Monday, October 12, 2015

The Factory Metal Works Custom Triumph Pre Unit Hardtail and Triumph Oif Weld on Pedestal Style hardtail




Triumph 1954 to 1959 Pre Unit Bolt on Hardtail  

Triumph 1954-1959 Pre unit bolt on hardtail with 0 stretch and a 2.5 inch drop.
This hardtail is 100% tig welded in a fixed jig for a quality fit every time!!!!
Frames come with a counter sunk bung top mount.
Brake stay tab is welded on left rear of frame 12 inches from axle slot
5/16 thick axle plates with 3/4 slots for unit spools.
Made from .120 wall dom 1 inch mandrel bent tubes.



Triumph Oil in frame weld on Pedestal Style Hardtial



Triumph Oil in frame weld on pedestal style hardtail with a 2 inch stretch and 2.5 inch drop.
This hardtail section fits Bsa or Triumph oil in frames.
Made from 1.250 .120 wall dom tubing
1/2 inch 5/8 slot axle plates to accept the proper adjusters for oif axles.
All tail sections are 100% tig welded in a fixed jig
plates and brackets are precision cut on a state of the art water jet machine.


Monday, September 21, 2015

The factory metal works British oil tank plumbing tips and mounting techniques



So here's a commonly asked question on oil tanks for British motorcycles.
We have marked the vent tube on top, rocker feed, oil feed and oil return lines . This is the set up you need to run on Triumph or Bsa twins. Alot of aftermarket tanks are pretty much a universal npt fitting system with connectors and fittings to clam they are correct for your needs but severe damage can be done on initial start up if your not plumbed correctly. On our factory metal oil tanks we supply all tanks with 3 mounting bungs and suggest to rubber mount aluminum tanks. I run thick rubber between mounts on steel tanks. Make sure when mounting to your frame, tabs are solid and you are not having to run a 3/8 bolt in a 3/4 hole and always run the bottom mount to keep tanks from swaying this will crack the tank around the weld area. Most tanks come pressure checked but are steel and will rust or contaminate inside I coat every oil tank we install on bikes for peace of mind. Hope this helps a bit -L