For most people, stumbling across a genuine period Triton at a reasonable price would be a bit of a once in a life time moment. I suppose if you run a classic motorcycle workshop you probably get that kind of stuff all the time (yeah right!) so when the gents at Trojan Classic Motorcycles were given the opportunity to pick up this Red and Silver Triton from a deceased estate they jumped on it!
Once in the workshop the bike was given a full restoration, with the use of period parts where applicable. The bikes was stripped back and the frame buffed and polished back to new, all the chrome on the bike was polished and the alloy side covers had a good going over.
Upon bench testing and inspecting the engine it was discovered that the motor had been freshly rebuild and was running well. New shocks and a general tidy of the bike had it back together and running smoothly.
The ride is exceptional with plenty of power and handling from a 57 year old bike. The featherbed frame and Alloy 500cc Triumph engine combination lives up to its reputation as one of the best classic custom cafe racers of all time.
The finer details include:
- 1956 Triumph 500cc Alloy T100 Motor
- 1957 Norton Featherbed Slimline Frame
- Norton Gearbox, Lucas Magneto and Amal Monobloc Carb
- Akront Alloy Rims laced to Atlas Hubs running Dunlop K81's
- Road Holder Front Forks
- Dunstall Petrol/Oil Tank and Seat Combo
- Arion Pacific Industries Dual Spring Rear shocks
- Swept back headers with Dunstall wide mouth Mufflers
- Arion Pacific Industries Clubman Ace bars, Levers, 3" mirror, headlamp and taillight.
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