Featured Completed My Restoration Of A '75 T160

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  1. Sullivs

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    #1 Sullivs, Apr 5, 2020
    I recently discovered the Triumph Forum, and I was encouraged to share my T160 story. I purchased this ’75 Triumph Trident as a basket case a few years ago and finally put the finishing touches on it. This was the unobtainable superbike to me in high school. I could have built two motorcycles from all the parts it came with. After hours of cleaning, sorting, replacing rotten rubber parts and polishing aluminum, I got the bike running this past summer. I de-chromed several parts and had them painted their original color and had the tank properly done with period-correct paint.

    I've met many fans of the Trident and have been impressed by their loyalty to the brand and enthusiasm when it comes to helping others rebuild/restore/enjoy them. In August my wife and I went to the Classic Races at the Isle of Man. I've never seen so many vintage Tridents in all my life. Some have been modified and improved to a state I never would have thought possible. But, there they were in abundance being driven all over the place.

    It is a lot of fun to ride, and with peashooter mufflers, it has a very unique sound. It is nowhere near as smooth and tight as my Street Cup. But, I’m amazed at all the comments and thumbs-up I receive when on the Trident. Attached are a few pictures. I’m pretty sure you can tell which one is the “Before” and which one is the “After”.

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  2. darkman

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    #2 darkman, Apr 5, 2020
    Great looking bike :) enjoy
     
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  3. TEZ 217

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    #3 TEZ 217, Apr 6, 2020
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    Brilliant that's a great job looks absolutely beautiful, well done Sir, :cool::cool:
    Respect :D
     
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  4. Sullivs

    Sullivs Well-Known Member

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    #4 Sullivs, Apr 6, 2020
    Thanks much!
     
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  5. Dartplayer

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    #5 Dartplayer, Apr 6, 2020
    Nice job Sullivs, pleasure to look at, enjoy your hard work (when we can ride again)
     
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  6. dilligaf

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    #6 dilligaf, Apr 6, 2020
    Very nice mate :cool:
     
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  7. joe mc donald

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    #7 joe mc donald, Apr 6, 2020
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    Really is a pleasure to see such a machine out there being used and rebuilt to original. You are indeed a true gent. I just love it and doesn't it look a real motorbike. Keep us all in the picture when you finally get it out there more when this lockdown is over. I wish you and the t160 many happy days out there tearing up the tarmac. Job very well done.
    Regards
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  8. stollydriver

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    #8 stollydriver, Apr 6, 2020
    Beautiful machine - well done with the restoration great job
     
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  9. Wessa

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    #9 Wessa, Apr 6, 2020
    What a transformation, you have a truely great looking bike. Well done.
     
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  10. feckless

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    #10 feckless, Apr 6, 2020
    Nice restoration of a cracking bike .
     
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  11. Foxy1

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    #11 Foxy1, Apr 6, 2020
    Top job, well done, mate.
     
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  12. Koko55

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    #12 Koko55, Apr 6, 2020
    Great machine,great rebuild!
     
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  13. mpllineman

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    #13 mpllineman, Apr 6, 2020
    Congrats on a magnificent job! She is stunning!
     
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  14. Don the Don

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    #14 Don the Don, Apr 6, 2020
    Thanks for sharing that, I love them old Tridents and the best colour too, my eldest brother had one until me Nan took a hammer to it [bitch] and told his future wife don't let him anywhere near a bike again.
    You have made a good job on the bike it looks beautiful I do like them with slippery sam's for silencers but I guess that yours still sounds good.
     
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  15. Red Thunder

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    #15 Red Thunder, Apr 6, 2020
    There is an uncanny similarity between your 'before restoration' paintwork and my Speed Triple paint (done by a previous owner)
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  16. Red Thunder

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    #16 Red Thunder, Apr 6, 2020
    Absolutely fantastic job on the restoration, such a lovely machine
     
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  17. Easy Tiger

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    #17 Easy Tiger, Apr 7, 2020
    Great job mate, I've got a poster of a T160v on my wall. I'll take a picture of it tomorrow and post it, Excellent bike.
     
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  18. Easy Tiger

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    #18 Easy Tiger, Apr 8, 2020
    The Triumph Trident T160

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    #19 Easy Tiger, Apr 8, 2020
    It's a bit battered but I have had it on various walls in various houses and garages since the 80's. :)
     
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  20. Foxy1

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    #20 Foxy1, Apr 8, 2020
    My mate's got one of these, and in t'same colour.
     
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