Learn a little bit about the first year for the Triumph Daytona. I talk a little bit about the Daytona, show a cold start up, and a ride through some fall backroads in PA.
I just got a 1967 Trophy T100C last week. It's pretty much a stock original survivor, except for tank and lack of speedo. The Triumph scramblers always reminded of Schwinn Stingrays, and the bike is incredibly light and revvy. It belonged to a vehicle collector who acquired it the early 70s, and the high pipes, levers, pegs, and frame are all unblemished which leads me to believe it had never been ridden off road. The Dunlop Gold Seals are severely dry rotted and I suspect it had not been seriously ridden in a decade or three. Interestingly, the Trophy features Triumph's Energy Transfer ignition system, which eliminated the battery. This is my first Triumph and I wasn't sure how to work the Amal Monobloc, but after a local Triumph Yoda gave me a few hints, I started the bike yesterday morning and put 5 miles on it in my jammies and slippers, shifting through all the gears, cruising in fourth while being chased by country dogs. It's quite a pleasant change from my daily ride, a 1982 Harley Sturgis.
It looks like the bottom end still has the timing side bushing and not the bearing that was on the later 500s. My 1966 has a single Monobloc and it runs just fine.
For much of the first few minutes of ride, the tacho needle looks a bit skittish. Might need some lubing of the inner cable winding. Usually a light grease helps.
Amazing condition for age. Very impressive
I just got a 1967 Trophy T100C last week. It's pretty much a stock original survivor, except for tank and lack of speedo. The Triumph scramblers always reminded of Schwinn Stingrays, and the bike is incredibly light and revvy. It belonged to a vehicle collector who acquired it the early 70s, and the high pipes, levers, pegs, and frame are all unblemished which leads me to believe it had never been ridden off road. The Dunlop Gold Seals are severely dry rotted and I suspect it had not been seriously ridden in a decade or three. Interestingly, the Trophy features Triumph's Energy Transfer ignition system, which eliminated the battery. This is my first Triumph and I wasn't sure how to work the Amal Monobloc, but after a local Triumph Yoda gave me a few hints, I started the bike yesterday morning and put 5 miles on it in my jammies and slippers, shifting through all the gears, cruising in fourth while being chased by country dogs. It's quite a pleasant change from my daily ride, a 1982 Harley Sturgis.
A very nice original bike and beautiful scenery too! I really must visit the US soon.
Beautiful countryside😅
I'm actually surprised it started that quick. My carbs almost are always gummed up after just a few weeks with ethanol. Great bike.
Memories of my first new bike. Pitiful front brake
It looks like the bottom end still has the timing side bushing and not the bearing that was on the later 500s. My 1966 has a single Monobloc and it runs just fine.
For much of the first few minutes of ride, the tacho needle looks a bit skittish. Might need some lubing of the inner cable winding. Usually a light grease helps.
Nice ride, brother. Wind noise is strong. But what do you do? My ride this weekend did the same. Yes! Very enjoyable to ride. Enjoyed the vid!
Beautiful bike. I bought a 1964 TR6 not too long ago. My first vintage Triumph. I love it.
I assume the tack is broken?
Had one here in uk. Brilliant bike. Mine didn't leak oil at all. So why have you got cardboard sheet under yours?