Triumph Tiger 90 Question

MetzgerMeister

Hi all,

This is my first time posting in the Motorbikes forum so please, be gentle!

My best friend has a 1968 Triumph Tiger 90. Since he's had it, it hasn't run properly. The previous owner replaced the old points ignition system with a newer system and this has led to the trouble.

The bike won't start and also, he needs a few gaskets for it. It's been garaged for the past 3 years while he and his dad were working on it but no joy. It's a shame to see it locked up as it's an absolutely beautiful machine and needs to be on the road!

Any idea where he could get all the parts he needs?

Cheers,

Dave

EDIT: It's a 1968

KamiKazi

There's a Triumph dealer in Cork and one up the north.

Rumour has it Harley Davidson Dublin are opening a Triumph dealership in a few weeks.

MetzgerMeister

I'll get onto them. It's Phillip McCallen up North yeah? Do Harley own Triumph?

KamiKazi

einheisserschre wrote: »

I'll get onto them. It's Phillip McCallen up North yeah? Do Harley own Triumph?

Don't think Harley own Triumph, could be wrong though.

MetzgerMeister

I was talking to the guy in parts and they can only get parts for bike years 1990 upwards

KamiKazi

einheisserschre wrote: »

I was talking to the guy in parts and they can only get parts for bike years 1990 upwards

Ouch. Have you tried websites for owners clubs of the bike?

MetzgerMeister

My mate has but to to avail.

old_aussie

Be great to see it on the road

This site may be of some help.

http://www.bitzforbikes.co.uk/Triumph/Tiger_90/T90_(348cc)_62_-_68

MetzgerMeister

Thanks aussie but that's exactly the same palce he tried numerous times...

Wossack

real shame to have it lying up like that alright!

I'd be on the lookout for some classic triumph forums with which to post up your q's... I think triumphrat.net has a section for that sort of thing

I reckon you're gonna need to find a specialist supplier though..! Maybe check the backpages of some of the classic bike magazines in easons etc,

classic triumphs have a big following, so should be plenty of help about

MetzgerMeister

Thanks Wossack. He's had the bike since his 21st birthday. Given to him by his dad. He's now 23 and has been hunting for this kind of info for 2 years now. Whatever he's after seems to be well hidden!