Triumph X-75 Hurricane - Recommission & Ride

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@Paul-kp1tu
@Paul-kp1tu 4 жыл бұрын
Gosh, I’ve forgotten how absolutely wonderfull a good trident sounds, here in Aus the heat reeks havoc with the centre cylinder, seizures and like but oh what a sound and feel, I had two and I miss them.
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel 4 жыл бұрын
Hello Australia! Interesting about the overheating there...
@deormanrobey892
@deormanrobey892 4 жыл бұрын
@@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel Seasonal summer heat problems were sometimes a thing for Tridents here in some parts of the U.S. as well, especially if you were stuck in urban traffic. Personally, I like the sound of the 650 twins better, although I'll admit to bias, having owned a couple.
@SuperReasonable
@SuperReasonable 3 жыл бұрын
It’s actually a BSA Rocket 3 engine.
@SuperReasonable
@SuperReasonable 3 жыл бұрын
For the middle cylinder, I had the same problem running mine in Hong Kong. It was important to run the middle cylinder rich to keep it cool. I never had any overheating problems in that configuration.
@samjoentess9168
@samjoentess9168 3 жыл бұрын
Rose Tinted specs with the Triples.Eye off the ball big time and a cheap sticking plaster fix was never the answer.Nice Sound !! What a great looking bike!!
@dennishanson9529
@dennishanson9529 3 жыл бұрын
I always thought these were the most beautiful bikes of the 70's. In styling it was and still is way ahead of it's time.
@grattontoliver3317
@grattontoliver3317 3 жыл бұрын
I am fortunate to have one of these bikes. Wanted one since I first saw it in ‘73. Got it in 2018. Long wait, but really enjoy the look and ride. Brit bikes are somewhat more difficult to maintain, but I feel it is worth the effort. Also have Mark III commando, Trident, Firebird Scrambler, and Bonnie Bobber. The Hurricane is King. Always glad to see the Brits taking pride in their old bikes. There are a lot of us Yanks that also love the bikes from the Mother Country.
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel 3 жыл бұрын
Right on Gratton, thanks for sharing!
@spotsterjon74cu
@spotsterjon74cu 4 жыл бұрын
Best looking bike ever built, sounds gorgeous aswell👍
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel 4 жыл бұрын
It really is isn't it Jon, thanks for watching the video :)
@bignasty3274
@bignasty3274 2 жыл бұрын
Best looking bike ever...🤣 spec savers are waving you in.
@paul2lane236
@paul2lane236 2 жыл бұрын
A friend of mine and his brother bought 2 of these off of the local dealer. Awesome bike but both of them eventually had transmission failure, 3rd gear if I remember. This was at the time when Kawasaki had released the Z-1 900. The Z-1 was reliable, had tons of power and was selling very well. This might explain the week sales of the XR-75.
@edwinthompson159
@edwinthompson159 4 жыл бұрын
Always loved these -- was a young teen when they came out... and an "Easy Rider" fanatic - remember when this was on cover of "Cycle World" -- and the are so beautiful in person - there is a beautiful example at the Barber Museum in Birmingham, Alabama, where I live. Great sounding bike, loved the rider POV.
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your lovely feedback Edwin, since making this video we have discovered many X-75s from people's comments :)
@gregorytimmons4777
@gregorytimmons4777 3 жыл бұрын
In March of 1974 I took delivery of the first vehicle I ever financed, a 1973 Triumph 500cc Trophy Trail. An unsold '73 I got a little knocked off MSRP on the bike and that's the only way I got the payments down within what my budget could afford. Drooled over the 850 Norton Commando and Interstate but they were hundreds more and thus out of reach. In retrospect I should have gone with a Triumph 750 Bonneville if I could have made a higher payment but back then 3 years max I know was the policy on new motorcycles at my credit union. Plus I thought at the time I was getting the best of both worlds. A nice looking enduro bike with chrome fenders and headlight bucket that really made the looks of the bike and with 500cc's I could ride the highway and then the trail when I got there. I was gonna be Steve McQueen and Then Came Bronson (Michael Parks) all in one with a bed roll bungied on. Except my desert where I camped out under the stars would be Spirit Lake near Mt. St. Helens. Well, a couple rock festivals was more like it. Good thing I was a cash strapped wage earner in a paper mill because I am sure I'd have taken one of these home at about another grand if I could have. Always loved that styling. Anyway, mine was a good bike for the first 6,000 or 7,000 miles and then the crank bearings were going. I had no concept of redline or fanatical oil changes. Still a great experience and nary a whimper from the Lucas electrics. Boy, you know you are old when you remember buying one of the original Triumph brand bikes!
@PeterJUren
@PeterJUren 4 жыл бұрын
The sound of that Triumph triple is music to the ears. Well done.
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel 4 жыл бұрын
Nice one Peter, thank for your kind words, yeah, bike sounds lovely eh!
@richardjohnson3463
@richardjohnson3463 4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful, nothing sounds quite like a Triumph/BSA triple, glorious noise!
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel 4 жыл бұрын
So true!
@jimwortham8634
@jimwortham8634 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for posting triumph lover here all 1970 triumph Bonneville my paper hurricane was beautiful way ahead of its time
@dugwthree
@dugwthree 3 жыл бұрын
i remember seeing one of these machines at the dealer near my house . Only 16 at the time.
@jaymorris3468
@jaymorris3468 3 жыл бұрын
Lovely shape, mind you I did love the tear drop trident.
@mv4ago
@mv4ago 3 жыл бұрын
Nothing sounds better than a Triumph/BSA triple!
@albymangled
@albymangled 3 жыл бұрын
honda cbx1000? mv agusta F4 1000? owned both and although I also absolutely loved the sound of my Speed Triple 955...well, let's just say they are all AWESOME.
@davidklementis5913
@davidklementis5913 3 жыл бұрын
This bike was built just before I was born and living in the states, I've never heard one run. What an amazing sound! Almost reminds me of a Triump TR6. Great video!
@duanetrivett750
@duanetrivett750 2 ай бұрын
I love the X75 it's one of my all-time favorite Bikes . Triumphs are my favorite Bikes . We Americans love these Bikes ! Great Video.
@racinchef
@racinchef 3 жыл бұрын
Excellent vlog! The Triumph Hurricane and BSA Rocket Three were the holy grails of British Iron fans.
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your nice comments and for watching :)
@lrcb40
@lrcb40 3 жыл бұрын
I thought my 1050 Tiger sounded good. This sounds like heaven...
@ifitsfreeitsforme1852
@ifitsfreeitsforme1852 3 жыл бұрын
I remember seeing one in a parking lot back in the day and with that bright red tank it was a real eye catcher. At the time I had no idea what is was but it sure was cool looking.
@georgeouthwaite5397
@georgeouthwaite5397 Жыл бұрын
Just truly wonderful, there is no sound better. Thank you 🙏🏻
@rogerbarrett9920
@rogerbarrett9920 3 жыл бұрын
Great video - I'm 72 now and remember these well. In fact I had a new 1981 GSX 1100E and had the paintwork changed to a Vetter inspired paint scheme (professionally) and it suited the bike brilliantly.- Back in the 60's I had a few Triumphs (all twins) but eventually succumbed to Japanese bikes because of the better build quality. I still have my Z1000. Many, many years of happy motorcycling in the UK.
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing Roger, bikes can give us so many happy memories can't they!
@68orangecrate26
@68orangecrate26 3 жыл бұрын
I have a good friend who is restoring this beautiful bike. Outstanding video!
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your nice comments!
@chrisvidler5358
@chrisvidler5358 3 жыл бұрын
Now that brought back a lot of good memories.
@DesmondBorcherds
@DesmondBorcherds 3 жыл бұрын
Remember watching Paul Smart and Ray Pickeral racing against Mike Hailwood, Jim Redman and Ago in South Africa.
@JimPoston1
@JimPoston1 3 жыл бұрын
What a great bike... I remember seeing a brand new Triumph Hurricane at Big D Triumph in Dallas TX in the late summer of 1972. Beautiful Motorcycle!
@albie_3ian564
@albie_3ian564 2 жыл бұрын
I had one I think 73 or 74 loved the thing! after 3 months a taxi pulled out on me 3 months old written off. No more in the UK was I peed off. Never to be replaced
@racinchef
@racinchef 3 жыл бұрын
The Triumph Hurricane was like the Holy Grail of British Iron motorcycling; that along with the BSA Rocket Three. I had a ‘71 Lightning that enjoyed for three or so years. Loved that 360 degree parallel twin!
@lorquet21
@lorquet21 3 жыл бұрын
I'd have that bike just for the sound and that's coming from someone who rides a Honda Blackbird!!! Superb video 👍
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel 3 жыл бұрын
Right on Dominic :)
@madbadger85
@madbadger85 3 жыл бұрын
You won’t find a better sounding engine than a rocket 3 or a trident when it’s on song.....makes the hair on my neck stand up thinking about it. I never had one but a mate of mine did. I had a Suzuki gs550 and chasing him on his trident was brilliant, the sound from the ray gun pipes .......
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel 3 жыл бұрын
Haha; love these stories! Thanks for sharing :)
@Duececoupe
@Duececoupe 4 жыл бұрын
Fantastic video....there's NO school like OLD school! 😎👍🏻👌🏻👏🏻
@lylemacdonald6672
@lylemacdonald6672 3 жыл бұрын
I so remember being in high school and one of the fellows showed up.one day on a Rocket 3... we were all drooling! I still love the look and sound of that machine. Oh to have one now in mint condition. Really enjoyed this video.
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel 3 жыл бұрын
Right on Lyle, thanks for saying!
@pikebobstar2033
@pikebobstar2033 4 жыл бұрын
Isn't it just the best and most satisfying part of our hobby? Recomissioning so rewarding when the run. Sounds awesome. Top job 👍
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel 4 жыл бұрын
So true Pike, so true, thank you for watching :)
@markj3517
@markj3517 3 жыл бұрын
Good to see the blowing out of grit or other debris around the plug holes. I always like to do this even with engines that have their plugs in raised domes. Quick job to do, and well worth it to stop the bad stuff falling into the bores when you remove the plug. Great sound from that triple. I had a 77 XS750 which sounded almost as good with a Devil exhaust
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel 3 жыл бұрын
So true Mark, thanks for watching :)
@albymangled
@albymangled 3 жыл бұрын
had a ride on an XS750 when it first came out and although I'm not keen on shaft drive it did sound great.
@datadavis
@datadavis 2 жыл бұрын
I love triumph triples but the old tridents are so pricey nowadays. I bought 2 xs750's and bored one out to 900cc with a complete overhaul of everything for the price of half a decent trident. Just love that engine, next generation 120 degree triple.
@fulalalefulalale5671
@fulalalefulalale5671 2 жыл бұрын
Probably the most beautiful bike of all times.
@patrickmouysset3112
@patrickmouysset3112 3 жыл бұрын
Certainement une des plus belles motos des 70's,chapeau Mr Vetter!!!
@glaicogobbo4046
@glaicogobbo4046 3 жыл бұрын
I really enjoyed your lecture when you re-commissioned this beautiful machine again. Wonderful exhaust sound. I would like to know about stability. I believe it is far superior to the Honda 4-cylinder 750. Starting engine requires more than its own weight and gear, a more powerful and heavy battery. For us English purists this three cylinders was a pity to have their project postponed for so long. But North Americans like amenities and a lot of style. If both BSA and Triumph had noticed the inclinations of the North American market and their demands, both factories would not have interrupted their natural course of production and many jobs there in England with very competent people would not have disappeared, although the union troubles to make the Iron Lady no longer offer financial aid for projects that did not offer immediate success to the UK. Grateful for the tasty ride!
@ColemanCustoms
@ColemanCustoms 3 жыл бұрын
Dave is a top guy, I met him at my local bike night and one of the few people to give a young guy into classic bikes the time of day! Glad to see him in these video, very knowledgeable and dynamic in his speaking. Good stuff!
@garymarquett7989
@garymarquett7989 3 жыл бұрын
I remember the first time I heard a triple at full noise it was one of these back in 1981.
@ronvalente65
@ronvalente65 3 жыл бұрын
Went to Oulton Park in 1971, first Transatlantic series! the sound was incredible! Rocket 3s and Triumph Tridents! never to be forgotten. The first three on this video are Tridents kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpvYf4ugbM6BmbM
@simonbertioli4696
@simonbertioli4696 3 жыл бұрын
Great machines...always loved the 3s...distinctive sound..meaty engine
@Treeman196
@Treeman196 3 жыл бұрын
I'm very envious always wanted one of these never had the money fabulous bike
@randytbird6548
@randytbird6548 3 жыл бұрын
I had one of these in 1979 still the best sounding Motorcycle i ever owned. A close second was my 1995 thunderbird with Toga's thanks for the video Randytbird
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks foe checking in Randybird!
@threepot5874
@threepot5874 3 жыл бұрын
The early Hinckley triples do sound nice. I had a set of D&D's on my 95 Daytona. Sounded like a Spitfire!
@leoclegg3047
@leoclegg3047 4 ай бұрын
I bought a "basket case" Triumph X-75 and 3rd gear was out (among many other things). It had a good clear title and after several years it came together. Won several trophies and it was finally sold (too cheap) to Baxter Cycle. Lots of help from Engle Motors
@pilot3016
@pilot3016 3 жыл бұрын
My old friend "D.J." in California had a Hurricane. If you see this.. hoping you are doing well.
@alelectric2767
@alelectric2767 3 жыл бұрын
Love the sound of the engine on this bike. 👍
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel 3 жыл бұрын
Me too Al, thanks for watching the videos :)
@mrofnocnon
@mrofnocnon 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds great on the road.
@ralfrainfurth6034
@ralfrainfurth6034 3 жыл бұрын
A beautiful bike, great looking, nice details, very rare. I love it. Thank you for the clip. Ralf Rainfurth, Germany
@marvtarzan
@marvtarzan 3 жыл бұрын
Mythic bike, especially to me. As a teenager, I worked on a farm on a sharp bend on a 55 mph road. For at least one summer, there was an X75 that, daily, rode through the farm, with a SIDECAR! Not just a sidecar, though. It was a sidecar, when the rider took that turn, it's wheel LIFTED WAY THE HELL OFF THE ROAD! I wish I had more to this little story.
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel 3 жыл бұрын
Cool story Marvtarzan, I wonder where that bike and rider are today too!
@anthonygebala1198
@anthonygebala1198 3 жыл бұрын
Great looking and sounding bike, pity they don’t make them like that today
@keepitrunning
@keepitrunning 3 жыл бұрын
How nice to have found your channel. I'm sure I'll enjoy it although and may even learn something. Most of my years in the trade have involved Honda's and later Hinckley Triumphs. Lately though it's been Ariel's, BSA and Meriden Triumph but not for a while as it was decided I was better off on furlough health wise for now. Not that I can ever afford anything Brit, my bikes have to be under £1000 or so but I am always interested. Keep up the good work chaps.
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel 3 жыл бұрын
Hey Keep It Running! Thanks for watching along and your nice comments :)
@philipboyce5774
@philipboyce5774 2 жыл бұрын
What an interesting video. I enjoyed every minute of it. The sound of the Triumph triple is awesome. I had a 2012 Triumph Bonneville T100 with aftermarket exhausts, I wish it had sounded like that baby.
@shingerz
@shingerz 4 ай бұрын
Cracking video what an awesome sound from that bike bloody brilliant 👍
@geoffreycarson2311
@geoffreycarson2311 Жыл бұрын
I Rode one for only 150 yds In. 79 MY mate PANICKED AS. I Nearly DROPPED IT TURNING IT BACK ROUND !!!As IT Was BLOODY HIGH AND HEAVY !!!AND Fast !!!!LOVELY BIKE !!!g
@fredscratchet1355
@fredscratchet1355 2 жыл бұрын
Nice, it has a very distinctive exhaust note.
@richardpearson4248
@richardpearson4248 4 жыл бұрын
Great video fantastic bike nice job stay safe looking forward to next one 🇬🇧👍🏻
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your kind words Richard!
@drivestuff8874
@drivestuff8874 3 жыл бұрын
Personally I would spend and have done in the past the few $$ to use fresh oil for warm up, not 20 yr old. It would be disapointing as the owner to see this clip and that the effort of making a gasket was not warranted on this classic machine. Each to his own i guess - my opinion only.
@gregorytimmons4777
@gregorytimmons4777 3 жыл бұрын
@@bonkeydollocks1879 I agree knowing what I know after owning a classic Triumph I bought new in the early 70's. Fresh, frequently changed oil is the life blood of these old vintage Brits.
@DeereX748
@DeereX748 2 жыл бұрын
I've only ever seen two of these "in person"; one was in a local dealer back when I was 19, in 1973. The other was in a museum in Daytona Beach in 1985. I couldn't afford even the regular Rocket 3, and I hated the oil in frame 650's, so I bought a Daytona 500 in 1972.
@Yorkshiremadmick
@Yorkshiremadmick 3 жыл бұрын
What a gorgeous bike. Far better than the niponeese of its era. I would happily own and use this 👍🏻
@davidhamilton82
@davidhamilton82 3 жыл бұрын
Brilliant video and what a bike...
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel 3 жыл бұрын
Many thanks David, thank for your nice comments :)
@angelsone-five7912
@angelsone-five7912 3 жыл бұрын
I really wanted one of these but as a young apprentice it was out of my reach.
@mikehurley5052
@mikehurley5052 3 жыл бұрын
They go for about 30k now so still out of reach.
@malcellison8831
@malcellison8831 3 жыл бұрын
Another great video. Ah, memories of the glorious 70s 😄
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Malc, thanks for letting us know!
@chriskelly2193
@chriskelly2193 3 жыл бұрын
My favourite bike,had a picture of one on my bedroom wall growing up, one day !!! Lottery.
@thevoxofreason8468
@thevoxofreason8468 3 жыл бұрын
Sounds fantastic. Unique old machine.
@GR-332
@GR-332 3 жыл бұрын
Really enjoyed that and thanks for explaining everything so well. Im new to classic bikes and hooked on the channel now. The bike sounded fantastic! 👍
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel 3 жыл бұрын
Hey G R, thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed the video :)
@Gerk8
@Gerk8 3 жыл бұрын
What wonderful music she makes!
@theymusthatetesla3186
@theymusthatetesla3186 3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely BEAUTIFUL bike!!
@mitchburk5112
@mitchburk5112 3 жыл бұрын
There is aftermarket sump plate available that has a drain plug. Much less messy if you have a wet sumper.
@douglas9607
@douglas9607 2 жыл бұрын
I loved that bike back in 1969-70. Stunning motorcycle. It looks 'ahead of it's time.'. Thank you for the video. I learned quite a bit. Sub/Likie
@mickeycrilly1839
@mickeycrilly1839 3 жыл бұрын
This bike and a Vincent black shadow are my dream bikes, strange how the bikes you crave are the ones I could and still can’t afford to buy
@Anotherflyonmyvisor
@Anotherflyonmyvisor 4 жыл бұрын
All the best matey - just subscribed. Was a little suprised at you not swapping that gasket pal ! - looking forward to more videos. Keep up the good work matey. Dave. Cambs. England
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel 4 жыл бұрын
Nice one Dave, thanks for watching :)
@alistairbernard9574
@alistairbernard9574 3 жыл бұрын
Such a Wonderful and Great Motorcycle. Superb Video and technicalities by you. I am a huge fan of the Trident and Rocket 3. My Bro in Texas has a 69 Trident which he is currently working on. Enjoyed, 👍 Cheers TC
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed the video Alistair, thanks for your nice comments:)
@xtremluck6260
@xtremluck6260 3 жыл бұрын
Another well informative video....thank you Dave.
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel 3 жыл бұрын
Very welcome Xtrem luck, thanks for checking in!
@dwightlethbridge2796
@dwightlethbridge2796 3 жыл бұрын
Saw one in the flesh in about 71 or 72. Sounded fantastic but I guess cornering right was a problem with the pipes on that side. Still beautiful. Modern bikes don't come close lookwise.
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel 3 жыл бұрын
Right on Dwight! Cheers for watching!
@zman5727
@zman5727 3 жыл бұрын
That's a proper sounding motorcycle!
@rg248bb
@rg248bb 3 жыл бұрын
“Henry Fonda “ , was Peter Fonda ( Henry’s son) and the “other guy” was Dennis Hopper. Sorry to be pedantic !!!! Gorgeous bike , fantastic job!!
@pedrothewise2584
@pedrothewise2584 3 жыл бұрын
That sound just so sweet
@daveb2wright
@daveb2wright 3 жыл бұрын
Using a screwdriver to remove the sump filter!! This is one of the reasons why brit bikes leaked oil so much. They were easy to work on by people with little experience and basic tools.
@nunosantiago2273
@nunosantiago2273 3 жыл бұрын
I owned a T150 for over 30 years. What always amazed me was how badly engineered the thing was.It was already outdated by 1969. It was no more than a Speed twin with an extra pot and sort of unit construction. It ate guide valves like they were made of cheese, the gearbox main shaft and crank were misaligned from new, making the triplex primary chain wear like hell, the dry clutch was a nightmare and very often not dry, it was thirsty and those Amals wore out as soon as you looked at them making setting them up an impossibility.Replacing the gearbox sprocket meant taking off several layers of engine covers then fitting new oil seals",O" rings and gaskets as you put the whole shebang back together .And those Rockerbox leaks! Or the ones from the pushrod tubbes! I solved them by making soft aluminium gasktets that didn't get squished out as soon as the engine got hot and used "X" rings instead of normal "O" rings.I had to replace the gearbox insides with those from a BSA, also one of the camshafts from the same source and at 40.000Kms the crank was already twice undersize. In the end I installed a Norman Hyde 1000 kit and a Suzuki front suspension as the original was knackered, with , of course Suzuki disc brakes that, terrible as they were at least made an honest attempt at stopping the thing. The conical hub originals were a joke. I loved the thing, probably because I knew no better and as such resisted selling it despite the insistence of an enthusiast on Facebook. In the end I got fed up with spannering everytime I ventured out and gave in to the guy. He's now the very proud owner of a 1972 1000cc special and doesn't have a bad word to say of the bike. Go figure. Oh, I could go on....
@charleshealy1307
@charleshealy1307 2 жыл бұрын
Sorry you had so much trouble with one of these. In comparison, I would like to State how I had a 1975 t160 trident, in 1984 85 and 86. I personally put a new top end on it rebuilt carburetors of course put all new ignition in it, but stock lucas. And I rebuilt all three Amal carburetors,
@charleshealy1307
@charleshealy1307 2 жыл бұрын
Sorry about that, accidentally hit send when I wasn't ready. After all that work, then ripped the entire bike down to the bare frame and painted everything, and put it all back together. Painted the oil tank, side covers, and matched the original stock gas tank colors and paint scheme as close as possible. In the course of it all, put several thousand miles on that bike and never had a single bit of trouble. If it leaked any oil at all, it was only one drop here or there. I loved that bike, it was so dependable so fast and so much fun to ride, I am really sorry that finances forced me to sell it. I am really sorry to hear someone like you who has nothing good to say about a similar British triple, but I can't help but wonder if there was some reason that you had so much trouble with yours. My story was just the opposite. I would crawl through hell almost, to find a few more of these British triples, and be able to work on them and ride them and restore them.
@nunosantiago6744
@nunosantiago6744 2 жыл бұрын
As I said I loved my Trident. It had had a very rough life before me but even after making everything good it still gave trouble. I gradually sorted things,like fitting metal rockerbx gaskets and x rings,new(ish) gearbox internals and so on but there was always something wrong. At one point I fitted new Amals from Tony Hayward but still no tickover. Only got a semblance of tickover when I installed a Trispark ignition. Tried a belt primary drive ,again from Tony Hayward, but had to go back to chain as there was no way I could get it to run true. It was basically a poorly engineered engine. Still I kept it for longer than I can remember. I'm not hopeless mechanically speaking which helped. I'm glad people still nurture these bikes as mine had an important role in my life despite it's shortcomings. Cheers.
@cycoklr
@cycoklr 3 жыл бұрын
Such a sexy looking bike with a delightful sound! Hey, that narrow road where you did the road test reminded me of the opening scene in Lawrence of Arabia. Ride safe.
@mrgundj
@mrgundj 3 жыл бұрын
Lovely bike and very pleasant video but, You should always hold the throttle fully open when taking a compression reading.
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Gunnar, thanks for your nice comments, point noted about throttle, thank you!
@sidneyleitch8225
@sidneyleitch8225 2 жыл бұрын
Correct
@martinstewart5205
@martinstewart5205 3 жыл бұрын
absolurely stunning bike
@terrybarton8388
@terrybarton8388 3 жыл бұрын
As a dyed in the wool Z1 owner/fan if I ever wanted a British bike this is the one I’d want. What a fantastic looking bike, why it didn’t sell in the UK very well is puzzling?
@UrbanoModa
@UrbanoModa 3 жыл бұрын
great insight and work through, love it.
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel 3 жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it Urbano, cheers for watching our videos :)
@johnmorrow7080
@johnmorrow7080 3 жыл бұрын
If I remember rightly a lad build a chop with a chopped up seat and tank unit from one cannot recall seeing it , bought the unit off a lad who was putting bigger tank on .
@joltplayz1113
@joltplayz1113 3 жыл бұрын
My dad owns one that has only been ridden a handful of times since he got it imported from america new. runs like a dream
@trackie1957
@trackie1957 3 жыл бұрын
What a great song!
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel 3 жыл бұрын
Thank for watching Trackie1957!
@willhoggard645
@willhoggard645 3 жыл бұрын
Nice bike Great video!
@black8art
@black8art 3 жыл бұрын
IMAGINE what Triumph COULD do with the new 2021 Trident to create a tribute "Hurricane" for the 21stC? If I could get hold of one, this would be my initial project!
@datadavis
@datadavis 2 жыл бұрын
Been a few done with 90's tridents, just dont look right
@black8art
@black8art 2 жыл бұрын
@@datadavis the 90's Tridents were HUGE! The new one is more the right size?
@mjh5437
@mjh5437 2 жыл бұрын
I`ve seen some 1970s Tridents converted to Hurricanes and they`re sensational.
@markdearlove8634
@markdearlove8634 3 жыл бұрын
Nice looks, nice sounds
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel 3 жыл бұрын
Nice one Mark!
@velobob4299
@velobob4299 2 жыл бұрын
Worth having a good look at the fork yolks.
@philhawley1219
@philhawley1219 Жыл бұрын
And the fork bottom end caps. On all these old BSA/ Triumph forks they can crack. It has never happened to any of mine, but it is a known fault.
@edmundwasilewski
@edmundwasilewski 2 жыл бұрын
God, theve got a beautiful exhaust sound
@suzukisav
@suzukisav 4 жыл бұрын
Lovely looking bike.
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel 4 жыл бұрын
Nice one Mark :)
@nightster6378
@nightster6378 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, I just came across this channel and liked and sub'd, this is a beautiful bike, as my disposable income has risen over many years so has the price of these bikes keeping them out of my reach. A job well done and good vid pretty much what I had to do on my 71 T150v a few months back. Having had the T150V for many years I cant get a good brake with the Conical Hub (I know it has other connotations) I did many years ago have 2 TR6P's Saints also having these brake's and both were excellent. I can't believe a little extra weight is the problem especially as one was still in full police trim. Thanks.
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel 4 жыл бұрын
Welcome aboard Nightster! Thanks for your nice comments, we'll relay them to Dave, he loves hearing them!
@SuperReasonable
@SuperReasonable 3 жыл бұрын
I have one and love riding it...
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel 3 жыл бұрын
Nice one Robert :)
@tiwallaceb
@tiwallaceb 3 жыл бұрын
Well done!
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel 3 жыл бұрын
Right on Tiwallaceb!
@AnalogueInTheUK
@AnalogueInTheUK 3 жыл бұрын
This takes me right back to my early biking days, albeit on a two-stroke. What state was the ignition in, with this beauty? I know those old bikes can be a right PITA when it comes to maintaining a spark. Lovely work, pal.
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel
@TheClassicMotorcycleChannel 3 жыл бұрын
Ignition was actually fine on this one, with a little massaging :)
@marklawrence2539
@marklawrence2539 11 ай бұрын
Very surprised you did not cover removing and flushing the oil tank, It doesn't matter how little work it has done, if it stool for "many years", there will be treacle in the oil tank bottom, if its an unknown machine double important, and I would also never use old oil, its a false economy, not trying to be negative here, but probably would be good to cover these bases as others may not be aware of this, certainly a way to do the job quickly though, good video, thanks :-)
@nigel900
@nigel900 3 жыл бұрын
Very nice.
@demzunoplayer
@demzunoplayer 3 жыл бұрын
Great job.
@briancritchley5295
@briancritchley5295 3 жыл бұрын
The Hurricane was a BSA with a TRIUMPH name. I have a 69 Rocket 3 and Triumph trident, sure like these Hurricanes but so far I hav'nt won the lottery
@mjh5437
@mjh5437 2 жыл бұрын
I have a 1968 BSA Rocket 3 converted to a Hurricane,which is basically what these are.....do it!!
@ronanrogers4127
@ronanrogers4127 3 жыл бұрын
I got to Henry Fonda and switched off...besides, I used to own one of these in ‘82 so probably not much to learn
@jonathanbarton1062
@jonathanbarton1062 3 жыл бұрын
My dream bike when l was young older guys didn't like as much but all my friends loved it beautiful styling at the time ..thing is wages were penny's back then and we could pick up an old triumph or bsa for next to nothing as everyone riding Japanese
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