Angloclassics News

With the forks and side stand now installed, it was finally time to wheel the bike out for its first outdoor test. The side stand held perfectly, supported by a large surface area that backs onto the engine plates, ensuring stability. The bike rolled smoothly, with only a minor adjustment needed for the new...

One of the most important projects  I've been meaning to get onto has been working out a side stand or main stand. Since the engine plates are different from the Atlas (wider) I am unable to use an original Atlas main stand - bugger, this will be put up for sale soon. So really...

The wheels were finally ready for collection. I had them CermaKromed, a process similar to chrome powder coating but at about one-fifth the price. The slightly matte chrome finish looks excellent on the Triton, giving it a refined yet understated appearance. Once picked up, I had the tires installed and collected them a few...

Wiring continued this week. Being a Triton there is a lot of customisation. I've used a 1971-72 Triumph 650 wiring harness (main + headlight) as a base and modified to suit. As I am using aftermarket switch gear I've had to figure out what was what and wire it in. Once I figured out...

This week, I tackled the throttle cable first. Since the bike has clip-ons and a Triumph engine in a Norton frame, it’s been a bit of trial and error to get everything just right. The cables from the carbs to the junction box were straightforward, but finding the right cable from the junction box...