T160 it is so damn heavy

Fast Eddie said:
I can’t recall mate.

It was light though, especially for a triple. There was a ton of weight taken out of the motor with a belt drive, Newby clutch and lightened crank.

You can’t quite tell in the pic, but the fairing and seat unit were carbon fibre, as was the front mudguard, ’silencer’, even engine plates, footrests mounts and things out of sight like mounts for coils and electrics etc.

No lights, indicators, mirrors and such detritus.

Twas a 1000cc job.

About as practical as swimming trunks on an Arctic expedition… Fun though !

A later owner added lights and… it’s hard for me to say this out loud… an electric start. I don’t want to talk about this though, too traumatic.

I believe it’s now in Oz.
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I did Eddie, because it was a bastard to start n I wanted to ride it not kick it 😜👍
 
Oiltankking said:
Don’t know if this is still relevant but just finished shortening my stock T160 stand by about an inch. Pivot centerline to foot is now 9” and the dumb thing practically puts itself on the stand. Wished I’d done it years ago.
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So what is the standard length . Cheers .
 
Fast Eddie said:
Ok, so now you got me thinking… if we ignore things like the Boss Hog etc, what’s the heaviest mass produced motorcycle (no sidecar, no trikes) ever sold ?
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Triumph Rocket III Touring at 869lbs for the WIN!!!🐖
 
Have your measured the diameter v the standard 19" rim w/tyre?
I'm curious.
 
baz said:
That's interesting
I have a t160 with an 18" rear tyre and it's really hard to get on the centre stand
I'm considering shortening the stand a little
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My old T160 had 18" rear wheel and was a nightmare to get on the stand even with a lift handle.
Onder i am running a 120/90/18 Avon Roadrider on it and it really is easy to get on the stand i just roll it on with a slight pull on the sub frame and my weight on the stand.
i would say it is just little more difficult than my std 850mk3
 
Onder said:
Have your measured the diameter v the standard 19" rim w/tyre?
I'm curious.
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just looked on avon website and it lists dia as 675mm for my 120/90/18 tyre. for a 100/90/19 it gives dia of 671mm
just for clarity a 4.00x18 roadrider , which is what i had on the T160 has a dia of

you guessed it 761mm :)

i am fairly sure the stands are different between t150 and t160 due to the 160 having slighty higher lower rails. maybe a 150 stand would work better on a 160??
 
Tripler said:
i am fairly sure the stands are different between t150 and t160 due to the 160 having slighty higher lower rails. maybe a 150 stand would work better on a 160??
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Same 83-1267 part number for T150 and T160.

www.thebonnevilleshop.com

Triumph 650 Mainstand Center Stand Fits 1969-70 Bonneville And Tiger And 1969-75 T150 And T160 Trident PN# 83-1267

Top quality made in England main stand / main stand / center stand center stand for 1969 and 1970 Triumph T120 Bonneville and TR6 Tiger models as well as
www.thebonnevilleshop.com www.thebonnevilleshop.com

T160 centre stand incl fitting kit

T160 centre stand incl fitting kit
www.triumph-spares.co.uk www.triumph-spares.co.uk
 
L.A.B. said:
Same 83-1267 part number for T150 and T160.

www.thebonnevilleshop.com

Triumph 650 Mainstand Center Stand Fits 1969-70 Bonneville And Tiger And 1969-75 T150 And T160 Trident PN# 83-1267

Top quality made in England main stand / main stand / center stand center stand for 1969 and 1970 Triumph T120 Bonneville and TR6 Tiger models as well as
www.thebonnevilleshop.com www.thebonnevilleshop.com

T160 centre stand incl fitting kit

T160 centre stand incl fitting kit
www.triumph-spares.co.uk www.triumph-spares.co.uk
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i sit corrected, yes sorry Nige 671
 
The T160 does have higher engine rails but not in the area of the stand lugs.

T150:
T160 it is so damn heavy

T160:
T160 it is so damn heavy
 
While where on centre stands , when the stand is up , can someone add a pick or describe what the stand is supposed to stop on ? , is there meant to be a bracket type stop on the lower master cylinder bolt ?T160 . Cheers.
 
Shelby-Right said:
While where on centre stands , when the stand is up , can someone add a pick or describe what the stand is supposed to stop on ? , is there meant to be a bracket type stop on the lower master cylinder bolt ?T160 . Cheers.
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The rectangular lugs adjacent to the pivot at the top are the 'up' stops.
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This is why I think the humble T140 is one of the most underrated classics.

I know they’re not rocket ships, and they’ll suffer if used as such. But they’re a lot lighter than Tridents et al, yet have many refinements missing from 60s Brit classics, electronic ignition, disc brakes, comfortable seat, 5 speed box, 12 volt electrics, etc, etc.

Yes they don’t have electric starters, but if assembled with later lower CR pistons they are a doddle to kick over.

Ridden as a classic bike (ie don’t go above 6k every ride) they’re smooth, reliable and very enjoyable and will easily keep with earlier Hinckley Bonnies, modern Enfields, etc.
 
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