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Title: EW 1926
Post by: PhilEW on 13 Apr 2020 at 06:31

Hello,

I am french and i recently bought this 1926 EW. It has been restored some years ago keeping its original patina when possible and is running. I only started it, but did not ride it since.

I am only the third owner since 1926. It is not completely original, but keeps traces of its former life. I find it very beautiful as well, that's what made me want to buy it.

(https://nsa40.casimages.com/img/2020/04/13/200413082831947726.jpg) (https://www.casimages.com/i/200413082831947726.jpg.html)

(https://nsa40.casimages.com/img/2020/04/13/200413091129940262.jpg) (https://www.casimages.com/i/200413091129940262.jpg.html)

(https://nsa40.casimages.com/img/2020/04/13/200413091412826116.jpg) (https://www.casimages.com/i/200413091412826116.jpg.html)

Title: Re: EW 1926
Post by: arturro on 14 May 2020 at 11:48

Dear PhilEW
Can you add photos of your Triumph?

Title: Re: EW 1926
Post by: arturro on 14 May 2020 at 11:48

Sorry  Douglas EW  :D

Title: Re: EW 1926
Post by: Eric S on 14 May 2020 at 14:35

Welcome on the forum.  I am from Lyon or nearby.
I hope your bike work and you don't find any trouble. The one I got was also supposed to be trouble free and I am neck dip in problems since I had it...
Slowly emerging, hopefully!?

Title: Re: EW 1926
Post by: PhilEW on 17 May 2020 at 15:54

Sorry, I did not see your replies.
The bike works, but I need to get used to it, I've never used such an old bike.
This morning, I drove a little, the engine works well, but it was difficult to use the gearbox well.
She also smokes a lot.
I make additionnal pictures as soon as possible.

Title: Re: EW 1926
Post by: PhilEW on 17 May 2020 at 16:42

3 additional pictures of the Triumph Douglas

(https://nsa40.casimages.com/img/2020/05/17/200517063807820491.jpg)[/URL]

(https://nsa40.casimages.com/img/2020/05/17/200517063827106144.jpg) (https://www.casimages.com/i/200517063827106144.jpg.html)

(https://nsa40.casimages.com/img/2020/05/17/200517063835508780.jpg) (https://www.casimages.com/i/200517063835508780.jpg.html)

Title: Re: EW 1926
Post by: Eric S on 17 May 2020 at 17:34

What do you mean about the gear box?

Title: Re: EW 1926
Post by: PhilEW on 18 May 2020 at 06:04

The first gear is engaging well, but for 2 and 3, it is difficult, with false neutrals.

Title: Re: EW 1926
Post by: graeme on 20 May 2020 at 00:49

Check for slop in the pivot points in the gear linkage, it sounds like the rod is not moving the gear mechanism enough to engage the higher gears properly

Title: Re: EW 1926
Post by: PhilEW on 14 Sep 2020 at 19:46

Now it goes well, with no more problem with the gears after setting the gear linkage. I also needed to get used to this bike.

You can see the bike running here:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RRhgZwU8FbE&feature=youtu.be

Title: Re: EW 1926
Post by: arturro on 15 Sep 2020 at 06:56

Dear PhilEW.
Nice sound . Great job :)

Good luck.
Artur