Luke’s Bobber

1971 Triumph Tiger
Assembly By: Wrights place mechanical, Gold Coast
Time: Too long
FRAME:
Year: ’71 O.I.F
Other: 6” over weld on hard tail
ENGINE:
Year: ’71
Model: Unit construction
Rebuilder: Wrights place
Ignition: Boyer electronic
Displacement: 650cc
Carb: 932 Amal
Air Cleaner: Swap-meet steel brand
Pipes: Upswept drag pipes
FORKS:
Type: Standard
WHEELS:
Front: “19 standard
Rear: “16 with a late 60s triumph hub
Tires: Rubber, Metzler on the back
Brakes: Standard ’71 twin leading shoe – front,
Late ʻ60s drum on the back
PAINTING:
Painter: Tank is how I bought it,
Frame and accessories was Barry’s mate.
Colour: Black and blue
TRANSMISSION:
Make & Year Shifting: 4 speed + Aftermarket
Clutch basket, rollers and Kevlar Plates
ACCESSORIES:
Bars: Biltwell drag bars
Risers: Standard
Fenders: Mid ‘60s Triumph ribbed guard
Headlight: Bates
Taillight: Model A style from No School choppers
Speedo: Another swap-meet find, steel
Front Pegs: Standard
Rear Pegs: In the bin
Electrics: New Stator and rotor + Jap 1into 2 coil
and regulator
Gas Tank: Battered and worn
Oil Tank: In frame
Seat: Stolen from Forrester’s Garage + 2.5” springs