1967 Triumph T120 Rickman Metisse Custom Motorcycle Ex-Bud Ekins USA
Restored and Customized over the past 12 months using handmade Aluminium panels and Custom White Power/ Brembo Front end and upgraded suspension…Full Specification and History Below
Build Specification:
Frame: Jan 1967 the Triumph T120 frame (Road Racer) was made by Don & Derek Rickman for Bud Ekins (USA) Original Nickel-plated frame in remarkable condition (see pictures)
Engine: 1971 Triumph T120 partly rebuilt (Only covered 7500 miles) Sparks/Boyer Self energizing ignition system, New 7 plate upgraded clutch, Remote oil filter system Standard Carb and Original Metisse Exhaust (straight though) …Starts first kick and runs well.
Front End: White Power forks & Yolks with Brembo Radial Caliper and New Talon hub & alloy rim.
Rear End: Original BSA Hub and alloy rims Upgraded Modern Suspension
Tyres: Kenda 18” all round Flat track style road tyres (new)
Electrical: Sparks/Boyer Self energizing ignition system, LED Front & Rear lights and New simple loom and small Lithium battery and Modern ignition key system. The speedo is a GPS operated system, horn by Triumph :-)
Seat: Custom seat made by MotoStitch in Black Alcantara
Alloy: UK Made aluminium tank, seat base, side panels and mudguards…I have number plates to use in Show events.
Condition: The bike has been used local regularly, runs very well; is a joy to ride. Taken to the Race the Waves Event in Bridlington this year in flat track mode on the show field… see picture D
History:
Jan 1967 the Triumph T120 frame (Road Racer) was made by Don & Derek Rickman for Bud Ekins (USA) Listed in the Rickman Build Register see picture A
Aug 2012 The frame was sold by Metisse and built into an adventure bike in the Metisse workshops using a Rebuilt 1971 Triumph T120 engine, Ceriani front end and Handmade larger fuel tank with custom mudguards and rack. Registered with DVLA as a 1967 Metisse Confirming the original Rickman frame number (Tax & MOT Exempt). See picture B
2012/13 The bike was ridden overland from Sheffield to Malaysia and returned by airfreight. It was featured in Dec 2013 in Adventure Bike Magazine.
Aug 2024 Found in a dry cellar in Sheffield (having been stripped and stored for many years by the first owner and adventurous traveller) …Purchased by me (V5 Logbook now in my name) see picture C
Restored and Customized over the past 12 months using handmade Aluminium panels and Custom White Power/ Brembo Front end and upgraded suspension (It does stop well) See pictures.
I have a comprehensive photographic history from the original build in Aug 2012 in the Metisse workshop to the final bike you see today.
All the provenance is documented and time lined…. Please contact me for a detailed history and background.
Payment Via Bank Transfer
I can arrange UK shipping Via a Specialized Motorcycle Courier
