I can always recognize those vertical twins when they approach. The closest thing I ever had to a Triumph of that vintage was a "Cut Out On A '69 Triumph" brochure I got at the Sportsman Show. It had perforations around each bike. Unfortunately it got tossed in the late 1970s.
I did briefly have a Yamaha TX500 twin that was similar to a Triumph Tiger 500 . A trio of different Yamaha Observed Trials bikes.
I still have the '84 Honda XL350R I bought new in April '84.
First licensed bike was a '77 DT-125
After breaking my wrist over Christmas I cannot imagine myself being able to roll the throttle anytime soon, if ever...
Those old Triumphs were known for nice handling because of the rake, and they were electric & kick-start, tickle the carbs. The original Triumph brand continued to 1983. Years later the name was bought and applied to new line of bikes. They do try to capitalize on the retro style.
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67 Chevelle Malibu Sport Coupe, Oshawa-built 250 PG never disturbed.
In garage, 296 cid inline six & TH350...
Cam, Toronto.
I don't judge a man by how far he's fallen, but by how far back he bounces - Patton
That's a beaut Bernie. I'd keep that as art in my rec room.
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Prince Edward Island
'64 Parisienne CS "barn find" - last on the road in '86 ... Owner Protection Plan booklet, original paint, original near-mint aqua interior, original aqua GM floor mats, original 283, factory posi, and original rust.
Bid for the chance to own a 25-Years-Owned 1967 Triumph Trophy TR6 at auction with Bring a Trailer, the home of the best vintage and classic cars online. Lot #33,383.
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......big block, 4 speed, bench seat, it doesn't get much better
Triumph's, Norton's and BSA's were some sweet British bikes. I remember back in the the early eighties sitting on and riding a mid sixties BSA single thumper, it shook every bone in my body but what a ride. Just last week i saw a sweet looking late sixties Triumph on the road. Bernie, good luck with the sale of your beautiful bike.
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1957 Pontiac Pathfinder Deluxe sedan restored 261 six
1974 Chevrolet Caprice Estate wagon low mileage original 400 V-8
Beautiful bike Bernie, as were the comparable Norton and BSA of the era. I used to see a lot of these makes in the early 70s before Honda, Kawasaki etc rose to market dominance.
Beautiful bike Bernie, as were the comparable Norton and BSA of the era. I used to see a lot of these makes in the early 70s before Honda, Kawasaki etc rose to market dominance.
Thanx John. If you know anyone interested plz have them contact me.
This bike is close to original stock for the purist and has not been molested.....
-- Edited by bjburnout on Sunday 25th of October 2020 09:41:23 AM
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......big block, 4 speed, bench seat, it doesn't get much better
It's hard to believe that you still have it Bernie.
If it was on PEI, I would take the chance of running the roads with it.
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Prince Edward Island
'64 Parisienne CS "barn find" - last on the road in '86 ... Owner Protection Plan booklet, original paint, original near-mint aqua interior, original aqua GM floor mats, original 283, factory posi, and original rust.
You should try selling on Facebook Marketplace. Friend of mine in Strathroy sold a couple of bikes last week and was bombarded with emails from all over the world. A guy from Montreal drove down and bought one of them.
Thanx for the Facebook suggestion but at present we are not on FB.
(We may be the only ones that aren't).
I'm not, never have been, and it's going to stay that way.
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Prince Edward Island
'64 Parisienne CS "barn find" - last on the road in '86 ... Owner Protection Plan booklet, original paint, original near-mint aqua interior, original aqua GM floor mats, original 283, factory posi, and original rust.