Trident T160V

[Dooly]

Getting a 75 T160V Trident. Took it as a trade and cash on my Speed Triple.

First timer with a classic Brit, having had 5 Hinckleys.

Has been in storage for 2 years but should'nt take much to get running.
Has a Norman Hyde 850cc kit on the engine plus Boyer electronic ignition.

Any things I should know about these bikes, any tips or advice, known probs etc.

Whats the best type of oil and plugs for it.
Need some low flat bars, dont like the stock 'ape hanger' types.
Where would one get a set of flat bars.

Looking forward to an oldie.
Had a couple of old Jappas prior, but this looks cool.

[AllanB]

First timer with a classic Brit, having had 5 Hinckleys.

First thing you need to know is - start buying a good tool kit

Nice bikes and they sound excellent. Search the web - there is heaps on there about their week points and whats involved to cure them.

British Spares in Wellington will hold bits & pieces.

Flat bars - they run a standard 7/8 I believe - there are lots of bends available still and any half way decent bike shop will have a Ventura catalogue with the styles in.

Have fun.

[KiwiGs]

I don't know much about the T160v, but from what I have heard you have got your self the a good bike with some very good bits inside.
I work with a guy who has an X75 Hurricane, which he has not long ago put a Boyer ignition on. Once it was set up it worked well.
The sound of the triple leaving work is very worthy indeed...

[Motu]

The T160 has the BSA cases - whether that was because they lost the dies in the Meriden lock out or because they needed the cylinders inclined to make room for the starter I don't know (rumours,part of the mysteek).But they sound great,and handle great...it's just a matter of keeping them together.The MkI Concentrics are horrible,do something about them if it hasn't been done already.

[Pussy]

Ahhh.... T160! Almost the top of my wish list!
Best of the Meridan triples, IMHO

[Dooly]

The MkI Concentrics are horrible,do something about them if it hasn't been done already.

Umm........what Motu?

[Voltaire]

Classic Bike did a comparison between the Trident and the CB 750 a couple of issues back, The Honda had more bells and whistles, and the US market likes bling.
I find these mags quite useful for contacts and inspiration.
How about some pics.

[Dooly]

Classic Bike did a comparison between the Trident and the CB 750 a couple of issues back, The Honda had more bells and whistles, and the US market likes bling.
I find these mags quite useful for contacts and inspiration.
How about some pics.

Heres a pic mate.
Am quite looking forward to getting it and tinkering. I'm a member of the local Classic bike club and finally can say I have a classic as such.

[MIXONE]

You lucky man.Traet it nicely and get a boyer ignition if there isn't one already fitted.
BTW you don't own old triumphs they own you as you will find out.

[MSTRS:Me]

That is gorgeous. And those aren't 'apes'...

[Dooly]

That is gorgeous. And those aren't 'apes'...

They'll feel it after riding my sprotsbikes!!

[Owl]

I agree with MSTRS! Those bars are mint Dooly and yes, a bloody nice bike!

[Motu]

Umm........what Motu?

I had a plan to fit a twin choke Dellorto to the T150,just because I had a new one lying around.It would still supply enough fuel and air,and solve the erratic idle and uneven firing on cruise.Worn Concentrics get air leaks around the slide,which are worse under the high vacuum of cruise,and every time the slides drop for idle they settle in a different place....blip the throttle,reset...blip the throttle,reset,gets frustrating.

But of course your bike is perfect - so no worries.

[Laava]

My bro had a T150v and it was a show bike with chrome doobries everywhere.
But he said that you have to be meticulous about keeping them in tune or they do the mid cyl which the subsequent, non enthusiast, owner found out. Sound awesome with respectable power for the era and great handling! Looks good too! Lucky you!

[ntst8]

Check out the forum at www.triplesonline.com for lots of useful, and probably some not so useful , info.
And a Trispark electronic ignition (www.trispark.com.au) is well worth a look if you are upgrading from points.
Edit - Doh, just read your post proper like and it already has a boyer.