Click here for an VINData Motorcycle History Report on this 1983 Triumph T140W TSS.
Released in March of 1982, the Triumph TSS was the last model produced by the Triumph Meriden factory before its closure in 1983 and demolition in 1984. The bike was well received by the British press and Triumph had the goal of producing 500 in total. However, official numbers put the count at 438, of which only 112 made their way across the pond.
To cut down on vibration, Triumph promoted it’s new “Enforcer Frame” utilizing rubber mounts which they developed in conjunction with the British Police Force. Powering the bike was a 749cc air-cooled, parallel twin featuring 4 valves per cylinder. U.K. models came outfitted with Amal carbs whereas the U.S. bikes received Bing carbs. If you like to know more on the TSS, check out this write up in Sump Magazine.
This example is VIN: SCGB75506CM032021. Engine: 60M032021. The seller purchased the bike in May of 1995 from Randy Baxter of Baxter Cycle, Marne, Iowa, and notes, “My father has been a Triumph rider from the 1960s and began collecting in 1982, seeking out his first 1965 T120 Bonneville. Shortly after realizing Triumph had closed, he started his collection. This was bought as a collector bike due to being one 112 sent to USA at the close of Meriden Works Factory, England. Has been kept in climate-controlled garage since acquiring.”
During his ownership, the seller has covered approximately 30 miles. The odometer shows 3,411 miles.
Maintenance:
Per the seller, “Fresh gas and new battery along with fluid changes: oil/gearbox. All systems are in working order, but it could use a Saturday tune-up and some fresh tyres before committing it to the road.”
Modifications:
“Original Doherty hand grips were replaced due to age with Nash style.”
Inside of the tank:
It is riding on Avon Roadrunner tires which are aged out.
The sale includes two sets of keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album up top for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
“Some minor blemishes on front left fork, high beam indicator faded from blue, white signal/switch marking partially faded, age wear of gear selector rubber, age wear on TSS side panel stripes, ignition key rubber cap missing. The matte black on the Morris wheels is in good condition.”
Currently located in Madison, North Carolina, this Triumph is offered on a clean Iowa title. Have any T140W TSS stories or questions about this listing? Let us know in the “Comments” tab!
