Hi to all!

I just picked up my TR1 (a Mk1 but registered in '84) this weekend, after having been interested in the model for many months. A 150mile ride home confirmed that it was a good choice, though it needs some TLC. Only 25K miles on the clock, and all the original bits are still there! The engine looks glorious: a cross between a Vincent and a bevel Ducati. So many advanced/innovative features for the time, including the chain case.
I know I shall enjoy working on it and even more riding it.

This site is a brilliant resource, though I wish I'd learned German at school. It was that or Biology: go figure!  

Nick, Norfolk, UK

Hi Nick,

welcome !

T M

And there's some lads around, who are willing to (virtually) hold your hand and walk you through, so no worries mate.

Cheers,
Greg

Quote from kdemery on 16.09.13 at 16:12:31:


It was the low-mileage one on a buy-now of £1600 last month that had no takers, on sale at ebykes.biz. I paid the very pleasant chap £1500, which seemed fair for exactly the example I was looking for.

Anyway, thanks for the friendly welcome chaps! No doubt I'll be popping in as I check stuff out. I was delighted to find yet another innovation in the design: the in-frame airbox!

Currently I'm playing hunt-the-Regulator/Rectifier as I go through with ACF-50 on the electrics. Where is the thing?!

Nick

Thanks for that, Kevin. No wonder I hadn't seen the R/R which, no doubt, is covered in muck.

ACF-50 is the thinking man's WD40. Google it and you'll find it was formulated to preserve airplane components against corrosion (it kills it too) and, vitally, it is dielectric and does not affect switch contacts. WD40 will dry and leave a gummy residue but ACF won't, though it does creep out and attract dirt. Absolutely an essential workshop item, especially for older bikes, and worth every penny of the C£12 price!

Nick