Introduce yourself and your classic bike(s) - with photos!

[Mick Harrison]

Hi everyone, I just want to introduce myself & hopefully I can add something of interest in the future!
I have recently bought a 1970 650 Tiger, which I believe is pretty original. It's a matching numbers bike.It has a refurbished engine, which runs really sweet.
The suspension has been refurbished as well. I will post some photo's soon, so those more knowledgeable than me can offer their thoughts.
This is my first Triumph, so I will be soaking up all the info I can. I have had mainly Ducati's in the past, but recently scored a 1949 Matchless g80s, which has sparked a bit of an interest
in classic British iron.
I've been a signwriter all my working life (34 years). In that time I have been lucky enough to be involved in painting, striping, lettering & customizing many & varied bikes.
So I may be able to offer some knowledge in this field.
Here's a pic of my Tiger. It's a US model. I think the grabrail is wrong? It has no crossover on the exhaust. No reflectors. The oil tank & sidecover had been repainted & I have since applied new transfers. Not sure if I'll 2K clear the whole tank/sidecover or just the transfers. It has points ignition. Everything works bar the tail light. I suspect a bad earth. It has an aftermarket brake light switch clamped to the swingarm, the original is still in situ (are these still available?). I've only had the bike a few weeks, so I'm pretty green. Any advice or insights will be much appreciated.
Looking forward to interacting & thanks for having me on board, Cheers. Mick Harrison

 

[CarlS]

Mick, welcome to the forum and to the world of classic Brit bikes. That is a nice looking Tiger.

 

[DaveM]

Wow Mick that is one smart looking bike

 

[grandpaul]

Beautiful Avocado there, Mick.

 

[triumpht100]

1973 T140V work in progress from basket case

 

[triumpht100]

A few photos along the way

 

[triumpht100]

1967 BSA Hornet with Lightning tins.

 

[grandpaul]

Wow!

Talk about NICE!

Love the BSA.

 

[Bonnie79D]

1967 BSA Hornet with Lightning tins.

Cool.

 

[CarlS]

Two really gorgeous bikes. Thanks for the pics.

 

[Rocky]

Beautiful bikes guys

 

[Mad On Triumphs]

As has been said by GP. Wow they are fantastic. As by the looks of it, is your workshop

 

[triumph david]

Very nice bikes, i really like the Hornet.

 

[triumpht100]

Wow!

Talk about NICE!

Love the BSA.

Thanks, I really enjoyed seeing it transform into dependable rider. I really enjoy reading about and looking at your collection of bikes. You do some beautiful work.

 

[CarlS]

Thanks, I really enjoyed seeing it transform into dependable rider. I really enjoy reading about and looking at your collection of bikes. You do some beautiful work.

Thanks, I really enjoyed seeing it transform into dependable rider. I really enjoy reading about and looking at your collection of bikes. You do some beautiful work.

He certainly does good work. I can personally attest to that.

 

[grandpaul]

It must be so nice, you had to quote it twice?

hee hee

 

[CarlS]

It is just that true!

 

[Rock]

Hi Everyone.

My name's Rocky and I live in Melbourne Australia.

My first bike, 45 years ago, was a 1966 650 Thunderbird.
My second bike was a 1969 650 Trophy.

Since the seventies I've been riding rice burners (Japanese), but last week returned to my roots.

Picked up a barn find 1978 T140V Meriden 750 Bonneville.

Much in boxes, and a lot of cosmetics in need of attention.

On the positive side the gear box, bottom end, clutch, pistons & rings, valves and guides, have all been sorted by my mechanic.


.Might have taken on more than I can handle, but I'm a soft touch for early Bonnevilles.

Oh well, even if it ends up a static display, I love looking at them.

 

[Mad On Triumphs]

Good luck with your new project. Welcome to the forum as well.

 

[grandpaul]

Welcome to the forum!

I've started with less before; you have plenty to work with.

You have passed the first test - you posted 3 photos in your first post!