1973 Triumph Parts Deluge

No pics on this post but I wanted to write an update. One of the first things I always do with a new bike is tear it down. So that's what I did with the Trump. It's torn down and I've just been cleaning it up. Hit the motor with some Scotch Bright and WD40. Cleans up the cases pretty good. doesn't look new but it's not dirty. The big thing though is just ordering all the parts I need to get this great bike up and going again. I've probably spent $500-$600 in parts so far. Here is the list:

Original Taillight
Original Rear Grab Bar
New Dunlop K70's
Tubes
Rim Strips
Throttle Cable
Clutch Cable
Handlebar P Clamp Hardware
Mikuni Carb Intake Manifold
Mikuni VM30 Rebuild Kit
Seat Mount Hardware
New Seat Cover
Original Handlebar Controls
New Rubbers for the Foot Pegs, Shifter and Brake Lever
New Aluminum Fork End Caps

Most of the items were purchased on Ebay however I've ordered half a dozen parts from random websites that happen to have what I need. Only had to order 2 things from the UK.

I don't have a service manual or parts manual but was able find them in PDF format for free on http://www.classicbike.biz/Triumph/Triumph.htm

New Project - 1973 Triumph Tiger 750 TR7RV

I just can't stop myself! Drove to Baker City OR to pick up my new bike. The guy I bought it from was 71 years old and had bought it many years ago from a friend of his who's dad collected bike and had passed away. Hasn't run in probably 20 years but it's clean, has been stored in the garage and had good compression. Shouldn't take that much work to get it going but money is another matter. The original parts are pretty expensive but luckily I don't need many. Think I'll have it going in no time.