Prior to me buying this T100R Daytona nearly 2 years ago, it had stood for 6 years. I have spent many enjoyable hours sorting it out. Notable things done included…
Engine rebuild, re bore and new pistons.
New clutch bearings, clutch centre spider, drive and rebound rubbers. New primary chain adjuster plate.
It had a very dodgy electronic ignition system when I got it so was replaced with original point’s ignition.
Re wired the ignition system, new points, condensers, coils, plugs and leads.
New headlight assembly.
New indicators.
New British chrome rims with stainless spokes.
All cables are new.
Tyres are good.
I have a good selection of points and carb spares.
I also have the original Amal 626 carbs but have a pair of Wassel carbs currently fitted.( they are much newer) and a few other bits and bobs.
Oh, the gearbox is sweet, I’ve not touched it other than changing the oil.
In the interest of honesty, they’re are three minor faults with the bike.
Forks need a rebuild, top seals are weeping.
Oil is wicking up the two front centre barrel studs after the rebuild. sealed up externally for now with the intention of removing and refitting those studs with a thread seal when engine next needed to be stripped.
Finally, right hand carb was running rich before winter with the Amal carbs fitted, the left hand was just about spot on. Wassel carbs are now fitted but haven’t been tuned as yet. Hopefully I will get that done soon.
The rear mud guard and grab rail are on my wish list for replacement. The mud guard is suffering from cracking but bizarrely, it looks ok. The grab rail was chrome at some point but now it’s very dull.
That’s about it. It is really is a smart original looking bike.
The bike left Meriden in 71 designated for the Police, the log book seems to verify this as it is registered as a Daytona Mercury. It didn’t get to the police as it was exported to the US then imported back in 85 and was issued an age related reg number after being authenticated by the Triumph owners club. I have loads of paperwork
