OUT AND ABOUT 2025

[Moorey]

Not sure how adding dyed water to the petrol in the Breeze Blocked laboratory is a reliable scientific basis to judge Shell E5 Ethanol content or how cleanly it burns.

The prices quoted for Shell SUL seem off the scale, in Derby it's 164.9, BP SUL  is 150.7 locally, the price difference between E10 & E5 is 29p.

It's a very simple test and quite accurate that anyone can do and the prices reflect when the vid was made.

[Johnwebley]

Out at Biker night

H j Pugh, Ledbury
Massive bike auction this weekend

Lots of Hondas



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[Johnwebley]

Out at the local VMCC chapter!!

Couple of interesting bikes

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[Bryanj]

Different, GT 750 clocks on the RE5 and disc braked, unit engined Triton

[andy120t]

Triton looks all wrong...I wonder if it's just the angle of the piccies? Start point is the tyres are odd...too small or too low profile?
Then the rest just looks like all the right bits, but they don't seem to meld together very well - I'm sure if the wheels/tyres were right it would look ok. ( Disclaimer...I'm not knocking someone else's  build as I know it's all personal and always takes a lot of work!).

[Laverda Dave]

It's always difficult to build a Triton with a unit engine. There's a lot of 'open space' to deal with around it hence why the purists go for a pre unit motor, a bit more spaced out.
Dave Degans got the right combination with the unit motor in the Dresda. The front engine plates pushed the motor back a little to fill the gaps. The shape of the oil tank is also critical, again to fill the gaps. Same with the fuel tank, I deliberately used a short circuit tank on mine that sits on top of the frame rails with little overhang at the sides. Fitting a big Manx style tank accentuates the unit engine making it look a bit lost in a wideline frame.
But....as Andy rightfully states, it's how the builder wanted to build it and building a good looking and functional Triton isn't easy so hats off to anyone who attempts to build one👍

[Laverda Dave]

I don't particularly like the disc brake though on it, just doesn't suit it although I can understand why it is fitted, he wants to stop!
I've seen a couple of Tritons that have used the Honda CBX550 inboard disc brakes fitted to spiked rims and suitably machined, they both looked fantastic, like a drum but actually stops.
I looked into doing the same but anyone with a CBX550 front brake knows exactly what they are worth and used for these days.

[Bryanj]

And whats more a rear pia to work on!

[K2-K6]

I don't particularly like the disc brake though on it, just doesn't suit it although I can understand why it is fitted, he wants to stop!
I've seen a couple of Tritons that have used the Honda CBX550 inboard disc brakes fitted to spiked rims and suitably machined, they both looked fantastic, like a drum but actually stops.
I looked into doing the same but anyone with a CBX550 front brake knows exactly what they are worth and used for these days.

There's other concept too https://www.quattroworld.com/audi-news/audis-world-ufo-brakes-worked-also-kinda-didnt/ shows an interesting design.

It wouldn't be that difficult to get something like a drum looking hub with spoke facility to house one of these, then a Buell internal type caliper arrangement  modded to use.

[Rozabikes Tim]

It's always difficult to build a Triton with a unit engine. There's a lot of 'open space' to deal with around it hence why the purists go for a pre unit motor, a bit more spaced out.
Dave Degans got the right combination with the unit motor in the Dresda. The front engine plates pushed the motor back a little to fill the gaps. The shape of the oil tank is also critical, again to fill the gaps. Same with the fuel tank, I deliberately used a short circuit tank on mine that sits on top of the frame rails with little overhang at the sides. Fitting a big Manx style tank accentuates the unit engine making it look a bit lost in a wideline frame.
But....as Andy rightfully states, it's how the builder wanted to build it and building a good looking and functional Triton isn't easy so hats off to anyone who attempts to build one👍

Come on Dave show us yours!!

[Laverda Dave]

Here you go Tim. I fitted what is called 'swan neck' clip-ons, I'm too old and inflexible now to ride with my chin on the tank 🙄. I'm still to run it in!

[McCabe-Thiele (Ted)]

Thats a lovely looking Triton Dave, back in the 1960's there was always the odd Triton in the bike sheds at Derby Technical College, none looked half as nice as yours.

[Laverda Dave]

Thank you Ted.
I've changed the front and rear mudguards since those photos were taken because I didn't like the gap between the rear guard and wheel. I fitted Dunstal pattern guards that fit a lot closer and follow the line of the wheel. That's the trouble with building a special, it's never finished!

[Johnwebley]

Very nice Triton

Well done

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[Skoti]

That's a real beauty, a proper bike.