You've made a real good job of that, mate. You don't know how envious I am!! I reckon the Triumph 500s will take some beating for all round performance. Gotta say, tho, I'm not a big fan of the exhaust, much prefer the twin hi pipes. But the bike's a credit to you. Brilliant.
I really enjoy watching the old Triumphs, got four of my own, here in the states, only two together and running right now. The "wrong side of the road" always gets me though. Thanks for sharing that.
@@user-iy6de7qi1r always loved the Triumphs, got my first at 17 a T120 from my father, all though I tend to be leaning towards the Norton, Thanks for watching
@@yorkshirebiker1293 My older sister dated a guy with a Ducati 160 in high school, early seventies, I bought a Ducati 250 and ran it till 77 when I got a 37 WLA and ended up selling it and about six other bikes in 83. After I lost my wife to m.s. four years ago, I began buying bikes again, bought a 78 Triumph last year and now have four old Harleys and four old Triumphs which I'm going through and rebuilding to get back on the road again. Really enjoyed your "road trip" you just posted. Never been to England but have enjoyed it vicariously with "Old biker" and a couple others who posted. Thanks for that!
@@yorkshirebiker1293 I've moved on, got the money to deal with Triumphs these days and I'm putting three back together, one for my niece, a nice "little" T100. It's coming together nicely, just a bit of chasing parts in odd places. Got another T100 and a 140 with a single carb. Might try to shoehorn it into a space T100 chassis. I prefer the old frames to the oil in frame types.
@@user-iy6de7qi1r Me to, not long enough in the leg for the oil in the frame, i've just done an BMW R80ST, fancied on old air head for years, just one of them itches you've got to scratch. Probably an electric leg for the Vincent next
I am not to displeased with it, a little short of power, a little weep on rear push rod tube, but nice and easy to start and fun for a run round local.
What a nice bike. You’ve made a cracking job of that. I have always liked the Triumph 500’s since my next door neighbour bought one about 1977, to go with his T160. Sadly,I have never had the skills required to make or keep a British bike up to scratch. As far as costs are concerned, you may have spent a few quid getting it to its current state, but you will have the confidence of knowing the condition of the engine. I have watched many UA-cam vids, by restorers/repairers, where someone has paid a lot of money for a bike & it’s just has a minor issue that needs sorting. One complete engine strip & rebuild later, the bike then justifies its original cost!
I had the same model back in 72 lived on that bike and had great times on it. The smaller front brake was great. It handled very well and i often rode it as fast as i could
Great video. Love your bike. I've got a '70 T100C that I've had for 30 yrs. I'm in the process of fitting indicators as this year they were not fitted. I'm older and wiser and think they are a necessity!
Once i get a leak sorted at the back of the of the head, I'm sure ill like it, at the moment its driving me mad. I use mine in traffic and i the the indicators are a good idea, Not sure were your from, but here in England people look at you daft if you stick your arm out. Cheers YB
@@yorkshirebiker1293 Laverda Alpinos seem to go for less money than Triumph 500s - if you can find one (it took me a while). The challenge is in finding a good one as parts can be scarce, way more Triumph 50s were made
You’ve done a good job with this bike. Back in ‘64 I had the same problem with my 650ss Norton, after a few miles riding it would cut out but after resting for a bit it was ok again ….for another few miles. Turned out to be a blocked fuel cap vent, possibly chrome cleaner. After a bit of poking with wire and blowing through I got it fixed. Unusual problem eh? Keep up the good work with the bikes and the videos. Do you watch ‘The mighty garage’ on UA-cam ? Run by a Brit based in Oregon USA…..lot of great old British bikes on the channel (apologies if you are already a subscriber!). Cheers
Yes I've watch a few of his video's. What through me with the fuel cap id put a drill through from both sides, was sure that was not the problem. i suppose that was my second mistake THINKING
East coast models have a wide ratio box, parts are not so easy, west cost model have the same box as the Daytona, so parts are not to bad to find, Hope all goes well, and you get the problem sorted soon. YB
Lovely looking bike, I hope that the Tiger 100 that I'm currently building turns out half as good as yours. I'm thinking about fitting a siamese Hi-level pipe, because I think they look ace,. Could I ask, were your's hi-level as standard ?
Yes, all the T100c had Hi-level pipes , i think. They were the most ill fitting pipes I've ever fitted, whish id used the Siamese pipes instead. I've now fitted the bread basket guard, after taking the wife on the back, not pretty YB
Not sure , i think not much difference. the 500 seems more revie than the 650. Best thing it's easy to start and just right for pottering around little lanes.
You're on the wrong side of the road mate !!!!!! ( yeah i know England ) Nice bike but I think i miss the tachometer more than the second carb. Ride safe enjoy your build.
Doing it yourself,at least you know its done proper...( but then you may not want to know exactly how it was done,after all the guy admit he,s a skinflint !!!)
😊😊 i don't mind spending, its wasting i don't like, all my bikes are used on a regular bases, and i don't get much bother. but yes next time ill remember to say i've spent loads.
You've made a real good job of that, mate. You don't know how envious I am!! I reckon the Triumph 500s will take some beating for all round performance. Gotta say, tho, I'm not a big fan of the exhaust, much prefer the twin hi pipes. But the bike's a credit to you. Brilliant.
I really enjoy watching the old Triumphs, got four of my own, here in the states, only two together and running right now. The "wrong side of the road" always gets me though. Thanks for sharing that.
@@user-iy6de7qi1r always loved the Triumphs, got my first at 17 a T120 from my father, all though I tend to be leaning towards the Norton,
Thanks for watching
@@yorkshirebiker1293 My older sister dated a guy with a Ducati 160 in high school, early seventies, I bought a Ducati 250 and ran it till 77 when I got a 37 WLA and ended up selling it and about six other bikes in 83. After I lost my wife to m.s. four years ago, I began buying bikes again, bought a 78 Triumph last year and now have four old Harleys and four old Triumphs which I'm going through and rebuilding to get back on the road again. Really enjoyed your "road trip" you just posted. Never been to England but have enjoyed it vicariously with "Old biker" and a couple others who posted. Thanks for that!
@@user-iy6de7qi1r you ve got to keep you self busy, so why not either something yo love, my mate had a 250 demo, always wanted one
@@yorkshirebiker1293 I've moved on, got the money to deal with Triumphs these days and I'm putting three back together, one for my niece, a nice "little" T100. It's coming together nicely, just a bit of chasing parts in odd places. Got another T100 and a 140 with a single carb. Might try to shoehorn it into a space T100 chassis. I prefer the old frames to the oil in frame types.
@@user-iy6de7qi1r Me to, not long enough in the leg for the oil in the frame, i've just done an BMW R80ST, fancied on old air head for years, just one of them itches you've got to scratch. Probably an electric leg for the Vincent next
Lovely little simple bike. Those bars are gorgeous. Cracking sunny day bike to dawdle through the lanes on 👍
Not only are the bars ok they were free, but it just the dog for the little back roads. Cheers YB
The bike is perfect. The aluminum rims is a nice upgrade and the tires are proper .
I am not to displeased with it, a little short of power, a little weep on rear push rod tube, but nice and easy to start and fun for a run round local.
Just came across your channel, your trophy 500 T100c what a beauty
Its not my favorite yet, maybe not enough time aboard yet 😊😊
What a nice bike. You’ve made a cracking job of that. I have always liked the Triumph 500’s since my next door neighbour bought one about 1977, to go with his T160. Sadly,I have never had the skills required to make or keep a British bike up to scratch.
As far as costs are concerned, you may have spent a few quid getting it to its current state, but you will have the confidence of knowing the condition of the engine. I have watched many UA-cam vids, by restorers/repairers, where someone has paid a lot of money for a bike & it’s just has a minor issue that needs sorting. One complete engine strip & rebuild later, the bike then justifies its original cost!
I know that too well, i bought a triumph cheep, and it turned out to not be so cheep. I spent plenty to get it up to spec.
I had the same model back in 72 lived on that bike and had great times on it. The smaller front brake was great. It handled very well and i often rode it as fast as i could
I've not had enough time on it yet, and a persistent leek on the rear push rod tube, but as yet it seems OK, sure I'll have it settled down next year
Job well done.. looks great. I like these better than the larger triumphs.
I've not got enough miles in on it yet, so for not bad, bar for a bloody oil leak from the rear PRT
Lovely job 🙂
Thank you for sharing.
Brilliant video.
Just come across your channel, really enjoyed the video, really interesting thank you
sounds great
Cracking video and great job.
cheers
Great video. Love your bike. I've got a '70 T100C that I've had for 30 yrs. I'm in the process of fitting indicators as this year they were not fitted. I'm older and wiser and think they are a necessity!
Once i get a leak sorted at the back of the of the head, I'm sure ill like it, at the moment its driving me mad. I use mine in traffic and i the the indicators are a good idea, Not sure were your from, but here in England people look at you daft if you stick your arm out. Cheers YB
I'm from Christchurch New Zealand.
Looks cracking, you've done a great job there. I considered finding one for the back roads myself recently but ended up getting a Laverda 500
yes i think i could live with a Laverda in my shed👍👍😊😊
@@yorkshirebiker1293 Laverda Alpinos seem to go for less money than Triumph 500s - if you can find one (it took me a while). The challenge is in finding a good one as parts can be scarce, way more Triumph 50s were made
@@jimmarshall807 ill have to save my pocket money for a spell, Just doing brakes on the Vincent so I'm skint
You’ve done a good job with this bike. Back in ‘64 I had the same problem with my 650ss Norton, after a few miles riding it would cut out but after resting for a bit it was ok again ….for another few miles. Turned out to be a blocked fuel cap vent, possibly chrome cleaner. After a bit of poking with wire and blowing through I got it fixed. Unusual problem eh?
Keep up the good work with the bikes and the videos. Do you watch ‘The mighty garage’ on UA-cam ? Run by a Brit based in Oregon USA…..lot of great old British bikes on the channel (apologies if you are already a subscriber!). Cheers
Yes I've watch a few of his video's. What through me with the fuel cap id put a drill through from both sides, was sure that was not the problem. i suppose that was my second mistake THINKING
I have a 1967 t100c. Trying to figure out the gearbox i apparently messed up! But is a beautiful bike.
East coast models have a wide ratio box, parts are not so easy, west cost model have the same box as the Daytona, so parts are not to bad to find, Hope all goes well, and you get the problem sorted soon. YB
Lovely looking bike, I hope that the Tiger 100 that I'm currently building turns out half as good as yours. I'm thinking about fitting a siamese Hi-level pipe, because I think they look ace,. Could I ask, were your's hi-level as standard ?
Yes, all the T100c had Hi-level pipes , i think. They were the most ill fitting pipes I've ever fitted, whish id used the Siamese pipes instead. I've now fitted the bread basket guard, after taking the wife on the back, not pretty YB
Very good picture quality ! You have a really nice bike there, how does the vibration compare to its bigger brothers ?
Not sure , i think not much difference. the 500 seems more revie than the 650. Best thing it's easy to start and just right for pottering around little lanes.
You're on the wrong side of the road mate !!!!!! ( yeah i know England )
Nice bike but I think i miss the tachometer more than the second carb. Ride safe enjoy your build.
i miss the other 150cc, but my knee's thank me 👍👍
Doing it yourself,at least you know its done proper...( but then you may not want to know exactly how it was done,after all the guy admit he,s a skinflint !!!)
😊😊 i don't mind spending, its wasting i don't like, all my bikes are used on a regular bases, and i don't get much bother. but yes next time ill remember to say i've spent loads.
GOOD VID, nice bike passed a pleasant half hour thanks a lot for putting the effort in ,say hello to the wife .
cheers Barry, missed you last time at cafe, the lads said you called. Hope all is going well and we see you soon