Author Topic: TRIUMPH TIGRESS FRAME  (Read 3304 times)

Offline FIFTIESCRUISER

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TRIUMPH TIGRESS FRAME
« on: August 11, 2009, 11:02:22 PM »
Hi,
I have a Triumph Tigress scooter to which I am doing a light restoration. I have some concern with regards to how the two frame tubes that come up from under the foot board to under the handlebars are joined to the tube which contains the steering. They are held together by two strips of steel loops. There are bolts which hold the main frame tubes to the loops. I initially thought that the steering tube was held in place by tightening the bolts but I have read thatt these were welded. Upon cleaning these areas there appears to be one very small spot of weld. (1-2 mm). The tube its self in the area is gold in colour, brazed. Everything seems so neat. I'm sure the course paper I used to rub down these areas wouldn't have rubbed away the brazing.
Any views gratefully received.
Thanks. D

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Re: TRIUMPH TIGRESS FRAME
« Reply #1 on: October 06, 2009, 01:13:28 AM »
Hi i have some pictures which may help you if you have not sorted out your fame yet. Also i set up a forum for bsa sunbeam and triumph tigress owners which you may find useful.
The steering head tube is attached by sliding into the mainframe and then held in place by two threaded bars with nuts and washers each end. Hope this helps.