When I was 18 years old back in 1974 I bought this exact same bike black tank gold stripe brand new in the U.S. I paid $2195.00 for it . The Honda was a little cheaper than the Harley was just a little more out the door. when I walked in the showroom to look at the CB750 Hondas I saw the Trident for the first time and fell in love with it.. I was so glad I made the choice and bought it. It was the best handling bike I ever rode.. and I miss it to this day.. I'm glad I have a few pictures though.
The 1976 T140V Triumph Bonneville is on record as stopping in 111 feet from 60mph. In it's day she stopped sooner than anything made in Japan. In fact it took over 23 years for the first Japaneses bike a Yamaha 600cc to break under 111 feet from 60mph. So I would say this reviewer has it wrong! My Bonneville beat every Japanese bike in street racing from 1977 till 1986 when I got Married. Brought her back in 1992 and beat KZ1100 fuel injected and CBR1000. I'm putting her on the road next month.
1:47 note - tachometer 10 grand no red line - impressive for early 70's... Had huge rear sprocket on my 73 Trident. Shifted at 9 lifted front end first 3 gears.
The front brake is typical sixties/seventies in that it does lose effectiveness once it's wet. The technique is to occasionally 'drag' the brake lever to dry out the disk, if you know you're likely to need it. All the best., Guy
By now you know the answer, but if you do not. No you do not use a towel. But rather in the rain when comming up to a need to apply the brake, what you do is for a few moments before you actually need to brake you apply slight pressure and this scrubs off all the water. Then the brakes are effectivly dry and so they work as when it is not raining. No big deal really. It's not really neccessary unless you are racing in the rain.
When I was 18 years old back in 1974 I bought this exact same bike black tank gold stripe brand new in the U.S. I paid $2195.00 for it . The Honda was a little cheaper than the Harley was just a little more out the door. when I walked in the showroom to look at the CB750 Hondas I saw the Trident for the first time and fell in love with it.. I was so glad I made the choice and bought it. It was the best handling bike I ever rode.. and I miss it to this day.. I'm glad I have a few pictures though.
Thanks for a fair and unbiased evaluation of my preferred classic motorcycle ~ arguably the greatest sound in motorcycling history ... Thanks ~
The 1976 T140V Triumph Bonneville is on record as stopping in 111 feet from 60mph. In it's day she stopped sooner than anything made in Japan. In fact it took over 23 years for the first Japaneses bike a Yamaha 600cc to break under 111 feet from 60mph. So I would say this reviewer has it wrong! My Bonneville beat every Japanese bike in street racing from 1977 till 1986 when I got Married. Brought her back in 1992 and beat KZ1100 fuel injected and CBR1000. I'm putting her on the road next month.
I had two and loved them both
1:47 note - tachometer 10 grand no red line - impressive for early 70's...
Had huge rear sprocket on my 73 Trident. Shifted at 9 lifted front end first 3 gears.
These triples were fine old bikes. The biggest negative was the ignition system, with three coils, three condensers, and three sets of points.
G'day Guido, a good honest review, thanks mate.
Love your work, love the mag.
Stay upright!
Jim
The front brake is typical sixties/seventies in that it does lose effectiveness once it's wet. The technique is to occasionally 'drag' the brake lever to dry out the disk, if you know you're likely to need it.
All the best.,
Guy
TRIDENTS ROCK,TRIUMPH FOREVER
By now you know the answer, but if you do not. No you do not use a towel. But rather in the rain when comming up to a need to apply the brake, what you do is for a few moments before you actually need to brake you apply slight pressure and this scrubs off all the water. Then the brakes are effectivly dry and so they work as when it is not raining. No big deal really. It's not really neccessary unless you are racing in the rain.
Fair comments for a great bike, Nice report
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