Trophy 250 Restoration

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    Greetings

    I am working with Nova Motorcycles of Turners Falls, MA to restore a 1970 Triumph Trophy 250.

    It is a “one lunger” and a good match for the backroads near Quabbin Reservoir. Nova has done a terrific job upgrading and replacing most systems.

    The most noticeable changes are the single seat and the BSA Victor Style exhaust with peanut muffler.

    It is a rider, not a showpiece. I am trying to match up the blue paint that I believe is original.

    Suggestions are welcome. Best regards to all.
     
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    Hello and welcome to the forum Paul.

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    Hi mate and welcome
    Quite a few restoration bods in here :)
    I’m sure you’ll get some help :)
     
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    Hi and welcome. I learned to ride on a BSA Starfire 250 which is essentially the same, dont think I have ever seen the Triumph Trophy 250 in blue, in the UK they were usually red. Look forward to seeing pics
     
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    Welcome aboard Paul. Enjoy the restoration and the ride buddy.
     
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    Hi n welcome, contact Don Hutchinson Cycles in the US for Triumph paint, its Hi Fi Scarlet for your bike :)
     
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    Thank you for the warm welcome!

    It appears that the stock color for a 1970 TR250 was red.

    My bike was probably repainted at some point. It is blue with white/cream color pintstriping on the fenders.

    It is in the shop getting a chain guard installed so I can get it registered for use on the road.

    When I get it back, I will take a close up of the fender for color matching purposes.

    Best regards to all,

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