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Motorcycle Discussions => British Bikes => Topic started by: andymex on December 30, 2007, 10:29:57 PM

Title: what model and colour should this triumph be
Post by: andymex on December 30, 2007, 10:29:57 PM

 :) hi i have got a t100 triumph with frame no.
  t100s-h61898
i am not sure what model it is as i was sold it as a 5ta
 but think it is a daytona it has a single carb
and a 500 engine but that is all i know
it has a age related reg  1968
i would also like to know if anyone can help me
with correct colours  and stripe width on arches
and paint position on the tank .
it is currently pale blue and silver but is not original paintwork
hope someone can help cheers andy  :D :D

Title: Re: what model and colour should this triumph be
Post by: L.A.B. on December 30, 2007, 10:57:06 PM

The T100S number prefix identifies the model as a 'Tiger 100S'. The serial number appears to be from the 1968 production year.

I don't have the correct colour information for that year, but the Triumph Owners Club probably will?    
http://www.tomcc.org/

Title: Re: what model and colour should this triumph be
Post by: L.A.B. on December 30, 2007, 11:07:32 PM

There's one here: http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-page.php/carno/26893

Although I've no idea if the colour scheme is correct or not?

Title: Re: what model and colour should this triumph be
Post by: andymex on December 31, 2007, 01:43:31 AM

 :) ;) cheers for youre help on the bike ,
 just wondered if you knew of somewhere  i could
find out the width of the stripe on mud guards
and the position of the two colours on the tank as most bikes differ from one to the next cheers andy

Title: Re: what model and colour should this triumph be
Post by: henry_norton on December 31, 2007, 04:27:30 AM

Hello, according to Roy Bacon your bike had Aquamarine Green tank top and mudguard stripe (5/8 inch wide on most all Triumphs) over silver tank lower and mudguard colour with 1/8 inch wide black lining dividing the two colours. RS bike paints are frighteningly good with knowledge of paint specs (metallic, irridescent, exact names etc.) but will cost somewhat more than a trip to Halfords. Also, this site gives some useful information on Bonneville paint finishes which should give a fairly good idea of the shape of the scallops, curves and dividing lines on most Triumph models from that period www.raskcycle.com/techtip/p1969. Bear in mind though, they are US specs so can only be  used as guidelines on a UK bike. Hope this helps and a happy new year H_N

Title: Re: what model and colour should this triumph be
Post by: andymex on January 01, 2008, 04:37:59 AM

cheers for your help, just wondered if that aquamarine green is the colour on haynes manual ?
 As i am trying hard to find a uk paint  guide line
with  a view of colours
cheers for everyones help  ;) :)
  andy