I had an original paint '49 Tiger. I also did a concourse restoration on a '50 Thunderbird. I won first place in one of the biggest bike show in the world. I miss it dearly.
Edward Turner really got the styling right on the Meriden twins, not a bad-looker among them. My dad had a 3T in his youth. He later had much more powerful and glamorous bikes ('garden gate' Norton Inter 500 which he raced, Dommie 99) but the 3T was his favourite as he had the most fun on it. He also reckoned Triumph's customer service knocked Norton's into a cocked hat! Hinckley episode please!
Ive just bought one of the last T140s . A 1982er which in ltd number didnt come with any electric start. Amazingly , its had more spent on it in the last 5 years then what i paid for it (eg its value) so im hoping thats taken care of many of the things that would have to be done anyway. Thanks Bikerdood . Great Video presentation.
I’ve got a 1969 T100T 500 Daytona running on a Single carb and it’s a lot more reliable, and you can hardly tell the difference overall on the twin carb set up, with a 20 tooth gearbox sprocket I can hold the gears a bit longer, it’s light weight, great handling fun to rid at legal speed limits on the twisters, love it, thanks for the video.👍
Lovely to see the Triumph 5TA reg 298 VME again after so many years...I owned this very bike. I bought it in 1979 when I was 16. I'd be interested to know where its been since 1990.
AH, Twin concentric carburetors, Q cams, a close ratio trans, twin leading shoe front brakes, Dunlap Gold Seal tires and a curvy canyon - sweet memories!
I purchased a 1973 T 120 rv new . In my opinion this was the best Triumph that I owned or have ridden ( I started riding in 1965 ) It handled very well and although being a 1973 bike it came from the factory with a 1970 front brake , not the usual conical from 1971 and 1972 . I raced this bike with some moderate success especially in the wet .. This is also how I know just how fast the 750 Honda is not .
The OIF bikes really do get a bad rap but the frame is very good We had the TR7rv and liked it Had so many people who never owned one telling me how bad it was 🤷🏻
I had a 1961 3TA in the late seventies and early eighties. It handled beautifully, it was very comfortable and was a lot of fun but going above about 55-60mph would shake your teeth out. In it's defence, I would point out that I think it had T90 pistons. My Triumph of choice from the post-war period would probably be a 6T Thunderbird or TR6. Good video!
Mine's a 78 T140V, the less fashionable UK model (but more practical for long distances, with a bigger tank than the US version). I bought mine 30 years ago, with just over 1000 miles on it. It is a very practical and fun bike to have, and until recently, it was my only bike. I find the twin Amal mk 1 carbs require very little maintenance. When you oil the cables and refit them, 2 or 3 times a year, you need to resynch them, but that only takes a few minutes with no special tools. In fact, from what I've heard, if you have to take the carb off, it's harder on the single carb TR7 version because of the airbox design.
I have a 1960 triumph thunderbird 6t runs great and very clean, i love it
Cool
I had an original paint '49 Tiger. I also did a concourse restoration on a '50 Thunderbird. I won first place in one of the biggest bike show in the world. I miss it dearly.
Beautiful bikes both
I'd certainly be interested in a part 3. My attention has shifted into owning a useable British built motorcycle available for sensible money.
Yes it’s great to own something that’s actually built here and not just badges as British
Edward Turner really got the styling right on the Meriden twins, not a bad-looker among them. My dad had a 3T in his youth. He later had much more powerful and glamorous bikes ('garden gate' Norton Inter 500 which he raced, Dommie 99) but the 3T was his favourite as he had the most fun on it. He also reckoned Triumph's customer service knocked Norton's into a cocked hat! Hinckley episode please!
He was indeed a great stylist, not so good at chassis design unfortunately but Triumphs were always very pretty bikes
Ive just bought one of the last T140s . A 1982er which in ltd number didnt come with any electric start. Amazingly , its had more spent on it in the last 5 years then what i paid for it
(eg its value) so im hoping thats taken care of many of the things that would have to be done anyway. Thanks Bikerdood . Great Video presentation.
Yes I find you should restore a bike for the love of it, never any profit in it
I’ve got a 1969 T100T 500 Daytona running on a Single carb and it’s a lot more reliable, and you can hardly tell the difference overall on the twin carb set up, with a 20 tooth gearbox sprocket I can hold the gears a bit longer, it’s light weight, great handling fun to rid at legal speed limits on the twisters, love it, thanks for the video.👍
In general I’d say a single carb is preferable on a British twin
Less trouble
Less vibes
Definitely worth sacrificing a horse or two
Lovely to see the Triumph 5TA reg 298 VME again after so many years...I owned this very bike. I bought it in 1979 when I was 16. I'd be interested to know where its been since 1990.
It’s good to know it’s still running
AH, Twin concentric carburetors, Q cams, a close ratio trans, twin leading shoe front brakes, Dunlap Gold Seal tires and a curvy canyon - sweet memories!
Nice 😎
I purchased a 1973 T 120 rv new . In my opinion this was the best Triumph that I owned or have ridden ( I started riding in 1965 )
It handled very well and although being a 1973 bike it came from the factory with a 1970 front brake , not the usual conical from 1971 and 1972 .
I raced this bike with some moderate success especially in the wet ..
This is also how I know just how fast the 750 Honda is not .
The OIF bikes really do get a bad rap but the frame is very good
We had the TR7rv and liked it
Had so many people who never owned one telling me how bad it was 🤷🏻
I had a 1961 3TA in the late seventies and early eighties. It handled beautifully, it was very comfortable and was a lot of fun but going above about 55-60mph would shake your teeth out. In it's defence, I would point out that I think it had T90 pistons. My Triumph of choice from the post-war period would probably be a 6T Thunderbird or TR6. Good video!
Thanks
Yes the smaller bikes are lovely n smooth until the revs rise the boy !
Mine's a 78 T140V, the less fashionable UK model (but more practical for long distances, with a bigger tank than the US version). I bought mine 30 years ago, with just over 1000 miles on it. It is a very practical and fun bike to have, and until recently, it was my only bike. I find the twin Amal mk 1 carbs require very little maintenance. When you oil the cables and refit them, 2 or 3 times a year, you need to resynch them, but that only takes a few minutes with no special tools. In fact, from what I've heard, if you have to take the carb off, it's harder on the single carb TR7 version because of the airbox design.
Tom, my son loves those UK models. For me growing up in the 70s that square tank just looked more modern.
Really enjoyed this video which was very interesting and informative. Any chance of doing part 3 as mentioned. Thanks again. Carl.
Very likely as a matter of fact
It ain't no crime to ride a Lime; we love trumpets
Er ok 😂
No sure wether I’m pleased or offended 😂😂
Oh, a later model Thunderbird! But just try and find one anywhere near North Alabama.......
Or anywhere else , as I said very rare even in it’s home country
t140d with spitfire exhaust cam
Tasty
I bought a 1970 Triumph 650 Tiger.
Nice
My bike would be a 1955 t110
Love the than badges on those, nice understated machine
“ When you oil them and re sync them 2 or three times a year. . .” Would you rather ride or repair!!! No wonder everybody ended up on a Honda!
You really don’t have a bloody clue really do you 😂😂😂
Tiger cub was notorious for snapping clutch woodruff key and fragile roller main bearings.
Well not one of turners best
They did improve however
@@bikerdood1100 I used to carry 2 woodruffs at all times and had the replacement time down to 25 minutes anywhere any time.
Happy days 😄😄
@@ijc9984 oh the joys