Daytona and T140

Getting really pissed off with the company doing the epoxy on the Triumph frame still not finished (or started for that matter).

The Daytona got a puncture rear wheel on a 1000km tyre so attempted to repair, which didn't take so got the shop down the road to put a plug in from the inside.

Took the 900ss out for a ride and although the battery was flat (on charge for 18 hours), it took about 10 kicks to start. Once started it ticked over nicely, and I had a nice couple of hour run out.

As well as the T140 , I now have an XR 400 Honda in the shop, it's a neighbours desert bike, that's been using a lot of oil. He wants me to strip the top end and rebore it for a new piston. Once I got the barrel off I don't think the piston or cylinder are worn, but I am awaiting a bore measuring tool, to measure the middle of the cylinder to be sure. At the moment I am thinking new rings and valve seals and away it goes! The photos are of the cylinder head.

Should be doing the RG500 meeting at Ales this coming weekend although for the moment the weather is dodgy so I haven't signed up yet!