From a workshop in rural Norfolk...
Posted: Mon Jun 01, 2020 8:39 am
It seems I timed building my second Triking just right - the lockdown has meant plenty of time to spend in the workshop though I need a break from time to time so it doesn't feel like a 9 - 5 day job!
I've made things harder for myself by going the bespoke or "one-off" route which all adds a lot of time to certain aspects of the build but then this could be my last Triking build. Anyway, here are some pics of the build. This was taken several weeks ago, I've included it because it shows how the Type 4 collapsible steering/universal joints fit in the Type 3 quite nicely. Also of note are the remote brake cylinder reservoirs. This was taken yesterday, as you can see it's fairly busy under the bonnet now mainly due to using an older California as a donor which has a big ECU and lots of associated ignition components etc. I also like to relay and fuse everything which means more components and wiring. You may spot the trailer socket on the mini bulkhead - this goes to the rear lights and means if I use an A frame for towing I can easily plug the Triking rear lights into the Towing vehicle. The glovebox has been shortened to allow room for the ECU part of the loom and also has a USB socket, 12v socket and internal light. It's easy to remove so I can gain access to the passenger footwell - my battery is at the front of the footwell behind a removable panel. Part of the wiring loom is from the donor bike but most of it I created from scratch. You can also see the Type 4 pedals on the drivers side.
My first and probably only attempt at Burr Walnut veneer on a dashboard. It's Araldited to an aluminum dashboard but has several joins as the veneer sheets are not big enough to over in one go. It has about 16 coats of clear lacquer and has some small blemishes but mostly looks ok. As you can see, lots of warning lights - these are CNC aluminum with LED's from Car Builder Solutions - I rather like them. The speedo and rev counter are from the bike and I have a soft spot for the old Lucas style paddle switches. Also spot the Umbrella handbrake, sourced from a Ford Ranger - it works really well.
So that's where I am at the moment - now doing the rear end with twin petrol tanks and my fancy tail section..!
I've made things harder for myself by going the bespoke or "one-off" route which all adds a lot of time to certain aspects of the build but then this could be my last Triking build. Anyway, here are some pics of the build. This was taken several weeks ago, I've included it because it shows how the Type 4 collapsible steering/universal joints fit in the Type 3 quite nicely. Also of note are the remote brake cylinder reservoirs. This was taken yesterday, as you can see it's fairly busy under the bonnet now mainly due to using an older California as a donor which has a big ECU and lots of associated ignition components etc. I also like to relay and fuse everything which means more components and wiring. You may spot the trailer socket on the mini bulkhead - this goes to the rear lights and means if I use an A frame for towing I can easily plug the Triking rear lights into the Towing vehicle. The glovebox has been shortened to allow room for the ECU part of the loom and also has a USB socket, 12v socket and internal light. It's easy to remove so I can gain access to the passenger footwell - my battery is at the front of the footwell behind a removable panel. Part of the wiring loom is from the donor bike but most of it I created from scratch. You can also see the Type 4 pedals on the drivers side.
My first and probably only attempt at Burr Walnut veneer on a dashboard. It's Araldited to an aluminum dashboard but has several joins as the veneer sheets are not big enough to over in one go. It has about 16 coats of clear lacquer and has some small blemishes but mostly looks ok. As you can see, lots of warning lights - these are CNC aluminum with LED's from Car Builder Solutions - I rather like them. The speedo and rev counter are from the bike and I have a soft spot for the old Lucas style paddle switches. Also spot the Umbrella handbrake, sourced from a Ford Ranger - it works really well.
So that's where I am at the moment - now doing the rear end with twin petrol tanks and my fancy tail section..!