1971 Triumph Daytona bobber

[cisco]

Great looking bike! Hope all is fine with the motor. Space issue is probably why aftermarket Triumph oil tanks have that indent for the single downtube of the frame there to fit into. If your oil tank is just plain round then maybe get the indented one for your Triumph. As the for seat/fender space issue can't really see how close the fender is off the tire. Although the tire will get taller at speed you may have room to lower the fender some to gain seat space there.

[cisco]

No expert but IMO I'd take that fender off and move the rear tire as far forward as possible (to take into account moving it back as chain adjustment requires).
Then tape 1/2 inch of hose along top of tire to aid in getting the fender as close to the tire as possible while allowing for tire growth at speed. Probably will need to shorten your struts but hopefully result will give better seat and oil tank space... but I'd still switch the round tank for the indented one also since an oil tank rubbing with/without rubber cushioning can result in breaks and cracks.

[LoudPipesSaveLives]

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[Guest]

i actually used 1/2 hose to space it. I don't want it any closer at this point. The picture above makes it look like there is more room but that is because the back flips up. As for the oil tank someone else also mentioned an indent. At this point I feel that is the best solution and will probably just indent the tank I have with a 1" steel pipe and a BFH. I also have a chain tensioner on it as well to alleviate chain tensioning. Thanks for all the advice and comments.

[Guest]

Modified the oil tank to help it fit.

I'm gonna add a bottom brace and that should keep it from hitting.

[Guest]

So I finally got this thing together and got it running. I would post video, but have no idea how to get it to work.

It runs strong, only needs minor adjustments. I'm still going to get the motor freshened up and pull the rest is of it apart for paint.

[Guest]

Here is a shot of the other side.

[cisco]

Great job. The bike fits you well. Have fun riding the tires off it!

[Guest]

It's been awhile, but I finally got this thing powdercoated and painted.

[Guest]

That blue...that blue is awesome. Nice color choice.

[rt1mx]

Really nice man!!!

[datadavid]

Cool bob!

[Guest]

Thanks, I had Auto Images in Blackwood, NJ do the paint. That dude killed it. He ended up adding pearl and flake to the blue and it looks even better in person. I also already changed the pipes as I liked the single side exhaust better.