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    1973 Triumph Trident 750 $5500

    Another Trident T150

    1979 GS1000E (44 Yrs), 1981 GPz550
    Departed: 1970 Yamaha R5A, 1971 R5B, 1975 Honda XL250, 1983 Suzuki PE175, 1983 CB1100F, 1983 BMW R100RS, 1992 ST1100

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    Thinking about buying one?

    I think that its insane that these are so inexpensive compared to a twin. Prices on the BSA version has gone through the roof,by the way. I like the '71/'72 BSA better personally. More comfortable and better handling. Only something like 450 1972 5 speed Rocket 3s were sold.
    sigpic Too old, too many bikes, too many cars, too many things

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      #3
      I am just posting what interests me and keeping an eye out too. I have never owned any English bike but I read the later triple models were more reliable. I don't care for the BSA gawdy boxy styling but I would go for this look & condition




      Some English chap grafted an extra cylinder on a T150 in transformed it in 1000cc four. I think it was in Motorcycle Classics . . . pretty cool

      1979 GS1000E (44 Yrs), 1981 GPz550
      Departed: 1970 Yamaha R5A, 1971 R5B, 1975 Honda XL250, 1983 Suzuki PE175, 1983 CB1100F, 1983 BMW R100RS, 1992 ST1100

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        #4
        Originally posted by srsupertrap View Post
        I have never owned any English bike but I read the later triple models were more reliable.
        I had this exact bike ('74 triple) but I wouldn't go there again!

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          #5
          I'm in the process of rebuilding my T160 motor yet again.Only buy a Trident if you've got room in your house for a large glass cabinet or if you're rich or if you want to prove you're one of the worlds great mechanics.You've been warned. Look up the Triples Online forum and search conrods!

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            #6
            Originally posted by max parsons View Post
            I'm in the process of rebuilding my T160 motor yet again.Only buy a Trident if you've got room in your house for a large glass cabinet or if you're rich or if you want to prove you're one of the worlds great mechanics.You've been warned. Look up the Triples Online forum and search conrods!
            Well thanks for sharing, having owned the GS1000 for 34 years I have become accustomed to taking the bottom end for granted. Just curious is there a "Fix: upgraded aftermarket parts" for the conrods or do you just live with it, cry and drink heavily?
            1979 GS1000E (44 Yrs), 1981 GPz550
            Departed: 1970 Yamaha R5A, 1971 R5B, 1975 Honda XL250, 1983 Suzuki PE175, 1983 CB1100F, 1983 BMW R100RS, 1992 ST1100

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              #7
              I took Tim Smithells,the bloke who started The Trident & Rocket3 Owners club advice and bought Carillo's.Expensive but vital to protect the crankcases but that still leaves a bucket full of other problems.Mines like my wife.I love it but it drives me nutty.

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                #8
                I have a "newer" Triumph Triple, 1997 Sprint 900, actually 883cc.
                Closing in on 40k, and still sounds like a cement mixer with rocks in it.
                Normal......

                Check out www.triumphrat.net
                They're not as friendly as here, but surf around and you should find some info
                Keith
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                1980 GS1000S, blue and white
                2015Triumph Trophy SE

                Ever notice you never see a motorcycle parked in front of a psychiatrist office?

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                  #9
                  Originally posted by srsupertrap View Post
                  I am just posting what interests me and keeping an eye out too. I have never owned any English bike but I read the later triple models were more reliable. I don't care for the BSA gawdy boxy styling but I would go for this look & condition




                  Some English chap grafted an extra cylinder on a T150 in transformed it in 1000cc four. I think it was in Motorcycle Classics . . . pretty cool

                  The factory also made 1000cc fours.

                  I never found my triples to be unreliable. The boxy tank on the Rocket 3 was 1969 and 1970 only on US models. 1971 and 1972 had a round chrome tank similar to what BSA 650s had. My personal experience with triples is positive. They do have a lot of parts. Timing the thre sets of points at 3500 RPM is an experience, but not difficult. I don't recommend the 1975 Electric Start model. Pretty, but just too uncomfortable. I rode one on lots of back to back 600 mile days in 1985 on a cross country trip. All the triples are heavy. The T-160 is significantly more so.
                  sigpic Too old, too many bikes, too many cars, too many things

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