My old Triumph

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So I was given these old photos and I thought I would share.

As I've mentioned back when I was a wee lad (some twenty years ago) I use to buy and sell bikes and parts a bit. That is how I've ended up with some of the stuff I have now, such as the Norton and the Sonicweld frame from the BSA thread. In one of the piles I got this Triumph. It was an interesting mix. The frame and engine were 1965 but every single other parts seemed to be off a 1969 Tiger TR6. And most of those parts were new or looked new. For example the tank was almost pristine. It was about half assembled (I think I had to do some engine assembly, honestly I can't remember although I might have more photos somewhere...) so I basically worked on it for a while. I had to use my uncle's garage as I was living in a duplex with no garage. So I'd drive to his place and put it together when I had the time. The bike had a really nice Bonneville head and brand new carbs. I put those aside and instead used a TR6 head and carb.

My old Triumph


Once it was altogether I eventually got it started. I probably hadn't had a complete Triumph to work on before so it was a learning curve. With some help from my uncle and that trusty kicking leg (you didn't think I just learned that trick) I got it running. I never licensed (if I recall) it but instead got it titled and then sold it. I probably took the money and bought some more bikes....

My old Triumph


These pictures were taken by my grandfather who passed away a couple weeks ago at the ripe old age of 98. The funeral is next Saturday.
 
Cool Dave, Good to see you learned your Benny Hill kicking skills years ago and sorry to hear about grand dad. I can only hope to live to 98 and still be mobile.
 
My condolences on the passig of your Grandpa, Dave.

Nice old Triumph; a "proper" one, at that!
 
Sweet looking bikes! I have a similar set, 69 Trident beauty kit, 3 to 1 header. 73 850 interstate commando.
 
Dave,
Sorry for your loss, and thanks for sharing a cool story.
Pete
 
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