1964 Triumph

[borntohunt1993]

We have a 1964 Triumph, it was my Grandpa's and has not been started in about thirty years. I'm 17 and looking to get it going, I can't find alot of info and need to know what kinda of oil it takes? Also what's it called, my Dad said he remembers it being called a "tiger 500" when he was a kid. Is there a site were I can put in the model # and serial #? Were is a good place online to get Triumph parts? The plug wires and coils are going to need to be replaced before starting as one of the boots is completly gone. Thanks for any help Dakota

[Searchguru]

Dakota.
Try this initially http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triumph_Tiger_100
Then also look at the pictures section on this site under the Vintage Bike Site tab.
This may help to jog your dad's memory. Then depending on what model of Tiger T100 you might have will help with your further enquiries.

[borntohunt1993]

What kind of oil does this bike take? Is there a good online site I can order parts from?

[Revband]

The original recommended oil would be 20, 30 or 40 grade dependent on the temperature where the bike was used, now the best oil is 20w50 multigrade.

For parts you can try these links

http://www.lencraigandsons.co.uk/

https://trisupply.co.uk/

http://www.tri-corengland.com/index.html

[borntohunt1993]

Is there only that one oil tank under the seat? Does it have a transmission oil to?

[L.A.B.]

Is there only that one oil tank under the seat? Does it have a transmission oil to?

I think you really need to read through the routine maintenance information in the relevant workshop manual, as then you will know exactly what's required:
http://www.classicbike.biz/Triumph/Repair/Repair.htm