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[Nice 'n' Fat]

And I've now bought this

She's not completely original but is pretty damn close

 

[(RIP) Bin Ridin]

Sweet thang!!!

 

[steve hughes]

And I've now bought this

She's not completely original but is pretty damn close

Just been in a Triumph dealership (youles Blackburn) and they have a 2014 bonnie in just your colours ! Great bike enjoy.

 

[Number 6]

And I've now bought this ...........
She's not completely original but is pretty damn close

One of the last TR6Cs The alloy rims are a nice touch but I'd fit the shorter front indicator stems and ditch the quick-action throttle.

 

[Nice 'n' Fat]

According to Harry Woolridge's Bible the last TR6C rolled off the production line on the 5th January 1972 (AG44359) and mine (AG44112) was also built in Jan 72

The indicators are awful. The stems are way too long. I'm sure their length was instrumental in cracking the nearside mounting point on the headlamp shell. I reckon someone has walked in to them when the bike's been parked. The N/S/R was also bent and they do the usual Lucas jiggle spinning the lenses in opposite directions as the vibes kick in

I think I will be taking them off and sticking them in to storage. I like the quick action throttle. it certainly makes the bike pick up and move

I'm thinking of removing the lights and rev counter completely and just running it on a daytime MOT

The frame's been powder coated. The motor's been polished. Akront rims are fitted and there's lots of stainless fasteners abound

She's not mint. She's just a practical classic and I'm very happy I bought her

 

[markjackson]

I'm thinking of removing the lights and rev counter completely and just running it on a daytime MOT

I kept the lights (and any other unnecessary tat like tacho, airbox and most of the wiring) off mine when she went back on the road. the only time it has been a problem was out trail riding in January when the weather suddenly turned so grim in was really dark at about 2 in the afternoon

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[Oldie]

Trophy TR25W

Saw this, liked it and bought it. Seems like most of the issues have been dealt with and last year had new big end, valves etc plus mods to stop it happening again. It's a great runner and sounds fantastic and just might hold 60 all day. Low miles, Boranie rims, plus other nice touches. Fortunately, I'm a fan of smaller engine bikes and they are, of course, so much cheaper than the "proper" classics, which is fine by me. The engineer owner has a few BSA/Triumph 250 and 350 bikes, owning this one for the past 10 years and is local to me, so good back up if required, but Rupert Ratio ordered anyway.

It's a 1970 UK bike (matching numbers) which came with the high level exhaust on the near side although I might change that and get a second pipe for the o/s with the US spec heat shield.

Oh, and regarding the photo, the chap had just ridden to this particular show earlier in the year for a look-see but was persuaded to enter it, and won a prize

 

[patzx12]

I purchased a brand spanking new Norton Commando 750 Roadster back in 1973 at the age of 17. I remember collecting in from Pride and Clarke in SW London and then riding it up to Newark to visit my sister and then returning to Taunton down the Fosse Way. I went round Europe on it in 74 and then traded it for my Z! in early 75. So when one came up last week for a bargain price, I couldn't resist. I was helped by Paula of course, as a Commando was the first bike she ever rode pillion on. It's been covered in some sort of gooey protective spray (not ACF 50) and needs a good spruce up but, as you can see from the photos it' starting to look very nice. With a Z1, CBX1000, GT750 Kettle, R90/6 my 1970's collection is almost complete!. It was a great and very exiting era of motorcycling band I'm enjoying every moment spent on them.

A bit of a personal provenance link to classic bikes is what interests me also.
I would like a early GT750 Kettle to add to my toys but not easy to get hold of.

 

[markjackson]

A bit of a personal provenance link to classic bikes is what interests me also.

The archeology of old bikes can be such fun; like a sort of fat, middle aged Indiana Jones that doesn't leave the house/garage

One particularly lovely thing with old race bikes is the fun of finding programmes, photos and magazine articles featuring them.

Especially when the stuff shows them racing against such legends as Sheene, Roberts and Rossi (Vale's dad).

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[patzx12]

Nearly there and a bit of time to complete.

 

[Deleted account 240831001]

Here's a photo of my contribution towards greenhouse warming. Say thank you for the heatwave
It's not got those pipes on any more, I fitted a set of chromed Higgspeed GP chambers instead because a) it runs better, b) it sounds better and c) they look nice.

 

[Deleted account 240831001]

and my contribution towards stopping dozy pedestrians from walking in the road.
It's not got the side panel badges fitted in the photo but yes; it's a Laverda Montjuic and those so called silencers emit a healthy 110db at 5k rpm.

And for the eagle eyed - I was waiting for new carbs to arrive when I took the photo but it's now got a nice pair of Dellorto pumpers on it and they throw fuel into the engine faster than any pyromaniac could ever manage

 

[Nice 'n' Fat]

That's a sturdy old topbox holding that bike up

 

[Deleted account 240831001]

That's a sturdy old topbox holding that bike up

Looks can be deceptive because it's a Yamaha Tenere topbox so not the sturdiest ever made and the bike wasn't actually touching it. Close inspection of the arse end of the bike will allow you to see a ratchet strap on the left hand side which goes from the rear subframe to the base of the stand allowing me to alter the angle of dangle as it were.

 

[jonnie comet]

Here's a photo of my contribution towards greenhouse warming. Say thank you for the heatwave
It's not got those pipes on any more, I fitted a set of chromed Higgspeed GP chambers instead because a) it runs better, b) it sounds better and c) they look nice.

cool:

I just love two strokes......

 

[steve hughes]

cool:

I just love two strokes......

Me toooo: heres my contribution to helping the oil companies make a shilling

 

[WEE BOAB]

Lovely....

 

[Deleted account 240831001]

My wife used to have a KR1S and now owns an RD350LC and an Aprillia RS250 but she doesn't miss her KR1S. I wonder why?

 

[Racer]

MPG ,Are you serious ?

I saw it, had to have it, reminded me of my yoof

 

[steve hughes]

I saw it, had to have it, reminded me of my yoof

Racer, nice bike Classic Bike May 15 did a H1 H2 shootout , lots of positives for both. If you missed it , pm me yr email and I will scan and email to you.

Steve