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G506, Tell me about it, hopefully I have landed on my feet with this one. It's always when your not looking for one they turn up. A friend just mentioned that a collegue had one that they might consider selling and that was that. Never even heard of a TRW before so I checked on the net and thought they looked really good and sounded robust. Never even riden a really old bike before as my weekend toy is a Benelli and that's a shop job if there are any issues, so it's good to get back to basics and learn a thing or two. Anyway, good luck with your hunt, I'm sure one will turn up......eventually :-D Do you have any details for the guy in Sussex regarding the bearing, still struggling with that at the moment Thanks again Chrisg, very useful bit of info on sizes Cheers Jason

Thanks guys, I will check it all out this weekend after splitting the box. I will take a few photos as I go along to jog my memory and also for advice on worn parts etc I have sent a few emails out to wheel bearing suppliers (thanks chris for reference number) and had a useful response back from one company below. "There are all but a few of these remaining, no stock with us, the companies who have them want several hundred pounds each for them as they are like gold dust. A better alternative would be to find the nearest metric and have it modified to suit, you can select tapers by sizes at least this way a replacement would be available in future." Any thoughts on that as a way to get around it Cheers TM

Stefano Thanks for the info, I will take your advice and check all the points you mentioned when I split the case. No point me doing half a job as it will be me riding it when finished and I don't want to have to take it apart again for not doing it right in the first place Much appreciated TM

Thanks Chris. I would really appreciate that. Started on the gearbox today, opened up the front cover and oh my god what a mess, dirt and rust all over the place. shafts bearings seem nice and tight at both ends with no play so thats a good start. The other parts cleaned up well after a couple of hours More questions I'm affraid The kick starter gear (see last photos seems to have a few teeth ground down on one end, is this to lead in or is it worn/damaged and requires replacing. Don't really want to split the whole box as to be honest I don't have the knowledge even with the manuals. I can see though its full of muck, would washing it out with paraffin work or are any of the bearings greased inside or is it just oil lubed. Or do I bite the bullet and end up with a box full of parts Is there anything else I need to check while I'm at it As always your help is much appreciated

Stefano Thats great, thanks for your time. Regarding the wheel Tapered roller bearings, I have now found the dimensions which are OD 1.7500 ID 0.5625. I have sent an email to vintage bearings but If anyone knows where to get them from please let me know Cheers TM

Can anyone help in finding a supplier for a rear wheel bearing (non sprung hub) for my 1952 TRW The handbook refers to W.7A Taper roller bearing, is there a different reference I can use to source one The only one I can find on the net which I think fits refers to a WD80 Taper roller for rigid, 9/16" ID at £160 :nut:. Thanks very much TM

Pics of Dunlop Universal tyres from a TRW, hope that helps, on the lookout for a new pair myself

I've heard the same with the after market twist grip which don't fit properly from a guy called Tim who just sold his TRW on ebay last week. Are there any good suppliers of pattened stock or makes I should look out for as I am on the look out for the following: - Handlebars Grips / levers Rear mudguard Exhaust Knee pads Tyres Good quality set of fixing bolts for engine, mudguards, tank etc If anyone has bought some recently and they are of good quality and the correct fit, I would appreciate it if you would let me know where from Cheers TM

I have both the tank badges and rack but that will need rechroming, missing both petrol taps, kneepads and tank mounts to finish this part off

Hopefully the photo will upload, I take it this is Deep Bronze Green

True, the technical handbook does look comprehensive I was thinking that a Haynes manual may be a little easier to understand Thanks for the info on the colours,

Thanks guys, I think I have now read most threads on here regarding TRW's. Luckily all the military handbooks/parts books came with the bike which is useful. First few questions of many to get me started. Is there a Haynes manual that covers this model What's the colour paint code for the standard military green colour that has the gold pin striping I have a list of wanted parts, which forum is best to add them Cheers TM

Hi all, I am the proud new father of a Triumph TRW restoration project. Apologies for the long thread but hopefully it will give a good idea of what I have let myself in for. I've had motorcycles for nearly 20 years and never undertaken anything like this, in fact air filters, spark plugs and oil filters (yes I am ashamed) is far as I have gone in the past so this is going to be a very steep learning curve which I am looking forward to. It was bought locally near Shrewsbury and not run for many years and mainly stored in boxes Details below: - Frame No: TRW 22159 NA Engine No: 6258 NA Date of Registration: 09 07 1968 Registration Mark: MUJ 91F (If anyone knows of any of the history please get in contact) I have the original 1968 log book and a V5 from 1984, from looking at several web sites I think it’s a 1952 Mk1 but will need to confirm this. When nearer completion I will try and apply for an age related plate with the help of the Triumph Owners Club The good: -. Frames finished and powder coated (unfortunately in black but looks really nice, should I re-do in green?) NOS petrol tank NOS front and rear Dunlop wheels NOS Solex carb New front mudguard New tool box Nice condition oil tank New head and front wheel bearings The bad: - Previous owner seems to think a piston ring is broken, engine turns nice and freely but will have ago at stripping down (with help) No exhaust system No rear wheel bearings (can’t find anywhere yet) No wiring loom The Ugly: - The front forks, brakes, wheel spindles are totally stripped down to every nut, bolt and washer. All in one box and not a clue yet what goes where. Rear mudguard in poor condition the same as the airbox Overall I think I have landed on a nice start for my first restoration project although I will need a lot of your help and advice to bring this beauty back to good working condition If anyone is interested I will have ago at posting some photos of progress Wish me luck TM

Thanks all, Lol green, it's funny you should say that, I'm just about to post my first question in the motorcycle forum regarding the paint code colour. You read my mind TM