TRIUMPH 1954 T100 - 500CC

Bill Johnson Tribute Bike

Bill Johnson was the man who really bought Triumph to America. Triumph was already in America through a dealer in Michigan who also sold Ariel and other British bike brands but Johnson was the ‘Official’ Triumph distributor for the West Coast and was instrumental in making Triumph® the most popular bike brand in the US.

This tribute bike started as an image of ‘the man’ and his machine. This was style and freedom personified by a businessman who saw the potential for the Triumph® motorcycle brand in the USA. 

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Bike Technical Details:

  • T100 All alloy motor circa 1955 with ramped cams. 

  • Engine fully serviced with oils and plugs changed.

  • Auto Advance K2F magneto.

  • Top end rebuild with new seals.

  • Seat unit is an original Trophy seat with wear and tear.

  • Chronometric rev counter.

  • Front  wheel  - Avon Speedmaster 19 x 3.25 on CWC rim.

  • Rear  wheel  -  Avon GP 19 x 3.50 on CWC rim.

  • Rear sets fitted in reverse shift pattern. 

  • Amal 376 Monobloc carburettor (new).

  • The exhaust system is a two into two side mounted system with straight megaphones.

  • Gearbox is a 4 speed box with a 19 tooth gearbox sprocket.

  • Rear wheel sprocket is a 47 tooth sprocket.

  • Rear guard is an aluminium razor edge.

  • Tank with Shell blue paint by Ace Classics