Triumphrat

02-21-2006

I was wondering if anyone could point me in the right direction or would have something that I could see what the axle dimensions are for all of the Bonneville’s ( 1959 - 1980 ). Did it change that much? Also interested in Hub dimensions for these years as well.
I guess my question is, if I was to buy a wheel from a 1960's Bonneville would it fit a 1980's Bonneville?
What are the wheel sizes for these years?
What types of bearings are used?
Is there another forum I should have posted this in?
Does anyone have a link to a site that might help me?

Thanks in advance,

Jim

Moggy · 02-21-2006

Hi guy, unfortunatly i know nothing about older Trumpies, but i did spy a Forum on this site totally dedicated to pre Hinkley Trumpies. Its the Classic, Vintage and Veteren Forum, I reckon the guys on there will be able to help youy out.
Cheers and Ride On

tbsrider2000 · 02-21-2006

You would have alot more to change than just axles. Triumph went to disc brakes in 1973? I believe the same time they went to the oil-in-frame design. Brake drums, front and rear, changed quite often throughout the years too.

Like Moggy pointed out, there is a pre-Hinckley forum with a bunch of knowledgeable people.

Slinky · 02-21-2006

Yep, you need the Classics Veteran & Vintage forum.

02-21-2006

Thanks, I have posted in a few forums here and some link back to this post. Vintage forum post does not link to here but I did post there too.

Thanks,
Jim

Rock500 · 02-21-2006

http://forum.britbike.com/

Try this link and ask your question in the Triumph forum. There is a wealth of knowledge and experience there.

Rocky

02-22-2006

Thank you all, I am getting closer to what it is that I need to find out with every reply. Thank you so much you all have been alot of help.

I will check out that other forum as well.
http://forum.britbike.com/

Jim

[ This message was edited by: biker_unknown on 2006-02-22 08:46 ]