I call my T140V Old Trusty, after the old telex address of Customer Service dept at the Meriden plant. In the 50 years since i bought it, it has never broken down on the road. A brilliant piece of work. - Z
Hi Paul, first ive seen this one. That model is the t140e, not the v. Can tell by different carb set ups, the v carbs are splayed outwards and the e carbs are in straight line from airbox. Also, the v carbs have solid mounts to cylinder heads, where the e carbs have the rubber hise type head mounts. Just pointing it out as ive recently aquired a 78 t140v and gave done research into diff models available 😂
I completed the resurrection (languished in Texas since 2009) of a neglected 1973 T140V in March after spending a year doing it. I was not tremendously happy with the sound of the engine afterwards, but when listening to this engine I take heart. Although the general appearance of the bike is very nice, I was disappointed to see after market switches on the handlebars. I spent several hours restoring the original switches and gauges on mine and although they don't have the gleam of new chrome, they are functional.
I’m American and have one of these. These are great bikes and the parts are actually easier to get then they were in the day. You can buy new Amal Carbs! Just saying cause the carbs get worn and no amount of cleaning will ever fix that, Also make sure your alternator rotor isn’t loose on the center or you will never get the timing right. I was trained by a factory mechanic who went to the Triiumph schools in the 1970s. I love my T140
Super classic motorcycle. Works well. Some adjustments in the carburetion, clearance in the rods and impellers, adjustment of valves and replacing the ratio with one tooth less in the ring gear, will increase the final speed, reduce revolutions and increase the engine's durability. Special oil removes many metallic noises, even if clearances are within tolerance. The best instrument restorers are found in the UK. That motorcycle deserves it. Mr. Russ Parker was not very lucky. I think it's due to a cause. Back in series production, where there were no CNC-type machine tools, when the team from the factory or the surroundings, responsible for manufacturing auto parts, lost the weekend match, Monday was black. More manufacturing defects than fleas on a stray dog. Owners spent their lives trying to repair vehicles, but never did.
Hi Paul, glad to hear you prefer the Triumph over the Hog. That's because Edward Turner got the parallel twin design right with the Speed Twin in 1937. The Bonnie is the natural progression of that, via the Daytona. I have a fully restored 73 Tiger 750 (and a Daytona), so a single carb Bonnie, and it's a cracking, torquey bike. The stiff Oil in Frame makes it handle too. Not a lot wrong with that Bonnie by the sound of it. If the handling's a bit off, maybe a pair of LP Williams phenolic damper rings and leakproof seals? Made all the difference to mine. Avon RoadRider2's made another step up in handling.
Sights and sounds quite like my own Bonneville (an E model). Hope you get the handling sorted. Of all my bikes, the Bonneville is the best handling, better even than the BMW K75, a very smooth ride.
The best handler that I've ever owned was a T160V "Trident", it went through the twisty's like it was on rails, the down side was it's thirst for fuel only returning 35 mpg from 4-star petrol. I bought a new T140E in 1981, a great machine that never let me down.
This bike brought back memories for me - not good ones though unfortunately! Back in the early 80's I lusted after a new Bonnie, so saved and saved until I could plonk down AUD$4163 cash in 1982 for a brand spanking new T140E, same colour as this one. Unfortunately it was a shocker, and just gave me problem after problem. I really wanted to love it, but after about 18 months of breakdowns, disappointment, and making excuses for the thing, it eventually broke me and was traded for a used BMW. I always hoped that whoever ended up with it was able to get it sorted.
I made the mistake of buying a new Triumph TSX in 1983, in the eighteen months that I owned it I was forever having problems with reliability. I finally sold it at less that half the price I paid for it, I was just glad to see it go.
@@davidmacgregor5193 I'm hearing you David. The early 80's were terrible years for Triumph where unfortunately the dream of ownership sadly didn't match the reality of same. At least not for you and I mate!
My T140V never ran properly on the original cigar silencers, used to pink under load, but runs a hell of a lot better since I changed to Norton type peashooters about 25 years ago, and still on the standard carburettor settings. They sound nicer and last longer too.
I think you are mistaken sir!!! It sounds lovely to me. Fuels cleanly, revs and pulls well. It doesn’t sound like a modern four (or twin or triple for that matter) but that’s a good thing. Spot on! Love the film.
@@daytona955joop #~Thank you. Don't bother calling him 'Sir' though, he is just a sad troll, the engine really does sound and run fine. He was taking a pop at trolling me, but I didn't rebuild that engine, it had already been done - and pretty well, I would say.
@@paulhenshaw4514 Hi Mr Henshaw; as you know the sound on top of a motorcycle is not the same as other person hearing the sound from behind or besides so may be this other guy is just referring to that? Anyway; a great difference in sound for future videos is to place the mic on the rear part of the motorcycle near the silencers.
@@TheReverb1 Thanks, but my problem is the mic is built into the camera, which I wear at a low chest level for the best view. the mic is also very sensitive, even with sticky tape over it to dumb it down a little.
I call my T140V Old Trusty, after the old telex address of Customer Service dept at the Meriden plant. In the 50 years since i bought it, it has never broken down on the road. A brilliant piece of work. - Z
Hi Paul, first ive seen this one.
That model is the t140e, not the v.
Can tell by different carb set ups, the v carbs are splayed outwards and the e carbs are in straight line from airbox.
Also, the v carbs have solid mounts to cylinder heads, where the e carbs have the rubber hise type head mounts.
Just pointing it out as ive recently aquired a 78 t140v and gave done research into diff models available 😂
I completed the resurrection (languished in Texas since 2009) of a neglected 1973 T140V in March after spending a year doing it. I was not tremendously happy with the sound of the engine afterwards, but when listening to this engine I take heart. Although the general appearance of the bike is very nice, I was disappointed to see after market switches on the handlebars. I spent several hours restoring the original switches and gauges on mine and although they don't have the gleam of new chrome, they are functional.
I’m American and have one of these. These are great bikes and the parts are actually easier to get then they were in the day. You can buy new Amal Carbs! Just saying cause the carbs get worn and no amount of cleaning will ever fix that, Also make sure your alternator rotor isn’t loose on the center or you will never get the timing right. I was trained by a factory mechanic who went to the Triiumph schools in the 1970s. I love my T140
What a change blue sky finally.
Super classic motorcycle. Works well. Some adjustments in the carburetion, clearance in the rods and impellers, adjustment of valves and replacing the ratio with one tooth less in the ring gear, will increase the final speed, reduce revolutions and increase the engine's durability. Special oil removes many metallic noises, even if clearances are within tolerance. The best instrument restorers are found in the UK. That motorcycle deserves it. Mr. Russ Parker was not very lucky. I think it's due to a cause. Back in series production, where there were no CNC-type machine tools, when the team from the factory or the surroundings, responsible for manufacturing auto parts, lost the weekend match, Monday was black. More manufacturing defects than fleas on a stray dog. Owners spent their lives trying to repair vehicles, but never did.
Hi Paul that sounds great to me and looks pretty quick great job...
Hi Paul, glad to hear you prefer the Triumph over the Hog. That's because Edward Turner got the parallel twin design right with the Speed Twin in 1937. The Bonnie is the natural progression of that, via the Daytona. I have a fully restored 73 Tiger 750 (and a Daytona), so a single carb Bonnie, and it's a cracking, torquey bike. The stiff Oil in Frame makes it handle too. Not a lot wrong with that Bonnie by the sound of it. If the handling's a bit off, maybe a pair of LP Williams phenolic damper rings and leakproof seals? Made all the difference to mine. Avon RoadRider2's made another step up in handling.
That looks pretty respectable, would make a nice tourer with not a lot of work as you suggest. Thank you
Nice bike and ride. Thanks!
Sights and sounds quite like my own Bonneville (an E model). Hope you get the handling sorted. Of all my bikes, the Bonneville is the best handling, better even than the BMW K75, a very smooth ride.
The best handler that I've ever owned was a T160V "Trident", it went through the twisty's like it was on rails, the down side was it's thirst for fuel only returning 35 mpg from 4-star petrol. I bought a new T140E in 1981, a great machine that never let me down.
This bike brought back memories for me - not good ones though unfortunately! Back in the early 80's I lusted after a new Bonnie, so saved and saved until I could plonk down AUD$4163 cash in 1982 for a brand spanking new T140E, same colour as this one. Unfortunately it was a shocker, and just gave me problem after problem. I really wanted to love it, but after about 18 months of breakdowns, disappointment, and making excuses for the thing, it eventually broke me and was traded for a used BMW. I always hoped that whoever ended up with it was able to get it sorted.
I made the mistake of buying a new Triumph TSX in 1983, in the eighteen months that I owned it I was forever having problems with reliability. I finally sold it at less that half the price I paid for it, I was just glad to see it go.
@@davidmacgregor5193 I'm hearing you David. The early 80's were terrible years for Triumph where unfortunately the dream of ownership sadly didn't match the reality of same. At least not for you and I mate!
That looks an awful lot like Anglesey (is it?) ...I used to blast around the island on various Bonnies and Tigers in the '70 and '80s.
Hi Colin, it is two and a half hours south of Anglesey, in Carmarthenshire.
Speedo needs a tap or new cable. This is the year I got my licence and first bike - a Suzuki T250R. First disc brake Triumph.
At least you can't get caught for speeding by video evidence, speedometer is dead.
Ah but rev counter is still serviceable!
Does the red VW at 2.41 ever move?
Yes, I have actually had a lift in it.
Triumphs should have Triumph silencers.
My T140V never ran properly on the original cigar silencers, used to pink under load, but runs a hell of a lot better since I changed to Norton type peashooters about 25 years ago, and still on the standard carburettor settings. They sound nicer and last longer too.
Both my T140E's used Norton pea shooters, the same with friends T140's.
@@morrisminor56 ...ln some vain attempt to bolt on some Pedigree.
Was the speedo working?
No, it wasn't.
And cleverly disconnected speedo!
To be honest, it just wasn't working!
@@paulhenshaw4514 You forgot 'Officer' ! ha
Honestly...sounds terrible ..pops bangs clangs and clacks...
Nothing to do with me, I didn't build the engine, so your pathetic attempt at trolling me failed ...
I think you are mistaken sir!!!
It sounds lovely to me. Fuels cleanly, revs and pulls well. It doesn’t sound like a modern four (or twin or triple for that matter) but that’s a good thing.
Spot on! Love the film.
@@daytona955joop #~Thank you. Don't bother calling him 'Sir' though, he is just a sad troll, the engine really does sound and run fine. He was taking a pop at trolling me, but I didn't rebuild that engine, it had already been done - and pretty well, I would say.
@@paulhenshaw4514 Hi Mr Henshaw; as you know the sound on top of a motorcycle is not the same as other person hearing the sound from behind or besides so may be this other guy is just referring to that? Anyway; a great difference in sound for future videos is to place the mic on the rear part of the motorcycle near the silencers.
@@TheReverb1 Thanks, but my problem is the mic is built into the camera, which I wear at a low chest level for the best view. the mic is also very sensitive, even with sticky tape over it to dumb it down a little.