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1971 Triumph Bonneville on 2040-motos

US $11000
YearYear:1971 MileageMileage:3 ColorColor: Gold / White
Location:

Boxford, Massachusetts, United States

Boxford, Massachusetts, United States
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Triumph Bonneville photos

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Triumph Bonneville tech info

Engine Size (cc)Engine Size (cc):650 WarrantyWarranty:Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty TypeType:Sport Touring For Sale ByFor Sale By:Private Seller

Triumph Bonneville description

Description
Surprisingly clean, lightly ridden. Garaged for most of its time here on Earth. Has been owned for the last 12+ years by my longtime Triumph fanatic father, who rode it twice before passing away last year. Starts and runs beautifully. Shifts nicely through all 5 gears, brakes are well adjusted. Electrical system all appears to work - see YouTube videos for demonstrations. No battery. No dents or scrapes, never restored.

Videos

Riding uphill through at least 3 gears: https://youtu.be/jRMrkTFWKf8


 
Condition
The bike spent some time outside early on, as the chrome is dull and pitted from some exposure to the weather. Minor cosmetic rust in the occasional chrome pit and under the seat. Gauges work perfectly, lights all work. Tires are cracked and need replacing. Fuel tank does not leak, but has classic early stage deterioration inside, and should be cleaned out. For the videos, we bypassed the fuel tank with a temporary plastic one, just to demonstrate how well she runs and rides - you'll notice a couple of photos that feature the plastic tank, which I removed for the remaining photos. Seat is in good shape, with no cracking in the vinyl. The footrest rubber is showing its age, and missing from the kickstarter. Cables, hoses and wires all appear to be in good shape. This is not a show bike, and absent a full restoration, will not be. This is a classic bike with very low miles that is straight, clean, and dependable that is great fun to ride and enjoy, and turns heads wherever it goes.

Payment
$500 deposit is due within 48 hours of auction close, remaining payment must be in the form of PayPal, bank cashier's check, or cash before or upon pickup, within 7 days. Do not plan to ride this bike home upon purchase.

Shipping
Buyer is responsible for vehicle pickup and shipping. I can greet and assist with loading, whether you use a shipping service or come personally. Happy to try to make this as convenient as possible for you, although I am not able to transport the vehicle any distance from its location, about 30 minutes north of Boston.

Paperwork
This vehicle does not have a title, as it was last registered in Maine, where titles are not issued for vehicles manufactured prior to 1996. It is owned free and clear from my father's estate, however, and I will be providing a Bill of Sale, with appropriate authentication as Executor of the estate, for the purchase amount upon pickup.

Moto blog

How well does a Triumph Tiger 800 crash?

Mon, 08 Nov 2010

I've just come back to the hotel after our first day riding the Tiger 800 with the other Brit journos. One of the journos (who shall remain nameless, but alas, it wasn't me) crashed at low speed. Pictured here is his bike.

New Two-Day AMA Racing Schedule Will Be Used At Barber’s Triumph Superbike Classic

Tue, 03 Jun 2014

Fans will see an action-packed weekend full of on-track activities when AMA Pro Road Racing returns to Barber Motorsports Park for the Triumph Superbike Classic presented by America’s First Federal Credit Union June 21st-22nd. The Triumph Superbike Classic will be the debut of AMA Pro Road Racing’s new two-day schedule. Riders and teams will be under qualifying conditions the first time they take to the beautiful and technical 17-turn, 2.38 mile permanent road course located in Birmingham, Alabama.

Nicked by a horse

Mon, 07 Feb 2011

I've done some pretty strange things on motorcycles over the years. The less said the better, really. But getting nicked by a horse mounted copper was a first for me.