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Motorcycle Discussions => British Bikes => Topic started by: Sludgetrap on March 19, 2011, 10:07:16 AM

Title: G,day New Here, go easy on me,,,,
Post by: Sludgetrap on March 19, 2011, 10:07:16 AM

Hi all, just joined this forum and after reading posts for a long time now have to say its very informative,
I am wondering if any members can tell me the difference between a 1934 Triumph 2/1 and a 1934 Triumph L2/1,,I,ve got one or the other,,  ;D ,,cheers

Title: Re: G,day New Here, go easy on me,,,,
Post by: Norton55 on March 21, 2011, 07:39:04 PM

Hi Sludgetrap,

I believe the L2/1 was a lightweight version of the 2/1. Looking at the specs from the 1935 range, it seems that the L2/1 had a smaller gas tank (2.25 vs 2.75 gals), smaller oil tank (3.5 vs 4 pints), 6" brakes instead of 7" and a pressed steel primary case instead of the aluminium oil bath which the 2/1 had.
Is the bike in your display pic the one in question? If I recall correctly, wasn't it up on ebay Australia recently?

Hope this helps

Title: Re: G,day New Here, go easy on me,,,,
Post by: Sludgetrap on March 22, 2011, 07:12:11 AM

Thanks Norton55, yep thats the one , so would look like this one is actually the L 2/1 thanks for your input