Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Today in motorcycle history, July 31, 1962


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  The final day of engine production for the 1962 Triumph TR6.


 

  For the 1962 model year the only Triumph TR6 produced was the Triumph TR6 S/S Trophy.   Gone were the "C" & "R" designations, leaving the TR6 to become basically a Bonneville without the second carb.  
  The '62 Triumph TR6 introduced new petcocks designed not to stick open or closed like the crappy previous ones had a habit of doing.  The oil tank is completely rubber-mounted.   A Lucas K2F magneto replaced the R2FC competition magneto (Meriden said it was way too expensive).   Handlebars are lower and the seat, though still shaped the same, now has a gray top and lower trim band.

  1962 Triumph TR6 S/S engine & frame numbers ran from D16189 to D20308, & were built from October 26, 1961 to July 31, 1962.

 

  Keep old bikes rollin'!