Restarting 250cc twin cylinder BSA Triumph Scooter

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Uploaded by on Sep 1, 2009

This scooter was rebuild in 2000 using original parts from different source scooters combining 1959 triumph frame & running with 1964 BSA power unit and sundry other used bits and pieces. It has been laid up for the past 7 years waiting for a full mechanical rebuild including some of the things BSA/Triumph should have before starting production like; updated & uprated engine lubrication, cooling & oil filtration systems, updated electrical & ignition systems, electric fuel pump and modern carburettor, modified cooling and exhaust systems, uprated front suspension, and uprated clutch.

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  • @FIFTIESCRUISER I thought only the BSA-badged version was avaliable with the 175 single?

  • Nice to hear one running again! It appears to be performing well even in unrestored condition!

  • So Mr Wowwhataride, you've rekindled the interest in my Tigress days so I dug out our wedding film from 1964 when the bike has a small part... I've uploaded it as: 'Triumph Tigress Takes Me to My Wedding'

  • What a great video and what amazing memories... I had a 1960 metallic blue Triumph Tigress which took me all over Southern England for several years... I had to give it up in 1964 when my Mother-in-Law bought me a car as she didn't want her daughter on the back of this bike...... I had to choose.... the bike or my Wendy!

    I think I may have made the right decision... but only just!!!!

    Just hearing that smooth 4 stroker brings back memories... amazing!

    Show us more... best regards.... Clive

  • Sounds like a somewhat clatty A65 which with 5 thou on the valves all round is reasonable - lovely.

  • Hi,

    Great video. I have a 175cc Triumph Tigress scooter believed unused since around 1970. I look forward to seeing further videos on this.

  • Well done . I have two of these 250cc ohv engines in my garage that I bought off eBay some time ago, quite simply because they are a beautiful piece of engineering and worth preserving but never actually heard one running until now ... brilliant ! It sure has the sound of a British twin about it, an Edward Turner design, and a classic.

    Keep us posted on the rebuild .

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