Frame

Started frame assembly. Even just this first step makes it look recognisably like a bike.

From Triumph 650 rebuild

Primary

Fitted primary drive with new chain, cleaned-up clutch parts.

From Triumph 650 rebuild

Back in Black...

Frame parts back from powdercoating. The fasteners needed to screw this lot back together have been zinc-plated, so it'll all look pretty fresh when it's assembled.

From Triumph 650 rebuild

Jugs & slugs

Fitted the slugs into the jugs (pistons into the cylinders for those not down with the lingo), propped the whole lot above the conrods then slid the new gudgeon pins into place and fitted the circlips. Bolted the jugs down onto the cases

From Triumph 650 rebuild

From Triumph 650 rebuild

Also managed to get the gears installed after several attempts. No problem with the gears or shafts, just getting the indexing correct between the gearshifter and the shift camplate. Get this wrong (very easy to do!) and the transmission will shift past fourth (top) or first (bottom) and lock the gearbox. Still, it's done right now.

From Triumph 650 rebuild