Thank you for another wonderful episode, Bill. Liam’s camera work is great, but his commentary is priceless….. “Show off.” 😁 You’re a better man than I ever was, riding side-hilled single track on that beast. As I’ve said before, I ❤️ that bike, and your setup mods are on point. What I appreciate the most is you’re not “restoring”, maintaining all of its hard earned patina. Good job!
I grew up in Vegas in the '70s. About '74 or so I knew what dirt bikes were, sorta. My uncle gave me a '73 GT 80 when he bought a '74 YZ 125. By that time the old school desert sleds were replaced by KTM, HUSKY, MAICO, CAN AM and the Japanese bikes. It still blows my mind that madmen railed the desert on those old British bikes.
Very cool I need to get my 56 tr6 going I've had it since 76 bought a new set of high left side pipes TT pipes now nothing sounds better than a 40in Triumph with straight pipes!
Just love your videos - great family effort on this one, inspiring your kids, perhaps just like your dad did. The TR6 is a beaut. and sounds wonderful.
Sure wish I could ride with you on my Rickman Metisse Mk III TR6C. But I'm in Alaska. Nothing sounds like the beautiful sound of an old pushrod British twin.
Looking forward to the teased long trip on the desert sled. I’m guessing you’ll wait till it cools off a bit! 106 here today north of you. Happy Trails! Troop
The bike looks great, Do you know how much ground clearance you have on the bike? I am trying to have an idea of what can be done with 6.5 inches that I have on my scrambler. Thanks
Isn't it interesting how we all tend to lean the bike into the hill on a single track trail that runs sideways to the hill. Where at some point the rear wheel loses traction and slides down the hill a bit. If we can see ourselves doing this it will be obvious to keep the bike vertical. My best soluion has been to stand-up and put more weight on the foot peg that is on the down-side of the hill. But I'm still working at it.
“C model” triumph had cast in pullback riders in the top triple lamp. This was opposed to the rubber mounted “R model” road going models which flexed and moved in a way totally unsuitable for off road duty.
There's NO school like OLD school....love the bikes and videos! 👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻😎
Your son’s camera work was actually stupendous! Awesome fun. Dynamic duel. 🤝
Thank you for another wonderful episode, Bill. Liam’s camera work is great, but his commentary is priceless….. “Show off.” 😁 You’re a better man than I ever was, riding side-hilled single track on that beast. As I’ve said before, I ❤️ that bike, and your setup mods are on point. What I appreciate the most is you’re not “restoring”, maintaining all of its hard earned patina. Good job!
I grew up in Vegas in the '70s. About '74 or so I knew what dirt bikes were, sorta. My uncle gave me a '73 GT 80 when he bought a '74 YZ 125. By that time the old school desert sleds were replaced by KTM, HUSKY, MAICO, CAN AM and the Japanese bikes. It still blows my mind that madmen railed the desert on those old British bikes.
Love the sound of that Triumph!
Enjoyed Liam’s commentary.
Great video.
The bike sounds great Bill. What a way to spend a Saturday morning. Camera work was top notch too.
Looks like the Triumph is dialed. Liam has some awesome photography skills.
Very cool I need to get my 56 tr6 going I've had it since 76 bought a new set of high left side pipes TT pipes now nothing sounds better than a 40in Triumph with straight pipes!
Love seeing your family as a part of the love of these old machines. Happy Trails
Troop
As Liam said "show off!"🤣🤣🤣
She's a beast!
Just love your videos - great family effort on this one, inspiring your kids, perhaps just like your dad did. The TR6 is a beaut. and sounds wonderful.
Love it! Especially Liam's commentary.
Top of the line tech in the late fifties! Sounds great, and must have been a hoot to ride.
Ha ha looks fun.
Sure wish I could ride with you on my Rickman Metisse Mk III TR6C.
But I'm in Alaska.
Nothing sounds like the beautiful sound of an old pushrod British twin.
yeah, SHOWOFF!! 😉 Glad to see the mods worked out!
Sounds so good ✌🏻✌🏻👍 love a two piece triumph in sled trim !
Looking forward to the teased long trip on the desert sled. I’m guessing you’ll wait till it cools off a bit! 106 here today north of you.
Happy Trails!
Troop
Yer just a hellraiser!!
Right on. 🤪
Great camera work! 🤟
The Triumph sounds great! But also... the mic must be good - what cam & mic are you / Liam using?
Glorious Bill! The TR6
rules! UA-cam wouldnt let me open any of the links for t-shirt.
You the man!! Cheers!!
The camera man commanded a burn-out. Where was it? Isn’t the camera-man the boss here?? Love hearing the old ‘Umph twins. Les in UK 🇬🇧
Awesome. Can you tell me what make and model your helmet is???
The bike looks great, Do you know how much ground clearance you have on the bike? I am trying to have an idea of what can be done with 6.5 inches that I have on my scrambler.
Thanks
Thanks
Isn't it interesting how we all tend to lean the bike into the hill on a single track trail that runs sideways to the hill. Where at some point the rear wheel loses traction and slides down the hill a bit. If we can see ourselves doing this it will be obvious to keep the bike vertical. My best soluion has been to stand-up and put more weight on the foot peg that is on the down-side of the hill. But I'm still working at it.
Forgive my ignorance, but why do the handlebars sit so far back on the upper triple clamp? Is that the way they were done back then?
“C model” triumph had cast in pullback riders in the top triple lamp. This was opposed to the rubber mounted “R model” road going models which flexed and moved in a way totally unsuitable for off road duty.
"most funnerist"
haha yes!
Again no sound after the introduction. At 1 minute and 29 seconds the sound came back on