Triumph Hurricane X75, sold on Trademe...

**White trash** · 10th May 2007, 17:41

I remember when I was a wee little lad, 13 I think, at the Easter Rally in Portobello, just outta Dunedin with the old man. Dad had a really nice Bonnie' and I was manning the gate.

This dude rocked up on an X75. I was fucken drooling I tell ya. I told dad that was the best looking bike I'd ever seen and to this day, I back my statement. Stunning.

**Paul in NZ** · 10th May 2007, 20:42

Originally Posted by White trash

I remember when I was a wee little lad, 13 I think, at the Easter Rally in Portobello, just outta Dunedin with the old man. Dad had a really nice Bonnie' and I was manning the gate.

This dude rocked up on an X75. I was fucken drooling I tell ya. I told dad that was the best looking bike I'd ever seen and to this day, I back my statement. Stunning.

The really odd thing is, Triumph / BSA never repeated the exercise - they should have learnt what tweaked the buyers nipple - but no.... I'm not even sure they understood what the bike really meant but HD and the japs sure did! Oh well - it was probably too late by then anyway.

If they had something it was a lightness of being - beautiful use of space

**Motu** · 10th May 2007, 20:55

Originally Posted by Paul in NZ

If they had something it was a lightness of being - beautiful use of space

If you ride other British bikes....they never had it either,it was just a Triumph thing.Sure they may have been faster or handled better....whatever - but they didn't have that dumb puppy dog happiness that a Triumph has.

**toycollector10** · 10th May 2007, 23:35

Hey White Trash....go here, the NZ dollar is crap at the moment. It's a great time to buy....let me know how you go, you might never get another chance......
I imported a bike ex USA in 2005 and it's easy and well worth the effort. I can talk you through it if you like..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...get,osi_widget

**JimBob** · 11th May 2007, 10:05

Originally Posted by PeeJay

Got it a bit ass about face. All triple engines were manufactured at Small Heath. Tridents were assembled at Meridan where the chassis and running gear were manufactured. During the lockout it was the lack of a chassis that was the problem. The T160 wasnt "based" on the R3, it was a T150 with the barrels angled to give room for the electric start and a bigger airbox.
Personally I think if BSA had designed the triple rather than Triumph we may have had a better bike. Single cam, pushrod tunnels, rockerbox intergrated with the head, all mean less places for oil to leak from, twin downtubes allowing a nice clean exhaust system. But if I had foresight I would have bought a couple of Hurricanes and popped them in a safe for 30yrs. mate of mine still has a 73 T150V he bought new from Whites. I thought he was nuts paying $1999.00 when a new 750 bonny was $1699 (thats what I bought)
cheers

Considering my trident leaked from every available joint in the top end (16?) at one time or other maybe a BSA designed triple would have been a bit better
Bought a Honda CB750 in 72 for $1999. What a machine, electric start, smooth, so different from the British bikes I was bought up on. There were some interesting bikes in the early 70s. 500 Titan and 750 waterbus, Tridents, 3cyl Kawasakis, that Yamaha 500 twin that kept blowing up. 750 twins from kawasaki and yamaha that tried to woo british bike riders by including unreliability and oil leaks as standard, XS750 & 850, 450 Honda Black Bomber that used to waste Bonnies, my trophy with 11:1 pistons which required the grit, determination, and guts worthy of an SAS soldier to kick over because you knew what was going to happen!!
And of course the the king, Z900 Kwaka whooha

**JimBob** · 11th May 2007, 10:37

And of course a bit later the 6 cylinders from Honda, Kawasaki, and Benelli, Rotary from Suzuki and Norton, Sort of makes todays crop of singles twins and fours all a bit boring? Sorry forgot about the 3 cyl triumph and the new R3

**Paul in NZ** · 11th May 2007, 11:56

Originally Posted by JimBob

And of course a bit later the 6 cylinders from Honda, Kawasaki, and Benelli, Rotary from Suzuki and Norton, Sort of makes todays crop of singles twins and fours all a bit boring? Sorry forgot about the 3 cyl triumph and the new R3

I think we also forget that in every era - adventurous types have introduced all sorts of whacky designs and configurations. In the 70's, suddenly we had effective and fast communications and distribution channels coupled with real advances in manufacturing technology PLUS it all happened at a time when we could remember it...

It was a great time though... I never purchased a new Jap bike but I did like oggling them through the shop window and when the first Ducati Vs appeared. Holy crap! An effective V twin - who woulda thought...

Paul N

**JimBob** · 11th May 2007, 15:01

And I forgot about the longitudinal v4, flat 4 and flat 6 by Honda. So I guess only a rotary missing. Not so boring after all.

**Far canal** · 13th May 2007, 13:56

Well thankyou Guys for most interesting forum,Yes I bought the Cane,picked it up Yesterday.To answer some of your questions,the following is for your info,

1)Paint,this was not a big issue as it is easy to repaint to original,however having picked up the bike I wont.I may purchase if I can a spare tank and paint it original.The paint work on the bike is amazing.

2)The mufflers are fine.

3)The numbers are fine

4)To quote Kiwi Rider mag the bike is better than a brand new hurricane.

5) Shiny: The man I bought it off should be commended for the condition.OK,if putting a little black on a few pieces, and putting braided hose fittings instead of the plastic hoses,and putting covers on some of the bolts is a crime well so be it.To put this bike to original would take a few hours plus the paint.

I wanted a hurricane and I wanted and got a good one,

Far canal

**dogsnbikes** · 13th May 2007, 14:55

Originally Posted by toycollector10

This was a great price for a great motor-sickle. End price was more than double the reserve.

What a classic and desirable bike. I would love to know the story behind why the buyer just had to have it. Of course, it will be worth $60,000 by 2017. And what a gutsy last bid. Totally shut down the two underbidders although it might have been an autobid situation. If anyone knows the buyer get her to post up here her thoughts and what the story behind her bidding was.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/List...px?id=98080491

Yes Meet the buyer on friday in danniverke on our way to the cold duck.....and triumphs were the dicussion card .....very nice couple they were too

**Paul in NZ** · 13th May 2007, 16:56

Originally Posted by Far canal

Well thankyou Guys for most interesting forum,Yes I bought the Cane,picked it up Yesterday.

Good for you!

Its really hard to tell from digital pictures - they can make a dog look like a peach and a great bike look average,

Regardless - you pays your money and takes your chances and above all - thats a nice looking bike. If you are keen to use it - drop me a line as I'm in Kapiti as well and the Wellington Classic Club do a great monthly ride

Paul in NZ

**Far canal** · 13th May 2007, 18:49

Thanks and I will do Paul,

I took the sucker for a little ride this avo. It is so awesome to ride.
I do feel very humbled to own such a bike. I will only know when I sell it if I paid too much,there was however a buyer in the wings so to speak.
I have had two people,one whom owned or ridden can comment on the bike.
Ironically both assumed in was a brand new Triump retro.

F:C

**terbang** · 13th May 2007, 18:59

Yeah you got a nice bike there. When I first saw one of those when I was around 15 I thought it was the most beautiful machine I hade ever seen. Still looks great even today.

**Paul in NZ** · 13th May 2007, 20:27

Originally Posted by Far canal

Thanks and I will do Paul,

I took the sucker for a little ride this avo. It is so awesome to ride.
I do feel very humbled to own such a bike. I will only know when I sell it if I paid too much,there was however a buyer in the wings so to speak.
I have had two people,one whom owned or ridden can comment on the bike.
Ironically both assumed in was a brand new Triump retro.

F:C

Yeah - that 'happens' even with mine but not as much now I have the skinny green tank on it.

The Wellington classic bike show is the end of the month - might see you there..

Cheers