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18 September 2011, 07:23 AM
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Any Triumph Motorcycle fan's or Knowledgeable folks out there?
Going to buy this...
Any thoughts on value? I had the exact bike when I lived in Portland Maine in the late 80's early 90's and I have missed it ever since. He was Asking $3500.00 ( Already bought) Complete and original Triumph Daytona. Matching frame and engine numbers. New tires, wheel bearings, chain, battery, points, air cleaners, etc. Fairly recent repaint and seat cover. Runs and rides well. Functioning electrics. Ride as is or restore. Many new parts for maintenance and future restoration included. Clean and clear title in hand    
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18 September 2011, 07:27 AM
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Love bikes, love Triumph, semi knoweldgable, but check forums for sure...
The original Bonnies and so forth are pigs. Lucas eletrics, all kinds of mechanical problems, be sure to always ride with comfortable shoes. But... damn they are cool. Price sounds right, esp if its a runner. I would leave as is, but that's just me. |
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18 September 2011, 07:33 AM
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I like my 5513's original and not with a new Rolex dial with silver hour markers...same thing with the bike. Thanks for input. I hope others respond. I'll keep you posted. |
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18 September 2011, 07:37 AM
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18 September 2011, 09:02 AM
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hey man either way it's cool as hell. congrats. you are now in company with Eastwood and McQueen, Brando and Presley, among others.
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18 September 2011, 09:16 AM
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Currently looking to get my license. Considering a Thruxton. So gorgeous.
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18 September 2011, 12:54 PM
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Love them
My brother bought a used Trophy trail 500cc when he was at Baylor
back in 1970-74? looked just like this...http://www.hemmings.com/hmn/stories/...feature22.htmlHe brought it back home and I took it out on Apache trail one summer day in 73?? (112-115degrees that day) and it broke down close to Tortilla flats....had to push it up a mountain dirt road for 3 miles or so. Called a friend with an old ford truck with no A.C. at the only phone in Tortilla Flats then to come pick me up. He made it out there and we got the bike loaded up but about 5 miles going back to Apache Junction the clutch went out....we had to make it back in 2nd gear going 25-35 mph.... Lesson is never take a old Triumph out unless you can push it back. When it ran it was a blast....wheelies at 40mph etc... and it looked like a work of art as did most all the old Brit bikes. I bought a Yamaha 79 XT 500 because it was as close to a 500 Triumph as I could get.....but the Yamaha never broke down. |
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18 September 2011, 01:13 PM
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I have a 1969 Tiger TR6R in boxes somewhere!!!!
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18 September 2011, 03:06 PM
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Where's Johny when you need him?
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18 September 2011, 06:36 PM
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18 September 2011, 11:51 PM
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I love the look of vintage bikes. I can see the day that I might buy one. For actual riding, however, I prefer a more modern, light weight bike equipped with ABS. But anything on two wheels is cool with me!
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19 September 2011, 12:03 AM
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19 September 2011, 12:17 AM
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$3500 for a runner seems like a pretty good deal, bonus that all the electrics function and that the paint and seat are new.
 I'm no expert but I think you did alright! |
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19 September 2011, 12:22 AM
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19 September 2011, 12:23 AM
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out on his m/cycle.
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19 September 2011, 01:20 AM
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19 September 2011, 02:09 AM
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19 September 2011, 02:33 AM
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19 September 2011, 02:44 AM
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19 September 2011, 05:45 AM
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If it runs and drives well, $3500 is a decent price. if you are going to ride it much, hopefully you know how to work on it. simple to maintain, but needs tinkering on fairly often. All parts and pieces and info for it is readily available from many sources. it'll be a fun bike to putter around on but I wouldn't want to take a long trip on one. That being said, a guy took one around the world back in the 70s and has a book about the trip.
I see you're in Atlanta, There is a large group of British bike nuts there. GABMA is the club. Last edited by Byrdguy; 19 September 2011 at 05:49 AM.. Reason: More info |
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19 September 2011, 09:49 AM
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Change of plans...Bought one but not the one first pictured... Seller says it has Carburetor "issues'. Man there are LOTS of Triumph motorcycles in the Georgia Mountains if you can find them!!!!
Brought this home...starts up on first kick (yes kick start LOL), Sounds...amazing. All electric is working perfect.... 1979 TR6 650cc Tiger... If I only ride it here an there...I'm glad to say I have one again.   
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19 September 2011, 12:16 PM
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Mickey are you sure you got a genuine Triumph? You say: All electric is working perfect....
Congrats. Jocke
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19 September 2011, 12:17 PM
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Yes....I should have said "for now"!!!! |
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19 September 2011, 12:30 PM
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19 September 2011, 12:36 PM
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It's a beauty. The pipes aren't even blued.
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I bought a cheap watch from the crazy man Floating down canal It doesn't use numbers or moving hands It always just says "now" Now you may be thinking that I was had But this watch is never wrong And if I have trouble the warranty said Breathe In, Breathe Out, Move On J. Buffett Instagram: eastbayrider46 |
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19 September 2011, 02:49 PM
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20 September 2011, 12:17 AM
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79 mickey?
it looks really fresh. tiger is a lot better than the daytona imho.
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20 September 2011, 12:33 AM
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20 September 2011, 05:57 AM
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have a look in the "motorcycle riders" thread bud. i bumped it to the top for you..
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20 September 2011, 06:27 AM
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That beauty is definitely not a '79. I would put it at '69 or '70. Either way, she's a peach! Well done!
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