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Item:1971 Triumph Bonneville NO RESERVE AUCT
1971 Triumph Bonneville NO RESERVE AUCT
TRIUMPH TR6 CLASSIC CUSTOM BRITISH CAFE RACER BOBBERResearch 1971 Triumph Bonneville
Ended:Nov 15, 200918:15:00 PST
Bid history:29 bids
Winning bid:US $4,699.00
Payment:
Deposit of US $500.00 within 24 hours of auction close. Full payment required within 7 days of auction close.
Shipping:Buyer responsible for vehicle pick-up or shipping.
Item Location:Orange, CA, United States

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Item number:230395890256
Item condition:Used
Sells to:N. and S. America, Europe, Asia, Australia
This vehicle is eligible for up to $50,000 in Vehicle Purchase Protection
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1971 Triumph Bonneville NO RESERVE AUCT
Title: TRIUMPH TR6 CLASSIC CUSTOM BRITISH CAFE RACER BOBBER
Mileage: 50 miles
Location: Orange, CA
Vehicle Information
VIN: --
Warranty: Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty
Type of title: Clear
Condition: Used
For sale by: Private seller
Features
Engine size (cc): 650Type: CAFE RACERExterior color: Other
TRIUMPH TR6 4 SPD CUSTOM BRITISH CAFE RACER BOBBER
Vehicle Description

TRIUMPH 750 BONNEVILLE 5 SPD CUSTOM CAFE RACER BOBBER

Vehicle Description THIS IS A NO RESERVE AUCTION.

 


UP FOR SALE IS THIS ONE OF A KIND FRAME OFF RESTORED TRIUMPH CAFE RACER.

NO EXPENSE WAS SPARED IN THE BUILD OF THIS CLASSIC 60'S STYLE CAFE RACER.$12K INVESTED.THIS BIKE PROJECT STARTED OVER TEN YEARS AGO AS A HOBBY AND FINALLY COMPLETE WITH LESS THAN FIFTY MILES SINCE REBUILD.THE BIKE WAS COMPLETELY DISASSEMBLED DOWN TO EVERY NUT AND BOLT AND REASSEMBLED USING QUALITY TRIUMPH PARTS. EVERYTHING WAS EITHER NEW NOS OR REBUILT TO BRING IT BACK TO ITS ORIGINAL SPLENDER.

THE REINFORCED OIL IN FRAME WAS POWDER COATED GLOSSY BLACK ,ALUMINUM AIR BOXES,CHAIN GUARD,KICK STAND,CENTER STAND,FOOT PEGS,REAR COILS,REAR TAILLIGHT BRACKET,SWING ARM,BRAKE PEDAL,REAR AND FRONT FENDER STAYS WERE ALSO POWDER COATED BLACK.

THE PETROL/GAS TANK AND FENDERS WERE PROFESSIONALLY PAINTED AND CLEARED WITH A CUSTOM MIX FROM JIM EAST AND SONS PAINTING IN ORANGE, WHICH IT LOOKS BLACK AT NIGHT TIME AND EGGPLANT COLOR IN DAYTIME,VERY EYE CATCHING. HAS THE STAINLESS TANK TRIM AND CHROME TANK BADGES THAT REALLY GIVE IT THAT CLASSIC LOOK.

THE MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION COMPLETE REBUILD BY MOORES CYCLES A VERY REPUTABLE TRIUMPH MECHANIC OF ORANGE COUNTY, HIS SHOP IS THE PREMIERE SOURCE FOR VINTAGE TRIUMPH PARTS IN THE U.S. AND ABROAD.I HAVE ALL THE PAPERWORK ON SUCH WORK DONE.I DID A CYLINDER COMPRESSION TEST AND HAD 150 ON EACH CYLINDER.

THE TRANSMISSION COVER,PRIMARY COVER, TIMING CHEST COVER,INTAKE MANIFOLD,FRONT BRAKE PLATE,AND FRONT FORKS WERE ALL MACHINE POLISHED FOR A VERY CLEAN CRISP LOOK.

THE MUFFLERS ARE VERY UNIQUE AND SO IS THE REMOVABLE FRONT WINDSHIELD FAIRING WHICH GIVES THE BIKE THAT EXTRA APPEAL AND WIND DEFLECTION YOU NEED.SOME NEW WIRING ,ALL THE LIGHTS WORK,GAUGES,HORN,TACH,ETC.FRONT AND REAR BRAKES STOP GREAT AND RUNS OUT FINE THROUGH ALL THE GEARS.

 THE IGNITION SYSTEM WAS RECENTLY CHANGED OVER FROM POINTS AND CONDENSORS TO THE MORE RELIABLE AND NEW TECHNOLOGY OF BOYER BRANDSEN ELECTRONIC IGNITION,NO MORE MESSING AROUND WITH THE ADVANCE AND TIMING ,ITS SET AND YOU WONT HAVE TO TWEAK WITH IT ANYMORE.

NEW PLUGS,BATTERY ,OIL,AND GEAR OIL WAS JUST DONE,FRESHLY TUNED.ITS A PLEASURE TO RIDE AND THE HANDLING IS EXTREMELY RESPONSIVE,YOU WONT WANT TO STOP RIDING ONCE YOU GET ON IT.

BASICALLY A TURN KEY BIKE READY FOR THE ROAD.ALL THE RIGHT PARTS WERE COLLECTED AND ASSEMBLED TO GIVE IT A GENIUNE CLASSIC CAFE FEEL AND LOOK.EVERYTHING ON THIS BIKE LOOKS GREAT .REMEMBER THIS IS A DAILY RIDER AND IS A VINTAGE  40 YEAR OLD BIKE,BUT SURELY IT HAS THE SOLE AND FLARE THAT NEW BIKES OF TODAY LACK.  NO CHEAP TAIWAN PARTS HERE.THIS BIKE ALWAYS DRAWLS A CROWD AND A REAL HEAD TURNER.

THE LIST GOES ON AND ON.BOTTOM LINE....THIS BIKE RUNS AND HANDLES LIKE NEW,STARTS ON THE FIRST KICK WHEN COLD AND HAULS ASS.ALL WORK PERFORMED BY AN EXPERT TRIUMPH SPECIALIST THATS BEEN WORKING ON THESE BRIT BIKES FOR OVER 40 YEARS.

BIKE HAS A CLEAR CALIFORNIA TITLE AND REGISTRATION,BOTH MATCHING FRAME AND ENGINE NUMBERS A REAL PLUS TO COLLECTORS.

WATCH THE YOUTUBE VIDEO OF ME STARTING THE BIKE FIRST KICK.

 

  PLEASE EMAIL ME WITH QUESTIONS. ONCE AGAIN THIS IS A NO RESERVE AUCTION SO BID TO WIN THIS BEAUTY.

 I REQUIRE A $500 NON-REFUNDABLE DEPOSIT DUE UPON AUCTION ENDING.IF YOU HAVE LESS THAN FIVE POSITIVE FEEDBACKS YOU NEED TO EMAIL ME FOR APPROVAL PRIOR TO BIDDING OR YOUR BID WILL BE CANCELLED AND BLOCKED.

BIKE IS SOLD "AS IS" AND I ENCOURAGE YOU TO ASK QUESTIONS OR CONTACT ME FOR AN APPOINTMENT TO CHECK OUT BIKE IN PERSON .I CAN BE REACHED AT PHONE NUMBER 714-697-1086.

DUE TO SHIPPING RESTRICTIONS I WILL NOT ACCEPT BIDS FROM BANGKOK,NIGERIA,CHINA,FRANCE OR ITALY.I CAN ASSIST WITH SHIPPING AND TRANSPORTING COMPANY PHONE NUMBERS IF NEEDED.

I LIVE NEAR PORTS OF LONG BEACH AND CAN DELIVER FOR SMALL GAS FEE.I WILL SHIP WORLDWIDE AND NATIONWIDE.

THANKS AND GOOD LUCK BIDDING.



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 Q: Will you consider a trade? I have a 2002 Honda Civil LX in excellent condition and is worth at least $5500.
A: Sorry no trades,thanks for asking.
Nov 14, 2009 
  
 Q: Hello, will you shipa to Misawa, Japan? Thank you, Kaz
A: Yes,I will ship internationally,except to bangkok,thailand,nigeria,france,and italy.
Nov 14, 2009 
  
 Q: Beautiful bike, do you have a buy it now? Thanks in advance, Gary
A: Hello Gary,thanks for the compliment,No buy it now, so bid on what you really want to pay,you never know you may win it for less than your bid,thanks for asking
Nov 14, 2009 
  
 Q: I was wondering if this was a 4 speed or a 5 speed? you mention both in the auction. You also mention 650cc and 750cc. and one last thing, how are the tires?
A: Sorry for the confusion,There was a prefilled section on my bike listing that was not edited correctly,thus causing a typographical error when I listed the bike.Its a four speed,650cc, Thanks for asking and also the tires are... Continue reading
Nov 13, 2009 
 Q: I live in LA and would like to look at this bike, please advise phone number so I can arrange, thank you John
A: Hello John,My phone number is listed in the auction.
Nov 12, 2009 
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