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I would think there's a good chance the Triumph T140 tank from the mid 70's will fit on an OIF A65, but I'm aware the central 'void' that fits over the frame is a different shape, and the fuel taps are almost certainly placed differently.
Has anyone tried this?
Thanks
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Yes, I use a triumph bread bin type, the peanut type also fits, the top tube and mounting bolt bracket are the same, use the triumph frame rubbers and centre bolt/ rubbers/ spacers to make it fit.
71 Devimead, John Hill, John Holmes A65 750
56 Norbsa 68 Longstroke A65
Cagiva Raptor 650
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Thanks Gavin, that's helpful
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I’ve even seen the Harris tanks on an A65. Link to example
Now let’s all have a beer  68’ A65 Lightning “clubman” 71’ A65 823 Thunderbolt (undergoing restoration) 67’ D10 sportsman (undergoing restoration) 68’ D14 trials (undergoing transformation)
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My 72 has an indian late trumpet tank on it. Fit's OK.
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Hi Allan, Interested to know why you classify those particular tanks as Harris tanks?
Jon W.
1957 6T Thunderbird 650
1968 T100R Daytona 500
1971 TR6R Tiger 650
1970 BSA A65F 650
1955 Tiger 100 - Project
1971 BSA A65 650 - Project
1972 Norton Commando 750 "Combat"
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Hi Allan, Interested to know why you classify those particular tanks as Harris tanks? Only because the only time I have seen them has been fitted to Harris Bonnevilles.... but I don’t see too many oif triumphs if I’m honest.
Now let’s all have a beer 68’ A65 Lightning “clubman” 71’ A65 823 Thunderbolt (undergoing restoration) 67’ D10 sportsman (undergoing restoration) 68’ D14 trials (undergoing transformation)
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Only because the only time I have seen them has been fitted to Harris Bonnevilles.... but I don’t see too many oif triumphs if I’m honest. I was curious because that particular tank style was used on certain models starting in the 1981 model year. Not knowing really anything about Harris Triumphs, I thought they all came with the U.S. spec. 1973 on T140 tanks until I researched the Harris Triumphs regarding this thread. So, I learned something new! Thank Allan
Jon W.
1957 6T Thunderbird 650
1968 T100R Daytona 500
1971 TR6R Tiger 650
1970 BSA A65F 650
1955 Tiger 100 - Project
1971 BSA A65 650 - Project
1972 Norton Commando 750 "Combat"
"Every time I listen to AC/DC, so do my neighbors"
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No worries Jon, my triumph knowledge is dreadful. We see some old triumphs on the road but usually dry frame models the only OIFs I see are on Facebook, the A65 with such tank was in Oz the other year, I was told it was a Harris tank, I google harris bonneville and that’s as far as I got, they could have been Meriden tanks also but I wouldn’t have known.
By the way. That front guard I had off you came out good, the dent came out pretty easy after braving it up following a YouTube video on such a thing. Sent it to the chromer and it looks real sweet now.
Now let’s all have a beer 68’ A65 Lightning “clubman” 71’ A65 823 Thunderbolt (undergoing restoration) 67’ D10 sportsman (undergoing restoration) 68’ D14 trials (undergoing transformation)
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Hi Stuart, No, I hadn't seen that thread prior to your pointing it out to me, thank you. Cheers
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1968 T100R Daytona 500
1971 TR6R Tiger 650
1970 BSA A65F 650
1955 Tiger 100 - Project
1971 BSA A65 650 - Project
1972 Norton Commando 750 "Combat"
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I have a bread box on my 72 a65 as well , closest look to euro tank you an get ! Not a whole lot of fuss to fit it on either
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