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    Forum: Cars and TrucksReplies: 5, Views: 115
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    merinz
    Tauranga
    New Zealand

    April 13, 2009 4:37 AM

    Post #6402141

    I have this photo of my Grandfather beside his motorbike and would like to know what type of bike it is. The pic is dated 1911. Any ideas?

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    claypa
    West Pottsgrove, PA (Zone 6b)

    April 13, 2009 4:58 AM

    Post #6402186

    Pretty sure it's a Triumph. What a great picture!
    claypa
    West Pottsgrove, PA (Zone 6b)

    April 13, 2009 5:05 AM

    Post #6402201

    Here's a picture, see how it has two different sprockets, one for the pedals and one huge one for the motor drive. You can barely see a Triumph logo on the saddlebag.

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    merinz
    Tauranga
    New Zealand

    April 13, 2009 5:23 AM

    Post #6402232

    Yes it sure looks like it! We have only just found this photo and are very pleased with it.

    My brother had a Norton Commando - were they also from the Triumph line? He died a few years ago but would have been stoked if he had known that our Grandad had an early one!

    Just posting a pic of my brothers bike.

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    merinz
    Tauranga
    New Zealand

    April 13, 2009 5:26 AM

    Post #6402235

    Yes it sure looks like it! We have only just found this photo and are very pleased with it.

    My brother had a Norton Commando - were they also from the Triumph line? He died a few years ago but would have been stoked if he had known that our Grandad had an early one!

    Just posting a pic of my brothers bike.

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    plantladylin
    Daytona Beach, FL (Zone 9b)

    July 11, 2009 6:56 PM

    Post #6807065

    What a great photo of your grandfather and his motorbike!

    I just happened across this forum and I know this is an older thread but I googled and found this info on a vintage Triumph Motorbike. This says it was the first all British Motorcycle. It looks a lot like the one in your photo: http://www.webbs.co.nz/auction-item/triumph-tourist


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