(NGC) Found a Nice Meriden Triumph

[Sheepdog]

While visiting my Grandkids in Idaho, my son-in-law announced he was selling his ‘71 Triumph TR6R Tiger. He has had it stored for five years in his dad’s warehouse. It’s mostly there, with  the headlight and exhaust the only major original parts missing. I’m buying it!





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[Tom H]

Nice 

Tom

[Diploman]

 :thumb:I had one just like it!  Nice bike.  Your Amal carb tickler finger will smell like gas.....

[timmythecop]

tigers are so much easier to live with as opposed to Bonneville.

Just don't stab the brake when you are downshifting.

[Chesterfield]

It`s cool, just be prepared to be disappointed when you ride it.

[Shorty]

Congrats! I had a few of those, and would have one now if my leg could still kick it over.

[Sheepdog]

Always liked the welded OIF frame...warts and all. This is not my first Brit nor my first vintage bike. What makes this a great project is a fairly oiltight engine and good compression. The K70s look brand new...

[timmythecop]

The K70s look brand new...

K70s are such good tyres. I'm tempted to put a rear on both sides of my SP.

[Rough Edge racing]

 Triumphs are fun to ride on back roads..Although they are no where near as reliable as modern bike, most of the horror stores are from poor maintenance and improper riding style....

 

[steven c]

 Would love to have one while I can still kick start one! I have been trying to buy a TR6 that is stored at a friends garage and under a tarp for last 5 years.

[Adk.IBO]

My first road bike was a ‘71(2?) Tiger 650 in 1975-76. Rode it to Daytona, went to AMI, rebuilt it there. Put about 8k miles on it. No desire for another, but I have fond memories of it and adventures with it...

[motoguzzibill]

Congrats on your new find, hope it is a good relationship. I presently live with a 70 Daytona and a 79 Bonneville Special. Like and enjoy them very much. Years ago I pieced together a 71 Bonnie using the motor from chopper I had previously built. I ran into a bit of a surprise when I discovered there are certain parts, I believe the airbox and others, that are unique to 71's. When the first year OIF models came out (1971) there were problems which brought modifications to the 72-on models. Centerstands were weakness as the mounting points created stress and cracks in the oil bearing section of the frame, and oil leaks. I'd suggest checking the lower frame area carefully before investing time, money and love.

Older Triumphs are not every ones cup of tea, but they certainly are mine
Bill N

70 Daytona
72 BSA Rocket III
73 Eldo
79 Bonneville
00 V-11 Sport
05 Thruxton
06 Enfield
07 Norge
07 BMW F650

[timmythecop]

i believe after 71, the seat subframe was lowered a bit making it O.I.F. version 1.1

[rodekyll]

I had the same year/model.  That's the one that was supposed to keep the oil in the frame.  Some did that more successfully than others.  Look for evidence of oil leaks at the frame joints.  Otherwise it's your typical, miserable british vertical twin. 

[Rough Edge racing]

 The cracks in the frame are in the lower area near the swing arm pivot...Not all of them do or are cracked. Oil leaks can be sealed up with careful assembly.A lot of problems come from riders lugging the engine in high gear trying to avoid vibration.This can lead to detonation and ruined pistons and bearing wear. .Oil in frame Triumphs do very well in vintage racing with the stock frame ...A few very modified 750 Triumph engines using stock engine cases make near 75 HP at the rear wheel...It's likely that during the 50's and 60's Triumph won more races than any other bike...The 70 650 Triumph engine in a 74 frame I built in my shop holds the land  speed record for naked frame modified production 650 push rod gas engine, 133.1 MPH....I really like Triumphs and they are a nice second bike for running around....
 

[JoeKirby]

I envy you.  I just sold this Bonnie after owning it for 34 years.  I put 18,000 hard miles on it and knew I would never take the time to sort though all the wiring issues to get it running.  I got rid of it when I got the V7, I love the 7 but I feel guilty like I traded in my wife of 34 years for a good looking Italian mistress.



I loved the old bikes but didn't love riding them as much as the new ones.

[LowRyter]

nice haircut Shorty.   

[pete roper]

The title of this thread is an oxymoron. They were all horrible. I grew up with them. They were vile.

[Rough Edge racing]

The title of this thread is an oxymoron. They were all horrible. I grew up with them. They were vile.

 You just stick to your Guzzi's and leave the Merdien junk to us guys that think they are magical ...

[timmythecop]

I have a love / hate relationship with those, with the hate usually winning. No where near the soul of a Guzzi.  The only thing that comes close is when they are running correctly on a damp, cold day, with the moon in the correct phase.

My wife though, is still mad that I sold this one: