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In the late 1980's I built a bike that I would like to locate - to see if it still exists. This is in the UK, the picture is below, basically it is a Triumph T25SS with a unit 500 engine, I do not have the registration number. I sold it to a bloke who said he was buying it on behalf of a member of The Meteors - an English psychobilly band of the 1980's, that's pretty much all the information I have. All help gratefully received. ![[Linked Image from i.imgur.com]](https://i.imgur.com/hDrO8vf.jpg)
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That is a cool bike! Good thing it has the later conical rear hub, I think a 500 would overpower the early 250 rear wheel.
Hope you find it!
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"The Iron in your blood should be Vintage"
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That is a cool bike! Good thing it has the later conical rear hub, I think a 500 would overpower the early 250 rear wheel.
Hope you find it! Thanks, probably bit of a long shot, but you've got to try :-) The wheels and conical hubs are standard on the SS.
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Returning to the road....
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What on earth does that have to do with locating a motorcycle?
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"The Iron in your blood should be Vintage"
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Thanks, I'll give it a try - you never know !
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What on earth does that have to do with locating a motorcycle? Assuming my memory is not playing silly buggers the person who bought it said it was for someone who was something to do with the Meteors
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GrandPaul (does not use emoticons)
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"The Iron in your blood should be Vintage"
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The link is to a band called the Meteors. Not likely the same band from ancient times that the OP mentioned, but hey.
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The link is to a band called the Meteors. Not likely the same band from ancient times that the OP mentioned, but hey. I've had a quick look and it is possible that it is the right band, I'll have a better look tomorrow
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The link is to a band called the Meteors. Not likely the same band from ancient times that the OP mentioned, but hey. If it's anything like the rebuilt bands I've dealt with the only surviving member is the drummer.
Keep your head up and your stick on the ice.
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The link is to a band called the Meteors. Not likely the same band from ancient times that the OP mentioned, but hey. If it's anything like the rebuilt bands I've dealt with the only surviving member is the drummer. So true, my brief look at the website suggests it is probably the right band. Later today I will message the band through FB and see what they say :-)
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Dang! QUICK- go out and buy all the lottery tickets you can afford!!!!
GrandPaul (does not use emoticons)
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Too many bikes to list, mostly Triumph & Norton, a BSA, & some Japanese
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