Triumph T140V
Triumph T140V brought as a restoration project. This bike turned out to be one of the last bikes built before the Meriden sit in. It was locked in the factory until the Co-operative was set up. The previous owner had stripped it down for restoration then left it in bits for ten years.
A T140V Basket Case
Fortuately everything was there
Some of the new parts.
The engine is stripped ready for the rebuild
Ready for cleaning and polishing
Replacing the sludge trap
Getting ready for assmbly
Engine in the frame. New forks and rear suspension
Frame was powder coated.
Updated electronics. Solid state everything!
Every old nut and bolt replaced with new.
I was on first name terms with the guys at Rockerbox
The cost was mounting but worth every penny. (I didn't tell 'Er In Doors' ;-)
Rebuilt all the brake components & Special SRM clutch
Spray painted the tank myself
Brand new Amal carbs. The ones it came with were off a Norton!
Almost finished
The saddle is on. Had to fit a new cover.
Just need to add a new number plate
Ready for taking off the lift
A bike to be proud off
A nut and bolt rebuild with modern electronics
Total cost £2600 plus many hours work.