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Hello everybody I’m new here.
I didn’t know where else to put this so here it is.
I have been lurking for some time now and have decided to join.
I have a 2008 Speedy and just love the thing.
So with that said I will be asking all of the usual things such as will a front wheel off of a 1846 covered wagon fit my Triumph?
Or can I modify the rear sprockets from a drilling rig to fit it.
Glad to be here,
Later,
oldcoot
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Welcome to the family Worth 
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No to the wagon wheel (1850-1872 might work), but yes for the drilling rig sprocket (provided it's made from a composite steel alloy)  Welcome to the site 
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No to the wagon wheel (1850-1872 might work), but yes for the drilling rig sprocket (provided it's made from a composite steel alloy)
Welcome to the site
I believe you have to change the front sprocket too if you do that because the rig doesn't use the same size chain.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
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I believe you have to change the front sprocket too if you do that because the rig doesn't use the same size chain.
or does it? 
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Well(pun intended),that would depend on what sprocket from the rig was used and year, make , and model of the rig. So I guess more info would be needed.
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
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It would be a 1948 Franks single and the sprocket would be the draw works drive sprocket from the right side.
It would take the place of the front sprocket on the speedy.
With a little shaving of the thickness a bushing and a looooonger chain I should turn around 100 RPM at 64mph.
I’m a Texas hillbilly and I have to use what I have around the house.
It’s holding down the toilet lid right now, I finally got the water pressure under control so I need to use the thing some place else.
Worth
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Only 1 to hold the toilet lid closed?
I learned all I need to know about life by killing smart people and eating their brains.
Eat right ,Exercise ,Stay fit, Die Anyway!
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Welcome to the fray.
Warren
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Welcome! If your new front is the medal clad type of wagon wheel be careful on the wet roads. Also, make sure you keep some Murphy's Oils soap around to clean your spokes.
Thom
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It would be a 1948 Franks single and the sprocket would be the draw works drive sprocket from the right side.
It would take the place of the front sprocket on the speedy.
With a little shaving of the thickness a bushing and a looooonger chain I should turn around 100 RPM at 64mph.
Yep, you'll fit in just fine... 
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Oh oh, another wiseguy! Welcome, welcome.
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We welcome old coots & geezers 'round here, as well as middle aged coots. Even the young coots, aka Yutes, show better than average promise  Ride safe  jh
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You will be more than welcome as long as you eat Jaffa Cakes ..drink beer .....behave disgracefully ....other options also include ...have healthy bank balance (for the shiny bits)...an understanding woman (who lets you buy the shiny bits and time to play in your garage) 
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You guys are in for a world of hurt. Worth
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Welcome, and bring it on!! It's going to be a long winter here. mike 
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You guys are in for a world of hurt.
Worth
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You guys are in for a world of hurt.
Worth
OOOOhhh, another wiseguy! We don't have many of those around here! 
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Howdy! These are great bikes, eh?
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C'mon now Dwight, go easy on the new guy. We don't want to scare him off, now do we? On the other hand, he did kind of ask for it.... Oh, and by the way, welcome to the site, Worth.
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C'mon now Dwight, go easy on the new guy. We don't want to scare him off, now do we? On the other hand, he did kind of ask for it.... Oh, and by the way, welcome to the site, Worth.
Ah, come on Rich! Any man "worth" his salt can stand a little kiddin' now and then, ya know!
(Hey Worth, stop me if you've heard these all before!...I'll bet cha have, huh?!) 
Yep! Just like a good Single Malt Scotch, you might call me "an acquired taste" TOO.(among the many OTHER things you may care to call me, of course)
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I have to ask you guys, what do you do to keep the gas/petro from running out when you turn your bike upside down to adjust the chain.  Worth
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We have a chain? Is that bling for around our necks? No but seriously. To keep the fuel from leaking out while you place your bike upside down to adjust the chain...You stick your tongue in the tank and perform a reach-around to pull your chain tight. Wait, are we still talking about bikes?  
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The chain is adjustable?
Chain? Where's that? I don't have one.
A word to the wise is not necessary. It is the stupid ones who need the advice.
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