CFR Request Thread

Alex Sandor Csank · #1 26-10-20, 16:33

Hi Ed and others,

I know you have stated that you don't have the info about any Canadian military motorcycles. But there are several post-war Triumph TRWs, CanAms, Armstrongs and Kawasakis kicking around with CAR and CFR numbers.

My question is: Does anyone have any leads or data on the CAR/CFR numbers for these bikes?

My 57 TRW has the original white-painted stencil numbers on the tank "57-93992", and I have also seen many other ex-Cdn military bikes with their original 'numbers' still visible.

Any leads would be appreciated.

Rev high!
Alex

Ed Storey · #2 26-10-20, 20:48

Alex;

There is limited CFR data for only six Triumphs (they are listed as Model year 1956), but there is information for some of the later models of motorcycles used by DND such as the Armstrong, Can Am, Kawasaki and Mathias Trapp to name a few.

The Triumph had its own Ordnance Parts Catalogue as well as a Data Summary and User Handbook, so there is still some surviving vehicle related documentation.

ED

Alex Sandor Csank · #3 26-10-20, 21:24

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ed Storey

Alex;

There is limited CFR data for only six Triumphs (they are listed as Model year 1956), but there is information for some of the later models of motorcycles used by DND such as the Armstrong, Can Am, Kawasaki and Mathias Trapp to name a few.

The Triumph had its own Ordnance Parts Catalogue as well as a Data Summary and User Handbook, so there is still some surviving vehicle related documentation.

ED

Thanks a bunch! I just started a Canadian military bike thread in the 'Post War' section. Where can folks access that info of which you speak, Kemosabe?

Rev high!
Alex

Frank v R · #4 29-10-20, 20:36

Hi Ed , do you have anything on the following serial #'s ;

CR2-2

CR2-109 (66-35811 ?) stencil and plate still on vehicle

CR2-112 67-35921

CR2-91

regards Frank

Colin Alford · #5 29-10-20, 20:59

Frank,

I have the data for the Lynx', I will send an email shortly.

CFR 35811 belongs to CR2-2 and I believe it should have a 67 prefix.

Colin

Ed Storey · #6 30-10-20, 02:34

Yes, the Lynx C&R fleet did have a 67 prefix

CR2-2 35811 disposed of from Borden in Dec 1993
CR2-91 35900 from Valcartier in Jan 2002
CR2-109 35918 from Edmonton in Dec 1993
CR2-112 35921 from Borden in Feb 1993

charlie fitton · #7 31-10-20, 18:03

[QUOTE=Ed Storey; There is limited CFR data for only six Triumphs (they are listed as Model year 1956)

Is this info easily shared? Would it include the serial no? I too have a TRW and am trying to identify it..