Triumph unit front wheel hub cover

[jordan1]

My '67 T100 needs a hub cover, the chrome one on the opposite side to the brake drum. Problem is it never had one on when I bought the bike, I have one coming but can't see how it fits to the wheel. I have a workshop manual and parts list but neither show this. Anyone any idea, all may be revealed when I take the wheel off but if there is a fixing of some sort needed I would like to get one before I start.
TIA

 

[Seadog]

If I remember correctly, they're usually a light tap fit. The rim should have 4 small tabs that are peened over slightly to keep it in place.

 

[ronan]

If I rwmwmbwr correctly, they're usually a light tap fit. The rim should have 4 small tabs that are peened over slightly to keep it in place.

Thats it exactly, just little tabs that you punch down with a thin piece of bar or a screwdriver.

 

[jordan1]

Thanks guys, seems a bit Heath Robinson but I'm sure you're right.
ATB

 

[mechman]

There's a hard back book in Januarys Classic Bike called Triumph Experimental on offer £24 from £30, 208 pages, its from Norman Hyde but the book is about Doug Hele

 

[ronan]

There's a hard back book in Januarys Classic Bike called Triumph Experimental on offer £26 from £30, 208 pages, its from Norman Hyde but the book is about Doug Hele

Doug hele was arguably the best engineer/designer triumph ever had. He realised bike engines were going to get a lot larger and more powerful, and the days of fragile overstretched twins was long passed. Pity that when he arrived at triumph the japanese competition was biting into triumphs turnover, and he never really had the money to develop his multi-cylinder designs, the triple trident was only a stop gap.

 

[mechman]

Edit, the book is £24 not £26 sorry boys.

 

[mechman]

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Doug hele was arguably the best engineer/designer triumph ever had. He realised bike engines were going to get a lot larger and more powerful, and the days of fragile overstretched twins was long passed. Pity that when he arrived at triumph the japanese competition was biting into triumphs turnover, and he never really had the money to develop his multi-cylinder designs, the triple trident was only a stop gap.

I seem to recall a bike meeting in a mag or whatever and there was foto of guy with a Quadrant I think it was a self build not sure but it looked mighty fine.

 

[ronan]

Same guy who built a v-6 triumph engine out of two trident top ends ? A very skilled fitter who used to work in the coal mines by the name of George Poole.

http://www.chopcult.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25790

http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-british-motorcycles/triumph-quadrant.aspx

 

[octo0072000]

while we are on about bikes here's a picture off the net cant find anything about the bike
seems to be 60s/70s ish and by the look 4 stroke tried reverse look up as well

 

[ronan]

I cannot see what problem he was trying to overcome with those forks.

 

[octo0072000]

I cannot see what problem he was trying to overcome with those forks.

iv'e no idea either good ground clearance or giving effect of longer wheelbase to stop head shake ?
any idea on what the engine is
i presume that's the air intake near his right wrist

 

[ronan]

I wonder if its a bike meant for boggy marsh or something like that, everything is very high up on it.

 

[octo0072000]

I wonder if its a bike meant for boggy marsh or something like that, everything is very high up on it.

i thought that too or at least fording or very uneven ground hills and dips

 

[Wallace]

iv'e no idea either good ground clearance or giving effect of longer wheelbase to stop head shake ?
any idea on what the engine is
i presume that's the air intake near his right wrist

A reverse version of the Cheney forks with tiller steering? Think the engine is a CZ MX engine possibly a 250 reversed in the frame with the expansion chamber exiting vertically.

 

[zx9]

while we are on about bikes here's a picture off the net cant find anything about the bike
seems to be 60s/70s ish and by the look 4 stroke tried reverse look up as well

I think it was an acid fuelled attempt by Cambridge University Motor Cycle Club, built to cross the pits behind Red Lodge Cafe at midnight during the summer salstice. Later to be used at the BMF rally in an un ride able bike contest.
(I made that up except for CUMCC which existed between the 1930's and 90's, Mrs. ZX9 was a member in the mid 80's, and the Red Lodge meets, and the BMF that existed too, so much of what I said is true. )

 

[ronan]

Maybe he has farmer giles and wants a nice soft ride no matter what the terrain ?

 

[octo0072000]

Maybe he has farmer giles and wants a nice soft ride no matter what the terrain ?

well the suspension travel would seem to suggest that like the Citroen DS what was it 60mph over a ploughed field

 

[mechman]

I think he worked for Billy Smart

 

[mechman]

Same guy who built a v-6 triumph engine out of two trident top ends ? A very skilled fitter who used to work in the coal mines by the name of George Poole.

http://www.chopcult.com/forum/showthread.php?t=25790

http://www.motorcycleclassics.com/classic-british-motorcycles/triumph-quadrant.aspx

Just read that piece on George Pooleys Quadrant. He must have patience understanding and expertise by the bucket load. Love to see the V6 completed.