Tricor Engine Overhaul Manual
This manual was written by Thomas Gunn of The Triumph Corporation on 3rd February 1969. It’s an interesting read and is now available for download by members in the Manuals and Parts Book section of the website.
News
Lakeland Camping Weekend – Hotel Menu
The menu is below as sent to me by the hotel, if you know you are coming, and have decided what you would like from the menu, then let me know. Hope you are all excitedly awaiting this year’s event, it may be different timing and so forth, but here’s hoping for nicer weather, warmer …
Das Mottorad – Spot Tracker for this weekend
The “Das Motorrad” Commemoration Run is this weekend with John Young, Norman Burrows and George Heeres making the epic journey. You can follow their progress here: https://spotwalla.com/tripViewer.php?id=fdb756c98092c0b29
New Book Launched
One of our club members, Chris Rooke, has just released a new book. Its available from a number of sources including Amazon. How to Restore Triumph Trident T150/T160 & BSA Rocket III: YOUR step-by-step colour illustrated guide to complete restoration (Enthusiast’s Restoration Manual) Written by an enthusiast with many years experience of working on classic …
Wall of Death bike at B25
We are delighted to announce that Guy Martin’s Wall of Death bike will be on display at Beezumph 25! The bike is a Rob North replica framed trident engine, specially prepared with help from Les Whiston of Rob North Triples for Guy’s recent world record breaking wall of death ride.
Guy Martin – Wall of Death World Record
An awesome achievment by Guy Martin shown live on TV yesterday evening. 78.15mph an official Guiness Book of Records landmark. And he did it on a 750cc Rob North framed triple. The sound is fantastic!
Das Motorrad – 47 years on by John Young
On 2nd May 1969, the German motorcycle magazine Das Motorrad rode a T150 Trident from Vienna to Hamburg to test the high speed / long distance capabilities of the bike. Originally this test was to be ridden on the 19th April, but snow and ice meant the ride was aborted, which is lucky ……… because …
Tuareg Updates
Tuesday Update from John Young: Today started with a 56km durst track journey to the start line. Once we were there out official start time was 10.09 & so we had about a 30 minute wait. We got talking to a team of Spitfire pilots (yes that sort of spitfire !!) and afterwards to another …
Tuareg Rallye Video
No words can describe this awesome rally, but you can get a flavour for it by watching this official event video that includes contributions from our very own TR3OC Team Tuareg led by John Young! And some further viewing as the action kicks off on Day 1 There are daily updates and more details as events unfold …