[tommytwotone]

I need some help finding out what year and model this bike is.

Frame number is T100 3xxxx

I've looked in all the resources on here, haven't really come to any sure-fire conclusion...

http://www.britishspares.com/41.php
http://www.britishonly.com/tech/joust/techtiptriumphmf.htm

What do you guys think?

 

[steviep]

hey Tommy,
The T100 is the Tiger 500cc Twin, the Road Sports model.
Frame number 38861 dates it to 1953.
The bike should be a rigid frame with telescopic fork, and 500cc pre unit twin engine with the all alloy close-pitch fin barrel and head. Any photos??
hope this helps,
cheers
Steve

 

[BackPorchChoppers]

Yep Steve got the same as me. PICs please

 

[Tony the torch]

unless he omitted the "H" and that would make it a 1965 T100,
the only way to be sure is a photo of the bike or is it a pre unit or unit?

 

[tommytwotone]

Well, here are the pics of the bike. I've been tearing it down so I put the jug & head back on (sort of).

I'm baffled, because it's appears to be a unit frame, unless some mods were made...engine checks out as a 1965 Bonneville.

I get the feeling this thing is going to be a bitch to register...

 

[tommytwotone]

Literally, I have every part needed to get this thing going, with the exception of the seat and an oil tank. Must have 3-4 Amal carbs, Ceriani forks, the whole nine. But before I drop any serious dough I have to figure out what the true year/model it is and get it registered. The guy I bought it from just thought it was a '65 because the frame #'s were painted over, he went by the engine apparently. Unfortunately, he lost his paperwork...what a goober. I had the frame bead blasted, I hope the dude didn't wipe out any important numbers/letters to identify the bike.. i.e. the "H".

 

[whittiger650]

That is a 650 not a 500 and that frame is more like 1967-1969ish.

 

[ALS]

That's definitely a Unit frame with the parallel bar removed

 

[Nottso]

You say the guy lost his paperwork. Can he apply for a lost title?

 

[Tony the torch]

without a title and no frame numbers you are going to need to "Blue Tag" it with an assigned VIN number, just be careful and don't let DMV or CHP make it into a 2012 SPCN
instead of a Triumph. It can be done as a Triumph if you start out with the right inspection,

 

[BackPorchChoppers]

Yeah that's a 650 unit and a unit frame. Good Luck.

 

[tommytwotone]

You say the guy lost his paperwork. Can he apply for a lost title?

Good suggestion, I'll ask him if he had the title or only a BOS...

Problem is, I've got to trust the guy, and I practically mugged him, buying it all for $500 bucks. ha-ha-ha. Or did I?

 

[tommytwotone]

without a title and no frame numbers you are going to need to "Blue Tag" it with an assigned VIN number, just be careful and don't let DMV or CHP make it into a 2012 SPCN
instead of a Triumph. It can be done as a Triumph if you start out with the right inspection,

Yea, I want to avoid the blue tag...what inspection process would you suggest?

There are frame numbers on it, but as you can tell there are inconsistencies with them matching the proper frame, as well as the engine...I'm getting sketched out...

 

[cgcyclewerks]

how about some pics of the # 's on the left side down tube. i am sure you will get more help or anxiety!

 

[tommytwotone]

how about some pics of the # 's on the left side down tube. i am sure you will get more help or anxiety!

I dunno man, I'm frustrated...take a look.

 

[Drew71]

Re stamp ? possibly to match an engine number somewhere along the line ?, some deep grooves towards the top and it looks like the whole area has been sanded back, those numbers have no business being on that casting.
Great buy, you robbed him, I dont know how you sleep at night lol, but I'm guessing pretty well because you have a great project that cost you next to nothing sitting in the shed

 

[tommytwotone]

Re stamp ? possibly to match an engine number somewhere along the line ?, some deep grooves towards the top and it looks like the whole area has been sanded back, those numbers have no business being on that casting.
Great buy, you robbed him, I dont know how you sleep at night lol, but I'm guessing pretty well because you have a great project that cost you next to nothing sitting in the shed

Ha, yea, pretty sound in fact, I got a bunch of nice parts.

But unfortunately, I don't know if this one will ever come to fruition given your comments and comments from my friends...ARGH!!! I had a bad feeling about it from the start.

I suppose I ought to just bite the bullet and take it to Mr. CHP for an inspection...if it's not legit, I don't want it anyway.

Take her away Bob!

 

[Drew71]

Sounds like you guys have it tough, in Australia we can get away with quite a bit on pre compliance stuff...the roads and traffic authority only care about late model stolen stuff.

 

[dvrogers]

Re stamp ? possibly to match an engine number somewhere along the line ?, some deep grooves towards the top and it looks like the whole area has been sanded back, those numbers have no business being on that casting.
Great buy, you robbed him, I dont know how you sleep at night lol, but I'm guessing pretty well because you have a great project that cost you next to nothing sitting in the shed

Uses the left over money as a pillow!

 

[tommytwotone]

Sounds like you guys have it tough, in Australia we can get away with quite a bit on pre compliance stuff...the roads and traffic authority only care about late model stolen stuff.

Yep, the People's Republik of Kalifornia. I'm probably better off looking for a new frame loop (with papers!!!). Good times!