Fixed is Chopped Right?

I've been enjoying building and riding fixed gear bikes for about 5 years now. My bikes have gone through a lot of changes. It never fails, as soon as you change one thing, you discover that you would actually want it a different way. Well, I think I finally got over that problem and my bike now sits just how I like it. Here are the specs:

Univega Nuvo Sport, Infinity 700x32 Armadillos on Weinmann hoops laced to high flange velocity hubs, MKS GR9 pedals, Origin 8 cages, homemade double toe straps, Bulletproof cranks running a 44/16, homemade top tube cover, cut down mountain bike bars on a Ritchey stem with Origin 8 grips and a Dirt Harry brake lever, sitting on an old Brooks B17 Saddle.

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.

Street Tracker Part 14 - The Tracker's For Sale!

Been riding her around but I ready to move on to the next project and don't have enough room. Asking $2000.

Tour De Fat Bike Chopper

One of the things I look forward to each summer is the New Belgium Tour De Fat coming to Boise. Thinking of a bike to build is always challenging and while I like trying to do something that hasn't been done before, I couldn't resist just doing a traditional 60's chopper with this old kids bike. It's just tacked together now. Still need to finish weld, add gussets, turn stops, a banana seat and new cones and bearing on the bottom bracket.

Street Tracker Part 13 - Almost Done

I've spend quite a bit of time lately just getting all the small things done. The pictures pretty much speak for themselves, but I finished the exhaust, made a brake light and license plate bracket, finished the wiring with the exception of the brake light switch and finished the seat cover. It's a bit louder that I would have liked and it sounds like a helicopter but it was good to hear it run. Just need to throw a chain on it, add a fuel filter and fork oil and she'll be ready to roll.

Street Tracker Part 12 - Seat Pan and Fender

Worked on the seat pan for the past 2 days. I don't have any sheet metal forming tools like an english wheel or even a shot bag, so trying to shape metal is pretty difficult. Turned out ok though. Now I need to figure out how to mount it to the frame. I hate making little brackets but it's 1 step closer to getting done.