Weslake/Triumph Triton of Bob Cornforth


850cc Weslake/Triumph in Wideline featherbed.   Weslake 8 valve top end on Triumph pre-unit cases. Omega flat top pistons. Tuftrided Bonneville crank/ Morgo rods and oil pump. NRE full race cams, lightened valve gear. Fuelled by two 34mm Amal MkII carbs. Ignition by Boyer Microdigital system in PUMA timing cover. Triumph slickshift gearbox NOW FITTED WITH A 5 SPEED CLUSTER, HURRAY! Hayward belt drive and modified heavy duty Triumph 4 spring clutch c/w Surflex plates.

Norton Domi 99 Wideline frame fitted with alloy JMC Pro-Street box section swinging arm. Suzuki GS500 wheels/forks. Cagiva Mito replica fairing and seat unit, Unity fuel and oil tanks. Road legal. Races as "Deaf or Glory Drag Racing"  Sponsored by Triple Cycles, (and semi-sponsored by Boyer Bransden). 

Future plans include fitting of Mikuni flatslides or FBG Lectrons,and a raise in compression from 10:1 to 12:1.

Photo: Bob Cornforth

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