After two years offsite for a full engine rebuild, the Trident is finally back in the workshop—and the last few weeks have been flat out. With the front end already together, most of the work since the return has focused on the rear: stripping it, rebuilding it properly, and getting into some of the finer finishing details.

Rear Wheel & Brake Overhaul

The rear wheel was fully stripped, cleaned, and rebuilt using the original rim and spokes. A new tyre went on, the hub got a decent polish, and the brake plate was cleaned up and rebuilt with new shoes. The result looks sharp without losing the bike’s originality—just how we like it.

Chain Guard & Paintwork

The original chain guard was repainted and fitted. Like always, painting takes time, especially when you're doing it properly. But it’s worth it—the black matches up nicely, and it looks the part bolted back on.

Swingarm & Suspension

The swingarm bushes went in smoothly, no dramas. Everything aligned perfectly, and there’s now zero play. The original shocks were completely shot, so a fresh set has gone on. They’re not factory originals, but they’re close enough in appearance and a huge step up in performance.

Seat, Fasteners & Finish Work

The original seat has been properly refurbished, keeping the base and shape intact but making it clean and functional again. A fresh trim strip has gone on too.

Most of the fasteners on the bike are original—just re-plated. That kind of detail takes more time, but it’s worth it for the overall finish. A few dodgy modern fasteners from a past resto attempt have been replaced with correct items. There were also signs of some pretty rough painting, which has been gradually stripped back and redone as we go.

Oil Pressure Gauge

One small but satisfying upgrade: we’ve fitted one of our own Angloclassics oil pressure gauges. It’s a clean, functional addition that doesn’t look out of place and adds some peace of mind for when this thing hits the road again.

What’s Left

At this point, we’re just waiting on a few parts—mainly the fork gaiters and carburettors. Once they arrive, we’ll get them on, fire the engine up for the first time in years, and (hopefully) head out for a shakedown run soon after.