written by mdmoss on 18/01/2009
The best thing you can say is that it is a Triumph, a REAL oil leaking, pushrod packin' vibrating, gorgeous head turning hot rod. The history and tradition is awesome. Hey these were the bikes that James Dean and the Fonz rode! I really love the way the style has gone "retro-vintage" When people see my bike they freak... Real vintage has that effect. I bought my 1978 T140E used in 1980 and I've had it ever since. My bike's part of the family. Ease of repair, simplicity of engineering. Great parts availability (now, thanks to the Internet..) Absolute classic style. This is the real deal! Words: 28 Reset text Vibration makes your arms go numb.... I cant ride it more than about 50 miles and back, but I've got a BMW for touring.... This is my town bike.
written by on 21/11/2008
I own this bike since 1979 and did more than 100,000 mls on it.
It nearly never missed a beat and always got me home. Regular servicing is easily and cheaply done and prevents bits from falling off.
The best thing are the astonished looks other bikers give when this diminutive motorcycle (no external indication of type or capacity in my case) is kicked into life and gives its healthy bark. Driving on bendy back roads is more fun than on any modern motorcycle, as an extremely relaxed seating position (big Euro tank and flat, narrow Euro bars as per standard UK specification), lots of torque low down and children's pushbike-easy handling sill allow to show a clean pair of heels to many a modern bike on the right roads.
On top of that parts are dirt cheap and easy to replace (if needed), fuel consumption is roughly 60 mpg (4 to 4.5 litres/100 kms).
This is incredible fun!
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