{"product_id":"triumph-thunderbird-trophy-tiger-650cc-750cc-models-1950-1983-the-essential-buyers-guide","title":"Triumph Thunderbird Trophy \u0026 Tiger 650cc \u0026 750cc models 1950 - 1983 - The Essential Buyer's Guide","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor: Peter Henshaw, ISBN: 9781845846091, 64 pages, published in 2014, paperback\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSTOP! Don’t buy a Triumph Trophy or Tiger without first buying this book!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHaving this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from the author’s years of Triumph ownership, learn how to spot a bad bike quickly, and how to assess a promising bike like a professional. Get the right bike at the right price!\u003cbr\u003e Synopsis\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThere are many books about Triumph, but most of them concentrate on the glamorous twin-carburettor Bonneville and three-cylinder Trident. Alongside these headline grabbing bikes, Triumph built a whole series of single-carb machines that had all the style of their twin-carb cousins, but were not much slower, delivered better fuel consumption, and were easier to live with.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnlike the many books about Triumph’s history, this one is a straightforward, practical guide to buying a Trophy or Tiger secondhand. In the Veloce Essential Buyer’s Guide format, it delves into what these bikes are like to live with, and the values, advantages, and disadvantages of different models. Plus, of course, what to look for when buying one – including engine, transmission, frame, brakes, suspension, paint, chrome, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCovers the period 1950-1983, and the following models:\u003cbr\u003e 1950-62: Pre-unit 650s – 6T Thunderbird, T110 Tiger 110, TR6 Trophy\u003cbr\u003e 1963-70: Unit 650s – 6T Thunderbird, TR6SS Trophy\u003cbr\u003e 1971-74: Oil-in-frame 650s – TR6RV Tiger\u003cbr\u003e 1973-77: Early Meriden – TR7 Tiger\u003cbr\u003e 1978-83: Late Meriden – TR7 Tiger, TR65 Thunderbird, TR7T Tiger Trail\u003cbr\u003e Does not cover Twin-carburettor Triumph 650\/750 (ie Bonneville), 350\/500cc Tigers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIntroduction – the purpose of this book 3\u003cbr\u003e 1 Is it the right bike for you? – marriage guidance 6\u003cbr\u003e 2 Cost considerations – affordable, or a money pit? 8\u003cbr\u003e 3 Living with a Triumph twin – will you get along together? 9\u003cbr\u003e 4 Relative values – which model for you? 11\u003cbr\u003e 5 Before you view – be well informed 17\u003cbr\u003e 6 Inspection equipment – these items will really help 19\u003cbr\u003e 7 Fifteen minute evaluation – walk away or stay? 20\u003cbr\u003e 8 Key points – where to look for problems 22\u003cbr\u003e 9 Serious evaluation – 30 minutes for years of enjoyment 23\u003cbr\u003e 10 Auctions – sold! Another way to buy your dream 43\u003cbr\u003e 11 Paperwork – correct documentation is  essential! 45\u003cbr\u003e 12 What’s it worth? – let your head rule your heart 48\u003cbr\u003e 13 Do you really want to restore? – it’ll take longer and cost more  than you think 49\u003cbr\u003e 14 Paint problems – bad complexion, including dimples, pimples and bubbles 51\u003cbr\u003e 15 Problems due to lack of use – just like their owners, Triumph twins need exercise! 53\u003cbr\u003e 16 The Community – key people, organisations and companies in the Triumph world 55\u003cbr\u003e 17 Vital statistics – essential data at your fingertips 57\u003cbr\u003e Index 64\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Veloce Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47628257296604,"sku":"9781845846091","price":22.05,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/8297\/3404\/files\/apicmq0qb__70201.1642581484.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772094278","url":"https:\/\/automotobookshop.com.au\/products\/triumph-thunderbird-trophy-tiger-650cc-750cc-models-1950-1983-the-essential-buyers-guide","provider":"Automoto Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}