Posted August 26, 201212 yr As folk know, as much as I love my Yams my true passion is auld Brit bikes and Triumphs in particular, so today I bought this tis a 1959 Triumph Speedtwin 5ta 500cc. Looking forward to a wee bit of fettling and getting this auld bird back on the road. What do ya think...
August 28, 201212 yr Author nice? very nice. is it a runner. The bloke says it is and it would just need a battery. He says he fired it up last week and it started 2nd kick. I have turned the engine over, and rigged up a battery to check for a spark, but dont want to start it until I give it an oil and filter change, as well as getting the carb cleaned out in an ultrasonic bath. The bike is on a Q plate and was registered in 1984 by the guy I bought it off. He says it was easier then, to get the Q than an age related plate. I have sent pics of the bike, as well as the engine and frame number to the Owners club who will send me a dating certificate which I will present to the DVLA in Glasgow and (hopefully) get issued with an age related plate.
August 28, 201212 yr Verry nice something about thoes old triumps they look more modern. Is it still 6v points or has someone got it fixed up with a elec ignition. 12v?
August 28, 201212 yr Author Yea, upgraded to 12v and Boyer E/Ignition fitted. The timing casing has been changed to accept the sender unit and the dissy hole in the crankcase has been blanked off.
August 28, 201212 yr Author Yea Alloy rims brakes relined new wheel bearings reground crank new main bearings new big ends morgo oil pump hi-output alternator stainless fork sliders and a primary belt drive Bad points one silencer is badly corroded tank needs a respray (just spoke with my mate, so thats sorted) General recommissioning, it has not been on the road for 5 years so some oil and grease and away I go (hopefully)
September 5, 201212 yr Crackin wee bike man, but don't get it too shiny or you'll be feart to ride it! Personally I like the used and abused look, rather than restored. ''the patina of age'' as they say on those antique progs on telly, lol, enjoy it man
September 5, 201212 yr I Had the 350 version ,Although not nearly in as good nick as yours. Cost me a tenner way way back .when i was 15. We used to ride on the mount at the back of our house.Oh the Good old days.....
September 8, 201212 yr Cool with all the good stuff added already she shoud be a good and dependable ride. Old school with just enough new stuff inside so most would think it's as she was when new but better. Just them anil carbs to deal with never liked them myself,but if you have been around the block of frustration with setting them up ,which I,m sure you must have, it will be like a time machine everytime you throw a leg over.
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