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  1. Iceman

    Iceman Crème de la Crème

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    #1 Iceman, Dec 18, 2020
    Having restored a 1955 T100 last year I swapped it for a new Triumph Street Triple 765rs, as we all know restoring these machines is a money pit, however we do it for the love of it, I updated some components to more modern alternatives (SRM clutch £500) plus so much more, I kept the mag and dyno completely standard but had them re built by a renowned specialist (expensive), Morgo oil pump (ouch), I managed to get a NOS gearbox mainshaft from Germany (someone had damaged the original, hitting the clutch retaining nut on with a hammer). I kept it running 6 volts, she ran like a dream, however the work involved not to mention the cost became eye watering. The Triumph dealer wanted it as a talking point in his showroom, when finished it was a show winner, but onto the next one soon. I was buying the STRS anyway, the salesman new I had classics and had seen the photos of the build, and said "my boss would like that T100, it was goodbye T100 and hello the RS. I have put some picks on. Safe riding all.

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  2. dilligaf

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    #2 dilligaf, Dec 18, 2020
    Gorgeous :cool:
     
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  3. Wessa

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    #3 Wessa, Dec 18, 2020
    Very nice job there mate :):)
     
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  4. Mark9

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    #4 Mark9, Dec 18, 2020
    Terrific job, you achieved a very high standard with that resto.
     
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  5. curly

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    #5 curly, Dec 18, 2020
    Fantastic looking machine
     
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  6. stevethegoolie

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    #6 stevethegoolie, Dec 18, 2020
    Nice!:grinning:
     
  7. darkman

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    #7 darkman, Dec 18, 2020
    Great looking bike and love the detail :)
     
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    #8 Stephen Martin, Dec 18, 2020
    Excellent work sir nice very nice indeed :heart_eyes:
     
  9. Sandi T

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    #9 Sandi T, Dec 18, 2020
    Beautiful bike and restoration, Iceman! I have one question for you. Do you miss it??
     
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  10. Dartplayer

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    #10 Dartplayer, Dec 18, 2020
    Very nice @Iceman, love the build quality and colours. :yumBest wishes with the Street Triple :cool:
     
  11. Iceman

    Iceman Crème de la Crème

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    #11 Iceman, Dec 18, 2020
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    Thanks for all your really nice comments guys I really appreciate it. Sandi T asked if I missed it, honestly yes I do miss it, but I don't regret letting it go, you move on and it allows you to try something different each time you sell a machine, I forgot to add, it retains its original registration, original chassis, gearbox, QD rear wheel etc etc, all confirmed by the Triumph Register with a letter to confirm, and only a handful of owners from new. I didn't want a concourse machine, I wanted to ride it as you should, I used it regular, sometimes covering 100 mile round trip, I know that's not mega, but on any old girl you've got to be a little sensible and it never broke down once. It's very recently been sold to a young lad who just loves classics, that surprised me a little as I thought those of us who had classics were "getting on a bit", it's good to know the young guns are into them. Ride safe all.
     
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  12. steve lovatt

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    #12 steve lovatt, Dec 18, 2020
    Excellent job there :cool:
     
  13. OsteKuste

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    #13 OsteKuste, Dec 19, 2020
    Stunning classic. I’d love to have a running example to putter around on, but not as my primary bike. Maybe one of these days. I’ve got a ‘72 hard tail bobber T125 in the garage, but I am beginning to think it’s beyond my skill.
     
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  14. Jadorff

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    #14 Jadorff, Dec 19, 2020
    very nice bike I bet it would have been expensive
     
  15. Obijohnkenobe

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    #15 Obijohnkenobe, Dec 19, 2020
    Just glorious Iceman - cudos. I would have wanted to keep it but as you say we move on. I have had old brit bikes in the past I really miss - Norton 850 Commando (sorry to mention the "N" word on a Trumpet forum!), 6T Thunderbird and a 500 Speed Twin come to mind. Loved them all but loved others I moved onto. Not enought time and not enough money to own older bikes now - yes they do suck the money out your wallet!
     
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  16. Nicholaj

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    #16 Nicholaj, Dec 19, 2020
    Looks absolutely amazing, fantastic job :)
     
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  17. Iceman

    Iceman Crème de la Crème

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    #17 Iceman, Dec 19, 2020
    Yes I love the Norton's especially the Commando MK2A
     
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  18. Martine

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    #18 Martine, Dec 26, 2020
    Love the beautiful resto! But understand about moving on. Was sitting on a "N" in front of a wonderful man:heart_eyes: on one knee 20 years ago so that's one bike that's never leaving the stable. For all the Norton unappreciators;) on the Triumph site, NLM...Norton Lives Matter!:p Ride safe.
     
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  19. Adie P

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    #19 Adie P, Dec 26, 2020
    Love my Commando (though it's been in a thousand pieces for too many years!!) so I agree with you - Nortons matter! And, apart from anything else, they can claim somewhat more Britsh accreditation than modern Triumphs ...... much to my personal chagrin!
     
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  20. The Cat

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    #20 The Cat, Apr 15, 2021
    Hi, I have the same illness having restored this 1955 Tiger 100 and still using it, and guess what I've just bought a new Street Triple, so I need to get out there and see if I miss the old girl.

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