1958 Triumph Trophy

TR6015604

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1958 Triumph TR6 Trophy Very original and correct example of a pre-unit scrambler with matching numbers I purchased this bike in 2005 from a relative of the original owner. It was in the shape you see it, but dirtier and dustier, and in need of recommissioning. I did quite a bit of work to sort it out and make it a reliable, good-running form of transportation again. I have polished the paint a bit, but otherwise have left all the finishes as found. The bike has been ridden regularly, from commuting to a 750-mile weekend camping trip from L.A., over Big Bear and to Death Valley. And all the way back. Receipts for the work I performed are included. Much of this work is detailed below. Clear California title in my name. Engine/Gearbox/Primary The top end was rebuilt after I purchased the bike. It was bored .040" over and fitted with new 9.0:1 pistons. The original 8-stud head was also rebuilt with new springs, Rowe bronze guides and new valves. All the head hardware is correct original British--no stripped rocker box bolt holes, for example. Engine is quite oil tight for a pre-unit (no drips on floor, some residue on the engine in places). Stock sump plate has been replaced with a great-fitting, non-leaking finned aluminum piece that also conveniently features a drain plug for easier oil changes/case draining. Timing cover machined to accept later crankshaft oil-feed seal, a big plus because it assures good oil supply to the bearings. High-quality English-made clutch basket and new plates. Renold chain in primary and on final drive. Countershaft sprocket is 20 teeth for good highway cruise. Newer bearings and seals for gearbox. The 1958 Trophy is one of the rare models that was equipped with Triumph's Slick Shift gearbox. This bike's Slick Shift is intact and fully functional, a very rare thing these days. It works through a rocker mechanism inside the outer cover, attached to the shift lever. From neutral, when the shifter is pushed down to first gear, the rocker disengages the clutch. Holding the lever down leaves the clutch disengaged, but as you (slowly!) lift your foot, you can slip the clutch as you would with the hand lever. It is also possible to upshift and downshift without the hand clutch lever, although I almost always shift conventionally. Gearbox is a bit leaky. Electrical The original 6-volt charging system is fully functional. Lucas generator is rebuilt. Charges great. Newer correct size 6-volt battery. New fabric-covered, English-made wiring harness. Bullet connections are all Lucas style, crimped using the correct tool. A main fuse (using a vintage British in-line holder) has been added. Voltage regulator is electronic. I wired the compact unit into the original posts inside the original Lucas regulator can and the harness plugs into the base as standard. The only way to tell the regulator is non-standard is that it works... Because I have used the bike as transportation, I removed the factory quick-disconnect plug at the headlight. This feature allowed the headlight to be easily removed so you could scramble or desert race without the headlight in place, then bolt it back on, plug it back in, and use the bike on the road. The part of the plug that connects to the harness was not in great shape and I would have had to butt splice the new wiring harness to it, which I thought was less than ideal since the splices would be in the place where the wiring flexes most: at the steering head. So I wired it like a conventional Pre-Unit Triumph and used a rubber grommet to seal the hole in the headlight bucket and allow the wiring to pass. It is a great fit and virtually unnoticeable. Both the male and female QD-plug pieces are included and it could be converted back. No pilot lamp fitted. Killswitch is located between the bar clamps--this is correct. Horn works but the horn unit is not original type. The ammeter does not work. It is in place but both wires are connected to the same post. You can easily put in an ammeter, but you'll thank me for this in the long run... Chassis Fork is rebuilt. The Trophy was one of the first Triumph models to be equipped with damping, and this fork functions properly. Steering head bearings replaced. Near-new Dunlop K70 tires on original Dunlop rims (19-inch front, 18-inch rear) and U.S.-market-only chrome spokes. The chrome is far from perfect. See photos. I recently discovered one broken spoke on the rear wheel, and there has been a small flat area on the front rim since I bought the bike. Both wheels roll straight (see the video to watch the rear go around) and the bike tracks true. New wheel bearings and brakes. The bar mounts on the Trophy-correct top triple-clamp are at slightly different angles. This is observable in the photos. It was like this when I got it and I've never attempted to straighten it. Original 1-inch-diameter handlebar that necks down at the grips to 7/8 inch, with correct levers The California black plate is in great shape except for a crack near the top left. This is the plate that was on the bike when I purchased it and it is registered to this bike. The bike appears to have been repainted quite some time ago. There are many minor flaws and scratches on all the painted surfaces, but the tank, fenders, battery box and oil tank are predominantly straight. The original aluminum front fender has some waves in it but it is mostly in good shape (please see photos). Frame paint appears to be original. Original, ultra-rare "ironing-board" seat with what appears to be the original cover and grab strap. There is a small tear visible in the photo above. Below you can see the frame and engine numbers match. The gearbox number is also shown. Original chain-tethered fuel cap (oil-tank cap is similar). Smiths speedometer is rebuilt and fully functional, but the cable was broken when I got the bike, so mileage is not correct. Rebuilt K2FC "Competition" magneto with high-quality SRM armature. Beautiful spark and perfectly timed. Note date code on tag. "Triumph" tag on timing cover features original black paint. This is usually buffed off. Amal Monobloc is in good working order. Original style grips with "Triumph" embossed on them are fitted. Horn/high-beam switches work. Correct wire holders for handlebar wiring. Note ding in the chrome hub piece and flat spot in rim (at 3 o'clock, in top right photo). This was the first year for the full-width front hub. Original two-into-one header and muffler, not reproduction. Note non-original horn in lower right photo, and that the centerstand tang is missing. Centerstand works fine. Original sidestand-lug was broken off and has been rewelded in place. To watch a video showing this Triumph running, click here Slideshow of images Below are 51 pictures of this old Trophy. To see the slideshow with larger images, click here. About the Reserve Price: The reserve price is held in confidence. Please bid at the level you are comfortable paying. This auction ends on Sunday, 12-18-11 at 6 p.m. Pacific Time, 8 p.m. Central, 9 p.m. Eastern. About Payment: I will contact the winning bidder via e-mail within 4 hours of auction close. A $500 deposit (PayPal, money order or bank check) is due within 2 days of auction close. Balance is due within 7 calendar days of auction end. Payment can be made by bank check, wire transfer or cash in person. About this Auction: This auction process is a legally binding contract into which you enter when you click "confirm" on your bid. Please be ready to purchase this motorcycle before you decide to bid. That is, have finances in order and ask all questions prior to bidding. This motorcycle is sold as-is with no warranties expressed or implied. Inspection is encouraged and the motorcycle is available for viewing in Newport Beach, California, Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please contact me through eBay to make an appointment. I have a clear California title in my name and own the motorcycle outright. The photos and video were taken about two weeks ago. Shipping is the responsibility of the winning bidder. On Dec-16-11 at 11:00:16 PST, seller added the following information: I've had a few questions about the ammeter. The two reproductions I've tried have not lasted. One, the needle fell out and the other actually came apart and the unit dropped into the headlight housing. Some years ago when I first got the bike, I spoke with Keith Moore at Moore's Cycle in Anaheim, and that long-time Triumph guy said the ammeter on his personal bike is wired around, so that's what I did to this one. Maybe an NOS Lucas would have some staying power, but I hadn't found one. Forgot to mention that the original fabric air filter is still operational and in the airbox. My holiday schedule has changed and I will be out of town 12/23 to 12/27. This means bike pickup (with cleared funds) can take place as late as 12/22, then again starting on 12/28. The Triumph is stored securely. I apologize for the potential inconvenience.