English 102 - A Tune And Service Guide for Vintage Unit and Pre-Unit Triumph & BSA Motorcycles
This Full Length Film is Brought to you by Lowbrow Customs www.lowbrowcustoms.com
This is the follow-up to the critically acclaimed English 101 film - • English 101 - A Tune A... , English 102 is the next step in your British motorcycle education. Once again hosted by Wes White, the electrical system on your vintage British motorcycle is covered in depth with a concentration on identification of parts, troubleshooting, and tips to wire your bike from scratch. More carburetors, Amal, Mikuni and JRC units, are disassembled and discussed. In depth analysis of rebuilding hydraulic front ends, clutch center maintenance and cam bushing reaming is also included. A must for those of you with a true quest for knowledge." With almost 4 hours of high quality content English 102 is great for the Triumph enthusiast who wants to know more about his motorcycle and how to keep it running great.
Things covered in this film:
Electrical: Understanding What You Have
Troubleshooting your Electrical System
How-To Wiring & Electrical Tips
Carburetors: Amal, Mikuni & JRC
Rebuilding Your Front End
Mixing & Matching Front End Parts
Rebuilding a Clutch Center
Cam Bushing Installation and Reaming
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01:22 - Intro
01:43 - Wiring and Electrical.
02:49 - Making power - Generator and Alternator overviews.
04:38 - Regulator overview.
06:33 - Examples of what generator looks like on a bike.
07:17 - Example of Lucas K2F magneto.
07:59 - Battery talk and why to run one or not.
09:03 - Important info about distribution of all of these components.
10:58 - Ignition systems.
14:12 - Note BSA and Triumphs have different rotation for Magnetos.
16:10 - Example of Joe Hunt Magneto Ignition system.
17:09 - Simple wiring for Magneto.
18:25 - Differences between a Lucas Magneto and a Joe Hunt Magneto
22:02 - Accessories and lighting.
24:44 - Example of deluxe brake light switch.
25:30 - Problem and troubleshooting electrical systems.
35:14 - A look at the coils on a motorcycle what to look for when mounted under a gas tank.
37:48 - Troubleshooting electrical accessories.
39:32 - Troubleshooting Magneto problems.
42:38 - Conclusion of Electrical systems and troubleshooting.
43:54 - Tips for keeping your wiring nice and clean.
54:21 - Troubleshooting electrical issues on motorcycle.
01:00:40 - How to test for spark.
01:05:17 - How to do a load test.
01:08:45 - More things to look for when having electrical issues on the motorcycle, rectifier and light switch hook ups.
01:13:17 - Conclusion of trouble shooting this motorcycle.
01:14:04 - Front Ends
01:14:49 - What to Inspect first and reasons why you should possibly take apart your front end.
01:17:25 - Front end disassembly from the motorcycle
01:23:00 - Disassembly of the fork tube leg.
01:24:21- How to take seal holder off the fork tube leg correctly.
01:25:16 - The guts of the fork tube leg. What to inspect.
01:29:40 - Removing the pesky bottom fork tube bushing.
01:32:56 - Last step in disassembling fork tube leg.
01:35:28 - Knock out the old seal in your seal holder.
01:36:48 - Reinstall seal in the seal holder.
01:39:02 - Different variations of the vintage forks 50s/60s/70s.
01:52:14 - Variations of the different year triple trees.
01:55:34 - Differences lengths in axels.
01:58:23 - Late P clamp triple tree for BSA and Triumph.
02:00:11 - How to reassemble the fork legs.
02:07:59 - How to reinstall the leg onto the triple tree on the motorcycle.
02:13:40 - Conclusion on front fork legs.
02:14:12 - Carburetors
02:15:44 - Showing the differences of the Amal Carburetors over the years.
02:16:37 - Monoblock Carburetor overview, taking it apart.
02:19:00 - Concentric Carburetor overview.
02:25:25 - Taking apart concentric carb.
02:26:39 - Different sizes of Amal Carbs
02:28:20 - Amal Floats, inspection.
02:30:48 - Mikuni Carburetor overview.
02:36:21 - Taking a look inside some of the guts of the Mikuni carb.
02:48:31 - JRC Carburetor overview.
02:50:41 - Taking a look inside the JRC carb.
03:02:03 - Cam Bushing reaming. Removing cam bushing from timing chest side of case.
03:06:30 - Installing a cam bushing on timing chest side of case.
03:10:25 - Removing Cam bushing from primary side of case.
03:13:10 - Installing cam bushing on primary side of case.
03:20:41 - Reaming the new bushings.
03:33:08 - Clutch Hub Rubbers what to look for and how to replace.
03:43:58 - Thats all Folks
I think these videos ( along with Todd's rebuild videos) will become legendary in keeping these old bikes on the road. The amount of information and knowledge being shared is priceless ❤️. Thanks guys!
This is great information and priceless. I've purchased a 67 triumph trophy and am learning the in and outs of it all. Regards from New Zealand
OMG - I listened to an hour of this information. Priceless More helpful than you realize.
Well hell yeah
Well ok
I’ve always liked these bikes they’re nice bikes pretty dependable and fun to drive there nostalgic and they fix up really nice.
Wow! This video is almost like getting an apprenticeship through an IV!
Bien la cell bou criss
Triumph I have owned and loved them but I am a harley man for a long while I worked on all my bikes mostly pre unit Triumph Bonneville and others they are easy to work on preferably pre unit regards Alan from the UK
Thanks for this.....exactly the information I was looking for
Great vid . . Many thanks
Great videos!
great advice i am sorting out a 930 to replace my 376 mono on my old a10 ,i've had my a10 since 79 /80 first "big" bike and been checking the monobloc ive had on the bike since i had it and its for an a7 shooting star ! mines a super rocket so i am looking forward to getting it sorted .
I have a old tiger cub 110 still working on it now have all the psrts just need to put on the seat
My first bike was a ‘75 Trident (T160). Setting the points was a nightmare (as was synchronizing the three Amal carbs). I switched to the Boyer electronic ignition, sorted out the carbs, and then bought my first Harley from a buddy of mine. I still have the Triumph, now that I’m retired I have more time to tinker. Maybe going to to a slippery Sam tribute.
Smart guys
Got a '68 Triumph Bonnie with a seized motor. Maybe this is the year I learn to rebuild it.
We have a full engine rebuild series on here: kzhead.info/sun/p7t8lKx_Z6KwZqc/bejne.html
@@lowbrowcustoms I Know. Pumped.Thanks.
I also have a 68 in which I totally rebuilt a couple of years ago.Take your time and watch how things come apart.Take pics,espially if your not going to work steady at it.Make a list of things you need,clean up any old good stuff and enjoy.Nothing better than knowing your own bike inside and out.Good luck.
@@derekcollins1972 Thanks. I think hat now that I'm a little older I might actually have the patience to work on it.
@@michaelkraemer5498 Good stuff.Also remember that it isn't any good the way it is now,so you won't make it any less rideable.
1950 FL Panhead 6 V generator with a third brush adjust the third brush to 8 V this will top off battery an cure lighting issues. ( Customindesign.) DAGO. Linda Vista!
I'd account the pit bike crash to the way the custom seat was mounted on the back. When that big guy sat on it, like a lever, it shifted the weight to the back, you could see the front wheel lift up. She probably lost the balance and control while trying to steer due to that. That bike shouldn't have had a passenger seat on it, at least for that large of a passenger.
I had 2 500 Triumph's one was a 1967 Tiger Daytona,..... and a 1977 750. Zener Diodes and rectifiers and searching for parts and I think they have bastard bolts,......Imperial threads or something? But they were fine bikes.
Well i would like two see more ok
i have a '61 bonneville the most fun bike that i ever had, now i just stare at it in my garage my knees are done haha
Maybe it is time to find a new custodian for your old hardware? There are some young bucks out there that would love to be given the opportunity to take care of a machine like this!
@@aukanmeister I'm OK with that, I just avoid the flippers
@@bubot17 better yet..they make kits that can start your bike with battery power..get out there!! Do it now.
Lucas the prince of darkness!
What is that Wicked sounding song at the beginning of the video?
It's just a song we use, thats non licensed for our use. not something you can find normally.
Its the same as a Keihn Pkw38
Lucas the Prince of Darkness get it the Prince of Darkness
It is not for nothing that Sir George was called "Lucas, Prince of Darkness." Most running Brit bikes I've ever seen had replaced that stuff with aftermarket.
Mostly due to lack of or improper maintenance.There were and are alot of hack mechanics around and when your dealing with machines this old your bound to find they have been messed with by people without proper tools or knowledge.
@@derekcollins1972 Yes, that's the case, true enough. Most of those bikes I saw back in the day also had a snake's nest of skinny black wires -- which also backs up your point.
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Parts are available for theses carbs.... goes to buy rebuild kit.(Out Of stock)...... figures....
Jack beanstock sign up for the out of stock notification, the moment they come back in the warehouse you will be notified 🤗
I found a little gem (Baxter Cycle) in Indiana. They may be LBC’s competition but that’s where I bought a lot of parts from.
The last 10 minutes re clutch cush drive rubbers. Jesus. No just no. Your'e a shop. Make yourself a jig/tool. I have done literally hundreds of these. Make a fixture that resembles a hub that gets clamped in your bench vise. A piece of flat plate that gets between the splines will do. Next get a couple of old clutch plates that fit the centre, bolt them an inch apart and weld/bolt a 12" handle. Get where i am going? One hand on the tool, one hand effortlessly fitting your cush drive rubbers one by one. Thank me later. You owe me a beer.
Michael Hayward this video is an old one from 2009 we had on dvd and decided to release on the web for free, I believe Wes was trying to show any average joe in a garage can do something with a little will power... not all the fancy tools etc. yes there are better ways to do things, he was just showing one way you could struggle and do it...
@@lowbrowcustoms i'd put that in your description then. Because Todd (the guy with the long hair) does good stuff and knows what he is talking about. And this channel, with Todd has a decent rep re Brit bike rebuilds. Regards,
I've doubt that you've done hundreds.lol...Other vids show this method as well.
@@derekcollins1972 ok, i got my books out, just in the period 1988-2003, just Meriden 650-750 twins, not 500's, over 170. That better? Apologies for over exageration.
@@michaelhayward7572 I understand....Doing a few is the same process as doing 1000.
I would delete that last 5 minutes with a G clamp and an embarrassing struggle. You are a shop. People pay you for your expertise, not a struggle with 6 rubbers which they can struggle with for free at home. C'mon man.