Triumph Tiger 100 1 A short 'before' test ride to assess before work carried out.
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- čas přidán 20. 05. 2024
- This machine only arrived a couple of hours before I took this test ride, but I knew it had already covered 40 miles or so to get here, the sun was shining, it needed to be done, so I set about finding out what I might need to look at. My own impressions didn't really differ to what the owner had told me, but I like to get an idea of what a machine is like to begin with, before any work is done, where possible, that way I can usually tell if I have been able to make any worthwhile improvements during the course of my efforts.
Enjoyed that ride, mate, on a lovely looking machine. I reckon the Triumph 500s were just about the best all-round bikes. Loved 'em.
A very nice looking machine.
A very nice looking Triumph, not a lot wrong.
I love those 68-70 TLS set ups
On my 69 BSA A65 when the shoes had worn,but not enough to replace,I would cut 2 square shims (.020")and place one behind each abutment plate.The springs holding the shoes,kept it all in place,and it made for noticeably better braking.
My 2c.
I have done similar with my Trials Cub front brake and it works well.
Very informative, and educational Paul. No substitute for experience, all the best.
Many thanks!
When you started that bike it had a beautiful clear T100 sound to it. This man loves this bike. Alan Northern Ireland 👍
Lovely bike! Doesn’t seem to have too many issues, so we might see an ‘after’ road test, and maybe the work you do on it too. Thanks Paul, Les
Nice machine, especially so with the pale blue metallic on the fuel tank. Steering damper knob was doing its own thing during the ride...
G'day Paul, l always like the way you go through the process of expanding the problems while riding the bikes your about to work on, it helps understand what to look and listen for, l will be going away for a few days to a remote area from tomorrow so l will not be able to watch any of your up-and-coming videos until l return, cheers mate, Neil 🤠.
By the time you have done your stuff, this will be a lovely bike for someone.
You just helped me sort some minor details on my RE 500. Cheers.
Looks beautiful
An early form of variable venturi 😄 system
What a beautiful day for a drive even if it is a little rough. Cheers
If I had a pretty bike like that I would have crash bars on it to protect it in case it even just fell off the side stand.
Going on that little ride, i don`t think this one will be in for very long.
I loved my '62 T100SS but like an idiot I swapped it for a ghastly '76 T140. As they become worn, it is often worthwhile re-bushing the distributor. It is a shame this was not a T90, as it would have made a better comparison with the Jubilee.
Depends for what is intended. I have 4 Triumph. The 79 is far better machine to take the road everyday to commute etc for 2 3 hours rides than the 500. I put about 10000km per year on the road with old bikes.
@@TheReverb1 Not the model which was ghastly, just the particular bike.
Nice bike that goes well enough be even better when you've had a gander good video 👍
Thanks 👍
Must be so hard to have to go out and ride , on a sunny day , when you could just be in the shed fettling it , 😄🏍️😃🏍️
Thanks Paul.
Looks lovely, the steering damper knob is loose I saw it moving after going round the roundabout
This will a great bike when you work the magic...
Hello Paul, that’s a sweet looking bike, very smart. It’s interesting listening to you work the test drive through your mind, identifying the wrinkles in what is otherwise a nice bike. I’m probably pointing out something you are aware of and I’m not sure if it makes a difference, but I noticed the steering damper vibrating back and forth when you hit about 50mph on your way back?
Good luck and I look forward to seeing you iron out the problems.
Cheers Kevin.
Thanks 👍
Nice looking bike but maybe is hiding some problems for you to find and sort out. I had to laugh when I noticed the damper knob turning with the vibration of the engine as you gave it a bit of throttle. I am puzzled by the operation of the choke lever as it seems to operate the opposite way round to the one on my BSA. My memory, like my hips, is wearing out.
The choke lever probably works - or should work the same as yours - more on this soon!
I’ve experienced those TLS front brakes and they are good but very sensitive to adjustment. I would be interested to see the amount of engagement there is between the lug on the brake plate and the lugs on the fork leg.
Very nice , soon be even nicer 😁.
Far from spec for the T100A, but a good all round bike as a starter classic, easy to work on, upgrade and get parts for.
Pretty sure it’s a ‘dressed up’ 5TA.
The best bit about your job is you get to thrash - sorry, - ride other peoples bikes!