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Pompey
Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Posts: 2311 Location: Marlborough
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Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 8:04 pm Post subject: Rob North Triumph project |
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So, here's a shot of my attempt at a modern version of a Rob North trident...
Its my speed triple. I put clip ons to help make it more usable with my old knackered back and thought I would go the whole hog and turn it into a big lump Triumph sports bike as they haven't bothered. Its being sprayed as I type...
rob_north_triumph by pompstar, on Flickr _________________ Pomps
Bimota's Db2, Db5 ,Ducati's 851' 92, 888' 93, Honda blade' 93, Triumph speed triple' 07, kawasaki zxr 750 k1
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oily
Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 4788 Location: worcestershire
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Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 8:06 pm Post subject: |
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Wicked.....
Lights? _________________ SB6 mk1 (project mega light, big bore)
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Pompey
Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Posts: 2311 Location: Marlborough
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Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 8:30 pm Post subject: |
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Going to mount the original 2 round headlights out in front of the nose as the old endurance bikes did. Bit retro so hopefully works?
Here's the inspiration :
29_triumph_rob_north.jpg (1000x671) by pompstar, on Flickr _________________ Pomps
Bimota's Db2, Db5 ,Ducati's 851' 92, 888' 93, Honda blade' 93, Triumph speed triple' 07, kawasaki zxr 750 k1 |
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oily
Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 4788 Location: worcestershire
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Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 8:37 pm Post subject: |
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Yep, that'll work if you get some colour on the fairing.
Alternatively, no lights and a daytime MOT for that real racer look
I would fit a small pair of unobtrusive, projector lights. _________________ SB6 mk1 (project mega light, big bore)
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Pompey
Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Posts: 2311 Location: Marlborough
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Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 8:40 pm Post subject: |
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annnd , another view
rob_north_triumph_3 by pompstar, on Flickr _________________ Pomps
Bimota's Db2, Db5 ,Ducati's 851' 92, 888' 93, Honda blade' 93, Triumph speed triple' 07, kawasaki zxr 750 k1 |
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oily
Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 4788 Location: worcestershire
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Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 8:42 pm Post subject: |
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loving the modern zorst with the retro dustbin _________________ SB6 mk1 (project mega light, big bore)
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Pompey
Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Posts: 2311 Location: Marlborough
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Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2012 8:44 pm Post subject: |
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A lot of the old cans did look like the stubbies... _________________ Pomps
Bimota's Db2, Db5 ,Ducati's 851' 92, 888' 93, Honda blade' 93, Triumph speed triple' 07, kawasaki zxr 750 k1 |
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crankcase
Joined: 09 Nov 2011 Posts: 387 Location: Frankfurt Germany
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Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 6:32 am Post subject: |
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I like that a lot.
just been to Glemseck cafe sprint- this would have looked good there.
I liked the first speed triple most because it had clip ons.
but the fairing really tops it off- nice one Pompey. _________________ Bimota DB2 tricolore, Bimota YB4e.i, Ducati 851 tricolore, Ducati Hailwood Replica, 1968 Gitan Grillo sport, Yamaha GTS1000, Honda Deauville, Honda GB500 Clubman
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Pompey
Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Posts: 2311 Location: Marlborough
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Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 7:24 am Post subject: |
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I loved that first bike to. Really, really heavy but smooth engine and comfy ride, had one for years. Did you watch the triple challenge cup? Looked like slow motion racing but very competitive and crashes everywhere!
I painted the fairings satin black like the bike last night, I'll fit it today and take her for a spin. It will be interesting to see if top speed is improved? She is plenty fast enough but runs out of gas around 140. I'll let you know... _________________ Pomps
Bimota's Db2, Db5 ,Ducati's 851' 92, 888' 93, Honda blade' 93, Triumph speed triple' 07, kawasaki zxr 750 k1 |
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husson73
Joined: 31 Jul 2010 Posts: 188 Location: Paris FRANCE
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Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 11:03 am Post subject: |
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crazy nice |
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spyv
Joined: 18 Jan 2012 Posts: 98 Location: Piraeus,Greece
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Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 11:48 am Post subject: |
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beautiful,special and very original !
like her a lot . |
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Pompey
Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Posts: 2311 Location: Marlborough
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Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 8:18 pm Post subject: |
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here is the quick spray in satin black. might keep it as such until the winter then consider a special all over pro paint job with old triumph racing blue white and black?
Swindon-20120905-00117 by pompstar, on Flickr _________________ Pomps
Bimota's Db2, Db5 ,Ducati's 851' 92, 888' 93, Honda blade' 93, Triumph speed triple' 07, kawasaki zxr 750 k1 |
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Pompey
Joined: 31 Jul 2008 Posts: 2311 Location: Marlborough
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Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 8:20 pm Post subject: |
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And another view ... going to test ride tomorrow time permitting..
Swindon-20120905-00118 by pompstar, on Flickr _________________ Pomps
Bimota's Db2, Db5 ,Ducati's 851' 92, 888' 93, Honda blade' 93, Triumph speed triple' 07, kawasaki zxr 750 k1 |
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Pompey
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Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 8:42 pm Post subject: |
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Last one before you are all bored to death!
Swindon-20120905-00116 by pompstar, on Flickr _________________ Pomps
Bimota's Db2, Db5 ,Ducati's 851' 92, 888' 93, Honda blade' 93, Triumph speed triple' 07, kawasaki zxr 750 k1 |
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oily
Joined: 05 Apr 2008 Posts: 4788 Location: worcestershire
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Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2012 8:45 pm Post subject: |
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That's the one we've been waiting for.....
Looking cool _________________ SB6 mk1 (project mega light, big bore)
Sb6 mk2 ( Big Bore)
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