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Motorcycle Discussions => British Bikes => Topic started by: rowdy on September 01, 2005, 07:22:44 PM

Title: triumph trophy 650cc 64`
Post by: rowdy on September 01, 2005, 07:22:44 PM

Hi,i was just wondering if you guys know if the triumph trophy 64`model 650cc came out factory with a speedometer?,i recently purchased a 64`trophy chopper and was told that the 64`trophies never had speedos?i`m not sure,so any info would help,thanks for your time,cheers.

Title: Re: triumph trophy 650cc 64`
Post by: ron granger on September 16, 2005, 06:32:21 AM

l have a one owner 64/65 TR6ss and it came fitted with a speedo in uk. in the states where it was a sports bike they were often sold without a speedo. has anyone out there tried fitting modern round profile tyres e.i. avon arrows etc and do they improve cornering  , straight line stability and any drawbacks. What sizes for 3.25 and 3.50 and 4.00.

Title: Re: triumph trophy 650cc 64`
Post by: TBS on October 05, 2005, 05:04:00 PM

Rowdy.
All factory road going Triumphs were fitted with speedo's as standard, however the tacho was often an extra. Only competition (race track use) machines had a tacho and no speedo.

Title: Re: triumph trophy 650cc 64`
Post by: TBS on October 05, 2005, 05:09:50 PM

Ron,
I've fitted the softer Avon AM 20/21 tyres which give a lot more "turn in and stick"  3.25, 19 front and 400, 18 rear, however it does depend on how you want to ride and whether you want originality. Old profile Avons eg the SM range are produced with modern compounds and are a perfectly good tyre, are you a scratcher?