Beschreibung
A very early Hinkley Triumph; one of the first 600 off the line, manufactured in 1991.
Back in 2015, I had initially wanted to build a Triton, but frames & engines were going for crazy money, so I decided to build a modern interpretation.
The base machine was a low mileage (sub 30k) Daytona 1000; mechanically sound but a bit scruffy & partially stripped by the previous owner. To generate a Triumph ‘Pallas’ for the 21st century (Pallas was the daughter of Triton), the following modifications were made:
• Adjustable clip-ons with bar end mirrors and a single 7” chrome headlamp (mounted on alloy brackets) with the minimum of idiot lights
• Cut down front mudguard and rubber fork gaiters
• Separate chrome housings for speed & tacho on bespoke ¼” alloy brackets
• Frame mounted temperature gauge
• Oil cooler bypass
• K&N style pod filters for carbs & re-jetting to suit increased air flow (this took a long time to get right…!)
• De-bracketed fuel tank with chrome Triumph badges
• Centre stand delete (but brackets maintained on engine casings)
• Short silencers; a bit noisy but acceptable for MoT & street use
• A bespoke steel seat sub frame & BMW style GRP single seat, with a hand stitched swede leather covering (actually quite comfortable) with angled number plate mount, twin rear lamps & LED rear indicators
• Quick release Dzuts fastener fixing for seat unit with tool storage below seat
• Frame bracket removal / clean up (pillion foot pegs, fairing mounts, etc)
• Battery re-location (upwards by approx.. 2”) & re-location of electronics (ECU, fuse box, etc) to under seat hump
As part of the build, the following was also done:
• Full inspection & assessment of all mechanical & electrical systems
• Front forks re-built with new seals
• Wheels powder coated (gold)
• New bearings front & rear wheel
• Front & rear calipers re-built with new seals
• Stainless steel braded front brake hoses
• New seals front & rear brake cylinders
• Engine covers powder coated (gun metal grey)
• Cam cover powder coated (red)
• Valve clearances checked
• All carbs re-built with new jets & seals
• Fuel tap re-built
• Individual ignition coil conversion (R6 coils)
• New (expensive, OEM continuous link) final drive chain
• Tank, front mudguard & seat unit professionally painted in Mercedes metallic silver
• Frame alignment check
• Multiple other parts replaced during rebuild, including side stand, front discs, starter motor, etc
And to maintain it, the following has also been done:
• Regular oil & filter changes
• Nearly new Avon Sprint ST tyres front & rear
• New batteries as required
• Yearly MoT; it is a ‘live’ bike (Current MoT expires Nov-22)
Any bad bits? Well, just after I had the fuel tank painted, it fell off my work bench & picked up the dents / marks shown in the photos. It has never bothered me enough to have it re-painted, but each to their own. The radiator also has a small epoxy repair to the matrix; something I have meant to address but never got around to.
The Daytona 1000 was the short stroke version of the original Hinkley Triumph line up. It is one of the rarest models, but also (in my opinion) one of the best. It has loads of low down torque but also an explosive top end. (I think it’s the fasted bike I have; including my GSXR-750.) The original Hinkley machines were famously over-engineered & last forever if maintained correctly. Triumph (very wisely) selected the best parts & systems available for these early machines and built a reputation for reliability & performance from that. Perhaps the main documented Achilles heel was sprag clutch failure, but on these early machines this can be changed in the bike without having to split the crankcases.
In summary, this is a fully sorted bike; a seriously quick 1990’s superbike with the look of a 1960’s Triton. It goes like a punched gibbon, but is surprisingly refined when you don’t want to be a hooligan. I cannot guarantee future performance, but I would happily ride it to Europe & back tomorrow.
No test rides without the asking price in cash in my hand & proof of insurance. But I am happy to demonstrate it for any perspective buyer; I don’t think you will be disappointed!
