[Ratrodder23]

So I bought my first vintage Triumph about a year ago, I really liked it when I bought it but I feel like changing it around and making it my own.

Heres what it started out as.

Anyway Ive got about everything I need to get started but Im in need of a little help. Im going to use a conical front and rear hub. My first question is about bearings for both. Ive seen some as cheap as 10 a pair or some at 15-20 a side. What would be my best bet here, are they all the same or are others better then others, any suggestions?

The rear hub I have was taken apart when I got so it has no bearings, there are spacers or dust guards though. When using new sealed bearings, are these spacers required, if so does someone have a diagram or picture of the hub? Also if I need them, where can I get new spacers, the one I have is bent a little.

Once I get the new beaings for the rear ill be sending the hubs to get laced up at Buchanans. Im planning to use a 21 x 1.85 wheel up front, needs to be 40 spokes. Id like to use a dimpled wheel to match the rear wheel but Buchanans doesnt offer one. Does anyone know where I could get one at? Ill ive found in 21" dimpled wheels are either 36 spoke or 1.60s.

My other question is about the oil lines. Im planning on getting a custom oil tank built, Im also going to be running a remote filter. My question here is what size oil line would I want to be using for the remote filter. I need to order both still so I want to be sure I get the right size hose barbs for the remote and the tank.

Thanks for the help, just need to get these things taken care of then I can start a legit build thread.

 

[Ratrodder23]

It's a nice runner but it's not as nice as the picture looks. It's spray bombed and it was mostly thrown together. It would look sweet all cleaned up but it would need a total make over. So I figure I'll change it up. Ill be doing a 21" front and 16" rear.

As far as the conical hub goes. I know it's 5/8. I got a new hardtail made by TFMW with 5/8 axle plates so im good to go there. I keep searching for bearings but all I find is made in china crap. Anyone know of some nice made in the states bearings??

For re assembling the hub, does anybody have a diagram of it. I did a search and found a thread from four years ago, someone posted a link to what sounds like what I need, but the link was expired.

Also anymore advice on lacing a wheel yourself? I've never tried, maybe Im wrong but I feel like the conical hubs would be the wrong place to start?

Thanks again

 

[Ratrodder23]

Well I got a front wheel recently. It's an original Jones 21" wm1. I'm going to use the conical front hub. While doing some more reading on lacing wheels I read that with a conical hub the wheel needs to be drilled at a certain angle so that the spokes line up correctly. Can anyone tell me if the wheel I bought is correct for the hub or did I waste my money?

Thanks in advance

 

[Ratrodder23]

Bike looks good the way it sits, but can understand wanting to make it yours.I like the front end.I was building a similar one for my bike, but went in a different direction.Gonna have to rethink things.Have you been riding it? If so, how is the ride with just one spring?Seems to me it would be a little weak.But thats why Im asking.

I live in Amish Country PA, the roads sucks for the most part. This is the first classic bike I've ridden so I cant compare it to anything, but I think it rides okay. Its not " comfortable" but its more then bare able. I don't know what the leaf spring was from, but its pretty damn stiff actually and does seem to work pretty well.

This is a really bummer on that wheel. I was really excited when I found it. I'm having a hell of a hard time finding a dimpled 40 spoke 21" wheel, ill run either a wm1 or wm2. Lowbrow has a un-drilled Akront 21" wm1 but its flanged and I really don't like the look.

I'm about ready to say screw it and forget the front conical hub and just run a spool hub, I don't know how I feel about no front brakes though. Also will my 16" Harley drop center wheel lace up to the rear conical. I did a search on that and saw a lot of people say you shouldn't do it, but ive also seen a lot of conical hubs laced to that wheel.

Who would think you could have this much trouble getting some wheels.

Thanks for the help

 

[Ratrodder23]

Ive seen all the pictures of the conical hubs laced to the 16in drop center wheel, so I assume although its not perfect, it is something that you can do?

As far as the rear hubs, I have two. The top one has a really smooth finish on it, while the bottom one has a textured finish to it. I also see they have the different bearing retainers. Im considering using the top one, but I would need to get the drum lining replaced as its totally shot. I was thinking I would send it to Vintage Brake along with the front hub to get both of them worked over.