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The gearbox refurb parts have been ordered, if anyone thinks of anything obvious I've missed (or if I've ordered the wrong parts) I still have time to add to the order.

Tools:
Triumph Clutch Hub Removal Tool from Tri Supply "suitable for all models of Triumph motorcycles." - this sounds universal for UNF/CEI so should work.
https://www.trisupply.co.uk/product/triumph-clutch-parts-hub-removal-tool/
Triumph Twins clutch locking plate, Models up to 1987 OEM: 61-3768

Parts:
500/650cc (1963-73) Gearbox High gear bearing OEM: 57-0448, A2-316,68-0023,04-0098
Circlip To Retain High Gear GB1 OE Code: 70-0489
Pre Unit 4 Speed Gearbox Oil Seal OEM: 57-0946
Clutch Spring (x4), 5 plate, pre-unit OE Code: 57-0999
Primary drive chain 1/2'' x 5/16'' Links: 70

Now it's just a case of waiting....

For anyone wondering why this had gone quiet, it has taken just over 2 months for the parcel of rebuild parts to reach me from the UK.
5 days from UK to Southern Europe, then 2 months stuck in customs awaiting clearance. Shipping from UK to Europe since Brexit is a nightmare

The new clutch hub puller worked fine and the gearbox was soon stripped and removed.
Parts have been cleaned, now I'm just trying to check a few things before I put it back together.

I've started a thread in the Triumph section with gearbox photos and questions ... https://www.britbike.com/forums/ubbthreads.php/topics/854453#Post854453



It's slow progress, but it's still progress

Bought a few spares from the UK for the BSA over a month ago, no sign of them at all. It used to take 2-3 days to get spares here.

^ @bon my parcel from the UK finally arrived, it took 2 months (+ a few extra days) - a lot different to the 5-7 days similar parcels were taking last year.
Hope your delivery reaches you ok,

I'm now on first name terms with most of the staff at the courier who shipped it including the managing director. He has an ongoing complaint with EU customs about their poor performance and is using my case as an example of the delays and frustration caused by the additional "Importing into the EU" paperwork. The courier have been great, shame the EU customs didn't send me any request for payment - then ignored requests from the courier to send copies to me and the direct to the courier. End result was the courier finally got a copy of the customs charges that were due and paid them on my behalf.

The new system for shipping parts UK-to-EU sucks !

I'm just back from a trip to the UK where I picked up some parts for the gearbox rebuild (see my thread on the Triumph section), also my Mig welder.

The sidestand on the bike has never been right, I know the stand is a slightly loose fit onto the frame bracket so the bike leans a little more than it would with a well-fitting sidestand but I suspect there's also something wrong with the angle of the bracket on the frame.
Now seems an ideal time to fix the problem,
I'm happy to make a new "tight fit" sidestand, longer if needed, This will put the bike more upright but I don't think it will be enough.
My other choice is to remove/remake/relocate the existing frame bracket.
Does the bracket look original? I'm wondering if it's been added by PO and fitted at the wrong angle...





All suggestions welcome

That is very much not stock. "Stock" is a clamp-on affair with a lug above the clamp that leverages onto the engine plates, so as not to spin on the tube and cause the bike to fall over. They are not perfect by any means, but I'd suggest better than what has been rigged to your bike.

The good news is you can cut and grind that thing off and get a new or used stock sidestand to clamp on your frame. Their weak point seems to be the lug that can break off if you kick the bike on the stand.

Another option I've seen is a Kawasaki ZX6 sidestand (can't remember what year is best) that is mounted to an aluminum plate, that is then mounted to an engine plate, either the front one or between the motor and gearbox, behind the primary chaincase.

https://i.postimg.cc/mtnsxwY6/Triton-Primary-Drive-078.jpg

Cant beat the Cork Clutch Plates . excessive slipping will scrorch them like anything else .
those must be about a thousand years old .

A BAG of CORKS , you BOIL THEM ( to soften ) and get a tea spoon ( Do they still make real ones ? )
sit on a stool with the plates on your knee , I suppose if your sensable youll wear gloves . Two Sets'll
get your fingers a tad irritated . Spoon em In . ( have a few spares - try a few - its not rocket science .

THROW the PLATES in a LATHE - Away you go Leave them say 4 mm .
give a quick brush on a sheet of sandpaper , FLAT .

the FEEDBACK & GRIP as you feed in the clutch of the line means you can hold the front a foot off , for the best traction , No problem .

the TRICK with any clutch - Is to FEED IT IN , not ' slide it ' with the motor blipping like a yapping terrier or demented jackle - er salesman .

Things have been moving bur slower than I'd like.

The good news is that I'm just back from the maiden test ride - this is the first time the bike has been ride-able since the 1980s ?


Pics or it didn't happen? I give you pics :


Kickstarter was welded up - too much wear meant your foot slipped off whne tying to start it !


A local machine ship welded up the gearbox - earlier mods had broken through the gearbox casing

That is one funky web Hosting site.

"Dusky Jewel" Triton, looks like fun.