Classic Motorcycle Workshop Vlog 35 - 1970 Triton 750 cafe racer - pt 1/2

In this video we put a 1970 Triton cafe racer (750cc parallel twin cylinder engine) on the bench. The bike has come in for a service before it goes to the new winner.

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This is a full custom build, here's some specifications  

- Only 505 miles covered since the build.
- Built with a Norton Featherbed frame.
- Fully rebuilt Triumph Bonneville T120R Engine.
- 750cc barrels and pistons.
- Joe Hunt Magneto.
- Rebuilt gearbox.
- Aerco Belt Drive.
- Triumph TT Bonneville Exhaust system.
- Norton Roadholder forks.
- Norton Commando vented front brake.
- Black painted alloy flanged rims.
- Black painted alloy tank.
- Custom seat with diamond-stitched leather.

Location is East Sussex, England, UK.

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[toastoflondon]

Having ridden and seen so many motorcycles in my 43 years of having a bike licence I have to say that Triton is the most f#### beautiful bike I have seen in many years. Perfection.

[petersheppard]

reminds me of my BSA I had as a (very) young looking at it now gives this old man wrist / back / neck ache....lol

[bradkorando]

I really enjoyed Dave's assessment of the aspects of the bike that needed to be addressed. And a somewhat rare opportunity to see Alex "The Stig" Rollings in front of the camera. :) Nice looking bike. Thanks for posting another Workshop Vlog.

[liamhickey]

It's so nice that you're open and honest about the things you find with the bikes. Not painting it rosy, like

[Markhobby-nq]

I’ve had similar problems on post the original Lucas company “ genuine” alternators in the green boxes. They were made under license “ offshore” and are nothing like the quality of the ordinal Lucas company alternators. Indeed that’s true for lots of other Lucas products. I had three alternators in a row fail within very few miles. The new classic range in red boxes, while still made offshore, are much better quality. 
Great videos. From a guy living in Canada who is from near where Dave’s workshop is. Keep the videos coming. Very enjoyable!

[GrandadTinkerer]

Beautiful build.
Then ruin it with the un-necessary magneto, stuck on the side like a wart!

[ronanrogers]

Looks like a Joe Hunt magneto…plenty of spark, plenty of grunt

[RUBBERTANK_]

The more I look at it, the more I like it.

[triton]

That Hunt magneto (or copy of) is ok for intended purpose, American oval racing because they only go around left hand bends. Too many scenarios where it could be damaged and possibly damage other parts on a road bike

[jjrider]

Looks like a solid, well built bike.. I think I like it but I'm not absolutely certain !.. As Dave says it's a modern take on a classic design and I'm a bit of a traditionalist so it didn't immediately give me the 'wow-factor, ' but I do think it would grow on me pretty quickly.. Of course although most Tritons look very similar, superficially at least, they're still very much to the builder's taste !.. I'm not fond of the mag, it looks very vulnerable to me.. Like Dave I'd prefer twin clocks and also a larger headlight and an alloy cover on the rear hub to balance it with the look of the front brake plate.. The insulation on the alternator stator being all shattered and flaking was a bit concerning to say the least, it would be good to know what caused that to happen..

[RockerMark]

Dave, another good video. You could drop the bike off to me when I win as I’m in Kent.
I spotted your Huntsman badge on your jacket.

[p--n]

Do you know the supplier of the belt drive please?
I've always been under the impression that if you are running in oil you may as well stick with the chain 🤔

[dogpaw]

TT pipes. Are they Road Holder forks, how does Dave judge correct tension on belt primary?

[sumkuntr]

T140 in a slimline? I had one like that. The biggest issue was unless you kept the rear chain really tight on overrun it would hit the swinging arm pivot. I loved it My partner tolerated it until she got pregnant. so I had to buy a car. To my eternal shame It was an Allegro.

[yellowperilbiker]

Electric start be better money than magneto

[roycampbell]

Whats the point originaly the cooper car co used norton engines in their racing cars.until norton stopped supplying the engines .so cooper bought complete bikes and removed the engines .which meant that owners of rigid and sprung hub triumphs could get a nice new norton at a nock down price and put their old triumph engine in it .making a very nice bike .but why do it with a modern bike i just dont see the point.as there was nothin wrong with norton engines.