What's a T?

[Guest]

I was kind of wondering where the square headlight came from. '80-81 750/1100Es and Katana's were the only bikes I can remember having square headlights.

[Steve]

The '80/'81 750E and 1100E had square headlights in what was affectionately known as "the lunchbox".







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[Mr.humbucker]

I believe you might be slightly mistaken.

The T models were available in '83. Probably not in all displacements, but in post #14, Spyder shows his '83 T. It started as a 750, but he has transplanted an 1100 into it.

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You are correct, I was mistaken. There was an 83 750T for sale up Whistler way a while back that was an 83 I believe with a black engine for $2700 Cnd that was in nice shape. You learn something new everyday or as you age you remeber things you forgot, if you're lucky.

[GSXR7ED]

It's interesting that they put square turn signals on the 1983/750T even though it had a round headlight. I noticed the lunchbox '80/'81 models posted above by Steve and figured they go hand-in-hand. Small detail differences that keep the dialogue going. Thanks for everyone's input on the "T"/Triumph...duly noted RICK!


Ed

[Spyder]

I couldn't comment on the turn signals, as mine had cheap after market ones when I bought it...

[GSXR7ED]

I couldn't comment on the turn signals, as mine had cheap after market ones when I bought it...

Were they square or round? The pic I posted on the "T" Nation thread shows they came with square ones.


Ed

[Guest]

Were they square or round? The pic I posted on the "T" Nation thread shows they came with square ones.


Ed

I actually prefer the rectangular turns. No chrome pitting.

[GSXR7ED]

I actually prefer the rectangular turns. No chrome pitting.

I like the round ones...guess it's because that's what was on her when I took ownership.


Ed

[Steve]

I actually prefer the rectangular turns. No chrome pitting.

That would depend on whether you had chrome bodies or black.

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[Dogma]

That would depend on whether you had chrome bodies or black.

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This may need clarification for those who don't know about the chrome rectangular indicators.

[Guest]

That would depend on whether you had chrome bodies or black.

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To tell the truth, I don't think I've seen chrome rectangle turns on a GS, but obviously I'm referring to the black ones.

[Steve]

This may need clarification for those who don't know about the chrome rectangular indicators.

Clarification? How about pictures?



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[GSXR7ED]

Thanks Steve!

I wonder if they produce the black with the round lights. Wait a minute...I think I prefer the chrome.


Ed

[Guest]

Clarification? How about pictures?



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Yep, I don't think I've ever seen those chrome ones on any of my bikes.

[Steve]

I think the chrome ones might have only been on the shafties. And probably only on the G models, not the GL.

Might have started the chrome with the '82 1100G, then the 850 got them in '83, but I'm not real sure of that.

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