Publisher Description

Having this book in your pocket is just like having a marque expert by your side. Benefit from Chris Rooke's years of experience with Triples, learn how to spot a bad bike quickly, and how to assess a promising one like a professional. Get the right bike at the right price! Packed with good advice - from the difference between models and which is the right one for you, through assessing the engine, paintwork, frame and what are original or aftermarket features - this is THE COMPLETE GUIDE - to choosing, assessing and buying the Trident or Rocket III of your dreams!

Author Biography

Chris was brought up in a mechanical family where his father was always tinkering with clocks and engines, and Chris inherited his love of all things mechanical from him. Where he gained his love of motorcycles is anyone's guess!Chris's first bikes were a Vespa 125 and a Lambretta SX200 at the tender age of 13, followed by a Raleigh Runabout, and then his first 'real' bike - a Casal moped (a rather cheap version of the Yamaha FS1E, made in Portugal) when he was 16. He bought a BSA Starfire 250 when he turned 17 - the first bike he ever rebuilt that went again afterwards! After a short dalliance with a Suzuki Rebel 350 he bought the love of his life - a 1954 Matchless 350 GLS Heavyweight single that he stripped down and turned into a bobber/chopper and this remained his sole means of transport for many years. Sadly, that bike was stolen, and after rebuilding a Triumph T100 for a friend he purchased a Triumph Bonneville T140, which was duly rebuilt and pressed into service.Later, he bought two Triumph Tridents, a 1973 T150V and a 1975 T160 which he completely restored from the ground up, and formed the basis of his book 'Triumph Trident and BSA Rocket III Restoration Manual,' which was very well received. Since then he has gained a wealth of experience working on and riding Triumph Tridents and BSA Rocket IIIs.

Table of Contents

1 - Is it the bike for you?2 - Cost considerations3 - Living with a Triumph Trident or BSA Rocket4 - Relative values5 - Before you view6 - 10min evaluation7 - Key points8 - Serious evaluation9 - Auctions10 - Paperwork11 - What's it worth to you?12 - Do you really want to restore?13 - Paint faults14 - Lack of use problems15 - The Community16 - Vital statistics

Review

Well illustrated throughout with full colour photos this little book is a very welcome addition to any Triumph or BSA triple owner's library. Triumph Times It is packed with good advice Triumph World this is an easy to book that may just save you a fortune. Nacelle A little book with heaps of information. Old bike australia "Thinking it would be cool to buy that Rocket III basket case you saw online and do a little quick rebuild? Before you buy that, you might want to buy this book!" - Ultimate MotorCycling

Long Description

Having Triumph Trident & BSA Rocket III in your pocket is just like having a motorcycle marque expert by your side when you're shopping for one of these classic Triumph motorcycles. Benefit from Chris Rooke's years of experience with Triples, learn how to spot a bad bike quickly, and how to assess a promising one like a professional mechanic. Get the right bike at the right price! Packed with good advice - from the difference between models and which is the right one for you, through assessing the engine, paintwork, frame and what are original or aftermarket features - this is the complete guide to choosing, assessing and buying the Triumph Trident or BSA Rocket III of your dreams!

Review Quote

Well illustrated throughout with full colour photos this little book is a very welcome addition to any Triumph or BSA triple owner s library.-- Triumph Times

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