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Flaco
11-21-2009, 09:19 AM
D9 "Thruxton Track" bracket used for the speedo. (Thanks Seth!)
Oval speedo bracket risers. (Thanks "Gismo", Tucson's Derby Boy!)
Ditched the indicator lights with the exception of the oil pressure light drilled into the top fork bolt.
I know when my high beam is on, (It's brighter!)
I know when I'm in neutral. (When I let the clutch out, if she rolls, I'm in gear.)
I have a automatic turn signal canceller. (Called a "Thumb.")
Stainless steel speedo bucket stollen from our cat, "Harpo's", water bowl!) Cat sure is thirsty now!
Relocated rectifier to -Air Box. (Thanks Sweat!)
Relocated the horn to the -AI under the fuel tank...
(+ wiring diet!)
Polished aluminum cam, side covers, forks and top triple tree. (Thanks ThuxtonUp!)
Front axle nut covers...(Clean!)
Emgo "Lil Cruiser" mirrors. (Gotta love the same shape as the clutch cover!)

Shortened turn signals F&R, untill the Lucas style gets here with my new polished aluminum headlight ears...

Ignition key will be relocated drilled into the right front frame yoke...

Going for a theme here...

But gotta love what everyone does to "Cafe", "Sport" their Triumph Twins!

Mine is in the catagory of "Lil Cruiser."

Hope you enjoy and approve...

Have 73 RWHP... Bolt on!

Carnation
11-21-2009, 09:43 AM
looks good

strokerlmt
11-22-2009, 08:58 AM
very nice job......looks great

Craigore
11-22-2009, 10:39 AM
looks slick

D9
11-22-2009, 10:45 AM
Allin - turned out very well - you did a good job polishing.
DB's risers look good. Quite a collaboration - you, me, DB, and... cat.
The oil lamp in the stem nut is trick - nicely done! Finding or making
a small, low profile trip reset knob - maybe also polished -
would make it even better... thanks for posting pics.

Flaco
11-22-2009, 01:05 PM
Finding or making
a small, low profile trip reset knob - maybe also polished -
would make it even better... thanks for posting pics.
Yup! You don't know how bad that bugs me. I'll fix it somehow...
Get in touch w/ Derby Boy 'bout the oval risers...
I used your risers for a Triumph emblem where the retifier mounted to the lower triple tree...
No D9 part unused!
Thanks Seth...

ivar
11-23-2009, 04:39 AM
Finding or making
a small, low profile trip reset knob - maybe also polished -
would make it even better...

just a thought, I'd think a brass knob might look cool...?

I'm speculatin', there has to be something readily available that can be modified for this use...

Flaco
11-23-2009, 05:15 PM
just a thought, I'd think a brass knob might look cool...?

I'm speculatin', there has to be something readily available that can be modified for this use...
That's a great idea!
My Bonnie has a Green and Gold theme going on, even w/ a copper crank case breather line...
Now, why didn't I think of that!
Thanks!
Flaco
aka
Allin...

ivar
11-24-2009, 11:38 AM
Maybe you could use a valve stem cap as a knob? , e.g cut off the stock knob from the stem, then build up with putty so that you can screw the cap on and off.
e.g one of these..?
http://www.extair.com/plastic-aluminum-valve-stem-caps.html
http://www.extair.com/image/valparts/valve-caps/aluminum-tire-valve-caps.jpg

ivar
11-24-2009, 01:00 PM
.... or maybe a small 8-ball to match the eventual 8-ball choke knob...:)

D9
11-24-2009, 01:38 PM
Ivar... cool link.. did not realize that many different valve stem caps
were available!

ivar
11-24-2009, 02:05 PM
neither did I, just did a quick google search.

Flaco
05-09-2010, 03:51 PM
Here are some pic's of my newest D9 lay flat MM single speedo bracket...
I like it after my headlight mount, and turn signal mod...
I had custom 1-1/4" SS signal stems turned 12mm, tapped and drilled for a 60's look... (even the short Lucas stems looked too wide)
Forks were stripped, filled, sanded, buffed and polished a year and a half ago...
Allin...

Nick Morey
05-09-2010, 09:44 PM
your entire front end is top notch Allin, they don''t get any cleaner than that. Are those Highlander Bars?

Flaco
05-10-2010, 07:57 PM
your entire front end is top notch Allin, they don''t get any cleaner than that. Are those Highlander Bars?
Nope,
Stockers with my home made risers...

Nick Morey
05-10-2010, 08:03 PM
http://www.newbonnevilleriders.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=4556&d=1273434280 (http://www.newbonnevilleriders.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=4556&d=1273434280)

Yep, missed that.