[wildbill]

well here we are into the start of the year 2015 and a couple of days back I was thinking of going military. nah! ...not join up as I am far too old for that.
I once had a maroon chrome and painted it green - like so. it didn't look too bad either.
now to get me there all I require is a sale for the current bike. I have a party interested now all I have to do is swing the deal.
if it happens I will take the plunge. on another note still waiting for that Daytona to arrive. last report it was sitting in a Sydney depot awaiting transport to the country.

[dginfw]

another one, wildbill? 
lol...heck if I could I'd love to have a C5, a GT, AND an iron barrel....
but my funds and garage space wont allow that.
Any particular reason you're parting with the current C5? I figured after all the mods you had it the way you wanted it

[suitcasejefferson]

I can't ride a GT. Bars to low, pegs to high and to far back. I wouldn't mind having a red and tan C5, but something would have to go. Would like to sell the Vulcan 750, but I would have to come up with a lot more money than I could get for that. I keep hoping RE will come up with a scrambler. It seems like such an obvious thing to do. I would definitely be looking for some money if they came out with a ready made scrambler from the factory.

[wildbill]

no! the bike is fine I just had this idea I might try the military one, first off I'd have to sell this one I have. just because i have a potential buyer - not always the deal goes through.
a while back I did give my maroon chrome a plasti-dip paint job in battle green...lol

[JohnDL]

That kind of looks like a military bike already!

I like it!

John

[mc35803]

I agree lol. That one looks really nice

[wildbill]

well good and bad news. the bad first. the potential buyer didn't show at the weekend to buy the c5 now for the good - the Daytona arrived at 11.30am today.

[gashousegorilla]

   Whoooooff !   NICE !   NO plasti-dipping THAT one Wildbill. 

[pmanaz1973]

   Whoooooff !   NICE !   NO plasti-dipping THAT one Wildbill. 

+1   

[heloego]

Sweet! Nice score!

[ace.cafe]

That's one of the best looking Triumphs that I've ever seen.

[motorman2whel]

That's one of the best looking Triumphs that I've ever seen.

+1 Beautiful restoration  .

[motorman2whel]

I'm with you on a military model, if I could afford it Id have my shiny iron bbl dlx and a newer military with all chrome & the engine done black or green.

[wildbill]

thanks all for the great comments. lot of work done on it by previous owner

Triumph T100R Daytona 500 1973, matching frame and engine number
- This is the twin carb high performance 500cc T100, a rare bike in excellent condition
- Trophy winner at the recent VHMCC show day
- I have replaced the cutch, serviced carbies, added a remote car type oil filter.
- Boyer electronic ignition, new battery, all lights and gauges work correctly
 
Many new parts with too many to list all but include:
- Newly Powder coated frame
- New English CWC stainless rims and spokes, powder coated hubs, new tyres
- entire new rear hub with new brake drum/drive sprocket and new brake plate and shoe
- re built forks with new stanchions, and new rear shocks
- new clutch
- re wired with all new switchgear
- new speedo and tacho
- new two pack paint to original colour, new badges and decals
- Re chroming of all chrome parts
- New pipes and mufflers
- seat foam and cover

The following work was carried out by a triumph mechanic:

-  Bottom end in excellent condition
-  Complete top end rebuild

Parts used:

                                   COST ($) :
- Tappet adjustor              $28
- Cylinder barrell               $200
- Rebore barrell                 $120
- Ring Set                        $75
- 4 Valves                        $140
- 1 set of springs              $55
- Vapour blasts                $60
- Rocker bolt & blast        $60
- 2 dome nuts                  $14
- 1 brake pin                    $8
- 1 gasket set                 $55
- Paint cylinder barrel      $20
- fit cables & get running
  (8 hours @ $35 per hour)
- cut seats & ream guides$100
- 4 screws                      $5
- 1 push rod tube             $15
- various nuts & bolts      $20
- labour -  27 hours @ $35 per hour
- push rod tube
  lower rings                   $8
- 2 spark plugs              $10

Work carried out by myself (John Powell):
- fit original breather
- new tank mounting rubbers
- new carbies
- new cables etc etc

[The Old Coot]

That thing is sweet! looks like you have a "WayBack Machine" and just pop in from the dealer buying it new. The Triumph Bonnie is why I want a Enfield. I couldn't buy a Bonnie in any kind if shape like your Daytona.