Hinckley Triumph Triples & Fours 750 900 955 1000 1050 1200 1991-2009 - The Essential Buyer's Guide

Author: Peter Henshaw, ISBN: 9781845842871

• Spares prices 
• The reality of living with a Hinckley Triumph 
• Value of each model 
• Detailed, step by step guide – points to look for 
• Auction guide 
• Restore, or pay more to start with? 
• Problems that arise with lack of use 
• Useful contacts – clubs, parts suppliers, restorers 
• Facts & figures 
• No-nonsense, straightforward guide to buying a modern Triumph

Stop! Don’t buy a Hinckley Triumph without buying this book first! Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from Peter Henshaw’s years of real ownership experience; learn how to spot a bad Hinckley quickly and how to assess a promising one like a professional. Get the right bike at the right price!

There are very few books about the Hinckley-built Triumphs, and none will tell you what to look for when buying one secondhand. That’s what this book is about – it is a straightforward, practical guide to buying a used modern Triumph. It doesn’t list all the correct colour combinations for each year, or analyse the bike’s design philosophy, or consider its background as part of a reborn industry, but it will help you avoid buying a dud. Point by point, it takes the reader through everything that needs looking at when buying a Hinckley Triumph, plus spares prices, which is the best model to buy for your needs, and a look at auctions, restorations and paperwork

Since production started back in 1992, the Hinckley Triumphs have been a remarkable success story. A series of triples and fours that launched an entirely new range of bikes from scratch, and in the process restarted the British bike industry. The naked Trident, touring Trophy and sports Daytonas gained respect all over the world. 

The new generation fuel-injected Triumphs that followed a few years later carried on the same tradition, building on the legacy of that characterful three-cylinder engine that became Hinckley Triumph’s trademark. As a secondhand buy, these bikes offer heritage, reliability and a wide choice of styles – worth looking out for.

Triumph models covered:

Triumph 750/900 Trident • 900/1200 Trophy • 750/900/1000/1200 Daytona • 900 Tiger • 900 Sprint • 900 Speed Triple • 900 Thunderbird • 900 Thunderbird Sport • 900 Legend TT • T595 Daytona/955i • Sprint ST/RS • T509 Speed Triple • Tiger 955

Chapters

Introduction & thanks – the purpose of this book 

1 Is it the right bike for you? – marriage guidance 
2 Cost considerations – affordable, or a money pit?
3 Living with a Hinckley Triumph – will you get along together?
4 Relative values – which model for you? 
5 Before you view – be well informed 
6 Inspection equipment – these items will really help 
7 Ten minute evaluation – walk away or stay?
8 Key points – where to look for problems
9 Serious evaluation – 30 minutes for years of enjoyment 
10 Auctions – sold! Another way to buy your dream 
11 Paperwork – correct documentation is essential! 
12 What’s it worth? – let your head rule your heart! 
13 Do you really want to restore? – it’ll take longer and cost more than you think 
14 Paint faults – a bad complexion, including dimples, pimples and bubbles
15 Lack of use problems – just like their owners, Hinckley Triumphs need exercise! 
16 The Community – key people, organisations and companies in the Hinckley Triumph world
17 Vital statistics – essential data at your fingertips 
Index