So riding is like breathing to me it keeps me alive. I’ve had my bike licence for years before I got my car licence. Girder Forks These high quality forks give superb road holding characteristics and are equaly suitable for classic, custom Motorcycles and Trikes. It leaks oil, goes fast enough, and starts first kick always. I have owned it for more than 25 years – and even though I have tarted her up a bit, it’s still my old friend. Having owned this bike for longer than some riders have been alive, there’s a definite bond between Nev and his machine. I know that is true, because it was my bike!” John can build a triumph motor in less than a day – new crank, barrels, pistons, some head work (read: super-size kit) tuned and balanced and back in the frame and then test riding it down to the Chinese restaurant for dinner. If he has not got it, he can make it – he is one amazing man. He is the man behind a lot of the parts mentioned above. “I really have to thank John Scarri of Lytedrive Engineering. The fastest naked bike in Australia has a girder fitted to it for its stability and ease to make on the fly adjustments.” “Until you get the chance to ride a decent size bike that has a girder fitted, you would not understand the positive feel and smooth ride they give.
Anyway, off we went and made one for my bike.” Tapered tubes, both ends (if you look closely) cast fittings, even handmade wing nuts and spacers for the two clutch fittings on both sides at the top. He wouldn’t sell it to me but I did find out about the theory behind the engineering and geometry that goes into making a girder. It’s a copy of a 1937 triumph 500 GP frontend. I got the idea when I was at John Scarri of Lytedrive Engineering’s place and he had one that was leaning up against a fence, just sitting there in the weather. “I have always liked the look and functionality of girder front ends – I like the raw mechanical look of things. It’s copper stands out like an industrial crown of glory. The defining feature of this bike is surely the girder front end.
GIRDER FRONT END BICYCLE MODS
There is a lot more mods but it’s fun checking out the photos to find them!” There’s also alloy barrels and a lot of internal engine work, lightened conical hubs, a Triumph 1936 oil filter – and of course the girder front end. The mods are all from that era finned covers, dry clutch, ADR magneto, a single seat and a hard tail. The bike would be a cross between a chopper and bobber, but with all the go-fast parts of the time. It was then that I decided to turn it into a bike that I always wanted to build as a kid back in the late 60’s early 70’s. “I have owned this bike since 1990, it was stock until 2013. After buying a Triumph 1971 TR6R (with matching number engine and frame, mind you) these dreams would come true. After nearly two decades of stock life, it was time to flex his custom muscle and turn this machine into something new and exciting.ĭrawn to motorbikes and riding back in 1972 “just because”, Nev grew up wanting a bobber or chopper. Somebody step up and help us out with a good front fork assembly.Owning his bike since 1990, Nev wanted to transform it into his dream machine. We try to hit a show every month around Southern and central Kentucky as well as the biggies in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.
GIRDER FRONT END BICYCLE MOD
I am also finishing up a 36 Ford Panel resto mod to haul my tribute bike to shows in Pigeon Forge and around my area. Would also be willing to order stuff to help fellow builders. I will be at the V-Twin expo in Cincy on Saturday - I am still a dealer with all the major distributors - wholesale is great - Will get some good pictures and see what's there we might can use in our hobby and pass on info to anyone interested. I have a frame and tank order from Rick Gilmore that will be here in a couple of weeks. With all the talented builders out there, is anyone making a reasonalby priced leaf spring front fork or a good heavy duty truss rod front end. Bored with all that and am now getting into the Tribute board track bikes. Hey all, I am a newbie, hate saying that as I've been buying, selling, building and trading bicycles, Whizzers and moved to custom built harley's for 38 years.
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