Bumble Overlander Project.

**Mental Trousers** · 7th December 2007, 14:02

Originally Posted by tri boy

MT, if its ok, i'll do brief comments here, with some pics. And write the big waffle in the blog, and include shake down runs etc there.

Ya don't have to ask my permission mate.

I suggest you get really detailed pics etc and put those in the blog with the full write up.

**skelstar** · 7th December 2007, 16:14

+1 the thread. Easy to be reminded that its still going... and each post from others has the same weight.

Sorry Shane.

**Crisis management** · 7th December 2007, 16:32

Don't forget the water wings Tri boy!

Be a bit careful with those rear shocks, it won't take much to upset the handling if the bum gets too high. Maybe some front spring spacers to stiffen the front?

Looks good tho, wish I could see the inaugural outing.

**tri boy** · 7th December 2007, 16:44

Knocked the bash plate up this arvo. It sticks out more than i wanted, but I'll drill some more holes tomorrow.

Time for a beer or three.

**NordieBoy** · 7th December 2007, 17:08

Nice and tidy there.
For the front guard, I'd make some extensions for the existing side mounts and raise it up so it's got 7-10cm clearance.

**tri boy** · 8th December 2007, 14:16

Typical inland stinking f**king hot day in the Waikato today. (too hot for leathers etc).
So I hid in the garage and gave Bumble another tickle.

The forks got stripped and cleaned, new seals, fresh oil etc, and a 6mm spacer under the top cap to put slightly more preload on the springs.
Mudguard extension plates were knocked up and fitted chucked the front TW35 on the rim, and assembled the wee beastie.
Its got a higher, more agressive stance now. The forks have more firmness, but not harsh through the stroke. And with them lowered through the clamps about 10mm, it looks pretty good to my eyes.
What do you reckon? Shades of the old TR6 Triumph maybe?
Bash plate needs to come in closer to the pipes, but its beer drinking time for me.

**deanohit** · 8th December 2007, 14:32

Mate, that looks AWESOME!!!!!

So has Kanny tried the seat height yet?

**tri boy** · 8th December 2007, 15:17

She had a sit on it last night and loved it.

She hasn't seen it today, but i'm picking it's got about a 45mm seat lift, and with the rear tyre in, it might pick up about 5 more mm.

I can't wait to give it a shake down ride out on the gravel. Realistically, it needs better front springs, but that can wait till the new year.
Plus this is only stage 1 of the mods, i might have to wait till kanny has her full license, so i can take posession of the Volty, and work my evil magic.
NZs meanest Volty?.........

**deanohit** · 8th December 2007, 15:20

Originally Posted by tri boy

She had a sit on it last night and loved it.

She hasn't seen it today, but i'm picking it's got about a 45mm seat lift, and with the rear tyre in, it might pick up about 5 more mm.

That much under the engine? Thats a good lift.

So the Scramblers gonna be parked up for the short trips while your giving wee Bumble a hard time aye!

**NordieBoy** · 8th December 2007, 15:55

Originally Posted by tri boy

Mudguard extension plates were knocked up and fitted chucked the front TW35 on the rim, and assembled the wee beastie.
What do you reckon? Shades of the old TR6 Triumph maybe?
Bash plate needs to come in closer to the pipes, but its beer drinking time for me.

Oh yeah, thassa way to do it

Now for some small dia stainless headers coming back on the right side to small mufflers.

**tri boy** · 8th December 2007, 16:41

Dug out Roy Bacon's Illustrated guide to Triumph. (Classic reference book).
Looking at the models between 1945-1969 to get some ideas.
The TR5, TR6 models have about 15 variations over the years, including the US market, and I've even got some ideas off the baby T20m models.

I must cut up some rubber and trial some tank knee pads.

But if i damage the paint Kanny will take to my nuts with the cleaver.

So best I wait for a while. High pipes or mid height are on the cards in stage 2.

**tri boy** · 8th December 2007, 17:18

A few pic's to show you guys where my head is at on this project.
The mufflers are the std ones of the Scrambler. They may or may not be suitable, but the Waikato is full of stainless fabricators due to the dairy industry, so something could get sorted in the new year.

I like the look of the 50's Trumpys. Esspecially these ones.

**tri boy** · 8th December 2007, 17:22

Even the baby Tigers were pretty cool, and the Volty may suit that style more, being a single etc.
Now time for another Wild Turkey, (for inspa...insperat.....for thinking)

**kanny** · 8th December 2007, 17:33

Originally Posted by tri boy

Blog started.

Have faith Klingon, Kanny will chop my nuts off it i harm Bumble. It will be a modest modification that can return to street trim easily........i hope. (quite like my testicles)

Not allowed to paint it as the leash hasn't been let out that far.

Wont just be just your nuts Triboy: