1971 Triumph Bonneville

T120RBE11002

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UPDATE: Here's a video of the bike being kicked over (yes, it is a one to two kicker!) and a quick 360. Listen to that lope!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j2XyhXyMVZw This is my last attempt to sell. I've had a couple flake outs already. If you don't have the money or don't know how to get the bike shipped, don't bid please!! The price may be a bit higher than some of the Triumph listings, but this bike is in a higher class. It is a ground up custom from a reputable shop that does nothing but build British Iron customs. No bolt on or weld on tail, no grafts, no backyard build, no B.S. If you were to comission Hollywood Bobbers to build you one like this, it would cost you nearly twice what this one is listed for. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ This is a 1971 Triumph Bonneville T120R 650/4 speed on a full David Bird frame. It is not a bolt on hard tail or a weld on hard tail. It is a full, ground up, TIG welded frame. These David Bird full frames retail for over $1300.00! This bike was assembled by Hollywood Bobbers. The owner of the shop is a true craftsman who is very meticulous about his work and has been working on British iron for 20+ years (yes, he's from the other side of the pond) and knows Triumphs, BSAs, and Nortons. Notice the details in the welds, wiring, and hardware. This bike runs strong, and starts on the first or second kick. No smoke The top end was rebuilt about 2 years ago and new, wire core, high end rocker box gaskets were installed a couple of weeks ago. Approximately 16000 miles on original motor 2000 on top end rebuild New valve job, new valves, new springs, valve guides, head resurfaced, cut heat groove, and etc. The work was done by Rabers in California. I have all reciepts! Wassell chromed drag pipes with a brushed chrome finish (don't want to be too flashy ya know!) All cables are Barnet Cables 7 plate clutch kit was installed 16x3 rear deep dish HD wheel with Triumph hub. Stainless steel spoke kit with nipples. 5x16 rear Avon tire. 1971 front 19 inch wheel, stainless steel spokes and nipples, 19 inch Avon Speedmaster tire. Both front and rear wheels powder coated gloss black. 1971 Triumph front end lowered approximately 2.5 inches Chromed Flanders Euro bars Bonneville tank. The tank has two tiny rock chips/nicks on the left side. They don't even show up in the pics. They are about 1/8" long and hidden with touch-up paint. Rear alloy 16 inch fender Handmade, aluminum Hollywood Bobbers signature "Bomb" oil tank Footpegs lowered 20 degrees for better footing Dual, rebuilt Amal carbs with dual thumb screws for easy adjustments Internal wiring electrical system- batteryless Boyer ignition with Boyer Powerbox Dual coils Hi output stator and rotor Frame powdercoated gloss black ACK grips Magura levers Webco oil fin Leather "Bates style" solo seat I also added a MAP Cycle oil filter on the oil return line. These old Triumphs didn't have oil filters; only screens. This custom filter housing uses factory Triumph Trident oil filter cartridges and is small enough to be inconspicuous. This adds a more modern way to ensure the life blood of the engine stays clean! I'll throw in 5 filter elements to keep you stocked up for thousands of miles! MAP recommends you change the filter every 1o00 miles or so. No blinkers, no turn signals, no horn, speedo, or tach! It has no baffles and is loud! It sounds awesome with the stock Bonneville hot cams (lots of lope)!! This is a bare bones, bad a$$ bike!! If it did not make it lighter or go faster, it was eliminated. The only issue is the headlight lens has a crack, but the light works fine. The original bulb was replaced with a LED bulb (works better with the boyer ignition). No bright light! Sold as is. Very high quality bike as you can see from photos. This is no backyard build and as I said above, is built on a full custom DB frame which means no cheesy bolt on hard tail like most you'll see. This bike is tried and true. This bike turns heads plain and simple. I don't care how many typical "hogs" may be at a show or a hang out, when I show up on this Triumph, the crowd follows and gathers around it as pictured in the last pic. That was a hot rod show, and this little bike had more attention than the hot rods! Old Triumphs, especially like this, get full respect. You will stand out for sure in any crowd of bikes. You can guarantee that you will not see another bike like yours no matter how large the biker rally is!! This is a motorcycle version of a '50s early '60s hotrod. This bike was voted "Bike of the Month" for October on ClubChopper.com and was featured on the front page of the website for the entire month of October. You can still see it in the history log on the site. This is the largest, most well known motorcycle forum on the web. Surprisingly, it wasn't built for show; it was built for go! It was always meant to be ridden. It isn't show perfect, but it can win shows because it is that freakin' cool! Of course, it has the heart of a vintage Triumph, so it does leak a little bit of oil. Yes, it is a common trait of old Triumphs, look it up online! Just carry your handy little rag in your back pocket and you're good to go! I'm not talking a ton of oil, just a couple of drops maybe the size of a nickel or quarter under the motor when it sits for a while. This bike isn't for beginners. To keep these 30+ year old machines operating properly, you need to know how to turn a wrench. They're very basic, but it's not like you can just drop it off at your local dealer and have them do all the work for ya. So, either learn how to change the oil, check the valve clearances, and etc. yourself or find a knowledgeable mechanic. I'd hate for this bike to be neglected in its new home. I'm meticulous about my machines. Oh, I'll also throw in the Haynes shop manual AND A SET OF WHITWORTH BRITISH WRENCHES!!!! The bike has a Clear Texas title from the previous owner and is included in this sale, but it is currently registered in New Hampshire where they do not issue titles for pre-1975 vehicles. It is registered in NH (my legal residence, but I'm currently stationed in MD) as a 1971 Triumph Bonneville. The bike is registered by the engine VIN which is how most old Triumphs are registered. If your state issues titles for vintage vehicles, you will have ZERO problems titling this vehicle in your state. I have the clear TX title, the frame bill of sale, and the VIN is clean and clear. Ask questions. Please, if your feedback is under 5, e-mail me first, let me know you are serious or your bid will be canceled. $300.00 non refundable deposit required at the end of the auction. Paypal accepted for purchase of bike. No extra fees required. Full payment due within 7 days. If paid by certified bank check, I will hold the title for 2 weeks until I'm sure the check doesn't bounce. No offense, but this is a business transaction. Shipping charges are the complete responsibility of the buyer, I will help as much as possible with being here so someone can pick up to deliver. Good Luck, this is a bitchin' bike! I included a few pictures of the bike being built to prove that this bike was built from the brand new frame up. It's truly a one-off custom build. It was done about a 2 and a half years ago at Hollywood Bobbers in San Francisco, CA and then shipped to the original owner. Unfortunately, family comes first, so the toys have to go.