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I’d be doing just what you’ve got planned Billy, plus change all the fluids and have a close look at any rubber hoses/parts for perishing.
Look forward to seeing your progress, good luck with it fella.

 

Thanks for your very kind words, Billy - very much appreciated. And it was good to meet with you and Christine in person again.

Yes, the bike is a bargain, I knew that from the moment I posted the original ad. I was actually offered £1,400 in 'part exchange' by a dealer last week but I've always wanted the bike to go to a 'Triumph person' - for want of a better term - and the original owner was happy with the price point I'd set so we all win and there's no dealer's cut! From my point of view, it's not just about money, per se.

I think the idea of a very small amount of light engine oil down the bores and turning over via the rear wheel has to be a good thing after such a long layoff - any oil that might have been in there ten years ago will have long run off. It'll smoke like Lemmy for a few minutes when you start her up but I doubt it would do any harm - experienced engine technicians might beg to differ?

With such low mileage and its main dealer service history, the chances are that the bike will serve you well for a long time to come. I hope so.

I'm very much looking forward to seeing the progress story of 'The Resurrection'!

 

Well done Billy, you have got yourself a beut there mate well looked after by Adie a re-commission overhaul and she will be ready for anything.

 

I can't take any credit for the bike's condition, Don - I was just a 'caretaker/custodian' for a short while and a salesperson come the end. The original owner couldn't face the hassle of selling, especially after the crisis of confidence that put him off riding motorcycles in the first place!!

 

Well credit to him mate it is a very nice bike

 

The beauty of using a lubricating aerosol down the pots is a fine spray the spreads allowing some coverage of the bore. Then as you say a mild rotation should further spread the thin lubricant. I have used before on mildly “stuck” engines to good result.
Best of luck @Bad Billy and looking forward to progress

 

If you haven't already, drain the petrol and use some injector cleaner with new fuel. Air filter replacement and inspection of air box. The comment on rubber deterioration is very valid. Pay attention to balancing hoses and fuel pressure regulator connection. It will need new tyres as well. Change the fuel quick disconnect "O" Rings and/or the connectors, if they are plastic. Seals and such will either come to life, or fail rather quickly, so the oil leaks will be easy to find. Blow out all the brake fluid and bleed with new, probably water contamination given the time. New coolant as well, with flushing. The rubber inserts on the rear wheel may be shot, but you will notice it with grabbing and surging. When you change the rear tyre, check them. Maybe chain and sprockets need to be reviewed. I think that may be enough to get you started. And BTW, enjoy the daylights out of such a beautiful ride.

 

Oooh, did someone mention PIE??

 

Congrats on the "new" Bike, Billy! She's a beauty! I assume this means you'll be getting back out onto the roads in the near future and not riding only on the track?

 

Excellent purchase Billy
Hope everything goes smoothly and you quickly find yourself back on the road

 

You’re NOT allowed to break bikes on this forum
They HAVE TO be re-commissioned and lovingly restored

 

Hmmm

 

Billy,it was snapped up by you,i would have snapped it up also but it wouldn't of mattered if you had moved the decimal point to £9.95 i still couldn't afford it,i'm pleased for you sounds like you will look after it.

 

There are a few (very few) silver linings to COVID, Billy, and your "new" Sprint would seem to be one of them. It is interesting how some things work themselves out in ways we couldn't have imagined.

 

Well done Billy,she looks a very nice bike.

Hopefully both Chris and yourself will enjoy many safe miles on her

 

I wouldn't, personally, have ANY qualms using Mannol stuff. I have a vague recollection that they were, at one time, on the list of spec'd fluids for Opel cars and I think they make 'stuff' for commercials and HGVs.

As long as it's in spec. it should (IMHO) be OK.

 

Wait until you try and get it running I'm sure you'll think of a name

 

Do they begin with c

 

Excellent, someone else is working on a bike that has been idle for some time! Looking forward to when you crank it over for the first time. Get some video of that.