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Motorcycle Discussions => British Bikes => Topic started by: ole56 on June 18, 2012, 06:20:38 PM

Title: t110 Bathtub 1961 correct engine?
Post by: ole56 on June 18, 2012, 06:20:38 PM

Wanting to buy a classic Triumph, I was offered a `61 T110 bathtub model, which, according to the seller, was an ex-iranian police bike. The engine, however, is equipped with an iron head and external oilpipes, which to my knowledge should make it a pre `55 engine. The seller claims that the last pre-unit models were put together from whatever old model spare parts, that were lying on the factory shelves. I find this rather hard to believe, especially, when you are talking of a bike, that will be shipped to the authorities of another state. Can anybody tell me, if I am being over-suspicious, or if the seller has a point here?? (According to him, the numbers are matching)

Thanks, Ole.

Title: Re: t110 Bathtub 1961 correct engine?
Post by: Rex on June 18, 2012, 06:27:09 PM

You're right to be suspicious. Get the engine numbers, post 'em here and we'll tell you if they're right or not...

Title: Re: t110 Bathtub 1961 correct engine?
Post by: wetdog on June 18, 2012, 06:48:19 PM

engine and frame may match , but i think like yourself top end is wronge , also eight stud alloy heads are hard to find in good condition now and were weak , the iron head is better in my opinion if not correct , the price should reflect this

Title: Re: t110 Bathtub 1961 correct engine?
Post by: ole56 on June 19, 2012, 02:14:10 PM

Thanks for your replies, guys.
The seller didn`t like my questioning this matter, so I reckon that he will not be willing to tell me the engine number, and I will therefore be looking for another bike instead of this one.
I have already found a sweet `55 Speed Twin in the same price range, which I will give a closer look tomorrow, so if I am lucky, I will still be able to make the Danish countryside unsafe on a British bike this summer!!

Thanks again,
Ole