Does Anyone in the UK Know This Bike?

[Joker]

A mate of mine is considering buying this and I wondered if anyone here knew anything about it?

www.ebay.co.uk/itm/232285701813

Any info would be much appreciated.
Thanks

 

[joesoap]

i do know its been for sale for a long time

 

[rocketjohn]

There's another chap somewhere on the big island with a supercharged R3 but he's got Waaaaaaaaaay more than 8200 miles on his....and he likes it so well, I doubt he'd sell it. He originally bought it at Jack Lilley's Triumph

 

[Camulus]

Looked at this before I bought my R3R, very clean and presentable in the photos but when I contacted them they were not prepared to allow a test ride or even start it in the showroom if I turned up, (wasn't being sold by these guys at the time).

I only walked away because it will have the same problems as all early R3's e.g. ignition switch/headlight etc. but multiply that with clutch and transmission issues and for once my head ruled my heart.

Regarding the clutch, TTS (whom I presume have done the conversion) offered a clutch upgrade as part of their installation so if that was taken it might not be an issue.

Still, hell of a beast!

 

[Claviger]

I've been looking at that bike, wonder what the story is on it.

 

[Stillserving]

What's up with the shifter?

 

[Rocket Scientist]

What's up with the shifter?

Appears to have an air shifter.

 

[Camulus]

I'm just glad I opted for a Roadster - My ankle would never articulate enough to use the rear brake if that pedal position is normal! (actually, thinking about it I don't use the rear brake much anyway, just goes to show you can teach an old dog new tricks!)