[vorhese]

Had another round of good luck come my way. I managed to trade my 1980 XS650 for a complete original 1964 Trumpy Trophy. Fella I traded for just wanted to ride, and my bike rode good, and he wanted to pass it on to someone who could give it some love. Plan is for a 4" drop 6" stretch bobber, sportster tank, drag bars.... aww hell, I'm kidding. I'm going to clean a few things up and run it. The motor was rebuilt in 1990 in San Francisco with only a few hundred miles, still has the same oil Dennis Magri put in. I'm stoke as I've never got the opportunity to own an original stocker.

 

[fightclub]

very nice trade vorhese

 

[JAWS]

Need to update your signature.... I'm watching this one.

 

[Lester]

good on you !

 

[VonWegener]

Nice find Vor!
It's easy to shorten the headlight ears 1.5" and then use a TR6c 6" headlight.
And Pacifica is a good place to find stuff. I got lucky there too with an old sports car.

 

[Desert]

Ah Mister Magri knows his stuff

 

[whittiger650]

Wow, trading a 1980 XS650 Yamaha for a 1964 TR6 is fuckin' awesome...even if it does need a bit of work to get running......cheers to you Vorhese !!

 

[crush1776]

Nice score, I wasn't fooled, especially when you said 4-6 drop/ stretch, haha.

 

[dorset]

tools too?

 

[vorhese]

Tools too! I dont know how complete they are.
The motor was rebuilt in 1990 by Magri, and very few miles on since. 6v + ground still, I assume I can just go through the chassis and do the regular motor maintenance and it should be a runner!

 

[triumphrules]

great score, looks much the same bike as my brothers 67 saint he bought in '71
he put clubman bars, dunstall mufflers, reapolstered to get rid of the saint white band

 

[vorhese]

It's officially been a year since I've got the '64. I've been working on it here and there and spending very little money, about $500. I went through the whole motor and carb, new seals and gaskets, reconditioned the clutch, upgraded to 12v + ground. I also added a C5 ignition. I have a tympanium and capacitor I'll be adding in.

First start! Now on to the chassis and hope to be riding this summer. And lay off the Twinkies and Chinese food.

 

[[email protected]]

can't beat the sound of a triumph - you made an excellent trade - good for you

 

[whittiger650]

Outstanding !!

 

[richbob]

Good Stuff
Happy Days.

 

[rhysmort]

Reminds me of having my 52! i used to be dripping with sweat trying to kick her on a cold day! lovely little bikes.

 

[jhays79]

Sweet!

 

[Deucefanny]

Nice swap ya lucky bastard!

 

[CookieMonster]

Just watched your first run vid on youtube - awesome! Can't wait til my kids are old enough to join in the fun!

 

[vorhese]

Done! Excuse me, I'm going to go ride now...