hey guys,
thought it was about time i introduced myself and started a build thread up.
im Lee Reader, 27 years old. i own /run a small shop in perth called Readers Auto & Cycle, working on cars and motorcycles, vintage and modern. have been working on vintage triumphs since i was 19.
the build -
frame - 1951 rigid triumph (could be wrong on year)
T.R. (unknown what this means, it doesnt say TR5 just T.R. maybe somebody can shine some light on this) 2347A
Engine - 1960 triumph tiger 650 engine, wal phillips mechanical injection, slickshift box
iv got alot more decisions to make as to what i want but iv got a good start.
running a allloy suzuki vmx fuel tank, front end im un decided, iv got a 39mm sportster, a 35mm sporster, and a t140 triumph front end to choose from. cant afford a ceriani or similer so will be sticking to what i have around the shop. wil be running a 21" spool with alloy rim up front and probably an 18 out back
ill post pics / info as i go, hope to meet some of you out on the salt eventualy
cheers
-lee
51' triumph rigid salt racer - perth
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Readers Auto & Cycle
3/31 Westchester Rd Malaga, Perth
www.readersautoandcycle.com.au
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3/31 Westchester Rd Malaga, Perth
www.readersautoandcycle.com.au
www.facebook.com/readersautoandcycle
Re: 51' triumph rigid salt racer - perth
Welcome aboard Lee! I'm sure there's a few vintage Triumph guys on here to discuss your build with - and I'm sure they will encourage you to stick with the yellow paint scheme.
Lynchy
Lynchy
Re: 51' triumph rigid salt racer - perth
Hi Lee, there can never be enough Triumphs, and apart from Mossy's 650 rigid my next project is a rigid to!
Also 1951/52 frame and two engine combos,500cc and 650cc. Yammy front end.
Also 1951/52 frame and two engine combos,500cc and 650cc. Yammy front end.
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Re: 51' triumph rigid salt racer - perth
Welcome aboard Lee,
An old Trumpy rebuild is on my bucket list. Just need a bigger bucket.
Will see you on the Lake
Chris
An old Trumpy rebuild is on my bucket list. Just need a bigger bucket.
Will see you on the Lake
Chris
Chris
Re: 51' triumph rigid salt racer - perth
Welcome aboard Lee.
Yes, paint it yellow, and then when you set a record everyone will think it was me
Cheers Mossy
Yes, paint it yellow, and then when you set a record everyone will think it was me
Cheers Mossy
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