my crown jewel. REL

[Ridolpho]

Arado: Never beat in a street race? No Kawasakis in your state? Just kidding- I'm a British bike fan myself but prefer the last 650 Triumphs. Better engineered than the Nortons in my humble opinion.

Ridolpho

[gsimmons]

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Well, it is a Triumph.

[paul87buick]

Ardo is that a sunbeam tiger i can see can we see some pics of that please

[Peter Laidler]

Woweeeeeeeeeeee, TWO Commandos and both the 'big' 750's as opposed to the b****** but weaker/far less torquier 850's. The very best, and roadsters too! My 1973 number plate should be fitted to yours. In the UK it would be an L suffix, as in my RBH 46 L although by '73 we had banned front number plates

[arado]

I agree that they DO look a bit proud and therefore loose. But if you own a Norton and they ain't worked loose yet, then that's good enough for me!

As a bit of an aside, when I was on the shop floor, I used to peen the steel from the screw into a recess in the outer steel. A sort of stake in reverse. Especially on te big Browning M1919's and Bren locking shoulder screws/bolt

To fully resolve the screw issue. What is the torque specification on the screws? inch pounds, or newton meters . I have the tools to do it... thanks, Gary

[Ridolpho]

Arado: Based on what I've read on this forum (as well as what I see on my own No.4 T's) these are "taperlock" screws which means when they seat they seat- no torque setting. As I understand it, this was to prevent crushing of the scope tube by the hamfisted. Typically the head of the screws is well down in the tapered hole in the cradle when seated. Speaking of Commandos, got to pull the head on mine as the neoprene washer on the intake valve stem on the right side is shot and this was the "solution" to chronic over-oiling. Real Rube-Goldberg machines- outdated technology with complex bailing wire fixes. At least the Triumph twins maintained their simplicity and my '72 runs as smooth as a 360degree crank ever could (entire bike, dry, weighs 365 lbs.). But I love em all.

Ridolpho

[Peter Laidler]

You cannot (?) over torque taper lock screws. They are an old fashioned engineering locking method. The theory did feature in some uni handouts but never saw such beasts again in practice.

[arado]

Arado: Based on what I've read on this forum (as well as what I see on my own No.4 T's) these are "taperlock" screws which means when they seat they seat- no torque setting. As I understand it, this was to prevent crushing of the scope tube by the hamfisted. Typically the head of the screws is well down in the tapered hole in the cradle when seated. Speaking of Commandos, got to pull the head on mine as the neoprene washer on the intake valve stem on the right side is shot and this was the "solution" to chronic over-oiling. Real Rube-Goldberg machines- outdated technology with complex bailing wire fixes. At least the Triumph twins maintained their simplicity and my '72 runs as smooth as a 360degree crank ever could (entire bike, dry, weighs 365 lbs.). But I love em all.

Ridolpho

Here is my daily runner. I have approached 140 mph... I bought it in 2005 and modified to meet my needs. NO forward controls I moved them back. Modified seat and suspension. TRIUMPH rocket 3. 2300cc. Added screen, trunk and bags....Bike is quieter than the average car. I will put the sniper to bed.. Gary

[Peter Laidler]

The Commando in the background just reeks of something......... Some times, and some people just can't identify it. But it's called CLASS and CHARACTER.

And let's correct something else while were here Arado. Your crown jewel isn't the REL. That honour goes to the Norton. Not just ANY old Norton, but the best of them all. The 750 Commando.

[arado]

Crown jewel implies that Royalty is involved.. None here, just a life style involving the best machines for entertainment. I would rather paint a car or bike than a house. I do all the work on my machines and property. I enjoy it. Like all kids I enjoy showing my toys. I have more... here is my Mini... just like the picture on the wall. a factory car. Gary