Thanks for the trust, James. Was an absolute pleasure to work on this wonderful machine for you and especially with such a precious story behind it all. Your reaction at the end makes it all worth while 🙏🏼
Had a tear in my eye there, it’s funny how a thing like a car or a bike can be so sentimental, but I feel exactly the same. I am absolutely certain that your Grandad would be extremely proud of you.
We saw a different Jayemm today. Doing something intensely personal which clearly meant a lot to him. The emotions on his face said it all. A marvellous piece of personal filming, James. One of your best, if not THE best of your productions ever. Well done.
Those last few words says it all. Got grandad's bike back. I had a tear in my eye when it started. I'm so glad that you have such cherished item from grandad. Looking forward to the ride out.
For those who do not ride, motorcycles are evocative of so many somatic and emotional feelings thay are a visceral link from their pervious owners to their custodians. Vale to you granddad who is not your granddad
When the bike started and he's just there with no words while it's idling taking it all in, I was getting emotional watching someone I've never met relish in this moment. Amazing how a machine with a story can grab you. He'd be so proud of your success and the sympathetic restoration on the bike.
An absolute amazing story. Congratulations on getting it going. Looking forward to seeing it out on the open road. I put my late mums reg number on my car. Its all about keeping their spirits alive. Simply delightful.
Where all aware of how quickly valuable items of loved ones disappear after (or even before) their passing, but having that bike that he rode as a young man and seeing it lovingly restored is a real treasure and link to your family's history, well done.
I do love my cars (you even tested one!) But as a biker first and foremost, I absolutely loved this video. The fact that it has such enormous sentimental value makes it particularly special. I envy you those upcoming summer Sunday morning rides; just you, the bike and those memories of your grandad.
This story is a bit emotional for me. In 1999, I would have been 44 years-old, riding since I was 17, until today, I have a baby grandson at 13 months, and he is quite familiar with the Indian-manufactured Yamaha FZ25. Those who put their hands on the hybrid did well. When I was a boy, the police had the single-carb. Tiger. Triumph never came back to our shores, though there are a few owner-imported modern models. Good going. Thanks for the video. Trinidad & Tobago. West Indies.
This reminds me of when my brother completed the restoration of our grandfather's 1922 ABC which hadn't run for over sixty years. The incredible thing was that I recognised the sound of the exhaust as soon as it fired up - I can't have been more than two years old when I last heard it! That brought tears to my eyes.
Lovely to see this, glad you've got something you can personally cherish and ride all the time. 48 is such a young age so it's great that the bike lives on in his honour.
And by this we’re definitely getting a segment of an old school British motorbike in a few months. Just reading that sentence alone gave me a huge grin. Thanks for sharing this magical and touching moment with us!
i love this video , i have my grandfather ( also not biological , mom was adopted ) jawa cz 1961 that hasn't run in 40 years ( i am 29 , i never seen it run , but i know my grandfather loved it ) I will restore it some day back to original black and chrome with gold accents we all buy vintage jackets , furniture etc. , but is nothing cooler then riding your grandpa's old vintage motorcycle
Great to see it sympathetically restored, a nice touch. I have to say the regular use of the word 'Grandad' did give me vibes of a particular Top Gear episode.......
This genuinely touched a chord with me, I lost my grandad in 1999 too. One of the things he left me was a watch which, I had repaired using the same repair and not restore ethos last year. I know I’ll never wear it but, that was never the point, every day when I open my watch box it’s there and it makes me smile every day.
I’m a Lotus Elise SC guy and live in Southern California. I have enjoyed watching your channel for years. I must say that was your best video ever - straight from the ❤ You guys totally nailed the sympathetic resto on the bike. Grandad would be quite happy and proud!
A special day. We lived in awe of Tritons back in the day, as they were sometimes Manx Nortons with tuned ‘Umph engines (500 or 650). This looks like a very civilised Triton and likely a good road bike. I wish you many happy miles on it. But take care, those old duffers who don’t look are still around, as are the young duffers who cannot be separated from their phones. Les - still on two wheels at 76
Finally!!! I thought you forgot on this lovely bike !! Can´t wait till I see it purring back on the road again..! It´s not a usual bike..It´s a family member.! Our family owned ES 2 for 49 years,so I know ,what I am talking..!! Many happy miles and sun in your happy face..! I am sure ,that your grand dad is proud of you..!
Thanks so so much for sharing this little bit of family history . a bike or car is such a physical presence when it comes to remembering a loved one . Only wish me and my brother would have been given a chance to even buy one of dads bikes from his 2nd wife , both being bikers ( still ) but we were never given the chance , all sold whithin a week of him passing !!
Grandads occupy a very special place in a grandson’s heart. They’ve often lived lives we can only imagine and teach us family values and how to be men. I’m sorry you lost yours so young but he was clearly a character. I never got to know my paternal grandad but my maternal one, Ted, was a huge part of my life right up until he died a few years ago, well in to his 80s. He was a cockney boy shipped down to Devon during the Blitz and returned here to live. Joined the RAF, became an engineer, amateur boxer, truck driver, gas engineer and shop steward. He was the catalyst for my interest in cars. I miss him every day. Thank you for sharing yours with us, enjoy the bike!
Amazing story. My stepdad has restored a couple of Norton 850 Commandos and a couple of other bikes from that era along with a Royal Enfield Interceptor so can fully appreciate the sentiment and feeling if getting it started.
You are blessed with the motorcycling gene from your Grandad and I would love to have the legacy that you have. I am fifty-seven years young and started loving motorcycles at the age of ten. A mate of mine sorry old friend that is not with us had a Montesa Cota 48 cc and it was Heath's fault lol. That started my love affair with motorcycles. I think old motorcycles rock and they should be restored and ridden not kept in a garage Have fun, Matt.
Amazing video and the perfect tone for such a restoration! Got me misty-eyed, recalling working on my brothers dirt bike with him, and that was 2 weeks ago...
Congratulations, your face at the end said it all. Thanks for sharing the story and the end result it is clear the sentiment involved and well done on a superb renovation rather than restoration. It would have been so very easy to over do the restoring and powder coat the frame and being a Triton they usually end up with an alloy tank on but you still have all the things that make it Grandad's bike. I really hope you get to use it well and create even more memories with it.
That’s really awesome, I love the decision to keep it looking like an old bike rather than do a full concourse restoration. It makes me sad when I hear about cars but especially bikes that get ridden only a few miles each year and are kept hermetically sealed. A bike is a machine that was built to be used and it always make me smile to see an old bike that shows a bit of use. Can’t wait to see the first ride video.
The Cheshire Cat grin at the end says it all, James! Simon will have the Triton running even better by the time you ride it and - for a few sunny days a year - you should just escape out on it for a couple of hours, all on your own. Find a country pub and sit outside, watching it in the sunshine and remembering your Grandfather. Good times, sir.
That warm the cockles! As an 80+ year old still bombing about on my Bonnie I understand the "pulling out" of side roads situation. Car drivers don't seem to be tuned into motorbikes even with our headlights blazing. Had it happen to me twice in the last couple of years. Thanks for the video Jay.
James, you are a bloody good bloke! Love the sympathetic restoration - I hope you have many happy years riding it! Hats off to Simon too and wish him every success in his venture.
This must be very special. It feels like we have all waited a long time for this since you first mentioned it. It must have been years ago. Good on you, James. The restoration is perfect.
What wonderful thing to be able to do and a touching, personal moment to be able to have her start. Looking forward to seeing you ride her, James. A lovely video.
Really enjoyed that. Thanks for sharing that personal moment. My late father will be watching down on this with your granddad who also grew up on triumphs. Can't wait to see you ride it.
Thanks for sharing James. I got my fathers Pantera GTS he bought new in 74’ started for the first time in forever. A similar but arguably more emotional experience was had. It was the car that started my car fever.
The smile on your face at the end of the video says it all, man. Congrats on getting the old girl running again, and here's hoping the summer is less British than usual so you can get out and enjoy it as your granddad intended!
Beautiful. Beautiful story and beautiful bike. Only those who have recommissioned a motorcycle will really know the joy of it firing up again imho. Sometimes these things are more than just nuts and bolts. You makes stories with them...
My Dad had a Triumph 500 Speed Twin with girder front forks and a solid rear end, in maroon, and his home built chair. It sat in the back of the garage in Wythall where we lived when I was aged 4 to 12. Dad sold it when we moved, because he had not used it in all that time. I almost never forgave him for not keeping it for me. I aslo had a 250 Super Dream. 😄
Probably one of your only videos ive ever watched all the way through. Great stuff on this one. Thanks for posting this. That engine runs so well for an old English bike.
James, great to see Grandad's bike back on the road and your old photos - we haven't met, but I'm the cyclist that has called out to you whilst you've been out filming locally and I visit Grandma every April - it would be lovely to catch-up with you some time :)
Amazing how a piece of machinery can be so sentimental. Had a tear in my eye a few times watching this . Brilliant content as always James , thanks for sharing . 👍
When they start, it's a beautiful sound. I'm loving your LTHP (low tech, high performance) magneto label. I'm sorry to hear about your Grandad. I could sit here telling assorted stories about Triumphs, Nortons, etc, but this is your bike, your story. Ride, have fun. Shiny side up.
I am still running my great-grandfather's Cortina Mk.V, which he bought in 1981, worked on it through autumn of his life and passed it on to me in 2014, year before he passed away, 98 years old. I always adored the car, as I adored him, who was the greatest influence in my life when I was growing up. And I also did to the car, what great-grandfather would do, tune it up, keep it rust-free, keep it on the road, using it as car like that should be used. It is part of my family's legacy now.
That is truly awesome. I would have loved to have done that with my Grandads bike, but that had long gone way before he'd passed away. That must be a huge honour to have the prospect of riding that out on the road. The very best of luck with the project.
Brilliant! Am surprised you managed to get through that ending without wiping a tear away. Looking forward to the updates. Keep giving us some of the 'real' James, very watchable.
That was great James, fantastic that the machine just ticked over so wonderfully from the very first opportunity. I’m looking forward to seeing the first shake down 👍
Absolutely awesome. Really touching story with this bike and a very sympathetic restoration. That Triumph engine sounds lovely, hope you enjoy it and ride safe.
I see bike, i hit like... I cant imagine the emotions, from finding the old pictures, to getting her restored and running. I hope you get to have a lovely ride, and if you fancy a group ride at some point.... 👀
I gifted my son my 2001 Triumph Legend TT, with the hopes that he can work some mechanical magic on it and give it new life. A lot of memories wrapped up in that bike. It would be a bucket list line item crossed off…riding next to my son.
Wonderful video James! Thank you for sharing a piece of your granddad's history with us. Well done to him as well for leaving such a great impression on you and others
Well done James. Really enjoyed this. My family have always ridden bikes and my dad had a T100 etc. Nice to see a personal vid done so well. Keep it up
Thanks for the trust, James. Was an absolute pleasure to work on this wonderful machine for you and especially with such a precious story behind it all. Your reaction at the end makes it all worth while 🙏🏼
You did a fabulous job, exactly what was needed on a machine like this.
The clean/lacquer/rebuild route was the perfect choice for this type of restoration and a top quality build all round, nice work Hanger 😎
Well done to you for a superb job of renovating but keeping the character.
Who got the better bike? The leftover Norton engine in the leftover Triumph frame?
Cracking job, thanks for appearing in the video 👍
Had a tear in my eye there, it’s funny how a thing like a car or a bike can be so sentimental, but I feel exactly the same. I am absolutely certain that your Grandad would be extremely proud of you.
We saw a different Jayemm today. Doing something intensely personal which clearly meant a lot to him. The emotions on his face said it all. A marvellous piece of personal filming, James. One of your best, if not THE best of your productions ever. Well done.
bikes have that effect :-) brilliant!
Those last few words says it all. Got grandad's bike back. I had a tear in my eye when it started. I'm so glad that you have such cherished item from grandad. Looking forward to the ride out.
What a lovely sympathetic restoration 👍🏻
Thanks Andy
Totally agree, it would have been too tempting to restore as good as to pristine, but it's kept its character and soul. The bike will live on.
For those who do not ride, motorcycles are evocative of so many somatic and emotional feelings thay are a visceral link from their pervious owners to their custodians. Vale to you granddad who is not your granddad
That expression on your face said it all. Great story, wonderful tribute.
As a 'biker' first and foremost this has been the video I have enjoyed the most. Much respect to you for what you did with this lovely machine....
When the bike started and he's just there with no words while it's idling taking it all in, I was getting emotional watching someone I've never met relish in this moment. Amazing how a machine with a story can grab you. He'd be so proud of your success and the sympathetic restoration on the bike.
That smile on your face at the end says it all. Well done.
That is a beautiful thing to do. Congratulations, and safe roads, as always✌
An absolute amazing story. Congratulations on getting it going. Looking forward to seeing it out on the open road. I put my late mums reg number on my car. Its all about keeping their spirits alive. Simply delightful.
Where all aware of how quickly valuable items of loved ones disappear after (or even before) their passing, but having that bike that he rode as a young man and seeing it lovingly restored is a real treasure and link to your family's history, well done.
I do love my cars (you even tested one!) But as a biker first and foremost, I absolutely loved this video. The fact that it has such enormous sentimental value makes it particularly special. I envy you those upcoming summer Sunday morning rides; just you, the bike and those memories of your grandad.
This story is a bit emotional for me.
In 1999, I would have been 44 years-old, riding since I was 17, until today,
I have a baby grandson at 13 months, and he is quite familiar with the Indian-manufactured Yamaha FZ25.
Those who put their hands on the hybrid did well.
When I was a boy, the police had the single-carb. Tiger.
Triumph never came back to our shores, though there are a few owner-imported modern models.
Good going.
Thanks for the video.
Trinidad & Tobago.
West Indies.
Superb. Thanks for sharing the story and so nice to see you saving your grandad's bike - what a fantastic memory of him to keep.
This reminds me of when my brother completed the restoration of our grandfather's 1922 ABC which hadn't run for over sixty years. The incredible thing was that I recognised the sound of the exhaust as soon as it fired up - I can't have been more than two years old when I last heard it! That brought tears to my eyes.
Lovely to see this, glad you've got something you can personally cherish and ride all the time. 48 is such a young age so it's great that the bike lives on in his honour.
Yes, and oddly thats the number on the plate.
I’m happy for you James. Go out and enjoy your grandads bike.
Had a tear in my eye at the end. You can certainly tell a story James.
Thanks for listening to it :)
And by this we’re definitely getting a segment of an old school British motorbike in a few months. Just reading that sentence alone gave me a huge grin. Thanks for sharing this magical and touching moment with us!
i love this video , i have my grandfather ( also not biological , mom was adopted ) jawa cz 1961 that hasn't run in 40 years ( i am 29 , i never seen it run , but i know my grandfather loved it ) I will restore it some day back to original black and chrome with gold accents
we all buy vintage jackets , furniture etc. , but is nothing cooler then riding your grandpa's old vintage motorcycle
Great to see it sympathetically restored, a nice touch. I have to say the regular use of the word 'Grandad' did give me vibes of a particular Top Gear episode.......
Really enjoyed this,very emotional.iam welling up.
This genuinely touched a chord with me, I lost my grandad in 1999 too. One of the things he left me was a watch which, I had repaired using the same repair and not restore ethos last year. I know I’ll never wear it but, that was never the point, every day when I open my watch box it’s there and it makes me smile every day.
Wear it mate... watches are meant to be worn...
Well done Lads! What a special occasion. Thank you for allowing us to join you. Keep the shinny side up !
Lovely Restoration of your Grandads bike. It is a great tribute to your Grandad. 👍
Incredible, what a great bike and a lovely story!
I’m a Lotus Elise SC guy and live in Southern California. I have enjoyed watching your channel for years. I must say that was your best video ever - straight from the ❤ You guys totally nailed the sympathetic resto on the bike. Grandad would be quite happy and proud!
Congratulations and kudos for doing it the right way, the resto and the reveal. Fantastic
Absolute lovely restoration I cannot wait to the ride video. I’m sure that holds a really special place in your heart
A special day. We lived in awe of Tritons back in the day, as they were sometimes Manx Nortons with tuned ‘Umph engines (500 or 650). This looks like a very civilised Triton and likely a good road bike. I wish you many happy miles on it. But take care, those old duffers who don’t look are still around, as are the young duffers who cannot be separated from their phones. Les - still on two wheels at 76
Finally!!! I thought you forgot on this lovely bike !! Can´t wait till I see it purring back on the road again..! It´s not a usual bike..It´s a family member.! Our family owned ES 2 for 49 years,so I know ,what I am talking..!! Many happy miles and sun in your happy face..! I am sure ,that your grand dad is proud of you..!
Thanks so so much for sharing this little bit of family history . a bike or car is such a physical presence when it comes to remembering a loved one . Only wish me and my brother would have been given a chance to even buy one of dads bikes from his 2nd wife , both being bikers ( still ) but we were never given the chance , all sold whithin a week of him passing !!
Good on you Jayemm. So delightful to see + the Triton is now priceless in sentimental value to you & your family...
Grandads occupy a very special place in a grandson’s heart. They’ve often lived lives we can only imagine and teach us family values and how to be men. I’m sorry you lost yours so young but he was clearly a character. I never got to know my paternal grandad but my maternal one, Ted, was a huge part of my life right up until he died a few years ago, well in to his 80s. He was a cockney boy shipped down to Devon during the Blitz and returned here to live. Joined the RAF, became an engineer, amateur boxer, truck driver, gas engineer and shop steward. He was the catalyst for my interest in cars. I miss him every day. Thank you for sharing yours with us, enjoy the bike!
A bike worth having & caring for. I am truly happy for you. Thank you for sharing. Have a blessed day.
Amazing story. My stepdad has restored a couple of Norton 850 Commandos and a couple of other bikes from that era along with a Royal Enfield Interceptor so can fully appreciate the sentiment and feeling if getting it started.
What a lovely machine with oodles of character and it certainly does purr.....
I am happy for you James . Granddad will be whit you for all the ride's save journeys from Spain
Wonderful video, James. Brought a tear to my eye and a warmth throughout. Thank you for sharing such a sentimental moment.
You are blessed with the motorcycling gene from your Grandad and I would love to have the legacy that you have. I am fifty-seven years young and started loving motorcycles at the age of ten. A mate of mine sorry old friend that is not with us had a Montesa Cota 48 cc and it was Heath's fault lol. That started my love affair with motorcycles. I think old motorcycles rock and they should be restored and ridden not kept in a garage Have fun, Matt.
What a lovely heart warming story.
Absolutely magic!! Love that you kept it original, lovely
Amazing video and the perfect tone for such a restoration! Got me misty-eyed, recalling working on my brothers dirt bike with him, and that was 2 weeks ago...
Congratulations, your face at the end said it all. Thanks for sharing the story and the end result it is clear the sentiment involved and well done on a superb renovation rather than restoration. It would have been so very easy to over do the restoring and powder coat the frame and being a Triton they usually end up with an alloy tank on but you still have all the things that make it Grandad's bike. I really hope you get to use it well and create even more memories with it.
What a moment! That is a proper British bike. Wonderful.
Congratulations and most excellent work by your mate Simon.
So glad you did a preservation rather than a restoration and kept the natural patina. Good work. Lovely story too. I'm sure Grandad would be chuffed.
Quite a special one. Thank you for including us.
So nice to see you smile knowing how much it means to you. you must be be so chuffed.
One of your most enjoyable videos, congrats on getting it restored so tastefully and running so nicely
That’s really awesome, I love the decision to keep it looking like an old bike rather than do a full concourse restoration. It makes me sad when I hear about cars but especially bikes that get ridden only a few miles each year and are kept hermetically sealed. A bike is a machine that was built to be used and it always make me smile to see an old bike that shows a bit of use.
Can’t wait to see the first ride video.
This is nothing short of tremendous guys. Thank you so much.
Can’t wait for the test ride. Love the fact you have your grandads bike, what a great way to remind you of him.
There's nothing in the world like that 'kid at Christmas' smile when an old motorbike comes back to life. Seeing that never gets old.
The Cheshire Cat grin at the end says it all, James! Simon will have the Triton running even better by the time you ride it and - for a few sunny days a year - you should just escape out on it for a couple of hours, all on your own. Find a country pub and sit outside, watching it in the sunshine and remembering your Grandfather. Good times, sir.
That warm the cockles!
As an 80+ year old still bombing about on my Bonnie I understand the "pulling out" of side roads situation.
Car drivers don't seem to be tuned into motorbikes even with our headlights blazing.
Had it happen to me twice in the last couple of years.
Thanks for the video Jay.
Wonderful to see you geting this back on the road and keeping it original. I hope it brings back a lot of happy memories and makes some new ones
Oh that’s fantastic! So thrilled the bike’s sprung to life and ready to ride again. Thanks for sharing and it would be great to go for a ride.
Congratulations, and my condolences on your Grand Dad, God bless him and you, and here's to many happy motoring miles. Cheers!
James, you are a bloody good bloke!
Love the sympathetic restoration - I hope you have many happy years riding it! Hats off to Simon too and wish him every success in his venture.
This must be very special. It feels like we have all waited a long time for this since you first mentioned it. It must have been years ago. Good on you, James. The restoration is perfect.
What wonderful thing to be able to do and a touching, personal moment to be able to have her start. Looking forward to seeing you ride her, James. A lovely video.
👍👍Typing this from post hernia op hospital bed today. Looking forward to to return to bike when able.Watching this soon..TY 👍🏍
Really enjoyed that. Thanks for sharing that personal moment. My late father will be watching down on this with your granddad who also grew up on triumphs. Can't wait to see you ride it.
Thanks for sharing James. I got my fathers Pantera GTS he bought new in 74’ started for the first time in forever. A similar but arguably more emotional experience was had. It was the car that started my car fever.
The smile on your face at the end of the video says it all, man. Congrats on getting the old girl running again, and here's hoping the summer is less British than usual so you can get out and enjoy it as your granddad intended!
Great restoration job. Not concours but definitely what this bike wanted. Nice car in the background too 👍
Jay's grin when it started was everything. As a biker I'm looking forward to where this goes. Thanks for sharing
Beautiful. Beautiful story and beautiful bike. Only those who have recommissioned a motorcycle will really know the joy of it firing up again imho. Sometimes these things are more than just nuts and bolts. You makes stories with them...
Absolutely fantastic. Congratulations on an excellent and sympathetic restoration
My Dad had a Triumph 500 Speed Twin with girder front forks and a solid rear end, in maroon, and his home built chair. It sat in the back of the garage in Wythall where we lived when I was aged 4 to 12. Dad sold it when we moved, because he had not used it in all that time. I almost never forgave him for not keeping it for me. I aslo had a 250 Super Dream. 😄
Touching watch, thank you for sharing.
Excellent James. Thank you for sharing this special, personal moment with all of us, your fans and viewers. Congratulations!
Another wonderful video. I teared up at the end there. Your personal stories/journey's are a joy to watch.
Probably one of your only videos ive ever watched all the way through. Great stuff on this one. Thanks for posting this. That engine runs so well for an old English bike.
That's a wonderful video and a lovely thing to do. Well done James.
James, great to see Grandad's bike back on the road and your old photos - we haven't met, but I'm the cyclist that has called out to you whilst you've been out filming locally and I visit Grandma every April - it would be lovely to catch-up with you some time :)
Amazing how a piece of machinery can be so sentimental. Had a tear in my eye a few times watching this . Brilliant content as always James , thanks for sharing . 👍
Beautiful bike and great family history to keep!
Beautiful.
When they start, it's a beautiful sound. I'm loving your LTHP (low tech, high performance) magneto label.
I'm sorry to hear about your Grandad.
I could sit here telling assorted stories about Triumphs, Nortons, etc, but this is your bike, your story. Ride, have fun. Shiny side up.
I am still running my great-grandfather's Cortina Mk.V, which he bought in 1981, worked on it through autumn of his life and passed it on to me in 2014, year before he passed away, 98 years old. I always adored the car, as I adored him, who was the greatest influence in my life when I was growing up. And I also did to the car, what great-grandfather would do, tune it up, keep it rust-free, keep it on the road, using it as car like that should be used. It is part of my family's legacy now.
That is truly awesome. I would have loved to have done that with my Grandads bike, but that had long gone way before he'd passed away. That must be a huge honour to have the prospect of riding that out on the road. The very best of luck with the project.
Fantastic video James, heartwarming to see. Looking forward to seeing it out on the road -your grandad would be very proud of you 👏🏻
Brilliant! Am surprised you managed to get through that ending without wiping a tear away. Looking forward to the updates. Keep giving us some of the 'real' James, very watchable.
That was great James, fantastic that the machine just ticked over so wonderfully from the very first opportunity.
I’m looking forward to seeing the first shake down 👍
Yup, brilliant. A good Mag and a new condenser makes all the difference.
Nice one James. Your Grandad will be looking down and smiling.
Congratulations JayEmm, almost brought me to tears!😢
Absolutely awesome. Really touching story with this bike and a very sympathetic restoration. That Triumph engine sounds lovely, hope you enjoy it and ride safe.
Awesome! What a great story and what a great bike.
Love the sound of that engine
I see bike, i hit like...
I cant imagine the emotions, from finding the old pictures, to getting her restored and running.
I hope you get to have a lovely ride, and if you fancy a group ride at some point.... 👀
That was excellent, I look forward to seeing it on the local lanes. Also perfect timing as I was looking for someone to fix my triumph.❤
I gifted my son my 2001 Triumph Legend TT, with the hopes that he can work some mechanical magic on it and give it new life.
A lot of memories wrapped up in that bike. It would be a bucket list line item crossed off…riding next to my son.
Sounds like a fantastic idea
Wonderful video James! Thank you for sharing a piece of your granddad's history with us. Well done to him as well for leaving such a great impression on you and others
VERY cool, James! I look forward to seeing it on the road! I'm sure your grandad is smiling 🙂 - John from Canada
Well done James. Really enjoyed this. My family have always ridden bikes and my dad had a T100 etc. Nice to see a personal vid done so well. Keep it up