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Technical Discussion => Discussion about "Lesser" makes, er, Non-BMW ;-) => Topic started by: SCJJR65 on February 24, 2011, 04:59:32 PM

Title: Still one of the prettiest Triumphs ever!
Post by: SCJJR65 on February 24, 2011, 04:59:32 PM

The 1973 X-75 Hurricane, designed by Craig Vetter.... Still one of the most beautiful bikes ever made in the 70s!  (IMHO, of course!)   ;)

Just had to post and share!

Title: Re: Still one of the prettiest Triumphs ever!
Post by: Julio A. on February 25, 2011, 06:18:20 AM

The tank and side panel is one piece? Hahaha, I dig the front brakes and exhaust setup.

Title: Re: Still one of the prettiest Triumphs ever!
Post by: suecanada on February 27, 2011, 01:18:13 PM

You have very good taste John! That is stunning. I wonder if triumph ever toys with this model as a retro? Seems to me it might get some favourable attention.

Title: Re: Still one of the prettiest Triumphs ever!
Post by: montmil on February 28, 2011, 06:14:45 PM

Here's an opportunity for you, John. Just a bit south of you. ;)

This 1973 Craig Vetter hot rod Triumph Hurricane is going on the block at the Daytona Speed Week Bator auction. Someone will go home with this bike as it's a "No Reserve" listing.

http://batorauctions.com/Cox_Triumph_Hurricane.htm

Couple interesting Airheads available, too.

Monte

Title: Re: Still one of the prettiest Triumphs ever!
Post by: nhmaf on February 28, 2011, 08:00:45 PM

I *think* that I saw an article of someone who did mod-up an early 2000 Triumph 900 Triple like this, but despite their efforts the engine just didn't look right - have to look for it..

A good friend of mine had a purple and white Trident with the "ray gun" style silencers.    He tried to sell it to me but I ended up buying a Yamaha at the bike shop where he worked.  My Yamaha was much more easy to start, but it could never sound as cool as that Trident did!

Title: Re: Still one of the prettiest Triumphs ever!
Post by: SCJJR65 on March 02, 2011, 06:21:18 AM

If I had the extra dough, I'd be mighty tempted to go for a Hurricane in good condition.  Probably would be a good investment.  But, Hell, I don't even have a bike right now!  Hopefully soon....  :-/