Restoring a Triumph 5T Speed Twin

san9jay · 23rd July 2012, 12:09

Thanks for the inputs.

Will try to take a close look at the hoses mentioned.

/sanjay

beetle_boy · 24th July 2012, 15:41

Sanjay ,

Too late on this thread but its good learning in 2hrs. Any update on the papers of the bike as you stated in the beginning as one my friend is facing a similar issue.

Thanks

san9jay · 24th July 2012, 16:03

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Originally Posted by beetle_boy

Sanjay ,

Too late on this thread but its good learning in 2hrs. Any update on the papers of the bike as you stated in the beginning as one my friend is facing a similar issue.

Thanks

I managed to get all the papers sorted out and the bike is fully legal now.

It was very difficult and was only possible since I was lucky enough to get an RTO who had a soft corner for these old bikes and took the time to look up the history of the bike and help me get duplicate papers.

/sanjay

beetle_boy · 24th July 2012, 16:06

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Originally Posted by san9jay

I managed to get all the papers sorted out and the bike is fully legal now.

It was very difficult and was only possible since I was lucky enough to get an RTO who had a soft corner for these old bikes and took the time to look up the history of the bike and help me get duplicate papers.

/sanjay

Thanks Sanjay for a quick update and you were lucky to get things sorted out from RTO.

Saleem

Ajay Kadam · 11th October 2012, 20:54

I had a 1949 speed twin here in Bangalore for a number of years. Your bike is a Speed Twin if it has 5T on the Engine number / frame ( chassis ) no. It also looks like someone has altered the left side engine caseing. Not the original tail lamp assy. It came with a single momoblock Amal carb. The rear spring hub should be serviced with someone who has working knowledge of such a unit as it can be quite tricky.

KPS · 12th October 2012, 08:07

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Originally Posted by Ajay Kadam

I had a 1949 speed twin here in Bangalore for a number of years.

Hi Ajay, welcome to the forum. You and your family are badly missed in the KVCCC meets. I only wish the Late Ganesh Rao was still alive, our KVCCC would have been so much richer.

Cheers

KPS

Ajay Kadam · 12th October 2012, 23:06

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Originally Posted by KPS

Hi Ajay, welcome to the forum. You and your family are badly missed in the KVCCC meets. I only wish the Late Ganesh Rao was still alive, our KVCCC would have been so much richer.

Cheers

KPS

I just cannot Figure out who " KPS " is so please introduce again. KVCCC is not what is used to be some time bacK.

PAVAN KADAM · 13th October 2012, 12:27

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Originally Posted by Ajay Kadam

I just cannot Figure out who " KPS " is so please introduce again. KVCCC is not what is used to be some time bacK.

Hey Ajay,

Are you related to RaviPoll by any chance, i remember your name being mentioned by him during our conversations some time ago

Its always nice to welcome another Kadam on the forum

thumpingheart · 13th October 2012, 13:18

Hey San9jay! Amazing restoration of your treasured possession! It looks simply beautiful. and congrats on getting your bike registered and completely legal now! wish you many amazing miles on your classic British icon!

Ajay Kadam · 13th October 2012, 16:41

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Originally Posted by PAVAN KADAM

Hey Ajay,

Are you related to RaviPoll by any chance, i remember your name being mentioned by him during our conversations some time ago

Its always nice to welcome another Kadam on the forum

Hi Pavan,
I am Ravi's cousin, who had about 6 old bikes. Glad to see the Merc back on the road & helping Ravi with the project.

Ajay Kadam · 13th October 2012, 16:45

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Originally Posted by san9jay

Wasif,

I have a feeling its a 500cc Speed twin.

After you mentioned it the name struck a bell. I only assumed it was a Thunderbird since a picture of a 50's Thunderbird was a close match to the bike.

After a google search for pictures of the 1950 500cc Speed twin I can say that the Speedtwin picture is an exact match.

I will get the engine and chassis number this weekend and after that request an admin to rename this thread.

/sanjay

The 350 was called the 3T, 500 called the 5T. Most of the body / panels etc were common.Is the restoration complete ,can we get to see some pictures.

san9jay · 13th October 2012, 16:58

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Originally Posted by thumpingheart

Hey San9jay! Amazing restoration of your treasured possession! It looks simply beautiful. and congrats on getting your bike registered and completely legal now! wish you many amazing miles on your classic British icon!

Thank you.
Getting a new clutch bell since my clutch is a bit noisy. But otherwise she has been running great. I have taken her regularly for our sunday biker group ride which is 200km round trip and she handles that comfortably.

I have a new toy which is a Fz1 so have been alternating between the two bikes.

/Sanjay

san9jay · 19th October 2012, 14:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ajay Kadam

The 350 was called the 3T, 500 called the 5T. Most of the body / panels etc were common.Is the restoration complete ,can we get to see some pictures.

There are pictures of the restored bike in this thread. Just browse back a couple of pages.

But since you asked. Here is one on a recent ride to Mudaliarkuppam (about 90 km from Chennai)

/sanjay

san9jay · 26th January 2014, 16:22

A couple of pictures after a recent tune up

Ole Thumper · 2nd February 2014, 22:48

Hi Sanjay, the bike looks great and I bet it rides as good as it looks.
Like Triumph said way back then-It's the "Best Motorcycle in the World!"

23rd July 2012, 12:09	#166
san9jay BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 127 Thanked: 59 Times	Re: Restoring a Triumph 5T Speed Twin Thanks for the inputs. Will try to take a close look at the hoses mentioned. /sanjay
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24th July 2012, 15:41	#167
beetle_boy BHPian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 165 Thanked: 59 Times View My Garage	Re: Restoring a Triumph 5T Speed Twin Sanjay , Too late on this thread but its good learning in 2hrs. Any update on the papers of the bike as you stated in the beginning as one my friend is facing a similar issue. Thanks
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11th October 2012, 20:54	#170
Ajay Kadam Newbie Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Bangalore Posts: 9 Thanked: 18 Times	Re: Restoring a Triumph 5T Speed Twin I had a 1949 speed twin here in Bangalore for a number of years. Your bike is a Speed Twin if it has 5T on the Engine number / frame ( chassis ) no. It also looks like someone has altered the left side engine caseing. Not the original tail lamp assy. It came with a single momoblock Amal carb. The rear spring hub should be serviced with someone who has working knowledge of such a unit as it can be quite tricky.
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13th October 2012, 13:18	#174
thumpingheart BHPian Join Date: May 2012 Location: Pune Posts: 329 Thanked: 188 Times	Re: Restoring a Triumph 5T Speed Twin Hey San9jay! Amazing restoration of your treasured possession! It looks simply beautiful. and congrats on getting your bike registered and completely legal now! wish you many amazing miles on your classic British icon!
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26th January 2014, 16:22	#179
san9jay BHPian Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 127 Thanked: 59 Times	Re: Restoring a Triumph 5T Speed Twin A couple of pictures after a recent tune up Attached Thumbnails
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2nd February 2014, 22:48	#180
Ole Thumper Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Chennai Posts: 15 Thanked: 12 Times	Re: Restoring a Triumph 5T Speed Twin Hi Sanjay, the bike looks great and I bet it rides as good as it looks. Like Triumph said way back then-It's the "Best Motorcycle in the World!"
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