Triumphrat

Rob D

Well it was in the back of the truck...

1971 T100R, complete, unmolested original rolling project. Just what I was looking for.
Yeah it has lots of red chome but nothing that cannot be overcome.
I'm excited about how complete it is, makes for a good start...

Best,
Rob

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Woody1911a1

that's a pretty sweet looking start for a resto project rob .

what's the state of the motor ?

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jimballard

Could it, possibly, be a candidate for "preservation" as opposed to "restoration". It looks pretty good, and they're only original once.

From the mindless ramblings of the "village idiot": Jim

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retrobiker

Very nice,Rob.Glad you found what you were looking for.Ride safe.

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Woody1911a1

not mindless at all jim . i collect firearms also and the rich patina of an oldie is the appeal to me and any serious collector .

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Rob D

Woody,
I'm not sure other than it has good compression and kicks through nicely. I'll get a battery for it and check for spark and maybe even try to fire it. Prolly do a compression check first to get some numbers.
Thanks,
Rob


retrobiker,
I owe you an email, tonight when I get home... been running around like the proverbial chicken with the head chopped off...
Thanks,
Rob


Jim,
Possibly a preservation candidate however the front fender is bubbled up and the rest of the paint is really fairly thin in places, I can try to buff it up but don't hold out a great deal of hope for it. Besides I really do not care for Olympic Orange, prefer the dark red and black....
Either way it will be a nice project...

Best,
Rob

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mainelytriumph

Rob, I have an extra book on the Daytona's by J. Nelson. When I catch up with you at the next ride I'll bring it. Rolf

quagmire

Rob, a good starting point is an understatement. My project come in 16 boxes with one big bag of nuts and bolts all thrown in together. I would have killed for a complete bike to start from.

Enjoy the resto.

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Rob D

Hey Rolf,
How goes...? See you at a breakfast ride here soon...

Recognize this one...? To Jim Ballard's point, I restored this '70 but left the tank and fender paint original, so more of a Preservation.

Early non digital photos, shot with a digital this afternoon...



Cheers,
Rob

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quagmire,
Yeah, that is usually the way I find them... in pieces...! I remember one 500 that I brought home and my Son laughed and laughed at the pile o stuff, sat down of the floor and started sorting things out and before long he wasn't chuckling anymore... This is how it came out.




Yup, this is a great start.

Best,
Rob

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Tulsaalva

I'm envious, Rob! Congratulations on a great find!

Al