Beautiful Big T, Paul. My first bike was a double-carb 1967 Triumph, T100R, 500cc Daytona Tiger, blue & cream, which I still have after all these many years. They are great machines. Ride safe and best of luck to you, from the USA.
Almost the same as my 1966 Triumph ' Saint ' 650 , same engine , exhausts , tank frame except mine is light blue and white , does not have the rev counter and my gearing would be slightly lower being an X - NZ Police bike , its quick up to about 80 mph where she runs out off puff and again thank you Paul , I enjoy your videos .
Oh no.. Sea mist green, rack on the tank, 650 TR6, 1967.. That's the very bike I learned how to ride on when my brother bought one for $1150, barely used. It seems like this old girl could use some tuning, but third gear was a lot of fun on the one we had. Thanks for the memories! That bike looks really good for its age!
You must have different ears to me, I think it sounds awful. One thing I do like about those earlier bikes is the tank rack, what a shame that someone in the US said it ruined his chances of a child and sued.
@@dave20thmay Paul's mike is awful and most of the time it does sound like a bag of nails but if you listen at 10.10 when Paul opens it up a little and things change.
I have a 1965 TR6 in my collection. When hot the clutch started to Drag making neutral fining and changes tad difficult, I found the clutch push rod bush In the end of the main shaft was well worn also if the clutch lever pivot point was worn, not the bolt hole or bolt but the lever itself this can often lead to lack of throw. I always use sae 10 in the primary case and SAE 50 in the gearbox,, The plain plates can warp if they get too hot, this will cause you grief. I bought my first 650 Triumph in '67 a Thunderbird rode that for years, should never have sold the bike. Bought the TR 6 15 years ago supposedly had a blue printed engine. I found the beast wet sumpped when left in the garage over winter. The Oil pressure was not spot on, popped off the timing cover and found the oil seal to the quill was not pressed in square also the pump cross slide was worn, replaced with a new Morgo oil pump, oil pipes and fitted a canister oil filter on the return later fitted an electronic ign now goes like the wind.. Next job renew rocker bushes. Blue printed engine, I don't think so...
A good looking surviver Paul. My T140V started having gearbox selection problems and it was one of the gear bushes moving out of the gear cog thus restricting the movement along the shaft. An old Triumph man I knew said they all do that right from early days. He was right.
A nice looking bike. Sounds like the carb. needs some adjustment for slow running or as you say Paul the timing looking at. It seemed to be "chugging" going through the village at small throttle openings. Great video through the beautiful Welsh countryside, many thanks for posting!
I love that bike. The green and white 67 TR6 has always been a favorite color combination of mine. I've seen a couple for sale recently where the person who restored it didn't get the green color correct. They used a darker more metallic green and ruined the look of the bike.
Earlier on today I watched a video of you riding a 1970 A65 Lightening and now watching this I realise just how much prettier both marques bikes were before the OIF framed models of a few years later.... but then maybe that's just my opinion. One thing's for sure though the OIF's really were 'the begining of the end' so to speak.
Looks very nice, but its a good idea to look at the spark plugs and carburettor. I thought it sounded like it was running too rich, like the choke was partly closed but what do I know?
Hello, Thanks for the video. I see this actual bike is now for sale. Did the running rough low down and the hard to find neutral/clutch slipping get sorted out? Cheers
@@paulhenshaw4514 had a few triumphs always preferred the pre unit gearbox/clutch as for that camplate spring i think it was used in the triumph terrier/cub had one go on a devimead a65 if you accelarated hard it jumped from 1st to second gear like an auto box seemed a cheapo part on a resonably good engine my best twin was a greenwood t110 iron motor went like stink and very little vibes came out a grass outfit put 8.5cr pistons in , centre plugs big inlets lightened valve train balanced crank had a long v shaped manifold wit 389 monobloc
Yes, the leaf spring type camplate springs in the Unit 650's were not much good, but only used for a short time, I believe, before the plunger and spring were re introduced. I would think this machine should have the plunger type, though.
@@paulhenshaw4514 when i was a teen i was given a very early 6 stud on the barrels speed twin with magdyno it was no 85t speedo was driven off the g box sprocket wish i still had it must have been 1937 ish crankcases were very heay compared to a t100 must have been a lot of zinc in there
Good camera angle
Beautiful Big T, Paul. My first bike was a double-carb 1967 Triumph, T100R, 500cc Daytona Tiger, blue & cream, which I still have after all these many years. They are great machines. Ride safe and best of luck to you, from the USA.
Looked like a couple of really nice towns you rode through.
Almost the same as my 1966 Triumph ' Saint ' 650 , same engine , exhausts , tank frame except mine is light blue and white , does not have the rev counter and my gearing would be slightly lower being an X - NZ Police bike , its quick up to about 80 mph where she runs out off puff and again thank you Paul , I enjoy your videos .
Beautiful bike, perfect camera angle, nice roads, beautiful bike. I said beautiful bike twice.
Oh no.. Sea mist green, rack on the tank, 650 TR6, 1967.. That's the very bike I learned how to ride on when my brother bought one for $1150, barely used. It seems like this old girl could use some tuning, but third gear was a lot of fun on the one we had.
Thanks for the memories! That bike looks really good for its age!
Nice! Much more pleasant after a week watching the TT racing. That’s a bike I aspired to back in the 60s.
Triumph my fave brand of bike.
Lovely bike and it seems to run really well. We used to hate those handlebar grips. Still do in actual fact.
You must have different ears to me, I think it sounds awful. One thing I do like about those earlier bikes is the tank rack, what a shame that someone in the US said it ruined his chances of a child and sued.
@@dave20thmay Paul's mike is awful and most of the time it does sound like a bag of nails but if you listen at 10.10 when Paul opens it up a little and things change.
@@MrBillgiles I am glad to hear that, I know mics pick up all sorts of unheard noises.
I have a 1965 TR6 in my collection. When hot the clutch started to Drag making neutral fining and changes tad difficult, I found the clutch push rod bush In the end of the main shaft was well worn also if the clutch lever pivot point was worn, not the bolt hole or bolt but the lever itself this can often lead to lack of throw. I always use sae 10 in the primary case and SAE 50 in the gearbox,, The plain plates can warp if they get too hot, this will cause you grief. I bought my first 650 Triumph in '67 a Thunderbird rode that for years, should never have sold the bike. Bought the TR 6 15 years ago supposedly had a blue printed engine. I found the beast wet sumpped when left in the garage over winter. The Oil pressure was not spot on, popped off the timing cover and found the oil seal to the quill was not pressed in square also the pump cross slide was worn, replaced with a new Morgo oil pump, oil pipes and fitted a canister oil filter on the return later fitted an electronic ign now goes like the wind.. Next job renew rocker bushes. Blue printed engine, I don't think so...
Lovely. I am just finishing a three year restoration on one identical to it.
This has motivated me to finish it up!
This is the type of triumph i want.A single carb is easier to keep in tune .
Steve McQueen thought so too.
Remember when motorcycles used to sound good with stock exhaust systems?
Hi, a nice classic and sounds great when it is on the cam . With a few of your tweeks it will run like a Singer .
A good looking surviver Paul.
My T140V started having gearbox selection problems and it was one of the gear bushes moving out of the gear cog thus restricting the movement along the shaft. An old Triumph man I knew said they all do that right from early days. He was right.
Love the sound!
Cracking video go well they do sound well too nice colour schemes these triumphs 👍
Got to watch two wonderful videos of yours today, thanks.
'MIST GREEN & IVORY'; I REMEMBER THEM WELL
A nice looking bike. Sounds like the carb. needs some adjustment for slow running or as you say Paul the timing looking at. It seemed to be "chugging" going through the village at small throttle openings. Great video through the beautiful Welsh countryside, many thanks for posting!
Gorgeous colour.Lovely bike😍
What a beautiful bike !
I love that bike. The green and white 67 TR6 has always been a favorite color combination of mine. I've seen a couple for sale recently where the person who restored it didn't get the green color correct. They used a darker more metallic green and ruined the look of the bike.
Beautiful machine
Sounds better when you give it a bit of a twist.
Lovely old " Ton Up " machine :)
That is a good looking bike.
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance!
Unusual for an old triumph to have no neutral, most have at least three liberally scattered around the gearbox.
Your comment deserves more thumbs up .😁😁😁
Earlier on today I watched a video of you riding a 1970 A65 Lightening and now watching this I realise just how much prettier both marques bikes were before the OIF framed models of a few years later.... but then maybe that's just my opinion. One thing's for sure though the OIF's really were 'the begining of the end' so to speak.
When one doesn't have a bike on the road ( temporarily one hopes ) hitching a ride is the next best thing.
Beautifull machine in that colour, seems to be in very god shape except the clutch...
Looks very nice, but its a good idea to look at the spark plugs and carburettor. I thought it sounded like it was running too rich, like the choke was partly closed but what do I know?
I think you are spot on!
My thoughts exactly, can hear it’s not quite right at lower revs.
And they think people are going to buy electric motorcycles.
I for one would rather walk ...
Carbs need sorting , it would be a lot-smoother, less jerky . Dave NZ
I didn't do anything with it except ride it to film it for the owner. Nothing to do with me.
Hello, Thanks for the video. I see this actual bike is now for sale. Did the running rough low down and the hard to find neutral/clutch slipping get sorted out? Cheers
Hi David, I have no idea what became of that bike after I rode it, sorry.
@@paulhenshaw4514 Thank you Paul
Paul, this Triumph must be geared exacly like my 1982 Honda GL500. Both of them rev the same rpm no matter what speed you are going. LOL
That seems to pull well not as revvy as my T100ss same colour though!
My gearbox was similar with poor 3 to 4 changes crap really, I found the springs and campmate knackered now very smooth (for a Triumph).
Lovely machine. Who needs neutral, anyway?!?!?
From the days when you could say 'choke' without Anne Bererd's ears pricking up...
👍👌
every triumh rider snicks into neutral when coasting to a halt
oh yes dragging clutch /camplate spring a cheap bsa idea
The clutches and gearchanges can be set up to work fine on BSA and Triumph machines.
@@paulhenshaw4514
had a few triumphs always preferred the pre unit gearbox/clutch
as for that camplate spring i think it was used in the triumph terrier/cub
had one go on a devimead a65 if you accelarated hard it jumped from 1st to second gear like an auto box
seemed a cheapo part on a resonably good engine
my best twin was a greenwood t110
iron motor went like stink and very little vibes came out a grass outfit
put 8.5cr pistons in , centre plugs
big inlets lightened valve train balanced crank had a long v shaped manifold wit 389 monobloc
Yes, the leaf spring type camplate springs in the Unit 650's were not much good, but only used for a short time, I believe, before the plunger and spring were re introduced. I would think this machine should have the plunger type, though.
@@paulhenshaw4514
when i was a teen i was given a very early 6 stud on the barrels speed twin with magdyno it was no 85t speedo was driven off the g box sprocket wish i still had it must have been 1937 ish
crankcases were very heay compared to a t100 must have been a lot of zinc in there
Looks good but runs like a bag of shit on the throttle over run, big stumble off idle!
Yes, it is likely to come back for adjustments, this ride was just to see what might need to be done.