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[Buy early]

Looks like a sweet project! Time & money, if you have more of one, you nan get by with less of the other. Looking forward to thr resto.

[TN]

i use to mess around with classic british bikes, nothing this early. looks like its all there.

when Triumph starting importing bikes to the USA again in 95 i sought out a daytona 1200 and purchased it. what a fine machine that was.



good find


TN

[Paul1]

Thought you'd like to see my finished TR6 

[Paul1]

And another 

[Midnight Rider]

Ok, that's it.  No matter what other problems it may have the chain is so loose that Phaedrus would be very unhappy.

 

Nice project bike, Don.  As a kid, I think we all lusted after a Triumph at some point in time...at least those of us who are getting "long in the tooth".

The only bike I ever rode for a while that had the shifter/brake reversed was an old Matchless.  Only takes a few rides to reprogram the brain a bit.

[Twolanerider]

It's since my very early 20s that I last had a Triumph (actually a Triumph and a half as well as I can remember it).  The crossed feet thing was the first thing I remembered on seeing this beastie.

[Twolanerider]

Thought you'd like to see my finished TR6 

Thanks Paul.  Sent those pics to my brother in law to give him a goal and something to lust after.

[Paul1]

Thanks Paul.  Sent those pics to my brother in law to give him a goal and something to lust after.

Have changed it since the photo so will post up some pics later, same paint scheme but have done it like the US version of the TR6, changed the rear tail light, put stainless steel mudguards (fenders) & finally straight through TT pipes, I love it, but still get the occasional negative comment from the purists out there. Did not realise at first that yours is a pre-unit construction, they fetch more money over here. 

[Eagle Eye]

That's a great looking bike! 

I owned and maintained a 69 BSA Thunderbolt in the mid 70s, that had a the Layland ingition system and single SU Carb. 

I'd check the coil first, before tearing into any internal parts. 

Can't wait to see your finished product! 

Cheers,
Ken

[Paul1]

Another 1

[GregKhougaz]

This might be of interest:   k.d. lang's TR6 is up for auction at the Petersen Museum in Los Angeles at the "Classic California: Collectors' Motorcycles, Motorcars, and Related Memorabilia,"  November 12, 2011.  It was restored for lang six years ago by Triumph expert Dean Collins of TT Cycles in the style of the C-model 650s favored by off-road riders "back in the day."  Work included a complete engine overhaul starting with a rebalanced crankshaft, ported and polished cylinder heads, Megacycle camshafts and a 750cc big-bore kit.  A single Mikuni carb was fitted for ease of starting and a reliable idle.  A custom set of flat-black high pipes adds to the off-road look, as do a set of trials universal tires.

Auction Estimate: US $20,000 - $24,000
 

[GregKhougaz]

k.d.

[Twolanerider]

The bike here is definitely an old Brit bike.  Hasn't been licensed nor probably run in 25 years.  Nothing done to it here other than roll it down the ramp of a pickup truck and put the bike inside.  And already had to work on it !

Yes, it leaked .

Had a fuel smell in the shop when walking in earlier.  Thought "uh oh, where's that coming from?"  Then had next thought of "oh yeah, there's an old Triumph in here."

Mystery solved.

No doubt someone poured some fuel in at its auction site.  Turns out the main petcock was leaking and the reserve was broken off (closed).  Drained the fuel and removed both taps.  All good for now.

[spydglide]

Not sure what the ethanol will do the the Trumpets innerds.    spyder

[Twolanerider]

Not sure what the ethanol will do the the Trumpets innerds.    spyder

Nor I.  But if there's much of an aftermarket for these things it seems likely fuel taps better than the old originals won't be uncommon.  Will keep my finger crossed.