Category: Classic Bikes

Bikes manufactured prior to 1989, such as Triumphs from the Meriden or Coventry eras

Triumph Bonneville T120 1970

Mike’s Bike. An entry in our 2020 Online Old Motorcycle Gathering.

From Mike.

I have owned this bike since 2007. This is a 1970 uk version of the T120 and the last year with an external oil tank. Recently it has undergone a substantial overhaul from the crankshaft up which has been reground and balanced and attention given to many details during the rebuild. It was originally points ignition but a Pazon Altair electonic ignition has been fitted.

Triumph Tiger Cub 1964

Greg’s Bike. This won the Best Triumph in our 2020 Online Old Motorcycle Gathering.

From Greg.

This Tiger Cub has been in our family for years and has been owned by both my brothers Richard and Chas. It’s a great bike and we have all enjoyed riding it . A few years ago Richard suggested that we should restore the Cub back to original specification. After a number of years and also restoring Richards Thruxton in between, the Cub is now finished. I got it running a few weeks ago and was desperate to get it to the bike shows . You rarely see many Cubs at shows . Hope you like it cheers Greg.

Triumph TR7 1973

Ron’s Bike. An entry in our 2020 Online Old Motorcycle Gathering.

From Ron.

Complete rebuild in the US, from a basket case, over the last 3 years.  I had a lot of help from Jaye Strait at Britech New England.  Jaye rebuilt the engine, I did most of the other restoration, down to powder coating the frame.  Matching frame and engine.  Not quite original, for example, electronic ignition.  And the tank needs a little more work – I thought the rattle can paint was petrol proof – it wasn’t.

Triumph T100 Pre-Unit 1955

Bill’s bike. An entry in our 2020 Online Old Motorcycle Gathering.

From Bill.

The Bike was originally shipped to Sri Lanka supposedly as a demo bike and was then eventually acquired by a Massey Ferguson Rep based in Singapore. It then followed him around the globe before ending up back in the UK some 5 years ago when it had a full engine overhaul.

Unfortunately the overhaul wasn’t the best to say the least but I know have it running as it should do and it does great service on Berkshire VMCC runs.

Triumph TR5t Trophy Trail 1972

Jim’s bike. An entry in our 2020 Online Old Motorcycle Show Gathering.

From Jim.

1972 TR5t 500cc. This bike  came back from America in 2000, was dated by the club in 2001 as a 1972. The engine is 1 month newer for some reason. The bike which looked ok when bought was unrideable with many issues, but after much work now runs really lovely as long as you are not in a hurry, very light and handles really well.

Triumph Daytona T100R – 1971

Mike’s Bike. An entry in our 2020 Online Old Motorcycle Gathering.

From Mike.

I have owned the bike since 2004 which was partially restored by the previous owner after being re-imported from the U.S. around 2000.

I have taken the bike on 2 tours of France with the club covering approximately 1000 miles on each tour. Over the years I have corrected a number of issues with the bike and it is now running exceptionally well apart from being stabled due to the lockdown. It is a great bike to ride and is light and very fast with exceptional acceleration up to 60 mph for 500cc.

Triumph Bonneville – 1968

Entry to our 2020 Online Old Motorcycle Gathering

From Andy

My Triumph Tiger 650 was originally exported from Meriden to Iceland on 28th May 1968.

There were a huge number of American troops at the Air Base in Reykjavík at that time. They bought bikes from the local distributor at a better price than in the US, and shipped them back home, my bike found its way to the US.

It stayed there, being repatriated in August 2000.

I have enjoyed my Triumph since that time.

Standard American spec. I have fitted Boyer Bransden elect ign, and Podtronics regulator.