Hello, I am about to start the restoration of my late father-in-law‘s Trident triumph T160 I’m an absolute noob. I’ll take as many pictures along the way as possible and if I get a chance I’ll do some filming ( can’t promise that). Right now I need to do some basics. I need to have a look at the oil levels and I’d like to get a Jack. Can anybody recommend a type of oil and a suitable Jack? So I can work on the bike that would be amazing thanks
First thing to do is a bit of research: Haynes manuals are ok for guidance - maintenance, oils, volumes etc - but aren't that great if a rebuild is in order. Workshop manuals are still available along with parts catalogues, you'll need both. A motorcycle lift is the way to go if you have the space. To give you an idea you can't go far wrong watching Chris rebuild a T160 engine: He has lots of videos available on his channel and they will give you an idea of where you could be going with yours. Best of luck and keep us up to date with your photos as you progress.
@Flash Welcome to the family. What a project. I have had three 160's over the years and loved them. Do the rebuild in the projects and let us all follow your progress.
@Flash I used 20/50 silkolene for the engine and Duckham's 80/90 for the gearbox. But yes you should really start your own topic as hijacking someone else's does not get as much attention.
Yep, go buy some oil, fill it up, kick it over till it starts and go ride it around. You're welcome....anytime. Fuck this.
@joe mc donald I've always tried my best to help anyone who needs some advice, I may be wide of the mark or even outright wrong, but I have problems with being ignored. Then being PM'd with no regard doesn't help. Sorry gang but I've got better things to do with my time - there's another few rebuilds waiting in the workshop.
@Iron Yes i know what you mean it is a little thing to say thanks mate. And when it's yourself who is clearly one very clever chap with your restorations seen clearly on here that you so kindly share with us all. I for one love to see what you produce. Do keep it up. And i for one say thanks for sharing.
I couldn't agree more, I am not the most mechanical minded but I get by and like you, I always try to help if and when I can. It boils my piss when I or anyone else takes the time to help then gets no reply and the original poster the disappears never to be seen again. I have been in this forum for many years now and seen this hundreds of times, all it takes is a thanks or even a thanks and fuck off you dont know what you're talking about. At least I could have a go back then. Lol
Hello, I have tried to reply a number of times - not sure what is happening!! Both personally in a reply? has at least this come through?
