1968 Triumph Daytona

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COMPLETELY RESTORED 5 YEARS AGO BY A RETIRED TRIUMPH MECHANIC. MATCHING NUMBERS. 200 MILES SINCE RESTO. USUALLY STARTS ON FIRST KICK. MAGNETO. DUE TO LACK OF USE I'D REFURBISH THE CARBS. COMES WITH CLEAR TITLE , TWO AMAL 626 REBUILD KITS, CHROME TANK TRIM, AND TANK KNEE PADS. SMALL DENT ON SIDE PANEL, NOT OIL TANK, BOTH COULD USE FRESH PAINT OR NOT. GAS TANK HAS BEAUTIFUL FRESH PAINT AND HAS BEEN COATED. POWDER COATED FRAME. LOW RESERVE. ASK QUESTIONS. BEST OF LUCK. MERRY CHRISTMAS. On Dec-05-12 at 07:30:48 PST, seller added the following information: JUST TO CLARIFY THIS BIKE IS A DAYTONA- TWIN AMAL 626'S . THE DOUBLE HIGH PIPES R NOT STOCK TO THIS BIKE BUT WERE PUT ON FOR AESTHETICS. ALL DAYTONA'S R TIGERS BUT NOT ALL TIGERS R DAYTONA'S. ALSO ALL GRIZZLIES ARE BROWN BEARS BUT NOT ALL BROWN BEARS R GRIZZLIES. '66 LIGHTNING ROCKET '68 THUNDERBOLT 2) '71 BONNIES '68 TR6C '72 NORTON COMBAT COMMANDO (COLORADO NORTON WORKS) '72 R75 KEEP THE QUESTIONS COMING. THANKS. On Dec-06-12 at 15:21:54 PST, seller added the following information: OK- FOUND THE NOTES ON THE RESTO: "1968 Triumph Daytona, T100R Frame and engine #: H57794 . The engine was removed and the frame stripped. The frame, swingarm, fork stanchions, motor mount plates, front brake drum, rear brake pedal and a number of other small pieces were media blasted and powder-coated gloss black with a clear coat. New reproduction main and reserve fuel taps were obtained along with a set of stock tank badges. The engine cases and cylinder head were all cleaned by hand with a soft brush and solvent rather than bead blasted. A stock seat was found on ebay. A slightly used 4.00x19Pirelli MT-53 front tire was located, the same type used by flat track racers in the late 60s. A new Dunlop 4.00x18 K70 was installed on the rear, also in keeping with the dirt tracker theme. New old stock folding foot pegs and new foot peg rubbers were found and installed. The swingarm bushings were in good condition, but new swing arm rubber gaiters were located and installed. New rear brake shoes were installed. The front brake shoes showed little wear and were retained. The rear brake drum mounting bolts were found to have excessive wear and were replaced with modern case hardened bolts and self locking nuts. The stock loose ball steering head bearings were replaced with new tapered roller bearings. The wheel bearings were replaced with sealed roller bearings. A used 7" chrome Lucas headlamp was located as were stock headlight mounting ears. Factory rebuilt speedometer with zero miles and rebuilt tach were used. New throttle, clutch, front brake, speedometer, and tach cables were installed. A bobbed rear fender was reworked and painted black. An aftermarket LED tail / brake light was installed using a custom fabricated bracket. New reproduction handlebars in the bend of a stock '67-'70 Triumph Bonneville were installed The main bearings and rod bearings were in good condition. The pistons were found to be standard bore. Piston clearance was within factory limits. New rings were installed and the cylinders honed. All four valve guides showed significant wear and were replaced with new reproduction standard guides. Both exhaust valves and the left intake showed wear and were replaced. Valve seats were ground and lapped. Mild porting work was done with a die grinder to eliminate rough spots in the intake ports. The valve spring measurements were within normal limits. Camshafts, tappets, pushrods, and rocker arms showed no significant wear. The rocker shaft oil seals and pushrod tower oil seals were replaced. The four speed gearbox shifted normally and no excess wear was found. The clutch was disassembled and found to have no significant wear. The primary chain likewise was in good shape. The primary cover, timing cover, and outer gearbox cover were sanded with fine paper to remove some imperfections and then polished by hand. The oil lines were cleaned and inspected. Virtually every nut and bolt was cleaned and polished or replaced. Some bolts were replaced with NOS bolts, a few others such as the rear brake drum bolts were replaced with hardened modern substitutes. The stock Amal 626 carburetors were thoroughly cleaned, the exteriors polished, and new gaskets installed. Air filter housings were cleaned and the backing plates repainted. New reproduction dirt racing high exhaust pipes were used and new mufflers installed. No horn, although there is a horn button on the dipper switch that could be used. On Dec-06-12 at 19:32:15 PST, seller added the following information: R U 39 PEOPLE NUTS! IF IT DOESN'T SELL TONIGHT I'LL DO A GARY NIXON REPLICA AND PUT IT BACK ON FOR 10K! FOR 4K PROFIT. JESUS, SAVE ME FROM ANOTHER CAFE BIKE.