1966 Triumph Thunderbird

DU25971

I am putting up my custom 1966 Triumph 6T for sale. The engine and frame are matching numbers and the title is clear. I built this bike over a period of 5 years and the engine was totally rebuilt about 2 years ago from the cases up, new bearings, pistons, rings, valves, valve guides, trans gears, clutch plates, etc. The paint was sprayed at the end of last year and the only blemish is where the tank attaches to the frame as I got a little overzealous tightening the bolts. The engine itself runs great. When its warm out its a two kick bike, when temps drop it takes a couple priming kicks to get it warmed up with the choke on. I ride this bike primarily in the city as its not geared for distance. I have no idea how many hours are on the engine so please don't ask. I have a little video of it running, ask and I'll send it your way. As with any early British bike there are the usual quirks. It fouls a plug every blue moon and needs minimal TLC to keep it running smooth. Please only bid if you understand what it means to own an old bike. That being said I haven't had a single issue with it this season (pretty rare for a Triumph), and with the mag set its pretty dependable. Some features:21" custom built front wheel with new Avon Speed Master (not the cheap Chinese rubber)16" rear hoop laced to a late 50's Triumph drum brakeNew steel peanut tankJRC carb (I some extra main jets with it)Custom pipesFreshly rebuilt Joe Hunt Magneto with clear cover Buyer is 100% responsible for pick up and shipping. You will arrange ALL of the shipping from my garage to your doorstep, I will not deliver to a shipper. If you insist on this I will charge you for my time. If you are an international bidder please bid, but be aware of the shipping! As for Payment I prefer cash or a cashiers check. If you want to use Paypal I will tack on the standard fees they gouge me for. No exceptions. This bike is sold "As-Is". No warranty is expressed or implied in this listing. You buy it, its yours. I'm not your mechanic. If you are unsure of something ask questions, I'll be glad to answer anything. On Nov-10-11 at 16:36:14 PST, seller added the following information:EDIT****** Talked to the guy who did the bottom end for me and he says the sludge trap was cleaned when he had the cases split.