to make it fit
Seat & p-pad are Haifley Bros - so nice
Hard tail is bolt on David Bird 4" over with no drop
Fender is "Made in England" original chrome with previous holes left in it for character
Safety pin coil sissy bar and license plate are one piece hand made by Kyle
Both tail lights came from Kyle's stash and are old
Frame, both hubs & rims are powder coated black
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