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TM,

you lucky b*****d, Ive been looking for a TRW project for ages!

Give Brian Tillen a call, he is a Triumph superstar, useful bloke to know, good quality parts, excellent service, and very reasonable prices.

 

As for the rear wheel bearing, I use a fella down in Sussex who is brilliant on unusual bearings, he managed to find front bearings for the 5sw, and they are much harder to find than the rear bearings!

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

Thanks private, hope the sun shines for them all :-D

Hi all, new to the forum so please be gentle especially when I ask the most basic of questions.

Just purchased my first motorcycle restoration a 1952 Triumph TRW 500cc MK1. All in boxes but luckily some of the work has been done but still along way to go and many parts to find.

We live in Shropshire, if anyone else has a similar bike please get in touch as I have oh so many questions to ask

All the best

Jason Hughes

Ps. Great site by the way :-D