Malarkey Engineering Specials Desert Sled
"Desert Sled": A Southern Californian off-road race inspired stripped down motorcycle from the 50's and 60's.
Desert Sled Specification:
Component parts were chosen for their suitability and aesthetics. British parts were sourced wherever possible.
Design: Pete Myers, Malarkey Engineering. The design inspiration was the "Desert Sled".
Design cues carried through to the 21st Century Triumph Desert Sled include the absence of the oil cooler, western style handlebars, high level 2 into 1 exhaust, Ohlins classic twin shock suspension and front mudguard brace. The Triumph fuel tank and Keihn carbs again complement the styling. Omiting side panels, mounting the battery beneath the gearbox and locating the ICU and M-unit under the seat gives the stripped back look.
Geometry referenced from the modern scrambler.
Frame: Metal Malarkey Engineering one off T45 16 swg bronze welded frame. Metisse Mk3 inspired.
Swingarm: Metal Malarkey Engineering, oval section, internal adjusters.
Hubs: Talon front and rear
Rims: Alloy non valanced, stainless spokes built by Staffordshire Wheel Works
Tyres: Front Heidenau K60 100 90 19
Rear Heidenau K60 130 80 18
Brakes: Calipers: Front HEL 4 pot radial, Rear HEL 2 pot Discs: Front EBC 320mm wavey semi floating
Rear EBC 240mm wavey fixed
Master Cylinders: HEL
Brake reservoirs: TWC
Forks and Yokes: Triumph Tiger 1050 usd forks
Metal Malarkey Yokes. Top stepped to suit fork length
Rear Suspension: Ohlins Classic Motocross 360 shocks
Carbs: Keihn FCR 39 and adapters: Chad Thompson, Sudco, California
Engine: Triumph Scrambler 865 2007
Electronics: Moto Gadget M unit, Chronoclassic speedo, Metal Malarkey switchgear, LED indicators (Oberon), headlamp 7” stop/tail Lucas 564. Battery YTX12-BS. Vehicle wiring products
Exhausts: Metal Malarkey high level 2 into 1. Modified Triumph scrambler silencer. Ceramic coated jet black.
Rearsets: Modified Barleycorn. Rubber footrests
Handlebars: Stainless 7/8" Western style.
Seat: Traditional style 3/4 length. Metal Malarkey seat base. Dyke Upholstery
Tinware: Triumph carb model fuel tank. Stainless mudguards.
Lubrication: Oil through frame design. HEL connectors and hose.
Fasteners: St/St
Painting: Airbrush work: Lee Morgan Artworx
Prep and black components: Nigel, Grahams Garage.
Trev Pritchard
Dry Weight: 187 kg / 411.5 lbs (Triumph scrambler 865 230 kg - 23% heavier)
Wheel base: 1529mm
Ground clearance: 220mm
Rake: 27 degrees
Trail: 105mm
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