Amazing looking bike indeed Ty! I believe you deserve being choosen for that show~ you have some great craftsmanship and products to show! I hope you get a chance to get some pictures overthere! cheers
Beautiful bike. I love the 50's Triumphs. Sometimes the 2 passenger style seats don't seem to fit right though, they stick up in the back. It's not so bad on this one, but I've seen a few where the seat doesn't look like it was made for the bike. Was that just the way they came out of the factory, with the seat swooping upward at the back? You don't see that on the later 60's and 70's Triumphs, where the seats sit flat from front to back.
Hi Dave, yes, they do sweep up at the back and I understand that it gets more exaggerated with use as you sit on the bike. I got this seat from R.K. Leighton in the UK. They make the reproduction seats that are very faithful to the original design. Best wishes, Mike
Mike what a fabulous example of the model. Tis a credit to your loving labour and detailing. I am currently captivated by the early Thunderbirds . Can you confirm that though there are significant differences in the design of the frame, suspension etc, the 110 engine is essentially similar to the early 50's T-bird, with a hiigher compression? I am looking at a 53 T-bird , west coast style handlebars, that unusually retains its period SU carbs. All looks original except that it is fitted with a siamese 2 into one exhaust, which am lead to believe was an option, but was that on post 1960 bikes only? Will let you know if it comes off- may need to sell a couple of younger bikes to pull off a deal, but have a feeling that if well restored and reliable, it could be a great bike to live with, in a relaxed kind of way...well, that's the hope ! Keep up the great vids
Hi Matthew. Thanks a lot for your note and very best wishes with the 53 Thunderbird! That sounds great. If it is reasonable original condition or even better, my preference would be to keep it as original as possible and perhaps go through the engine but keep it looking as cool and as original as possible. But if it has been changed a lot, then I agree that you don't have much choice other than to restore or customize to your own taste. My T110 was a mess when I got it and so I decided to go with a full restoration, but would absolutely love a more original and unmolested model. Yes, you are correct about the engine. Best wishes with your project. It will be really enjoyable. Cheers, Mike
Thank you so much Howard. Oh my, you live in a beautiful part of the world! My dad is from Musselburgh and we spent many holidays in Scotland as kids. Best wishes, Mike
Well ! That has cleaned up really well, what does it run like ? Did I see you using a leaf blower to dry it off ? That is a good idea, I use the air line to blow water away, but it can get into the electrics.
Hi Chris, it runs very well. I'm sad to say that I simply haven't ridden it enough yet. Here's a clip of a quick run up and down the street: ruclips.net/video/4tMrND-67hs/видео.html
Hi there, yes I restored it a few years ago. I did most of the work myself but did need some help with the machine work and paint etc. Here's a link to my blog from back then. Cheers, Mike 56tiger.blogspot.com/
Hola, no estoy seguro de si un motor 650 encajará en un cuadro 350. Puede intentar preguntar en uno de los grupos de Facebook o en un foro en línea. Los mejores deseos
Hi Robbie, I would recommend having your magneto tested. It may be cheaper than buying another, unless you can find one that is known to be working ok. If you want to replace it with another, you could start by asking on the "All Pre Unit Triumph's" Facebook group. They are a great bunch of guys and someone may have one. The only thing I would say is that you ask that the Mag be working okay, otherwise you will have 2 Mags that need overhauling ;) Here's a link to the FB group and you will need to request to join if you haven't done so already. facebook.com/groups/1959triumphbonneville/ Cheers, Mike
A beautiful Triumph. !!! Clean like all of the details you did to her !!!!!!!
Hey Mike, enjoy the show, I'm sure you will. The Triumph looks absolutely showroom, you should be very proud.
Thanks very much Bob, much appreciated. Cheers, Mike
Always enjoy following your exquisite workmanship and attention to detail Mike.
Thank you so much Richard! That's very kind of you to say that. Much appreciated. Cheers, Mike.
Wow! Looks amazing. I need to step back and give mine some more attention on the restore.
Haha, Cheers, Mike
It's a real beauty, Mike. I was going to offer to help you polish it up but it looks like it's all clean and shiny. Good luck at the show.
Thanks Scott. Hope all is well with yours! Best wishes, Mike
Amazing looking bike indeed Ty! I believe you deserve being choosen for that show~ you have some great craftsmanship and products to show! I hope you get a chance to get some pictures overthere! cheers
Thank you Shon! I'm hoping to take some good clips from the show as it is awesome. Cheers, Mike
Beautiful, beautiful bike. A work of art.
54macdog thank you so much! It's my pride and joy ;)
Beautiful bike. I love the 50's Triumphs. Sometimes the 2 passenger style seats don't seem to fit right though, they stick up in the back. It's not so bad on this one, but I've seen a few where the seat doesn't look like it was made for the bike. Was that just the way they came out of the factory, with the seat swooping upward at the back? You don't see that on the later 60's and 70's Triumphs, where the seats sit flat from front to back.
Hi Dave, yes, they do sweep up at the back and I understand that it gets more exaggerated with use as you sit on the bike. I got this seat from R.K. Leighton in the UK. They make the reproduction seats that are very faithful to the original design. Best wishes, Mike
Mike what a fabulous example of the model. Tis a credit to your loving labour and detailing. I am currently captivated by the early Thunderbirds . Can you confirm that though there are significant differences in the design of the frame, suspension etc, the 110 engine is essentially similar to the early 50's T-bird, with a hiigher compression? I am looking at a 53 T-bird , west coast style handlebars, that unusually retains its period SU carbs. All looks original except that it is fitted with a siamese 2 into one exhaust, which am lead to believe was an option, but was that on post 1960 bikes only? Will let you know if it comes off- may need to sell a couple of younger bikes to pull off a deal, but have a feeling that if well restored and reliable, it could be a great bike to live with, in a relaxed kind of way...well, that's the hope ! Keep up the great vids
Hi Matthew. Thanks a lot for your note and very best wishes with the 53 Thunderbird! That sounds great. If it is reasonable original condition or even better, my preference would be to keep it as original as possible and perhaps go through the engine but keep it looking as cool and as original as possible. But if it has been changed a lot, then I agree that you don't have much choice other than to restore or customize to your own taste. My T110 was a mess when I got it and so I decided to go with a full restoration, but would absolutely love a more original and unmolested model. Yes, you are correct about the engine. Best wishes with your project. It will be really enjoyable. Cheers, Mike
Very nice, I do like the Pre-units early bikes.
Thanks Keith, hope all is well. Cheers, Mike
I'v caught up with "things" a bit better now.
It looks an absolutely Top job to me.
Best regards.
Howard and Tess.
Isle of Skye.
Thank you so much Howard. Oh my, you live in a beautiful part of the world! My dad is from Musselburgh and we spent many holidays in Scotland as kids. Best wishes, Mike
Stunning. Amazing attention to detail. I have a 1957 T110. Where did you get the front number plate (pedestrian slicer)?
Hi, thanks for your note. I got it from Ace Classics in London. Cheers
Well ! That has cleaned up really well, what does it run like ? Did I see you using a leaf blower to dry it off ? That is a good idea, I use the air line to blow water away, but it can get into the electrics.
Hi Chris, it runs very well. I'm sad to say that I simply haven't ridden it enough yet. Here's a clip of a quick run up and down the street: ruclips.net/video/4tMrND-67hs/видео.html
Is that the air vents on the front brake hub Mike??
Hi Melbin, it's a little air scoop intended to keep the brake shoes cooler when they get hot! It has a little mesh behind it. Best wishes, Mike
Great looking machine,did you do do the restore on it?
Hi there, yes I restored it a few years ago. I did most of the work myself but did need some help with the machine work and paint etc. Here's a link to my blog from back then. Cheers, Mike
56tiger.blogspot.com/
EXCELLENT VIDIO, BUT A SHAME ABOUT THE HANDLEBARS THEY DON’T MATCH THE BIKE.
Como poder conseguir una unidad completa para montarla a un cuadro de un bsa 350 cc
Hola, no estoy seguro de si un motor 650 encajará en un cuadro 350. Puede intentar preguntar en uno de los grupos de Facebook o en un foro en línea. Los mejores deseos
Does anyone know where the hell I can buy a magneto??? I have a 56 t110. Same bike. I just think my magneto is dead.
Hi Robbie, I would recommend having your magneto tested. It may be cheaper than buying another, unless you can find one that is known to be working ok. If you want to replace it with another, you could start by asking on the "All Pre Unit Triumph's" Facebook group. They are a great bunch of guys and someone may have one. The only thing I would say is that you ask that the Mag be working okay, otherwise you will have 2 Mags that need overhauling ;) Here's a link to the FB group and you will need to request to join if you haven't done so already. facebook.com/groups/1959triumphbonneville/ Cheers, Mike
mi ty, hd, there,s no need for swearing, on your fine vid,s.
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