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Gtorockz

My new 08 America has hand painted stripes on the fuel tank and the the initials of the craftsman by the bolt under the seat.
I have not heard any mention of this on here and was wondering how long Triumph has been doing this and what models have it?
Does anybody know?

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08 Triumph America - Blue/White



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RedBird

There was a long thread on this subject about 2.5 years ago. I believe this has been the practice on the new Bonneville line since they began the pen-striping.

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Larry
2003 T-100 (790cc), NARK, NH Togas, 8100 rpm rev limiter, 158 main jets, 42 pilot jets (less than 1 turn out on pilot screws), stock needles--no shims. 13 A/F ratio from 1100 rpm to 4000 rpm; 12 A/F ratio from 4000 rpm to 6000 rpm; 13 A/F from 6000 rpm to 8100 rpm.:D
2007 Tiger 1050--White:D--SW-Motech crashbars, Skidmarx rear hugger/chain guard, Calsci +7 windscreen.

Iceseven

Also has been around for the early Hinckleys as well as all of the Meriden bikes (as far as I know) since Triumph began.

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2006 Scrambler, Previously had 2004 Bonnie Black, 1995 T-Bird, 1974 Trident, various street and dirt bikes.

propforward

That's my understanding too - when I went for an interview at the factory (they wisely did not hire me) they were just starting the thunderbirds, and had hird and ex Meriden chap to do the pinstriping, since it is somewhat of an art and they couldn't find anyone else capable of it. That's what they told us on the factory tour bit anyway.

I guess he has taught and trained a whole new generation of pinstripers.

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Gtorockz

And I thought my bike was special lol.

I think it is a nice touch that they do that.

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08 Triumph America - Blue/White



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Daveski UK

My 07 T100 Has the hand painted pinstripe, signed 'MATT' on the back [seat end] of the tank

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2007 T100, Blue & White, Mototwin S/S Reverse Cone Megas, AI removed,T140 back light & Indicators, K&Q seat, quick detach rack, mainstand, D9 Clock bracket.
1961 Matchless G2 250cc,Standard.

Bonniescrew

Picking my new T100 up next week, would prefer Gloss to Matt finish though.

Iceseven

Mine was Neil. Pretty nice touch.

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2006 Scrambler, Previously had 2004 Bonnie Black, 1995 T-Bird, 1974 Trident, various street and dirt bikes.

bellbluetriumph

Neil did both of my bikes too

boxerman

A very nice touch and something you don't see too much of anymore. My original-paint BMW R27 is initialed under the tank and inside the front fender.