In this video we work alongside our friend Dave Mitchell (from Mitchell's Classics) as he performs an end of season routine service on a classic motorcycle.
We're using the 1958 Triumph TR6 Trophy as our example bike but the principles will be the same for most classic motorcycles. Of course we always recommend you check the details in your owner's manual for your particular make and model of machine before you undertake any work.
This video is over 40 minutes long so why don't you go make yourself a cuppa, sit back and relax.
CHAPTERS
0:00 Introduction
0:59 A brief history of the Triumph TR6 Trophy
4:00 The work starts
4:38 Flushing the tank out
5:00 Checking for spark
6:46 Compression test
7:39 Cleaning the ignition points
10:28 Checking the points gap
11:49 Adjusting the tappets
17:48 Cleaning the carb
19:56 Adjusting the primary chain and topping up the oil
22:06 Checking the gearbox oil level and topping up
24:25 Basic check over
27:52 Greasing the swing arm
28:41 Adjusting the cotter pin on the kickstarter
29:33 Adjusting the tyre pressure
30:10 First start
31:37 Checking the front end with the bike on the scissor jack (headrace, fork bushes, wheel alignment, spokes, front brake, wheel bearing and rim)
33:09 Cold start
35:38 Test ride
37:33 Engine oil change
41:38 Checking the chain tension
42:15 Storage tips
43:01 Some final words from Dave
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// A BIG THANK YOU TO
- Dave Mitchell for his time filming on the day. Dave runs Mitchell's Classics which is a classic motorcycle servicing and restoration business based in South East England.
Website: https://www.mitchellsclassics.co.uk/home
Mobile: 07813 140 928
Email: [email protected]
- George for allowing us to use his lovely classic Triumph TR6 Trophy in this video.
- Steve Denton for sending us the shots of his Triumph to use in the video.
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