Triumph Hurricane X75

This very rare (1,172 produced) and fantastic 3-cylinder from Triumph is now for sale at VintageMotorcycles.nl. Interested? Visit the website for more information.

1972 Triumph Hurricane X75

Engine Number: TRX75XH01962
Frame Number: TRX75H01962
First Registration: 01/12/1972
First Registered in UK: 10/03/2009
UK V5C registration document (title) present/in my name; acquired 12/07/2016 Previous owner acquired bike 18/01/2011.

Description:

750 CC 3-Cylinder Engine. Designed by Craig Vetter (USA) who was commissioned by Triumph/BSA to create a bike which could compete with Japanese multi-cylinder 'super- bikes'. Unfortunately, it failed to save the company and having built only appr. 1000 Hurricanes, production ceased, and the company was wound-up.

This example was originally supplied to Venezuela and then moved to Canada from where it was shipped to the UK in 2009

Previous owner (to me) has been a professional builder/restorer of classic Triumphs (and others) since the mid-1970's. He acquired the bike complete but requiring cosmetic improvement, in 2011. Shortly thereafter he commenced restoration work, which included sourcing many 'new-old-stock' parts and refurbishing others which came with the bike. All chromium was renewed and remains 'as new'. Fittings/fasteners were all renewed with polished stainless-steel replacements along with many larger / unavailable items being manufactured from new, again in stainless-steel. (many of the original screws, etc., are still available).

The frame was professionally re-stove-enamelled and more replacement parts added, including new shock absorbers, seat, tyres, wiring harness, etc. The brakes and front suspension were also overhauled. The speedo' & tacho' clocks are original, as are the Triumph badges (head-stock and seat retention wheels), which retain a desirable, slightly aged patina; new replacements are available, but generally considered to be less authentic.

The front wheel-rim is the original 'Borani', rebuilt with polished stainless-steel spokes. Unfortunately, as these rims are no longer available, the rear-hub has been rebuilt into an 'Akront' rim, again with st/steel spokes. The Akront design (as used on military bikes) is the same style as the Borani, and of similar quality.

The decision was then taken to completely re-build the engine, again carried out by the owner, which included the provision of many new engine parts, and OE carburettors. The bike has covered appr. 250 road miles since the rebuild.

As it was his original intention to keep / ride the bike, he soured and fitted an aftermarket Electric-starter, made by David Madigan (USA). I have also added a new Kick-starter, so either method can be used, and I will provide all the original parts to enable removal of the electric-starter unit (it's a relatively simple operation), should this be preferred by the next owner.

More recently, I have replaced all rubber parts and fuel-line/carb-inlet hoses, etc., and added a new Lithium-ion battery, along with OE spec' twistgrips and brake- / clutch-levers.

I have also had the fibreglass tank-seat unit professionally restored and re-painted. Most examples I have seen tend to have cracks in the fibreglass section adjacent to the tool-tray, under the seat. This is due to the fibreglass flexing under the weight of the seat/rider. The restored unit is much stronger, (please refer to photographs) and I have slightly modified/raised the seat-mounting brackets to properly locate the seat on the intended / original rubbers attached to the frame, thereby avoiding a future failure of the fibreglass.

The new paintwork is matched (RAL#) to the original 'gel-coat' orange, with new tank decals added; the finish is significantly better than when new.

The bike rides perfectly, with strong performance and secure handling. There are no known faults, and the engine is 'oil-tight'. Apart from some intentionally kept 'patina' (desirable in my opinion), the overall condition is extremely good and compares favourably with all the 'show- standard' concours examples I have seen in the recent past. This Hurricane can be viewed by appointment on location in the UK, or through a skype conversation, where the owner can fully show the engine, let it run etc. More detailed information, photos and video are available on request. Price is also available on request. tel./whatsapp 0031629563746 Mail. wiljan@vintagemotorcycles.nl