Hi,

 

I've inherited a very late TR20 (TR20 18**) that had been put in the back of a garage for 50 years, and then my father took it on. He unfortunately passed away having started the work and I need some help has I have no reference photos.

 

Some detail photos all over of an original/known good restoration of one of the later bikes would be extremely helpful. There have been some mods done over the years, and I just need to work out which of those was by the previous owner, and which by the factory.

In particular, 

• How the original style footpegs are mounted - I believe I have the correct brackets and pegs, but I can't make them work. They're either bent, or have been bodged, or I'm being thick
• Original front mudguard mounting stays and bridge. I have 2 short loops and one long, but I can't really work out if one of them is the bridge, or if that is missing, or if they're off a completely different bike
• I have some peculiar cups at the top of the forks, rather than the tapered spring holders. Is this original?
• Rear mudguard bracket
• Front number board/numberplate
• Cable runs

My bike has:

• External spring heavyweight forks
• Round speedo
•  

Thanks in advance.

Chris

Hi Chris try The Triumph Tiger Cub Bible by Mike Estall. 

Would love to see some more pics of the resto.

Hi,

 

Thanks for the message. There’s only limited info in Mike’s book. I did contact him recently, but he hasn’t got any more info. I’ve managed to track down a few period pics and articles, as well as the 4 stroke trials book, but there is fairly limited info in all of them.

Restoration  is progressing, but currently in hold for a house move. All tanks fully restored as original which I think will make it stand out.