For Idrinkbeer,a Few Pics.

Discussion in 'Other Bikes' started by mervyn, Jul 15, 2015.

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  1. The old bike in need of tlc. P1010022.JPG P1010030.JPG P1010031.JPG P1010033.JPG P1010034.JPG P1010035.JPG P1010039.JPG P1010041.JPG
    Bike is based on a 1957 Norton Wideline frame with a 1959 Triumph 6T Thunderbird engine.
    i can give more nerdy details of how the bike came to be and some techy details if wanted.
     
    #1 mervyn, Jul 15, 2015
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  2. Fantastic bike Merv it's unlike me to be jealous but I am :) you lucky bugger :upyeah:
     
    #2 Tobytyke, Jul 15, 2015
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  3. just think how cool that would look with modern decals. teehee.
     
    #3 finm, Jul 15, 2015
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  4. Now you're being a dumpling again :rolleyes:
     
    #4 Tobytyke, Jul 15, 2015
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  5. It's a fantastic bike Merv. I'm jealous:)
     
    #5 El Toro, Jul 15, 2015
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  6. That's a proper motorcycle Mervyn.
    Drool.
     
    #6 CRYSTALJOHN, Jul 15, 2015
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  7. Thanks mervyn,I would be proud to own that. I always loved the cafe look and that sir is an iconic shape. What's it like to use though? Cheers, stephen. Edit to add big fingers small phone equals wrong rating posted. Doh
     
    #7 idrinkbeer, Jul 15, 2015
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  8. Thank you Tobytyke for your kind words.the old girl is pretty special to me and is in need of a lot of fettling,she has been neglected for too long.I am hoping to get her restored to her former glory and fully roadworthy in time.There are quite a few things both cosmetically and mechanically that need attention.I do not want to lose that original patina she has though.
     
    #8 mervyn, Jul 15, 2015
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  9. I last rode it seriously some years ago now.i did quite a few charity runs and classic shows and the Ace Cafe to Brighton run.Opening it up on the A23 after leaving Brighton was something I will never forget.Also the way the cars pulled over in Brighton when they heard me coming up behind them.
    Tis a bit of a stretch to the clip ons over that huge tank,but who knows-I might ride her again.:upyeah:
     
    #9 mervyn, Jul 15, 2015
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  10. I think I will have more fun when my Scrambler arrives-I will have a bit of a wait though.
     
    #10 mervyn, Jul 15, 2015
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  11. I hope you do get to ride her again mate but if not you've still got a bloody gorgeous ornament in a great setting, and you're right she needs that patina :upyeah:
     
    #11 Tobytyke, Jul 15, 2015
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  12. Thankyou.Yes,she is rather nice to look at.I doubt if I will sell it,so it will go to my son and daughter eventually.Neither of my children are interested in bikes,but I have told my son that the bike is a bit special and he has taken that on board.
     
    #12 mervyn, Jul 15, 2015
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  13. very nice so jealous
    once passed up a triton in boxes for £500
    didn't have the spare folding at the time
    damn .............
     
    #13 johnboy, Jul 15, 2015
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  14. Thank you so much for all your nice comments.It gives me great pleasure to share my bikes with you.:upyeah:
     
    #14 mervyn, Jul 16, 2015
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  15. How many bikes have you mervyn?
     
    #15 idrinkbeer, Aug 9, 2015
  16. I have now been whittled down to 4.
    The 1959 Triton as above.
    A new build Triton with a 1965 reg.only done about 17 miles.This has a very high spec 750 engine.I have never ridden it.
    An MH900E with the optional DP Carbon bodywork.
    SF 848.
    The streetfighter will probably go within the next couple of months,when I get my 'sensible' bike.As recommended by El Toro.:upyeah:
     
    #16 mervyn, Aug 9, 2015
  17. what are the odds at the drop of a hat, he'll have it on gumtree ?
     
    #17 wroughtironron, Aug 9, 2015
  18. 1965 is the year I was born, it's a sign that you will give me the triton.
     
    #18 idrinkbeer, Aug 9, 2015
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  19. There is NOTHING sensible about a Scrambler, it's a scamp... people will want to know what you're grinning about... :D
     
    #19 Fire3500, Aug 9, 2015
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  20. I love the mh 900e now I would bet everyone would love detailed pics . I'm really loving the air cooled 2valve ducati , I did 5 laps of the ulster gp circuit on Friday on my sc1000s and arrived home buzzing , in fact I'm starting th lust after an 1100 monster or hyper. Until then I will have to make do with the 1965 triton your sending me.
     
    #20 idrinkbeer, Aug 9, 2015
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