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Please Note: All motorcycles as part of the Bullpen Cycles x Iconic Motorbikes Auction will be available for physical inspection at Bullpen Cycles, 143 W. Palm Way, Edgewater Florida, during their Open House during Daytona Bikeweek, 10:00am to 4:00pm, Monday March 3, 2025 through Friday March 7, 2025, or until the close of each auction. Stop by during Bikeweek for free food, non-alcoholic drinks, and door prizes. Other times available for inspection by appointment any time in February 2025. Call 484-788-9550 with any questions or to make an appointment.
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Back in the 1950s and 60s, Triumph motorcycles represented the cream of the crop, favored by celebrities such as Evel Knievel, Steve McQueen, Bob Dylan, and even Elvis Presley. However, growing competition from Japanese imports quickly made the British bikes obsolete. Come 1970, quality control issues coupled with poor business management meant that Triumph was approaching bankruptcy.
In 1972, Triumph introduced the Trophy Trail 500 (TR5T) in a last-ditch effort to save some face. Billed as an all-around enduro machine, it mated the marque’s mighty T100 engine to a close-ration four-speed gearbox, a BSA B50-derived frame, as well as a dual seat and a set of passenger foot pegs. Taken together, such a combination made it excel at everything from dirt track to trials events.
In fact, Triumph USA was so confident in the bike that it put together an International Six Days Enduro (IDSE) team to compete against a field otherwise dominated by two-strokes. Despite the TR5T’s heavier platform and minimal suspension travel, riders Dave Mungenast, John Greenrose, and Ken Harvey each raced to a silver medal.
This example is VIN: TR5TXH21020. Engine: TR5TXH21020. The seller purchased the bike approximately two and a half years ago from a collector and states, “If my shop wasn’t so full, I’d keep it. These are great trail bikes!”
True mileage unknown. Per the seller, “Speedo/Odo are not stock.”
Maintenance:
The seller states, “Had not been started in two years until just now, see video. Clutch plates are stuck now (they were free when I parked it) It runs OK. It did seem to smoke, but it was sitting for two years. I don’t recall that it smoked when I parked it. Could be wet sumped. Battery is new, AGM Motobatt.”
Modifications:
“The fender is for a 1974 (slightly different but equally hard to get). Purchased and installed a repop bash plate (also hard to source), sourced some missing turn signal bits, slowly gathering bits to make it right, not everything. Also it’s missing the correct air box.”
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Kenda tires with date codes of 4416 and 0817.
The sale includes one key. “Purchased a reproduction rear fender from Speedwell Mudguards, but did not install.”
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
“There is a dent on the left side of the tank. There are plenty of scratches on it, paint, frame, etc.”
Currently located in Edgewater, Florida, this Triumph is offered on a clean Florida title. Have any TR5T stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
Please Note:
Florida law requires the payment of sales tax from all persons making purchases from businesses in Florida. This includes out of state residents purchasing motor vehicles in Florida from motor vehicle dealers.
There are two exceptions: (1) purchases made by licensed resellers/dealers with copies of the dealer’s license and tax certificate provided to us at the time of sale, or (2) where we consign and ship the motorcycle to the buyer (i.e interstate commerce). Dealer purchases will be reassigned to the named licensed dealer and not to any personal account.
In most cases and pursuant to existing interstate agreements, purchaser will receive credit for any taxes paid to Florida. For more information please see this Tax Information Publication (TIP) from the Florida Department of Revenue.
Florida further allows tax abatement, i.e. a reduced tax rate, where the purchaser completes Form DR-123 and provides a notarized copy of the same to the seller at the time of sale. In such cases, the tax may be reduced to the lesser of the Florida rate or the rate in the buyer’s home state, whichever is less.
We therefore will be collecting the Florida sales tax of 6% on all purchases except those by licensed dealers having provided current copies of the dealer license and tax resale certificate to us at time of sale, or on products shipped by us to the buyer in the buyer’s home state. We will apply or refund any tax abatement applicable for persons who have provided the completed Form DR-123 at time of sale. The abatement will be processed along with the paper and title work after the sale. Florida residents may further be subject to their county surtax, where applicable. This applies only to select counties where you might live, generally 0.5 to 1%.
We will process Florida title/tag for Florida residents or persons titling said vehicles for street use in Florida. This typically runs about $150-160 in Florida charges + sales tax for title transfers and registration of street bikes, less for OHV vehicles where customers require OHV titles and green stickers. We never charge extra dealer or bogus document fees.
We must strictly adhere to these policies. Feel free to call Bullpen Cycles [484-788-9550] with your questions. We’ll do our best to help.
