'92 Trident 750...views?

[Rathlindri]

Hi,
I have opportunity of buying a '92 750 trident with 17.7k miles on it (not proven). 'Bike is pretty original and in reasonable condition. I'd welcome views from owners/past owners on this model especially potential weakspots, things to check and look out for etc. Price being asked is £999. Does this look reasonable?
Any info much appreciated!

[IrlMike]

The 750 versions weren't very popular vs the torquier 900s & Triumph later dropped the 750 engines. (Never ridden a 750 myself tho') At 18yrs old that mileage must be very questionable, tho' with proper maintenace the T3 engines last very well, generally regarded as over engineered. For the T3s parts are readily available & there's a lot of interchangeability, modular design was a big feature across the range.

Probably quite a bit of choice to buy T3s in the £1000 to £2000 range I'd have thought. Down to condition/running & how you like it on this one.

[M.Guy.Vig.]

Back in '99, my Tiger was in for a major service. I was lent a 750 Trident as a courtesy bike. I found it to be smooth, quicker than my Tiger, heavy, comfortable, a bit revvy, but overall, my opinion was positive. If it's in good nick, then I would certainly consider it!

[BikerBaz900]

Well I returned to biking 3 years ago and am in late 50's and chose a 98 T900 with 18000 on the clock. I am sold - its a great bike, as someone said earlier - somewhat over engineered and will go on for ever. 750 is obviously lesser torgue but once you get comfy on her you can really get moving. I have taken mine all over Spain & Portugal and am planning an Italy ride this year if all well (with me not the ride).

I do all my own servicing and repairs, parts no probs from Triumph.

As I say I am sold - but watch that price - that sounds top end of market as they don't have a great following and therefore demand price curve is lower.

BB900

[GeoffE]

Hi,

Similar to the above post, I use to be given a courtesy Trident 750 when my Thunderbird was serviced. I was impressed, and ended up getting a Sprint to keep the Thunderbird company. I am not sure there is much difference between the short-stroke 750 and long-stroke 900, other than perhaps you use the revs slightly more on the 750 to the slightly lazier 900?

For me, I don't think I would worry about the engine size and be guided by the condition, etc...

This old article from 1991 may be of interest?
http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/mod...t_750%2091.htm

Geoff

[t552]

Hi.
Major gripe with T3's are the starter sprag, although the good news is early T3's had a engine cover just below the carbs,
This allows it to be changed without a bottom end strip.
Generally a good bike
Paul and better build quality than later ones.

[MarkShelley]

I don`t believe the ultimate performance figures are much different between 750 and 900 but as has been said before the 750 is revvier which isn`t necessarily a bad thing, just depends what you prefer.
I have owned an early Trident 900 and currently own a 96 Sprint. I reckon the early Tridents (with the brished metal panels on the sides) are the best looking of all the T3 bikes and wish I had kept my Trident to be honest. Other than the sprag problem (make sure you keep the battery charged up on an optimiser) they are pretty strong old buses. I do find the handling gets dodgy when tyres square off, probably due to their top heavy construction. I have noticed the values firming up recently and if the mileage on the one you are looking at is genuine I would snap it up. They have that `hewn from big lumps of metal` feel that you don`t really get from the modern tackle.

[Scarletfever]

Love mine. Not very objective I know but there you go!
More than enough grunt for me and top end is a bit irrelevant on a naked in the real world (esp with 6 points!), although the Sprint Sport bars have reduced the wind pressure a bit. Haven't ridden a 900 but I like the way the 750 revs, once you get to about 3500 it takes off very nicely! As mentioned abve, big and heavy but comfy too, and feel like they're machined from solid. Two pot calipers on front could be better and many have upgraded to 4 pots (have calipers ready just saving for discs to suit!)

[Rathlindri]

thanks to all for responses and opinions. keep them coming, i'm twitching.

[phil the greek]

If you like the look of it, give it a spin, and if all OK, I'd go for it.

I have seen so many bikes over the years where I have gone home afterwards to think about it, then called back and found it's been sold.

If you like it and it's in good order, get on and buy it!

There's something very solid and reassuring about the early Hinckley triples - take someone with you if you're not mechanically minded, but the 750s are fairly rare.

Do it - you shouldn't lose money on it at that price if you decide it's not for you.