Triumphrat

steelhart · 09-16-2009, 07:42 PM

I'm new to Triumphs.I just got my hands on a 69 trophy500,the bike appears complete except the front fender.I need advice is it feasible to restore, what is the value any help I can get is greatly appreciated.I have pics i can e-mail.

Thanks

GrandPaulZ · 09-16-2009, 07:50 PM

Best thing for you to do is use the free photo gallery section of TriumphRat.Net http://www.triumphrat.net/memberalbums and upload some photos. First re-size them to about 800 x 600 (max) at about 300 dpi.

steelhart · 09-16-2009, 07:54 PM

Will do Thanks

shrugger · 09-16-2009, 07:54 PM

Post 'em on a free pic service. I find Fotki easiest to use, or Picture Trail. That way, anyone that happens by, can comment.

steelhart · 09-16-2009, 08:01 PM

Pics posted,please look and send me any info you can.I have more pics if needed

Thanks.

shrugger · 09-16-2009, 08:24 PM

Ouch! was that thing tossed on a bonfire?

steelhart · 09-16-2009, 08:38 PM

Yeah it looks rough,alot of surface rust on the frame,No telling how long it has been sitting.I just don't know if restoring it will cost more than its worth.

shrugger · 09-16-2009, 08:42 PM

Looking more closely. It looks to be perfectly restorable. However,
I doubt it'd ever sell for what It'll cost you. Now if your like me, and
it's to be a labor of love. Then heck YEH!

Did this bike come from the southwest? Looks like it spent 40 years
in the hot sandblaster desert.

steelhart · 09-16-2009, 08:47 PM

It was found in south Georgia.i think I can restore it,but its gonna take a long time.

GrandPaulZ · 09-16-2009, 10:06 PM

First things first: Get a shop manual and parts book

...that's a LOT of rust. plenty of stuff will need to be replaced, powdercoated and/or re-plated.

If you do all the work yourself, you'll save enough to pay for most of the new overhaul & replacement parts (take it from a guy that does this for a living).