Triumph and England

**Big Dave** · 26th March 2006, 18:37

Originally Posted by Bonez

Been keeping track of new Triumph since it's inception.

Me too. In fact All Triumphs since my 1976 T120.

**Bonez** · 26th March 2006, 18:42

Originally Posted by Bayrider

Well done Bonez, you are entirely correct. -SNIP-. We can not deny also, that as you have also commented, that some parts, as for, instruments,fuel injection,carburators and suspension components are manufactured to a specification outside the UK. Sent back and assembled in the Hinkley factory in London. Watch the Triumph range in the next few years for more interesting new models.

Thanks. Makes sence and is really nothing new Benelli use basically rebadged sohc honda engines in th '70s and 80s. But why have an imitation when you can have the real thing ah ?

**Big Dave** · 26th March 2006, 18:47

Originally Posted by Bonez

New catalogue out yet Dave?

Doing the KR page right now (wet sundays are good occasionally) - then I have a web flyer and mailout to do.

There isn't another catalogue in the immediate future. The web, direct mail and a changing and expanding inventory has made it a bit obsolete.

Will have a new promo web site on line by weeks end.

**Bonez** · 26th March 2006, 18:51

Originally Posted by Big Dave

Me too. In fact All Triumphs since my 1976 T120.

Still going strong is it?

**Bonez** · 26th March 2006, 18:53

Originally Posted by Motu

Let's see them,1,2,3...and how they have evolved....

You

you.

**popelli** · 26th March 2006, 19:13

Originally Posted by Big Dave

Me too. In fact All Triumphs since my 1976 T120.

if you have a genuine 1976 T120 you have one extremely rare bike

the T140 750 bonnies were introduced in 73 and the T120 650 were phased out at the same time

the factory in the mid 70;s did all sorts of wierd bike thrown together out of spare parts

disc braked daytonas, drum braked 750's, Triumph engined BSA's and now a 76 650 bonnie have you got any further details on this 76 bonnie?

**Bonez** · 26th March 2006, 19:14

Cool. I need to do some price comparisons for some kit I intend to buy before the end of April. Connies getting a workshop for her stainglass work, signed the paperwork on Friday :slap:. So it's only fair I get something for myself ah?

**Big Dave** · 26th March 2006, 19:20

nah - yer right - T140 - oil in the frame - not paying attention and have been writing about a T120 also today - (the one in the showroom window at motomail coincidently)

**Bonez** · 26th March 2006, 19:30

if you have a genuine 1976 T120 you have one extremely rare bike

the T140 750 bonnies were introduced in 73 and the T120 650 were phased out at the same time

the factory in the mid 70;s did all sorts of wierd bike thrown together out of spare parts

disc braked daytonas, drum braked 750's, Triumph engined BSA's and now a 76 650 bonnie have you got any further details on this 76 bonnie?

Quick question if you don't mind popelli? A guy at work has in his words bought a "basket case" Trumpy lacking a frame. He has a powder coated frame with the parts he's just bought he'll be able two construct a complete bike. He mentioned it had a rear disk brake. What production models had this? Twin front disks as well i think. Unsure if it's cast wheels or not. Curious for furture discussions reasons with the gent really.

Please excuse my spelling, sentence makeup, I'm a bit dyslexic. Could ask Dad I guess as he owned all sorts of British bike when I was a kid.

**Paul in NZ** · 26th March 2006, 20:16

Originally Posted by Bonez

Quick question if you don't mind popelli? A guy at work has in his words bought a "basket case" Trumpy lacking a frame. He has a powder coated frame with the parts he's just bought he'll be able two construct a complete bike. He mentioned it had a rear disk brake. What production models had this? Twin front disks as well i think. Unsure if it's cast wheels or not. Curious for furture discussions reasons with the gent really.

Please excuse my spelling, sentence makeup, I'm a bit dyslexic. Could ask Dad I guess as he owned all sorts of British bike when I was a kid.

Sigh.....

Get him to bung us the engine and frame numbers (or look it up on the net) and it's pretty easy to tell the year of at least 2 of the bits (frame and drive side case)....

Assuming it's a big twin (650 or 750) then it's probably a late T140V (twin carb) or a TR7V (singlr carb). From around 1976 (I think - too lazy to go check) and at the same time as the gear change swapped to the left side (should be obvious on the motor) T140's came with a rear disc instead of the old conical hub.

Twin front disc's were only fitted to a few models by the factory (TSS for one) but were often fitted by owners. It's a reasonably common upgrade (but worth having due to the $$)

Cast wheels were fitted to quite a few bikes. Usually Lester or Morris ones and I don't think they are highly sought after. Your mate could have a T140D 'Special' though which is quite sought after! (well I'd like one)

Have a look at the engine! A factory 750 (T140/TR7) will have a 10 stud head. 4 on each pot and 2 in the middle (front / back). Unit T120/TR6 (650) will have only 9.

Let me know if I can help.

Paul N

**Big Dave** · 26th March 2006, 20:24

Originally Posted by Bonez

Still going strong is it?

Wouldn't know - Traded it on an XS1100RH to get outta Perth. but plenty of 'em in Akl are. Toy runs and helicopter runs blow me away how many.

**Bonez** · 26th March 2006, 20:30

Originally Posted by Paul in NZ

Let me know if I can help.

Paul N

Thanks Paul. This appears to be a looong term project from what I can tell. Was surprised at what he'd paid for the "basket case" bits. Way more than I've thrown at the GSX thus far and thats up and running and road legal. But each to their own.

It'll be nice to follow the progress as it comes together and learn a little in the process.

Oh and I stumbled across one of my eighties TWO WHEELS mags the other day that had an article about one of the staffers rides, a T140 of all things. Interesting read.

**Bonez** · 26th March 2006, 20:40

Originally Posted by Big Dave

Wouldn't know - Traded it on an XS1100RH to get outta Perth. but plenty of 'em in Akl are. Toy runs and helicopter runs blow me away how many.

First logo is Meridian, the one Bloor couldn't use...............
The third is a stylised version of the second one. I count two Hinckly logos not three.