Restoration of the "Twins" ( Taurus 650 )

[MattDragontamer]

Got the frames ready to get powder coated... I had a little more work then expected to be ready for the new paint. Mainly straitening out the rear grab bar and fixing some welds. Thanks to Coolpool and (if I remember correctly) Robert, the welding got done and the frames are ready to be washed and dropped off at the coaters.
The frame has some damage that to be fair will never go away... oh well.

[MattDragontamer]

A small update... So here you have the frames PC'ed Gloss Black. The areas with no paint are areas that have parts that are a tight fit, are fasters or have gaskets of sorts that need to slide on bare metal. I got the rims done too, they are the originals, a couple have a bad ding in the outer rim, but nothing that is a big deal.

[MattDragontamer]

Made up the new battery boxes for the twins. The green Taurus I use has a battery box under the seat that looks to be home made.
The original position for the battery was down the center of the frame between the engine and the gearbox.
By moving the boxes up and beside the shock, it allows for ease of access and all around safer position.

[briano]

Lookin good. I'd love to have one of those, I've never seen one around here.

[Dirtcrasher]

Awesome work!! You obviously aren't a hack, not sure why someone pointed out a screwdriver after viewing the posts prior........

[ironchop]

THANKS FOR THIS ENTIRE RESTO THREAD
Caps intended.

Nice work. Ive never even seen a Taurus. No offense to anyone else but this thread helps breathe some life into this forum. Please keep'em coming!

[MattDragontamer]

So here both engines are done... Sooo shiney...

[90guy]

My Lord looking good for sure!

[MattDragontamer]

So after a drawn out search for replacement air cooling tubes I was comming up empty.
But recently I came accross a pic online or a radiator hose that looked to be the same spiral tubing i was looking for.
I spent about two weeks with no luck finding the right ID/OD + length tube. So while I am back in the Bay, I decided to check out the local busineses to see if I could find something. Well, turns out it paid off... I found some radiator hoses that matched the requirements needed to replace the old fabric tubes. The measuments are 1-1/4" ID x 23" long. This makes the outside of the tube 1-1/2" thick whick is required to fit the boots on the engine. The spiral body of the tube matched up perfecly too. The rubber tube will last alot longer than the old fabric ones.

[danbur55]

The air cooling tubes you refer to, are they the air tubes from air cleaner to carb? Looking great waiting to see it rolling under power!!!!

[fabiodriven]

It's probably ducting for the fresh air to cool the engine. People fail to realize why these engines are shrouded. The flywheel is finned and draws air in to cool the cylinders. Pull that off and the engine will overheat and fail.

Matt those engines look absolutely stellar. I'm truly impressed. Go to Trikefest!

[MattDragontamer]

Lol, yea I guess a bit more detail should be added... The tube is for the cooling of the drive belt located on the left of the engine in the fiberglass casing. The engine flywheel on the right side of the engine forces air to the left side using the tube to keep the belt cool and dry.

[fabiodriven]

I never would have guessed that.

[danbur55]

makes sense now, the fabric ones looked alot like the air intake, but never thought about cooling the drive belt back then, even though my 93 polaris trailboss has ductwork to cool the belt

[MattDragontamer]

.Matt those engines look absolutely stellar. I'm truly impressed. Go to Trikefest!

It's not set in stone, but i am planning to go to Trikefest. If i can find a set of red fenders for one of the tauruses, I will consider going with my trailer. The guy that has the listing for $4500 in the states won't take my offer to trade greens for reds. I even offered paying for the shipping both ways.