T110 models info

lo zio · Jan 5, 2015

Hello, I am thinking to buy a T110.

Now, would someone be able to list the various changes made in different years?
Iron head, 4 fins, 5 fins, alloy head...?
Carburettors?
Front brake?
Front mudguard?
etc etc

Also, do you know any good (preferably European-based?) 'AccessTRIUMPH' forum?

Many thanks

lo zio

grandpaul · Jan 5, 2015

www.TriumphRat.net has a good classics section with several very knowledgeable folks, especially on "pre-unit" bikes such as the T110.

Triton Thrasher · Jan 6, 2015

Iron head, all 5 fin, 1954 and 1955. Subsequent years had alloy head.

Carburettor: inch and a sixteenth Monobloc.

Mike T · Jan 12, 2015

lo zio

You might also consider buying/borrowing a book by Roy Bacon called "Triumph Twin Restoration" and published by Osprey.
At the back of the book, there are sections that describe the model charts (e.g. starting & ending years) as well as year-by-year model alterations, colors and other more technical information.

The ISBN for the book is: 0-85045-635-5

Good luck! The T110 is a beautiful bike!

Cheers
Mike

acotrel · Jan 13, 2015

I believe the first T110 models had a high comp. iron heads and fixed steering stops on the frame. On the 1955 model the steering stops were adjustable. Also the 8 inch brake on the first T110 had a scalloped spoke flange on the drum.

72Combat · Jan 13, 2015

From memory of my 59 basket case.....don't buy a basket case unless you can identify all the parts as Triumph mix n match.
57 when they went to ' mouth organ' tank badges, different tank ( for badges) full width 8" front drum, rear guard is made of sections later ones are on piece.
The 60 got the twin downtube frame and alternator....?
the 59 is the same as the Bonnie other than having a single carb....as far as I know.
The 58 is the same as the 59 but with the black/ivory colours reversed.
57/58 is when they changed tanks, front brakes, forks.

I like the styling of the pre mouth organ tank model and the blue colour.

The Roy Bacon book mentioned is good.
My T110 is in boxes in the shed....

lo zio · Jan 13, 2015

Thanks everyone!

Mike T · Jan 13, 2015

This is a nice little clip from Classic Bike Guide (CBG).. I love the last few minutes where the guys kickstart their bikes and ride off

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZAl5KyrvWM

lo zio · Jan 14, 2015

Mike T said:
This is a nice little clip from Classic Bike Guide (CBG).. I love the last few minutes where the guys kickstart their bikes and ride off

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZAl5KyrvWM

Seen it!
they sound great!!!!!

GBVeloce · Jan 30, 2015

Some good photos and details on here

https://www.flickr.com/photos/michel_67 ... 3633317313

Matt Spencer · Jan 30, 2015

The 61 / 62 is best , if you throw all the junk away .
TR6 is likey better , and TR6 SS only for deserving refined consciencious maticulous individualls , who can ride properly;
and think ' user friendly ' is ' woosing out ' . :twisted: :wink:

Triton Thrasher · Jan 31, 2015

Matt Spencer said:
throw all the junk away .

Financial suicide!

TR6 is likely better.:

They're all Triumph 650s, at the end of the day.

Bernhard · Jan 31, 2015

Dresta motorcycles make frames for the 500 or the 650 engine, but they are made to order, to your spec. so waiting time can be long, or they can build you a complete bike, racing or otherwise.

http://www.dresda.co.uk/

Matt Spencer · Jan 31, 2015

Knactually , the Crank / rods / oiling are at the heart of the engine . So these are prefered low time , crack tested , balanced etc .
The rests purely ancinallry .

. A good head is required for good output .
56 iron T110 is a pretty good bike . for M-X , but the rickmans used a BSA Frame .

early single loop frames require determined control at speed . t 61 / 62 frames not bad at all , 68s stiffer , 71 on stiffer again .
if youre looking to match the moderns touring / scratching .

Many ' classic bike ' rebuilds / restorations seem to be rusty relics resussetated . A internally rusty frame and 5.000.000 mile drivetrain
arnt the best candidates for ' better than new ' performance .
Though ' SELECTED ' s/h components COULD make a satisfactory hot rod .

Check carefully for whelts and dings in any s/h frame ( or machine 0 for evidance of CRASH DAMADGE ,
plenty of single loop frames have been through hedges at 90 mph + .

Matt Spencer · Jan 31, 2015

this is P.U. Triumps at Thruxton etc . TR6SS is I believe a single carb Bonnie , US market East and West coast specs vary .
were a few low time tattered original ones on Ebay US a year or so back . Dirt Cheap at 5 grand .

acotrel · Feb 5, 2015

I think the only difference between a 1959 T110 and a 1959 T120 apart from cosmetics were the twin carb head and the E3134 inlet cam on the Bonne.

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