TRIALS MODELS
1978 TL320
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Specification for SWM’s first Trials model
included Marzocchi forks and remote reservoir units,
Dellorto carburettor, Grimeca hubs with quick release/cush
drive at the rear, Akront rims. The Columbus cromo
frame finished in red utilised an alloy bash plate
between the bottom frame rails.
.. Red and white steel tank and acerbis plastic
side panels to match were complemented by opaque
plastic Acerbis mudguards.
1980
TL320
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Major changes for the 1980 model saw the removal
of the frames bottom rails and the installation
of an alloy bash plate and replacement of the tubes
around the footrest area with flat plates, which
reduced the overall width. The colour scheme was
also changed to yellow tank and plastics and black
frame and forks.
.. Detail changes include replacement of the rear
hub with a conical Grimeca unit, Girling gas suspension
and redesigned kickstart.
1980/81
TL MODELS
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Towards the end of 1980 saw the Trials model changing
to Betor front forks, the fuel tank was changed
to a plastic Acerbis item (available in Italy on
the previous years model).
.. In July 81 the factory introduced a 240 conversion
kit using a 70mm barrel which could be interchanged
with the 320, both models using the same bottom
end.
1982
TL320
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Detail changes to the late 81/82 model's included
black painted Grimeca hubs, different side panels,
removal of the rear sub frame loop and redesigned
triple clamps for the Betor forks.
.. The front brake arm was reversed for a more
positive feel, the seat was changed for a rubber
moulded item and to acknowledge the Teams sponsorship
deal with Pernod the frame was finished in blue
to match their corporate colours..
1983
TL320
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The 83 Trials models saw the steel swinging arm
replaced by a superbly crafted square section alloy
item attached to Corte & Cosso units rather
than the Girling Gas units of previous years. Apart
from this the only visible change was the replacement
of the tank with a yellow, transparent plastic Acerbis
item with italic style badges.
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