The 1969 Triumph Trident was the introductory year for Triumph’s new
750cc triple. Designated T150 (per Triumph custom of claiming a
hypothetical top speed), the Trident had much in common with earlier
Triumph Bonnevilles. For 1969, the new Triumph Trident utilized the
Bonneville’s 8-inch TLS (Twin Leading Shoe) front brake, 7-inch SLS
(Single Leading Shoe) rear brake, front forks, the gearbox, much of the
frame, and tons of minor hardware. But it also benefited from a lifetime
of experience that Triumph’s engineers had learned in dealing with
Triumph’s twins, all those years.
This is an original UK market Matching Numbers Triumph T150T Trident. Manufactured in April of 1969 it spent the first 30 years of it's life in the UK until the second owner emigrated to New Zealand in 1999. From here it lay unused and unregistered for another 20 years. We brought it back to life over the last 9 months and put it through compliance. Receipts going back 40 years are included!
This has had a refurbishment not a restoration
Thousands spent. Clutch and engine are running great. Top end just had a fresh overhaul with new pistons(+.020"), rings, valves and valve guides. Our mechanic suspects it has racing cams installed. Sounds really good with the Ray Guns. The unique Breadbox Tank '69 models are becoming harder to find. You either love this design or you hate it.
The photos do not do the paint job justice. It looks even better in real life.
Work done: New +.020” pistons + rings New valves and valve guides Cylinders rebored Carbs overhauled Carb Gantry overhauled Repainted in original Aquamarine New rear tire Dunlop TT100 New Boyer MKIV Electronic Ignition New Seat All oils + filter changed Oil tank + cooler flushed LP Williams Oil Tank Anti-Wet Sump Valve installed Magnetic Sump Plug Mushroom head tappets New Brake + Throttle Cables Triples Unlimited clutch ramp mod
