My first bike was this. But it was a retired police model, a TR6P. Wish I still had it. My mechanic at the time (mid-70's) , who worked on everything, I mean everything, always said it was the best bike Triumph ever made.
My Triumph was a 1966 500cc twin, single carb. I didn't know if it had a name or what. When a couple of great mechanics got it running right, I let out the clutch and it almost went out from under me. Electrical system was something, when I bought it, it had lamp cord wire in it. It was quite a saga, owning that thing. When he fired it up, that sound was sure familiar, oh, boy.
Mikes bike is all but identical to mine. I own a 1969 Triumph Tiger 650cc in green but without the indicators. Left Coventry Oct'69 and exported to Johnson motors California in Jan'70. Was then bought by a man in Roseburg Oregon where it stayed until export back to UK in 2017. My bike also starts first kick and sounds just as sweet as Mikes...Amazing!
My 1982 Triumph Tiger Trail was an easy starter - press the plunger on the Amal 2-3 times, started first kick majority of times. Nice bright yellow paint and two high sided pipes with hot dog mufflers down the left side.
There is something about the sound of a vertical twin with a 360 degree crank that sounds so good. My KTM 790 vertical twin has a 285 degree crank and it works really well but it sounds more like a sewing machine than a vertical twin to me. Great episode. Thanks
My first "street bike" legal was a 64 TR6R, one of a great many I wish I'd never sold. Went overseas and had to clear my parent's basement back in 83, when I got back and they were moving.
I wish Mike had 20 more bikes, I love hearing him talk, I love his enthusiasm. You guys are right, it IS a full time job to keep these things going. At a certain point they start owning you.
This guy has some great bikes. If he gave the original owner what he paid for it in 1969, I'm guessing it couldn't have been more than 2 grand. What a deal. I love my 1964 TR6. Only having one carburetor to deal with is really nice.
I’m running my 68 Daytona on one carb, and it runs great with out the hassle of two, you can hardly notice the difference in performance. I know a few guys that are doing the same.
I bought a 64 TR6R in 76, rode it a couple years, and sold it to another marine, to buy a harley, and have wished I never sold it ever since. Was about the best running bike I've ever owned, and fought harleys ever since. Trying to get back on a triumph these days. Thanks for sharing, made me wish!
Enjoyed listening to Mike who owned the tiger for a couple of decades helps me live with the idea of keeping my T100 for alotvof years made at hinckley thankyou you both made my day discussing the merits of the tiger itvwas like listening to two friends telling me about a bike I've only seen on here
What a fantastic interview - my idea of a perfect machine.. original & unrestored. You can tell he has a great love for all his bikes; top man, thanks Mike. Seasons greetings to all...
@@TheMightyGarage Hi Mike, there's a book that I thought might interest you, it's titled: "The Strange Death of the British Motor Cycle Industry" by author Steve Koerner. As you might have noticed by the title it doesn't have a happy ending.
1967 TR6R was my first bike. Both the shop's mechanic, and I, were too inexperienced to ever get if running well, but it never stranded me. I never could overcome the induction bias as the single carb never fed both cylinders identically.
Lovely bike, lovely gentleman, awesome story behind, beautiful interviewer & pleasurable conversations ❤ what else you would want. Appreciate sharing with us mite.
What a fantastic find. Wow, a non-corroded almost new '69 Tiger. I think if Mike were to make one change on this beautiful Tiger it should be fitting new tires. I get the originality thing but it's more of a safety consideration. Real old original tires might look ok and actually be ok for low speed puttering around but they can be time delay bombs when you pick up the pace.
Thanks a lot Eric. That’s a very fair comment. Yes, Mike could even take the original tires off and hold onto them in case he wants to display the bike. But I agree, for riding, it would be best to have new tires on the bike. Cheers, Mike
Thank you very much. Yes I agree about the tires. Hopefully Mike will keep the originals for display/presentation but put on some new tires for riding .Cheers, Mike
Just took my 69 Bonneville out for a ride then this video was uploaded, beautiful bikes only had mine since January, was restored 15 years ago and just sat in the corner of the guys shed hardly used.
Thanks to Mike for showing us his lovely old Triumph! Although for show, the original tires look great I'd be scared to death to ride it with them. Stick a finger nail in the tread, then compare to a new modern tire. Keep up the Mrs.' life insurance! ✌️
What an interesting tale, Mike is a lucky man to have such a understanding and great wife 👍 The Triumph sounds so quiet as it should and is in remarkably fantastic nick 😀 Happy Holidays to you, your family and all the guys at oNe 🏍🎄
‘Just down the back under all the disintegrating wet weather gear - ‘ Iol, I imagine it was all cotton oilskins , and probably the reason the patina is still just so perfect. It must have been like opening a pharaohs tomb for the first time. Not much better than that.
I have got to get my butt out to Portland again just to ride with the gang...If you ever make it back east, we have Cul de sacs too:) Cheers! And Merry and Happy!
If you mean the wobbling on the camera Warren, that's actually the video affect of the camera frame rate. It appears that parts such as the engine are jumping up and down. Cheers
😂🤣some times my Triumph won’t start first kick when there’s a audience, I try something one day, I looked down at the ground and imagined there was nobody there, it worked, she started first kick, it’s so funny my mate has the same Triumph as me and if he starts his bike before me it’s a first kick, and mine is a 5+ kick, but if I get in first, mines a 1 kick and his Takes ages, don’t no how that works, it’s weird, 🤣😂. Mike’s Triumph is a great bike he was very lucky with that one, cheers Mike for that.🇬🇧👍
@@martindavies8326 Many thanks Martin. Same to you and your family also. Hope you have a great Christmas and a happy New Year. Thanks for everything this year. Cheers, Mike
Not factory color but WOW... looks lovely on this bike. I'd like to know the paint code. I've a 66 Bonnie in stock paint scheme. I think it's one of the best color combos. Custom indicators look really tasteful on this bike as well.
Hi Scot, I think the original owner was hoping it would be the same as the earlier pre-unit Triumph's with the 'shell blue sheen' silver / blue paint. Cheers, Mike
Lovely bike Mike ! Tell me, what is the general feeling of these 50s 60s bikes too have the double seat or a single seat ? I’ve put a single seat on my 1955 BSA A10 650 and like the look, and I suppose it’s personal choice, but I strangely feel guilty about doing it ! Would like to know others views 👍🇬🇧
😉 Thanks Ray. I'd say just to go with what you like 😉. We have a range range of personal preferences, from bone-stock original, to customs. I tend to prefer the original look, but I really appreciate a cool bobber-style custom. My friend Dick has an A10 that he has mildly customized with a single seat and it looks great! Cheers, Mike
......has 3,800 miles, and he put 3,500 on it. But we've seen how Mike rides🤣! Back wheel spinning, sliding slideways😮💥👍🍺👍 So real miles more like 7,000🤣🍺🍺✌️👍. Triumphs not rattley????? Mike's hearing is selective deaf👍👍👍🍺🍺🍺
![1965 Triumph Trophy TR6SR [visit 11 of 31]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/C982g6fzskY/mqdefault.jpg)
My first bike was this. But it was a retired police model, a TR6P. Wish I still had it. My mechanic at the time (mid-70's) , who worked on everything, I mean everything, always said it was the best bike Triumph ever made.
Great video about a lucky man who obtain such a nice Triumph!
My Triumph was a 1966 500cc twin, single carb. I didn't know if it had a name or what. When a couple of great mechanics got it running right, I let out the clutch and it almost went out from under me. Electrical system was something, when I bought it, it had lamp cord wire in it. It was quite a saga, owning that thing. When he fired it up, that sound was sure familiar, oh, boy.
Lovely. He is a brave man riding on the original tyres 😁
They’re not tires. They just look like tires.
Beautiful bike, what a lucky find.
I wouldn't ride it on those tires, too easy to fall off old rubber.
I have said it before but I love that Mike kicks his bikes over off the stand astride the bike. As Mr Punch used to say “That’s the way to do it” 🇬🇧
Mikes bike is all but identical to mine. I own a 1969 Triumph Tiger 650cc in green but without the indicators. Left Coventry Oct'69 and exported to Johnson motors California in Jan'70. Was then bought by a man in Roseburg Oregon where it stayed until export back to UK in 2017. My bike also starts first kick and sounds just as sweet as Mikes...Amazing!
My 1982 Triumph Tiger Trail was an easy starter - press the plunger on the Amal 2-3 times, started first kick majority of times. Nice bright yellow paint and two high sided pipes with hot dog mufflers down the left side.
There is something about the sound of a vertical twin with a 360 degree crank that sounds so good. My KTM 790 vertical twin has a 285 degree crank and it works really well but it sounds more like a sewing machine than a vertical twin to me. Great episode. Thanks
Thanks a lot Don. Best wishes, Mike
My first "street bike" legal was a 64 TR6R, one of a great many I wish I'd never sold. Went overseas and had to clear my parent's basement back in 83, when I got back and they were moving.
I've got a 69' w 1400 miles on it. Nice piece of history. I'm going to take good care of it.
Oh wow, that is amazing. I love hearing about these original bikes with so few miles on them. What a treasure! Best wishes, Mike
Brave man ridin around on 53yo tires, tubes !! NICE !!
I wish Mike had 20 more bikes, I love hearing him talk, I love his enthusiasm. You guys are right, it IS a full time job to keep these things going. At a certain point they start owning you.
Hehe, so true! Thanks a lot for all your comments this year. Best wishes for the holidays. Best wishes, Mike
This guy has some great bikes. If he gave the original owner what he paid for it in 1969, I'm guessing it couldn't have been more than 2 grand. What a deal. I love my 1964 TR6. Only having one carburetor to deal with is really nice.
I’m running my 68 Daytona on one carb, and it runs great with out the hassle of two, you can hardly notice the difference in performance. I know a few guys that are doing the same.
I bought a 64 TR6R in 76, rode it a couple years, and sold it to another marine, to buy a harley, and have wished I never sold it ever since. Was about the best running bike I've ever owned, and fought harleys ever since. Trying to get back on a triumph these days. Thanks for sharing, made me wish!
That’s a BEAUTIFUL TIGER! 😱😲😉👌
Yes indeed, a beautiful find, and great story. I hope you really enjoy it.
For the love of motor bikes
Boy, that bike really does sound amazing!
Thanks a lot Ken. Glad you enjoyed the video. Cheers, Mike
Enjoyed listening to Mike who owned the tiger for a couple of decades helps me live with the idea of keeping my T100 for alotvof years made at hinckley thankyou you both made my day discussing the merits of the tiger itvwas like listening to two friends telling me about a bike I've only seen on here
Many thanks Ian for your great note. I really enjoyed reading it. Glad you enjoyed the video. Best wishes, Mike
Beautiful bike. He's a lucky fellow to have such a nice collection. And he's not afraid to ride them.
With 52 year old tires no less. Yikes!
That's a garage find dream! such a beautiful looking and sounding Triumph, thanks for sharing 👍 🏴
What a fantastic interview - my idea of a perfect machine.. original & unrestored. You can tell he has a great love for all his bikes; top man, thanks Mike. Seasons greetings to all...
Thanks very much Dave! Glad you enjoyed it! Best wishes to you too. Have a great holiday. Cheers, Mike
@@TheMightyGarage Hi Mike, there's a book that I thought might interest you, it's titled: "The Strange Death of the British Motor Cycle Industry" by author Steve Koerner. As you might have noticed by the title it doesn't have a happy ending.
He is not Mike the bike, he is Mike the bikes! 😁
Hehe, thanks Uli! Hope all is well and you have a great holiday. Best wishes, Mike
That's some bike, almost like one straight from the showroom, sounds lovely smooth and quiet.
I had one of those...seats, on me ceefer - very comfy!
Nice video Mike!
Thank you very much! Hope all is well. I’m really enjoying your videos. Best wishes for the holidays.
Great bike and story Mike. Enjoyed the vid.
Beautiful bike and story...... Happy Holidays, one and all !
Happy holidays Rod! Hope you have a great time with your family. Best wishes, Mike
1967 TR6R was my first bike.
Both the shop's mechanic, and I, were too inexperienced to ever get if running well, but it never stranded me.
I never could overcome the induction bias as the single carb never fed both cylinders identically.
Lovely bike, lovely gentleman, awesome story behind, beautiful interviewer & pleasurable conversations ❤ what else you would want. Appreciate sharing with us mite.
What a fantastic find. Wow, a non-corroded almost new '69 Tiger. I think if Mike were to make one change on this beautiful Tiger it should be fitting new tires. I get the originality thing but it's more of a safety consideration. Real old original tires might look ok and actually be ok for low speed puttering around but they can be time delay bombs when you pick up the pace.
Thanks a lot Eric. That’s a very fair comment. Yes, Mike could even take the original tires off and hold onto them in case he wants to display the bike. But I agree, for riding, it would be best to have new tires on the bike. Cheers, Mike
Now that is a piece of magic - thanks for sharing!
Wow that's nice. Lucky Mike.
What a beautiful Triumph! Sounds great! The original tires need to go IMHO. Bike needs fresh new tires for safety. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you very much. Yes I agree about the tires. Hopefully Mike will keep the originals for display/presentation but put on some new tires for riding .Cheers, Mike
Very nice Triumph! Thanks for the show.
Sounds and looks great 👍
Thanks to you both
Lucky man👌
Great looking bike, love that sound.
Thanks for sharing Mike with the bike.
Sounds a treat ..
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Thank you Terry! Best wishes, Mike
Just took my 69 Bonneville out for a ride then this video was uploaded, beautiful bikes only had mine since January, was restored 15 years ago and just sat in the corner of the guys shed hardly used.
Terrific! It's very wet and soggy here in Oregon now, so it will be a while before we're able to ride again. Best wishes, Mike
Thanks to Mike for showing us his lovely old Triumph! Although for show, the original tires look great I'd be scared to death to ride it with them. Stick a finger nail in the tread, then compare to a new modern tire. Keep up the Mrs.' life insurance! ✌️
What an interesting tale, Mike is a lucky man to have such a understanding and great wife 👍
The Triumph sounds so quiet as it should and is in remarkably fantastic nick 😀
Happy Holidays to you, your family and all the guys at oNe 🏍🎄
Thank you David! Best wishes to you and your family. Thanks for a great year. Best wishes, Mike
‘Just down the back under all the disintegrating wet weather gear - ‘ Iol, I imagine it was all cotton oilskins , and probably the reason the patina is still just so perfect. It must have been like opening a pharaohs tomb for the first time.
Not much better than that.
I have got to get my butt out to Portland again just to ride with the gang...If you ever make it back east, we have Cul de sacs too:) Cheers! And Merry and Happy!
You're welcome anytime Eric!
@@TheMightyGarage As are you Mike !
A Gem
Check your rear guard mounting bolts.
If you mean the wobbling on the camera Warren, that's actually the video affect of the camera frame rate. It appears that parts such as the engine are jumping up and down. Cheers
😂🤣some times my Triumph won’t start first kick when there’s a audience, I try something one day, I looked down at the ground and imagined there was nobody there, it worked, she started first kick, it’s so funny my mate has the same Triumph as me and if he starts his bike before me it’s a first kick, and mine is a 5+ kick, but if I get in first, mines a 1 kick and his Takes ages, don’t no how that works, it’s weird, 🤣😂. Mike’s Triumph is a great bike he was very lucky with that one, cheers Mike for that.🇬🇧👍
Hehe, so true Martin! Thanks for sharing that great story. It made me smile. Best wishes, Mike
@@TheMightyGarage Merry Christmas and a happy New Year Mike to you and all your family, cheers 🥂🍻 Martin 🇬🇧👍
@@martindavies8326 Many thanks Martin. Same to you and your family also. Hope you have a great Christmas and a happy New Year. Thanks for everything this year. Cheers, Mike
That's amazing 👏
Ford Bumpside Stepside 4X4! 10:00 Very Cool!
Hehe, it really is cool Steve. Mike took me for a ride in it and it was an effortless climb up a very steep off-road path. Best wishes, Mike
Wish my rebuilt 72 Daytona idled like that, and it's so quiet.....
Not factory color but WOW... looks lovely on this bike. I'd like to know the paint code. I've a 66 Bonnie in stock paint scheme. I think it's one of the best color combos. Custom indicators look really tasteful on this bike as well.
Hi Scot, I think the original owner was hoping it would be the same as the earlier pre-unit Triumph's with the 'shell blue sheen' silver / blue paint. Cheers, Mike
I think Ted Simon - Jupiters Travels book - went around the world on one of them. Edit: his was police-specification 1973 Tiger 100 T100P
Thank you! That is an excellent book. Best wishes, Mike
I always rock it into gear hate the crunch,
Lovely bike Mike ! Tell me, what is the general feeling of these 50s 60s bikes too have the double seat or a single seat ? I’ve put a single seat on my 1955 BSA A10 650 and like the look, and I suppose it’s personal choice, but I strangely feel guilty about doing it ! Would like to know others views 👍🇬🇧
😉 Thanks Ray. I'd say just to go with what you like 😉. We have a range range of personal preferences, from bone-stock original, to customs. I tend to prefer the original look, but I really appreciate a cool bobber-style custom. My friend Dick has an A10 that he has mildly customized with a single seat and it looks great! Cheers, Mike
Cooler!!
Wow. 🥰🥰🥰
Definitely one of the best I've seen. And what 'Glorious' sound. 👌
😎👍
Should it not have twin carb’s on a 650
Hi Melvyn, the Tiger/Trophy just had the 1 carb and it was the Bonneville that had 2. Cheers, Mike
Those tyres prob now have the grip of wet wood on a steel rail.
......has 3,800 miles, and he put 3,500 on it. But we've seen how Mike rides🤣!
Back wheel spinning, sliding slideways😮💥👍🍺👍
So real miles more like 7,000🤣🍺🍺✌️👍. Triumphs not rattley????? Mike's hearing is selective deaf👍👍👍🍺🍺🍺
haha! That was great. Thanks a lot for your comment. Best wishes
Amazing, half your luck.
In 1969 is was called a Trophy, not a tiger.....check the owners manual.
The TR6C was the Trophy, the TR6R was the Tiger
only in the US
Cracker of a bike ! I'd swear they copied the W650 I have in my shed..... Dave NZ
Actually, the Japanese copied the British lol
Replace the tires...
I agree with you, I certainly wouldn't endanger my life by riding on 52 year old tyres.
@@davidmacgregor5193 new tires would have been job 3 or 4 before initial test ride after awakening from it's slumber
I had a 69 tiger 🐯 was not that nice my son has it now