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1973 Triumph Trident 750 $5500
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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.
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.
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
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
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ptexotik
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max parsons
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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?
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max parsons
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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.
KGB
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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
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
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.