I'm getting my '72 T100R from a friend who is now about 66 or so years old. He has been hobbling around on a bum leg (Navy injury) since the early '70s, and recently he had a minor spill on one of his bikes, re-injuring that same leg. He's decided to liquidate most of his small collection of motorcycles, and he knows that I've been coveting the Daytona since he bought it from the original owner (another friend of mine) in the '90s.
My son who is 34, just sold his '05 Hinckley Bonnie so he could buy a '66 T120. We just picked it up yesterday and he is ecstatic and so am I! It needs work, but it is a numbers matching runner. You don't hear of to many younger guys giving up a modern bike and lusting after a "old one"! He rode behind me when he was old enough to hang on tight on my then new Bonnies and Rocket 3's and Tridents. I'm sure he will be on this site soon, researching and asking questions! He goes by jaxtriumphguy and he did all his on work on his '05. By the way,I'm riding a new Tiger and looking also at a '69! Damn I wish I had kept all my Whitworths!
My son who is 34, just sold his '05 Hinckley Bonnie so he could buy a '66 T120. We just picked it up yesterday and he is ecstatic and so am I! It needs work, but it is a numbers matching runner. You don't hear of to many younger guys giving up a modern bike and lusting after a "old one"! He rode behind me when he was old enough to hang on tight on my then new Bonnies and Rocket 3's and Tridents. I'm sure he will be on this site soon, researching and asking questions! He goes by jaxtriumphguy and he did all his on work on his '05. By the way,I'm riding a new Tiger and looking also at a '69! Damn I wish I had kept all my Whitworths!
That's good to hear! I am actually the same age as your son and have always loved British Iron. Back in England (before I came to be) My dad rode around Coventry on a side-valved BSA and later a Matchless G11, so maybe it's in the blood. I was always taken by the majesty of these old bikes, the style, sound and shape. This may sound a bit far out, but I really believe these bikes have souls and stories to tell. That is something I've never found on a bike shrouded with moulded plastic. These poor, broken down beasts (sometimes new and shiny ones) cry out to us for love. There is often a glint in the eye, or a look the former owner has as the bike rolls away, knowing they will likely live to regret clearing out the garage. Family commitments, space, economic downturn are probably big factors. On the upnote, sometimes regret leads a lot of guys back down the road to something they are truly passionate about.
You see a lot of bike's dismantled for one reason or another...Right now the economy is good for old bikes.....You have bikes being sold that normally wouldn't, an at affordable prices....Those buying can still afford to fix them, so their spending doing it....
New bikes are like new boats, and when the "new" wares off, they get parked.....
Woody summed it up for me pretty much too. I sat here dreaming about my old Trumpys and finally went out and bought a '72 Bonne for my 63rd birthday. I now feel about 20 when I'm out riding. Good therapy. RR
RetoRod, I did the same thing when i was 63....But i knew i wouldn't be happy till i build one from the frame up myself.....I'm keeping the first one as a rider till i finish the second one...
i'd like to remove my speedo from its bracket and black plastic boot, so i can try to fix the trip reset
the black plastic spins in the bracket but its not obvious (yet) how to free it from there
i don't want to damage it, so would appreciate your help
thanks
rory
I replaced the carb on my 1970 T100C with brand spankin' new Amal Premier 626 26MM concentric carburetor. Everything works great except that I have to tickle the carb three or four times after each kick before it finally catches.
Before I take it all apart, I would like to know if any of you...
What have you done to this forum?
On access to the web-site, I am greeted with a list of various cookies, which default to yes.
This is to try to make the unwary click it anyway.
These are supposed to enhance my experience?
NO, they are purely spyware for YOUR benefit, and after selection they...
Posting in Classic as closest fit. Mods move if necessary. :laugh2:
Hoping someone in the UK can help me here. I have a Thruxton 900 (I know not a true classic) and its traditional look is what drew me to the bike. In that spirit, I have continued to keep my appearance mods within the...
Hi guys,
Anybody on here with a t100 and 7:1 pistons or know sombody running them? I cant seem to find much info on the 500's. Would like to know how they perform if possible.Also Are the Harris pistons and rings good quality?
Thanks
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