Leicester Branch Auction for Members' Welfare and Charities
On the 27th October (2019) at 3pm, the Leicester Branch of the TOMCC are holding an Auction and there have been a lot of items donated. The official catalogue runs to 64 pages with several items per page. You can view the items from 2pm and the auction is taking place at The Carington Arms, Folville Street, Ashby Folville, Melton Mowbray LE14 2TE.
Total Black Daytona needed for London Photoshoot
If you have a totally black Daytona, and don't mind spending a couple of days in London, and get paid for it (including accommodation if you live outside London), then you could be in luck. A production company running a campaign for Barbour want to hear from you so they can use your bike in a photoshoot.
New Street Triple RS Announced
Triumph have today announced the new Street Triple RS model claiming a 9% increase in mid-range power and torque. There are also loads of other little tweaks to the model for 2020 but basically this remains the same amazing middleweight roadster that is known and loved by loads of riders all over the world.
Draganfly add New Triumph Products
Draganfly's workshop has had their nose, and everything else, to the grindstone and they have lots of new parts to show off. Every new or back-in-stock item goes on their Facebook page first, so join them there too for the latest news! There are a few new Triumph parts that may be of interest to restorers.
Rocket 3 TFC Launch Events
If you want to know what a Rocket 3 TFC looks like up close then dealers are having launch events over the next month. Currently only some UK dealerships have posted up TFC Launch Events on Facebook, but others will likely follow and there may well be some in other countries so contact your dealer for more info.
New Street Triple RS being announced in October
Triumph have announced that there will be a new Street Triple RS for the 2020 model year and have released a teaser trailer for it. Full details of the machine will be announced on the 7th October. Also in the pipeline are several other new models as Triumph updates to keep pace with other manufacturers.
Silver Jubilee Bonneville up for Auction in October
Bonhams is holding the Autumn Stafford Sale at the Carole Nash Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show on the 19th and 20th October 2019 at the Staffordshire County Showground, Stafford. Among the lots are two Triumphs, one being a Silver Jubilee Bonneville with very few miles so also almost certainly totally original.
NMM Live Timetable Released
The National Motorcycle Museum Live event is taking place on Saturday 26th October at the National Motorcycle Museum (West Midlands UK) and features Henry Cole and Sam Lovegrove from Shed and Buried alongside Steve Plater and John McGuiness, and Alex George being re-united with Slippery Sam.
Harry Woolridge R.I.P.
We are sad to announce that Harry Woolridge, a Club Vice President and ex-Triumph Meriden employee, has passed away. Best known for his 'Bible' books on the Trophy, and the Speed Twin and Thunderbird, Harry was a quiet person but was always ready to help out a fellow Triumph Owner with technical questions.
