Hi one & all, New to the site so just saying hello. Old bald n fat been riding 30 odd years. Owned umpteen bikes but only 3 Triumphs. First one in 1995 which was a red 900 bought from the now long gone Ideal Garage. I part ex`d a CBX-6 in for it!!!! Yes i hear you all........ Any how loved the 900 but doing a house up at the time & needed the 6k back from it so after a year it had to go. Currently own a 95 900 which ive owned & looked after for 8 years. Recent arrival is a 91 Daytona 1000. Bought because i couldnt leave it alone. I knew some pratt would break it or winter hack it so i had to bloody buy it!!!! Im going to take it apart soon to sort it out as it does need errr TLC errr cash errrr more cash lol. Does anyone know how the numbering on these 1000`s worked. If 300 ish were made when did the run start?? 001 to 299 or 300 to 600?? Were the Vin`s consecutive on the Daytona`s?? I presume they are number wise mixed in with the Trophy`s & Tridents??I would like to know how far down the line mine is. Look forward to the banta the info & the old bo$$ocks we talk about bikes! All the best!
Try emailing Hinckley and Triumph Owners Club historian. I used a Velocette historian trying to find my dad's old bike, was very helpful, these owners clubs tend to have factory records good luck
Hi and welcome to the forum With regards to the numbering of the early models as the Daytona's, Trident's and Trophies all had the same spine frame as to the numbers it is a bit difficult as a lot of records were lost in the Hinckley fire but I do know that the first bikes sold were in Germany and most of these were Trophy 1200's but if yours is a 300 VIN then I'm guessing it is a very early one. Just about finished my 1000 and they do look nice when they are done up. :upyeah: Best suggestion is get on one of Clive Woods T300 maintenance weekends as he is fantastic at taking you through how to fix problems and tricks. Cheers Steve
If you want to know more about the T300's then it might be worthwhile buying this book as it is very comprehensive guide to the bikes and their development. Hinckley Triumphs: The First Generation (Crowood Motoclassics): Amazon.co.uk: David Clarke: 9781847973412: Books
Hi Gents, Thanks for the welcome & advice guy`s. The book (Steve) is on its way & your 1000 looks a treat! Mine VIN wise sits between 500 to 600 but will follow the advice to dig deeper & find out as much as poss! Think maybe put the info on this forum for all early Daytona/Trophy/Trident owners as a quick reference guide which would also be handy when you go to buy one. Roll on Summer!