Featured One For My Brothers Across The Pond.and Next Year

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  1. joe mc donald

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    #1 joe mc donald, Dec 19, 2019
    I have decided to restore my TSX. I don't want to restore the tin ware on there. So I have decided to look around for second hand tin ware to have restored. So you good people if you are out and about and see someone selling bits for the 82 TSX get me the details. I have found a couple of dealers but they are a bit on the pricey side for what I want. Just fallen in love with this bike and want it eventually look new. Or like a DarkMan creation. It was an American import and I believe most went there.
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    #2 Don the Don, Dec 19, 2019
    Will do, that is a very nice looking bike you will be glad you kept it at a later date
     
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    #3 joe mc donald, Dec 19, 2019
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    I am glad as well. I just love it to bits. I did the 70 mile TOMCC run on it and it really made me smile. Yes it broke down about 10 miles from home again but I think it was screaming out for a good service. Thanks for the help.
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    #4 Bad Billy, Dec 20, 2019
    Good luck with the restoration Joe :)
     
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    #5 Wire-Wheels, Dec 20, 2019
    Nice piece Joe: But then, I like machinery better than I do people. People are too much trouble :) ...J.D.
     
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    #6 joe mc donald, Dec 20, 2019
    Wire-Wheels.
    Yes people are complicated. And my bike is my buddy does everything I ask of it and never complains. And thanks Bad Billy.
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    #7 Wire-Wheels, Dec 21, 2019
    Don't think I ever saw one of those here in the western U.S. . By that time the Japanese were really killing them in the U.S. market. Pretty stiff competition to beat. At the time I was riding a 8 year old Yamaha 8 valve twin and wishing I could afford a new bike. ...J.D.
     
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    #8 joe mc donald, Dec 21, 2019
    Wire Wheels.
    Probably not. I think there was around 370 odd bikes made mostly for the American Market. Its a little rarity. But you never know perhaps one of you good peeps may see some bits or a scrapped bike just wishful thinking I presume. I did find a couple of tanks with damage but they wanted fortunes for them and the Indian market don't supply that particular tank. Good news is I rectified the clutch sticking and got it fired up today and yes it did bring a big smile to my face. But the old starter gear is still clanging so need to get that looked at. I just love it and want to get it perfect for summer riding. You never know sometimes wishes do come true.
    Happy Christmas.
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    #9 Wire-Wheels, Dec 21, 2019
    I wish you well on that project. I hate to see old bikes sit. Better hang on to any pieces you got, good or bad. Never know when you will find another. I keep all my original parts, bagged and tagged. when I am dead and gone, someone my need them to keep an old bike alive. ...J.D.
     
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    #10 Sandi T, Dec 22, 2019
    Yes, Joe, you are right. Sometimes wishes do come true! And not always just when the wishes are motorcycle-related. Have a wonderful and special Christmas!

    Cheers, Sandi T
     
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    #11 joe mc donald, Dec 22, 2019
    Sandi T & Wire-Wheels.
    Have a great Christmas and New Year.
    Regards
    Joe.
     
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    #12 JerryBB, Dec 22, 2019
    nice looking bike, I don't think I have have seen one of these, cool
     
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    #13 joe mc donald, Dec 22, 2019
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    Yes it never was intended for the UK market. Then it flopped in America. Only 370 odd bike got released.

    Regards & Happy Christmas.
    Joe.    ​
     
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    #14 Wessa, Dec 22, 2019
    Cracking looking bike, good luck with the restore project mate :):)
     
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    #15 Wire-Wheels, Dec 23, 2019
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    If my memory serves me well, just about EVERYTHING flopped in the US in 82'. I spent 17 months out of work, nearly lost my home, and made the least money that year of my entire working career. The economy, and the whole country was on it's face. Mortgages were at 17%. The motorcycle industry was the least of our.worries. 1982 was a life changer for me...J.D.
     
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    #16 Rudeboy, Dec 23, 2019
    Cool looking bike Joe it looks like a modern version of the T140D special and I have never seen one,she dont look that bad whats up with the tin
     
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    #17 joe mc donald, Dec 23, 2019
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    Yes it was a feeble attempt at a custom by Triumph. It handles very well and sounds great. The tin work has a few chips and the decals on the tank have started to chip and flake. But its the original so I would replace the bits and have them resprayed.
    Happy Christmas.
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    #18 joe mc donald, Dec 23, 2019
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    Yes they were bad days things got a bit tight. And then the Jap Bikes were eating the markets cheaper faster and throw away.
    Happy Christmas.
    Joe.
     
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    #19 Rudeboy, Dec 23, 2019
    In my opinion Joe an original bike such as that should be kept original and the wear and tear related bits add to that originality unless of course they are beyond repair and look too scabby and really need doing but kept to original where possible good luck with your resto,
    merry xmas and a great new year to you and yours,
    Nick.
     
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    #20 joe mc donald, Dec 24, 2019
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    Yes I agree in many ways. Just got to get the old bing carbs running right now and its ready again.
    Have a great Christmas to you and all of your family.
    Regards
    Joe.
     
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