New Member Introduction

[Tezzaman240]

Hi everyone, my name is Terry. At the grand old age of 75 I have just purchased a Trophy Triple 900cc 1996 model. It has been neglected so will need a lot of time and money spent to get it tip-top again. Recently I renovated 2 Yamaha XJ 900f (pre Diversion) models and then sold on to fund the Trophy. Before the Yamahas I owned and rode 2 Honda ST 1100s (not at the same time) They were great bikes but eventually I found them a bit too heavy. My first ever bike was a James with a 197cc Villiers engine - anyone remember them? Other bikes I have owned and ridden - BMW R60/6, BMW R80/7,BMW K75, another XJ 900 which took me to Germany and back without missing a beat or putting a spanner on it (a long time ago I might add!)
Anyway - that’s me!

 

[DoorPosition]

Thank you for reminding me what a pathetic amateur I am.

Oh, and welcome aboard.

 

[Greyfell]

Welcome!

 

[Qship]

Welcome to TT from Eastern Canada.
Some nice older bikes you've had. GL on fixing up your Trophy

 

[Rocky]

Hello and also welcome from eastern Canada

 

[DaveM]

Hey Terry welcome to the forum you will find a lot of help in your restoration project on the forum. I like the Yamaha you riding very cool.

 

[solomon]

Never too young for a Triumph!

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[sikatri]

Howdy and welcome from Houston! You’re an inspiration! Love hearing about being a bit more mature folk than myself and still in the saddle! Love to see pics of your new Triumph!

 

[Tezzaman240]

Welcome to TT from Eastern Canada.
Some nice older bikes you've had. GL on fixing up your Trophy

Hi, thank you. I have an aunty in Canada so have close links there.

 

[Tezzaman240]

Welcome!

Thank you

 

[DoorPosition]

Oi!

 

[Tezzaman240]

Howdy and welcome from Houston! You’re an inspiration! Love hearing about being a bit more mature folk than myself and still in the saddle! Love to see pics of your new Triumph!

Hi, thank you

 

[Tezzaman240]

Never too young for a Triumph!

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Yes I agree. Only problem is getting it on the centre stand. I thought the ST 1100s were a heavy lump but I found them quite easy. This one is impossible on my own!!!

 

[Tezzaman240]

Hey Terry welcome to the forum you will find a lot of help in your restoration project on the forum. I like the Yamaha you riding very cool.

Hi and thank you. I enjoyed renovating both XJs but didn’t want to keep them because of horror stories regarding failure of the starter (sprag) clutch. It is engine out and split the crankcases - at least the Triumph is do able in the frame!

 

[solomon]

Yes I agree. Only problem is getting it on the centre stand. I thought the ST 1100s were a heavy lump but I found them quite easy. This one is impossible on my own!!!

I use a side stand. And scissor jack for upright stuff.

 

[Tezzaman240]

I use a side stand. And scissor jack for upright stuff.

Yes, that's the only way. As long as I don't need the centre stand when out on a run!