Triumph Bonneville
Programme 1
Mark introduces his next project - a 1970 Triumph Bonneville. Mark strips
the bike down to its frame and discovers that our British bike was built
for America. The bike appears to be someone’s unfinished project, which
poses the question, will there be any pistons in our engine?
Programme 2
Mark completely dismantles the engine, strips the wheels and refurbishes
the brake drum. The frame is shotblasted, and Mark embarks on a spot of
welding.
Programme 3
Mark reveals the completely painted frame and begins to build the forks
which are not as straight forward as Mark hoped. Alec Jay, expert wheel
builder, respokes our wheel and Mark starts on some bodywork.
Programme 4
Mark rebuilds the engine and fits it to the frame. The rocker box and heads
are built, along with the gearbox. The 1970 Triumph's paint job is
revealed in traditional Astral red and silver. Mark attempts to recover
the seat.
Programme 5
The bodywork is fitted and brightworks. The finishing touches are made and
Mark starts her up for the first time. Mark takes his Triumph Bonneville
out for a ride.
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