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ashtothexo · 03-25-2009, 08:32 PM

Can anyone tell me what make, model, year this Triumph bike is? I don't even know how to ride a motorcycle, but I saw this bike today and immediately started looking up classes to ride. I must have this bike.

Would this be an ok choice for a starter bike...for a 130 lb. 5'3" tall girl?

thanks in advance. off to go do a lot of research.....

ash xo

pushrod · 03-26-2009, 06:24 AM

Apparently the site is not cooperating with attachments at the moment.

If you can provide a link to the picture, I'll try to help...

sarnali2 · 03-26-2009, 07:16 AM

If it's one of the classic line like a T100, Bonneville, Scrambler or Speedmaster it should work fine. I had both a T100 and a Thruxton and both were excellent bikes, unfortunatly I'm considerably heavier and taller than you and needed something physically larger to ride.

If it's a sportbike like the Daytona or Speed Triple then no, it's not a good bike to learn on. They're too much bike for a beginner.

ashtothexo · 03-26-2009, 09:25 AM

Reposting pictures...

It's gotta be a custom bike, I can't find anything quite like it on the "internets"

The_AirHawk · 03-26-2009, 09:27 AM

It certainly looks Damn Good.

ashtothexo · 03-26-2009, 09:32 AM

yes, now i finally understand why guys practically wet themselves over cars.

mscuddy · 03-26-2009, 09:52 AM

That's a pre-unit T100C Scrambler. I'd say a '56 or a '58. It has a non-stock 21 inch front wheel. Great bike, but parts are made out of unobtainium, and that damn Lucas magneto makes a hamster wheel look like rocket science. Also has a non-stock siameased (sic) pipe on it. Look in the MX Forum for a short history on the T100.

And I don't see any oil on the trailer, so it must be completley dry, i.e. no oil in it at all.

Nice to park in your foyer and hang coats off of, but riding one would be an expensive propositon.

ashtothexo · 03-26-2009, 10:28 AM

"Nice to park in your foyer and hang coats off of, but riding one would be an expensive proposition."

It was sitting in the office down the hall...I watched them roll it down the stairs. If I had picked my jaw up off the floor maybe I could have made an offer on it

Maybe I'll go bug them later today and find out where it went.

Thanks for answering my question.

ash xo

sarnali2 · 03-26-2009, 10:33 AM

The modern version of the Scrambler, while not as cool is a whole lot cheaper, more ridable and more reliable. Easier to find too..

mscuddy · 03-26-2009, 11:29 AM

Also, the air filter is missing, so don't go riding it in the dirt!

03-26-2009, 06:24 AM	#2
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03-26-2009, 07:16 AM	#3
sarnali2 Aging Cafe` Racer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sittin' down by my window, lookin' at the rain. Posts: 8,648	If it's one of the classic line like a T100, Bonneville, Scrambler or Speedmaster it should work fine. I had both a T100 and a Thruxton and both were excellent bikes, unfortunatly I'm considerably heavier and taller than you and needed something physically larger to ride. If it's a sportbike like the Daytona or Speed Triple then no, it's not a good bike to learn on. They're too much bike for a beginner. __________________ "Carpe` Throttelum -Loud Suits Save Lives" "Denser alloy. My Father gave it to me, I think he wants me to kill you"... CVF-FCV

03-26-2009, 09:27 AM	#5
The_AirHawk Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Leanin' Tower O' P-P-P-P-POWAAAAAAAAA!!!! Posts: 11,431	It certainly looks Damn Good. __________________ *Parfois, on fait pas semblant* Sometimes, it's not pretend Oderint Dum Metuant Let them hate so long as they fear политики предпочитают безоружных крестьян Politicians Prefer Unarmed Peasants Nothing to see here, Citizen. Move along now...

03-26-2009, 09:52 AM	#7
mscuddy MODERATOR X Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Next to my still checkin the temp. Posts: 5,447	That's a pre-unit T100C Scrambler. I'd say a '56 or a '58. It has a non-stock 21 inch front wheel. Great bike, but parts are made out of unobtainium, and that damn Lucas magneto makes a hamster wheel look like rocket science. Also has a non-stock siameased (sic) pipe on it. Look in the MX Forum for a short history on the T100. And I don't see any oil on the trailer, so it must be completley dry, i.e. no oil in it at all. Nice to park in your foyer and hang coats off of, but riding one would be an expensive propositon. __________________ A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that.

03-26-2009, 10:33 AM	#9
sarnali2 Aging Cafe` Racer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Sittin' down by my window, lookin' at the rain. Posts: 8,648	The modern version of the Scrambler, while not as cool is a whole lot cheaper, more ridable and more reliable. Easier to find too.. __________________ "Carpe` Throttelum -Loud Suits Save Lives" "Denser alloy. My Father gave it to me, I think he wants me to kill you"... CVF-FCV

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03-26-2009, 09:25 AM	#4
ashtothexo Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 9	Reposting pictures... It's gotta be a custom bike, I can't find anything quite like it on the "internets"

03-26-2009, 09:32 AM	#6
ashtothexo Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 9	yes, now i finally understand why guys practically wet themselves over cars.

03-26-2009, 10:28 AM	#8
ashtothexo Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 9	"Nice to park in your foyer and hang coats off of, but riding one would be an expensive proposition." It was sitting in the office down the hall...I watched them roll it down the stairs. If I had picked my jaw up off the floor maybe I could have made an offer on it Maybe I'll go bug them later today and find out where it went. Thanks for answering my question. ash xo

03-26-2009, 11:29 AM	#10
mscuddy MODERATOR X Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Next to my still checkin the temp. Posts: 5,447	Also, the air filter is missing, so don't go riding it in the dirt! __________________ A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that.