$5,600
Mason, Michigan
Category
-
Engine
650
Posted Over 1 Month
1968 Triumph Bonneville custom Bobber / Barhopper. Fresh build with many, many new parts. Bike has a stock wheelbase with old school 70s full loop hard tail. This bobber is comfortable and a blast to ride. Starts first kick. The details: 1968 Bonneville frame with looped hardtail, custom billet rear engine mount, TR6 4 gallon tank, ribbed rear fender, custom round oil tank properly plumbed for Triumphs. Stock rake, stock forks rebuilt with new seal holders and seals, boots and new chrome top nuts. New bonded bushes and hardware for the handlebar mount. Wide, comfortable leather seat with about 3 inches of seat travel on the coil springs. All new cables, throttle, alloy levers, and jackhammer grips. Foot peg, kick and shift rubbers- all new as well as the kick lever and shift lever. New rear 16 inch rim with chrome spokes, stock 19" Dunlop front rim with new polished stainless spokes. New sealed wheel bearings, new brake linings, new tubes and tires. Lots of new, chrome or re-cad hardware. New drive chain and 20 tooth countershaft sprocket for less RPM at cruise verses the standard 19. Stock gas tank mount and rubbers, new gas cap, and brass petcocks. Oil tank is rubber mounted at 3 points- no more cracked oil tank tabs. New oil lines. All new custom color coded wiring using British connecters- no lamp cord on this one. Sealed battery, positive ground, Tympanium voltage regulator, new coils, plug leads, points and condensers. Twin mini tail lights, LED license plate light as well as an LED under tank to light the motor. Ignition is by toggle switch cleverly concealed in the usual place under the seat. Accessible while riding. 6" Bates style quartz head light with a 3 position toggle- off, dim and bright. Engine is a 1971 4 speed that had an older + .030 rebuild with low miles. Solid bottom end, ran good with good oil pressure. Motor was gone through to replace every oil seal, gasket and O-ring. Nice and oil tight. New clutch plates. Head was in good condition, but knurled the guides, cut seats and lapped the valves to be sure. Engine side covers are free of nicks, scratches, dents or road rash. Dual Amal 930s were rebuilt with tight slides, new O-rings, needle jets, and alloy float needles. New style shielded ticklers installed. Exhaust is equal length drag pipes with new exhaust clown clamps, wrapped, with glas pak muffler inserts. Sounds good, but if you want more noise, the inserts are easily removed for that full Triumph sound. This bike was built with reliability and rideability in mind. A 50 mile trip doesn't have to be a torture session, that's why the seat, handlebars and riding position were made this way. On the other hand- can be modified the way you like it- that's the beauty and fun of a custom bike. Read the description and look at the pictures, almost everything is new or rebuilt. Very nice professional paint job. Have a clear Michigan title in my name. Title says 1969, but was probably sold in 69, thus titled in 69. Title and frame of course match. That was common back in the day. Those that are new to vintage British bikes be advised this is 47 years old, kick start only, no speedometer, tachometer, horn or turn signals. Does have a rear view mirror. Mileage is unknown, but had to put something in. Bike is located in Mason MI, 48854. Will assist the shipper of your choice, but please get your own quotes. Will ship anywhere. A Paypal deposit of $ 500.00 required within 48 hours of auction close, full payment within 7 days of auction close, or at pick up or shipping. If these terms aren't met or other arrangements made, bike will be relisted. I can store the bike for you if you send proof of insurance. If you have less than 10 feedbacks, please contact me before bidding. Bike can be viewed in person if needed. If you have any questions, feel free to call Pat at 517-694-5255.
Trim Custom Bobber
