1970 Triumph T100S
I bought this lovely bike last year. Apparently it had been professionally
rebuilt to look like a 1973 model some years before I bought it. I think the
look is that of a 73 Daytona. The guy I bought it from, a dentist in Gatineau,
Quebec, hadn’t ridden it since he became a father a couple of years earlier so
since the rebuild it had spent most of its time in the garage. Before I used it
I bought new tires and tubes and changed all the liquids. I also touched up a
small nick in the paint on the tank. The bike has matching numbers.
I used it half of one summer (last summer) and because it was leaking oil from
the pushrod covers I took the head off and put new gaskets and ground all the
faces over the winter. Looking at the head and barrel it clearly has not been
ridden much since it was restored as there was nothing to do other than replace
gaskets. The piston was a +40 but the cylinder was completely clean with no wear
so I am assuming the rebuild included a re-bore. The carb evidently had been
rebuilt with a new slider. The gearbox and clutch work perfectly and the clutch
is super light. Because there was nothing wrong I never took the gearbox out nor
removed the clutch cover. The chain and sprockets show no wear. I opened the
front hub to check the brakes. The shoes are new with no wear and the brakes are
fantastic. I also replaced the exhaust pipes to a balanced pair. I have to old
ones so they come with the bike as a spare set.
All is not perfect, however - On one of the first journeys the battery spewed
acid through the venting tube and blemished the chrome on the left silencer.
Major bummer, but because the damage is only cometic (and not terrible), I
didn’t replace the silencer. As a result I threw out the battery and replaced it
with a sealed unit. At the same time I replaced all the lights to LED. Because
of that I had to buy a new reflector. The bike had Bowyer ignition when I bought
it so now I’d say the electrics are pretty solid and can run on full beam all
day without any problems. The headlight LED and reflector is not ideal, however
as the focus is not great. I never rode the bike at night so it was not an issue
for me but if the bike is to be ridden day and night I’d probably give the
headlight set-up some love.
The speedo / tachometer should be serviced or replaced. They are no longer a
matched pair and the tacho plays up. For me it was not a big deal but if I was
to keep the bike I’d replace them. Because of the rebuild prior to me buying the
bike, and because of the state of the speedometer I have no idea of the real
mileage. Because the bike has been rebuilt I wouldn’t put too much stock in that
anyway, but having poured over the bike in great detail and having ridden it for
half a summer it looks and feels in great condition with no obvious signs of
wear.
The bike has always run beautifully though after it starts from cold simply
applying some choke doesn’t always keep it ticking over. Most times I would just
keep my hand on the throttle or just start riding. After a few minutes it ticks
over very reliably without any choke.
As with all bikes from Quebec, this one has spent at least six months of every
year inside. At the moment it sits right here in my office waiting for a new
owner. I haven't registered it for the road this season.
The reason for the sale is that I honestly thought I’d have more time to spare
and I love the mechanics and the driving around locally. The truth is that I
don’t get enough time to play and having it stored in my office is a waste.
If you have any questions, let me know. If you want pictures I cantake as many
as you’d like as closely as you like. I can take it outside and we can go over
it via FaceTime or Skype, and start it up. A big part of my business is shipping
so I can ship it just about anywhere in the world.
My price is $ 5,500.- CAD
Call Hal at + (1) 514 730 9980