Comments on: Rob North Triumph Trident

By: Michael Madden

Michael Madden — Thu, 23 Dec 2010 02:28:00 +0000

I was in the Navy back in 1978 and I met a guy building frames in Chula Vista Califonia. It was THE Rob North. A great guy and meticulous builder. I spent dys in his garage watching him build frames for Don Vesco to set the land speed record. Rob is a true artist. I have not talked to him in years but it appears he is still building frames in Cali. Cool

By: Alan Ward

Alan Ward — Sat, 04 Dec 2010 18:55:13 +0000

Hi Rob North, I am from Coventry , and remember spending many hours in your Spon End workshop in the 60´s. I was the mechanic at Ray Bennett´s M/cycles in Spon End and friend of B/C raceware, and various other racing guys of the time. It is nice to hear that you are still at it. I have lived in Catalunya (Spain) for 36 yrs now and also am still at it. My page in facebook is Alan Can Nicanor Ward. Give me a look, we come to your part of the world occasionally. Look forward to hearing something. Cheers.

By: Roger Middlebrook

Roger Middlebrook — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 01:16:23 +0000

question for Zee as above.
can you please send me the picture of the Rob North Norton you mentioned to rmiddlebrook@pbtowage.com
I have been slowly building my North Norton which is one of the 10 Miles engineering manufactured for Mick Hemmings in the late 70s frame number 151. As you can imagine getting any details on these bikes is very hard. would appricate any info.
rgds
roger

By: rob north

rob north — Sat, 27 Feb 2010 01:50:41 +0000

Beautiful restoration. The Triumph and BSA racing triples are alive and well in California. Two complete racers delivered last year. Rob North.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 22:08:36 +0000

Rob North lives here in San Diego. He has the fabrication shop in National City as mentioned above. He made some custom parts for my Husband’s Gixxer. He works closely with the lead mechanic and part owner of National City Motorcycle.

By: Anyname

Anyname — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 02:03:48 +0000

I recently read an article that indicated that he is alive and well, still active in California. There is a Rob North Fabrications in National City, CA., so that is probably him.

By: mingh

mingh — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 19:54:34 +0000

Ahh, the late great trident, in one of its most famous guises, together with the original Slippery Sam. Rob North Tridents rule in many classic 750cc races held in europe.
Being a proud owner of a 1973 Trident, i can advise the fantastic http://www.triplesonline.com to anyone interested to know more about these great machines.