Two owners from new, 1966 Triumph 650cc TR6 Trophy, Registration no. OPT 44D Frame no. TR6 DU32868 Engine no. TR6 DU32868

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Two owners from new
1966 Triumph 650cc TR6 Trophy
Registration no. OPT 44D
Frame no. TR6 DU32868
Engine no. TR6 DU32868
The Triumph Trophy was originally conceived as a competition machine with a 500cc engine and rigid frame, but once Triumph had introduced the unit construction engine, the Trophy transformed over the years into a touring bike with competition variants. OPT 44D was purchased by the vendor in 2001 from the original owner of the machine who had purchased it in 1966. Some years ago the first owner had dismantled and stored the machine. The vendor had been looking for a project and decided to take it on, completing the work over a period of 12 years.

The engine was stripped and rebuilt with new big end shells, main bearings, pistons, alternator stator and rotor, and new Hyde 7-plate clutch. The frame and cycle parts were repainted, wheels rebuilt with stainless steel spokes, and new tyres fitted. The tachometer was reconditioned, new shock absorbers, wiring harness, cables, and dual seat were all fitted, as was a Boyer Bransden electronic ignition system. Following completion the bike has not been used on the road, and will require a certain amount of re-commissioning/initial shaking-down. When renovating the machine, the vendor used a US-market petrol tank and handlebars for his own personal preference, together with US-style stainless steel mudguards and a later twin leading shoe brake plate, but the original home-market items are included with the bike. Documentation comprises a current V5C and old V5.