Likewise Kevin. His workmanship and service is of the highest order.
T160
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Likewise Kevin. His workmanship and service is of the highest order.
Got the T160 out on the road yesterday and I hit the sweet spot with half the baffles covered. Droning gone at 100 km/hr and now just the music of the triple. Also got the TSS out for a run and it is running superbly. Got to replace those original rear shocks on the T160. The TSS with its Marzocchi rear shocks is sublime by comparison to the spine crushing Girlings.
Any recommendations of good quality reproduction shocks.
Any recommendations of good quality reproduction shocks.
Glad to hear you got the T160 out and the exhaust tuned to your satisfaction. Good job.
Thanks Carl,
The T160 is really getting its hooks into me. The triple engine is a gem. Triumph, once again, was onto something really good, just like the 8 valve Bonnie, however they were about 10 years too late getting them on the market.
A good Trident was faster and handled better than the Honda Four at the time, however the market expected disc brakes, electric start and reliability, which Triumph didn't deliver until 1975 when the T160 hit the market. By then it was all over and a factory running on a shoe string budget just could not invest in state of the art technology and reliability had not been addressed. Surprising that Edward Turners 1938 push rod twin design which evolved into a triple could still out perform a beautifully engineered OHC four.
I agree, Bryce. I have never owned a Honda. Back in the mid 60's and into the the 70's, I tried Hondas and I did not like the way they handled; the Triumph TR6 had spoiled me. When I bought a new bike in 1974, I bought a Yamaha TX 650. It handled and responded similarly to the The Triumphs. Triumph was just too late in keeping up with the technology. I didn't care about electric start; I usually kick started my Yamaha; but I certainly appreciated the disc brakes. Those that have never ridden a bike with shoe brakes cannot realize how great disc brakes are.
Raining today. Looks like the wet season has started, so the classic bikes will stay under cover. Have a little time to post these photos of the T160.
that bike is like in new condition
What a drop dead, gorgeous bike! 
I wish ALL my bikes were that shiny!!!!
What an absolute stunner Rosie, ( I do hope that's not your wife's name, I am referring to the T 160 ) is.
I remember the first time I saw a T 160, I worked in a pharmaceutical company in the late 70's, a chap there knew I had a bike, and invited be out for a ride. when I met him at the pre arranged spot, he was waiting on a T 160, the same colour as yours, I fell in love, and when he started it up, well Sea Dog, you know exactly what I mean.
I do know of an unused T 160 in a Triumph dealership in the UK, that has been on a display stand for years now, it's either the second to last, or the last T 160 ever built. ( I can't remember which one it was now ) The owner of the shop Carl Rosner in Sanderstead Croydon used to work at the Meriden factory and some how secured this bike. He has been offered a lot of money for it, but has to date refused to sell it. He also has a mint Jubilee Bonneville in the shop as well, that has never been run.
I hope that you and Rosie have many safe and happy miles together, don't forget to take lots of photo's to show her off, as and when you can.
I remember the first time I saw a T 160, I worked in a pharmaceutical company in the late 70's, a chap there knew I had a bike, and invited be out for a ride. when I met him at the pre arranged spot, he was waiting on a T 160, the same colour as yours, I fell in love, and when he started it up, well Sea Dog, you know exactly what I mean.
I do know of an unused T 160 in a Triumph dealership in the UK, that has been on a display stand for years now, it's either the second to last, or the last T 160 ever built. ( I can't remember which one it was now ) The owner of the shop Carl Rosner in Sanderstead Croydon used to work at the Meriden factory and some how secured this bike. He has been offered a lot of money for it, but has to date refused to sell it. He also has a mint Jubilee Bonneville in the shop as well, that has never been run.
I hope that you and Rosie have many safe and happy miles together, don't forget to take lots of photo's to show her off, as and when you can.
If you haven't got access to polishing equipment and don't mind spending 4 days polishing the legs up. Try painting Nitro- mores paint striper on the legs, then wipe away with water, dry the leg off, then use Autosol. Nitro mores won't get all the lacquer off in one hit, you'll have to work at it with the Autosol and your fingers ( Sounds rude that )
It's the bottom paste that I used, and I got my folk legs up, almost as good as Sea Dogs
Sea Dog, below is a photo of a T 160 taken a few years ago at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham England. I'm sure that you'll agree that yours is better
Still
Still
I agree that his is better; but I could be happy with that one!
If you haven't got access to polishing equipment and don't mind spending 4 days polishing the legs up. Try painting Nitro- mores paint striper on the legs, then wipe away with water, dry the leg off, then use Autosol. Nitro mores won't get all the lacquer off in one hit, you'll have to work at it with the Autosol and your fingers ( Sounds rude that )
View attachment 9792 It's the bottom paste that I used, and I got my folk legs up, almost as good as Sea Dogs
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Hey Garry,
Your legs look great
. Your bike is awesome as well.
Sea Dog, below is a photo of a T 160 taken a few years ago at the National Motorcycle Museum in Birmingham England. I'm sure that you'll agree that yours is better
Still
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Looks like a virgin to me.
Hey Garry,
Your legs look great
You're too kind. But I'm not going to disagree with your comments :y24:
Sea Dog, some more pictures I've found of a T 160, these were taken on Maderia Drive Brighton, many moons ago, at the Pioneer Run.
Sill not as nice as yours but I'm still
Sill not as nice as yours but I'm still
