Triumph powered what???

[FourstrokeForever]

Thanks for the informative write up Mark. You've still got the knack when it comes to the facts on old beasts. I reckon you could find a couple of longer studs to replace the ones already in the centre of the head for the rocker covers. From there it should be easy enough to manufacture a decent head stay. I did just that on my B44 as I thought the original head stay was way too light and very agricultural in the way it only mounted to one side of the frame gusset and head stay/ decomp bracket. The original part wouldn't have held anything from bending as it only had 2 bolts, in effect making it a useless hinge.

I do like the OIF Trackmaster frame. Having the oil tank as part of the back bone would definitely stiffen the frame a whole heap and stop the back bone from bending during off road racing.

I would of loved to have been around when the Triumphs ruled the streets and deserts and '55 Chevy Nomads where cheap and easy to find. Even more so for the music and the girls wearing flared skirts, bobby socks and bowling shoes.... But that's another story!

[TM BILL]

I've come in a bit late on this thread, what is wrong with a 650 twin Yamaha it would be more reliable than a pommy bike and cheaper for parts. I'm sure they were around to be legal for pre75.

Nothing wrong with the Yam motor  but Brad was asking about what Triumph motor to use . A 2013 KTM 250 2T would in theory be more reliable and parts more available and cheaper but wheres the fun in that 

[firko]

I would of loved to have been around when the Triumphs ruled the streets and deserts and '55 Chevy Nomads where cheap and easy to find. Even more so for the music and the girls wearing flared skirts, bobby socks and bowling shoes.... But that's another story!

So would I. Even though I'm 64, I pretty much missed out on the Triumph era. While the cops still rode Triumphs at the time I got my drivers licence, the Honda 750 four was just about to change everything on the streets of the world. I started racing in 1969/70 and by then the two stroke had well and truly entrenched itself in motocross and was fast doing the same in dirt track. There were still the odd Tribsa, BSA or Metisse around but the CZ/Husky/Greeves/Bultaco era had really taken hold. I'd never thought much about owning a Brit thumper until I had my first ride on Jonesy's legendary Black Betty (OK, I know the engine's Czech but you get my drift) and the rest is history. Rides on his B50, CCM, Cheney Matchless and Weslake Metisse further convinced me that these things are as cool as penguin piss. It's hard to be a mate of Alan's and not get whipped up in a love of Brit dirt bikes and aftermarket framed things. I've caught a low res version of his disease .

Was there ever a time when Chevy Nomads were cheap? I think they were considered classics the moment they left the dealers lot. The best looking station wagon ever . Sorry for the thread deviation but Nomads are cool
                                                                                   

[firko]

Triumph guys have the best pit tootsies.
                                                                       

[Tim754]

and those megaphones!!!!!  as the young singer says "Hear me Roar!"

[bazza]

where is the bike???

[09.0]

where is the bike???

I forgot to take a photo Mike and dads about as tech savy as my dog.
He would have the guards off it already and would be tinkering right now I reckon.

I've come in a bit late on this thread, what is wrong with a 650 twin Yamaha it would be more reliable than a pommy bike and cheaper for parts. I'm sure they were around to be legal for pre75.

Nothing wrong with the Yam motor  but Brad was asking about what Triumph motor to use . A 2013 KTM 250 2T would in theory be more reliable and parts more available and cheaper but wheres the fun in that 

that and the fact I'm looking at pre 65 as well.

[FourstrokeForever]

Was there ever a time when Chevy Nomads were cheap? I think they were considered classics the moment they left the dealers lot. The best looking station wagon ever . Sorry for the thread deviation but Nomads are cool
                                                                                   

Nothing wrong with your taste Firko  I don't know if the Nomad was ever cheap......But I imagine they would of been a hell of a lot cheaper (second hand) back in the 60's than what they are now.

I fell in love with british four strokes the moment I heard a B50 and Triumph Metisses at full song blasting down the straight. I had 2 Elsinores at the time and then when a mate gave me a ride on his B50....I just had to have one so the Elsinores found new homes. I realised the 2 smoker was not for me even though 1 of them had all the go fast bits from the day on it. I just love the torque factor involved with the big pommy four strokes. I did get a ride on a T100 Metisse and aboslutley loved the thing, even though it burnt the crap out of my calf....I didn't even know it until I got off the bike. I was having too much fun to feel the pain  Maybe if I trim the fleet of 14 bikes down by a few I can get me one of them there T100 Metisse's. The picture is in my head....sky blue, black motor with polished rockers and side covers, Morgo 570 kitted........just as well dreams are free!

[firko]

How's this for a sweet TriBSA
                                                                           
                                                                           

[firko]

My dream Cheney Trumpy project to match my Yamaha version.
                                                                             

[Tim754]

Why settle for one Triumph 500? Here's two together...
and yes those four straight out pipes played a gorgeous tune. 

[FourstrokeForever]

My dream Cheney Trumpy project to match my Yamaha version.
                                                                             

Absolutely gorgeous bike! Anybody know where I can a set of these style side covers? I've been looking on evil bay for ages and only ever saw one set, made from alloy but with a bodgey looking bead around the edge.

There is no way known I would ever be throwing a leg over that twin motored sidecar Tim..... I always knew there was something not quite right about sidecar people 

[firko]

Those covers are genuine Cheney. I made my own for my Cheney, it was pretty easy actually as I've got a beading machine for the beased number section and I got a hot rodder mate to cut the louvers.
                                                                               
                                                                                                                                       
                                                                                             

[ola_martin]

Absolutely gorgeous bike! Anybody know where I can a set of these style side covers? I've been looking on evil bay for ages and only ever saw one set, made from alloy but with a bodgey looking bead around the edge.


Here you go 

http://www.holtworks.co.uk/contents/en-uk/d9_sidepanels.html

[FourstrokeForever]

Thanks Ola Martin..... Holtworks are very expensive though.