1977 99.9% ORIGINAL TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE 750, GREAT SHAPE, RUNS SMOOTH, CALIF. REG

1977, 9.9% ORIGINAL... NO POWDER COATING, O PAINTING, O RE-CHROMING, RIGINAL PIPES AND MUFFLERS FINALLY LITERALLY FELL APART, O NOT ORIGINAL HEADERS AND MUFFLERS... BUT U.K. MADE NORTON.WELL MAINTAINED TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE, EADY TO GO!This BONNEVILLE has NOT BEEN restored... only MAINTAINED!By the way, ES! she is a LEFT HAND (normal now-a-days) SHIFT!
This TRIUMPH BONNEVILLE T140V, 50 is in fantastic shape, tarts, uns, tops, hifts and goes down the road as she should!FAST, ependable and good looking all in one package.... yep, looker AND a rider!!!
NO smoke, O oil consumption, nd NO oil leaks... Runs smooth and quiet (The exhaust note isauthoritativeto 3000 RPM and then she lets loose with a ROOOOAR), hat the heck, t's a BONNY with "NO eqalizer pipe... TRUE DUAL EXHAUST", oooooooooo SWEET!!!!! I am actually happy that the Original set finally fell apart, ood excuse the have her sound like they did when I was a kid...(I had a 1976 Bonneville in my younger years) AND LOVIN' IT!Below are just a few of the high and low points:
Body/Frame- NO RUST to speak of anywhere! (doesn't happen here in our sunny, roughtridden, alifornia)- VERY LIGHT"rust" spottinghere and there on the chrome areas, one noticed on the painted areas... it is so minor that it's hard to see in person... seriously, et alone in the pictures, ut ya gotta mention it, he's a rider.... NOT restored, just Maintain her and keep her runnin'.- The Exhaust is fairly new and is tight, olid with NO rust, he has New Header pipes with Norton Pea Shooters on her... a REALLY SWEET SOUND, nd LOOKS AWESOME!The original pipes fell apart (literally) over the years so I opted for the "NON-Equalized" headers and Norton Pea Shooters. INCLUDED is also a set of Classic 1 3/4" bore, traight (BRAND NEW) "Cocktail Shaker" silencers which areoutrageouslyload if ya remove the baffle ("not my style", ut cool)... AND I also have a (BRAND NEW) set of BURGESS TYPE Silencers with the EXTENDED INLET (so your kick-starter won't hit the larger part of the silencer) but these just didn't "grab me" like I thought they would, again... "Not my style", ut cool too). BOTH OF THESE EXTRA SETS OF BRAND NEW silencers ARE INCLUDED with the bike!!! (I used them around the block and figured... not for me, h well) (see pictures)- She hasn't been all cleaned up, his is just the way I keep her.- The Handle Bars, enders and Rims (chrome stuff) are basically rust free-The seat is in Excellentcondition on top AND underneath.(see pictures)- The Frame is solid and smooth.... NO rust to speak of, ONE. (see pictures)- The headlight, ach and speedo are perfect! They all WORK PERFECT ALSO!(see picture)- Handle Bar mounts to Tripple Tree have been COMPLETELY replaced including cups, ubber isolaters, ashers, nd retainers... bars are nice and tight now, s they should be.- The Air Control Lever (Choke) works perfectly, s it should- Both side covers are tight with NO cracking and fit perfectly!- NEW CLUTCH including FULLassemblyplates and springscompleted this mostresentservice. (Clutch was getting a little un-predictable, mooth now!)-FullService and Preventative Maintenance(engine,transmission, nd primary oils all changed, ad the brake fluid drained and replaced while replacing all brake hoses, alves adjusted, lugs, oints, arbs cleaned and setup, ew engine oil hoses, ew brake hoses (front and rear)professionallycompletedthis month (May, ncluding replaced the "oil hoses" under the motor as they were starting to weep a little.- NEW (last summer) ORIGINAL style Dunlop Gold Seal K70's front and rear, ront 3.25x19 (DOT 7T1N) and rear 4.00x18 (DOT 7TY2) as Original. (STILL have the ORIGINAL BEAD LOCKS for the rear tire in place!!!)- ORIGINAL DUNLOP RIMS, ADE IN ENGLAND(with allstampingstillvisible)rims front and rear, ERY MINIMAL rust spotting, eriously, a have ta get real close ta see it, EAL CLOSE!(see pictures)- Still running the ORIGINAL "AMAL" 930 L93 (left) and R92 (right) Carbs! AND they still work perfectly!!!- Under the seat is a "Battery Tender attachment point (12 volt, ositive ground set up correctly to charge as it should)"(see picture of seat up)- No tool pouch... (don't know where that went... but I'll keep lookin' for it)- Comes with Clear California TITLE, wners Manual, arts Books, RIGINAL Triumph (4 ring) Shop Manual printed in ENGLAND, ith no missing pages, nd the CLYMER Shop Manual that I have used for years... (actually the best manual for this Bonny, 've used the heck out of this CLYMER Shop Manual, he TRIUMPH Manual is SO, O, or information.)Several magazine ads', ND THE ORIGINAL 1977 DEALER 2 page SALES LEAFLET... WITH DEALER STAMP STILLVISIBLE(now is that cool?!?! or what???) and 2 Keys, ORIGINAL and 1 copy.(all of theliteraturepictured)- Lights working, the "turn signals" also work as they should).-CLEAR CALIFORNIA TITLE in hand, n my name. Current CALIFORNIA registration good until AUGUST, 016. NO gap fees here! NONE! ALL UP to DATE!
NO MAJOR Replaced, ainted, r Buffed Parts- Frame, ide covers, ank, nd anything that is painted is all ORIGINAL paint, s far as I can remember.- Tank paint is not "perfect", t is the ORIGINAL stuff !!Has the usual "cracking?" around the filler area on the cream/white color and well faded on both the CHEROKEE RED and WHITE colors and GOLD pin striping. (ya know, really like theORIGINALlook... why screw up abeautifulORIGINAL, reat running bike by "RE-DOING IT"? People always stop me and comment what a fantastic ORIGINAL bike this is.... I like that she shows her age, show mine, eck, 'm faded (grey on top) and cracking too.) (see pictures)- Tank is CLEAN inside, nd they stay that way when ya ride the bike!NO work has been done to the tank, nside or out! And NONE needs to be done!!!- ALL FENDERS and FENDER STAYS are SOLID, nd BEAUTIFUL, nd in ORIGINAL condition... NO welding, O straightening, O repairs to fenders or fender stays.- Valves adjusted, une-up, nd All 3 Fluids Change recently.... READY TO RIDE!- ORIGINAL "Made In ENGLAND" in "GOLD" is STILL VISIBLE on the right frame down tube!- Tires great!NO cracking orexcesswear as stated above (see pictures)- INCLUDED is a set of "through over" saddle bags, nd a storage roll pouch for your change, hone, at, igarettes, r what ever (attached to the forks up front). All in REAL NICE CONDITION! AND REAL LEATHER too!!!(see pictures)
- I'm sure I have forgotten something, ut check the pictures as they are the best atdescribingthis FANTASTIC (almost original) 1977 Triumph Bonneville T140V, 50 of mine.... and please ask questions. I could go on forever about my Bonny, LOVE THIS BIKE... but enough is enough... If ya need more info.... JUST ASK.
PLEASE look at the pictures closely, have taken pictures of the "bad stuff", hich is really only the Faded, racking paint on the Gas Tank... that really is the only "BAD STUFF" on this Triumph T140V 750 Bonny. At least I think I got a good picture of it....so ya know exactly what it looks like... although it's NEVER bothered me as it gives a realsenseof this Bonnies age... nothing to be ashamed of for sure! What ya see, s what ya get.
Ya need ta know, his IS one of my FAVORITE RIDES, nd she getsriddenoften, o she IS READY TA RIDE ANYWHERE... ANYTIME, nd I don't mean just around the block... she's use to havin' a 200, 00, 00, nd even a 500 mile day put on her, nd she LOVES IT!!!!
ANY questions, LEASE ASK NOW, OT after the auction ends.
Please Read:I purchased this Triumph Bonny T140V years ago, he IS one of my FAVORITE riding machines!This Bonny has NOT BEEN "restored"! (I don't go for that "restored" stuff... maintain them and ride them, HAT'S WHAT IT'S ABOUT!!!) And sheHAS BEENMAINTAINED! (my ridin' buddies say I over Maintain her... but they don't have ta wait for me when we go on a major putt! I usually have ta wait for them)The motor runs great! NO oil leaking, he valves adjusted, nd a tune-up and all fluids changed were done in mid-May for this spring riding season as usual... so no work to do there. Soooo she's READY TA RIDE across country or localand have some real fun! You take care of (MAINTAIN) her, nd she'll take care of you!!!! She's NEVER let me down... NEVER!NOTHIN' LIKE an older Triumph Bonneville ta get the juices flowin'.... NOTHIN'!
I rode her to the Sierras two weeks ago for lunch and a putt (Jamestown, A., nd then north on hi-way 49, hen west on 88 ta home, id about 200+ miles round-trip).... GREAT riding up there! LOTS of GREAT TWISTIES!!!You will find out that even a 20 minute trip to the grocery store, ost office, r gas station WILL turn into a 1 HOUR trip.... because someone ALWAYS wants ta talk to ya about her, nd the bike they used ta have... or wanted ta have....it takes longer, ut it IS FUN.
NOTICE: Mileage is as of DATE LISTED.... She will probably have a few more miles on her at end of auction as I do ride this Bonneville at least once a week as weather permits. Sometimes only a couple miles, ther times as far as I can go, nd back home in a day.Once she's purchased and the deposit is paid, will not ride her (don't worry). She'll be covered up safe and sound in the garage.... waiting ta go for a ride with her new owner.....AND YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE THE TIME OF YOUR LIFE!!!
Why am I sellin' her?Well, 've got a shed and garage full of older bikes and it's a real chore tryin' ta keep up with "takin' care of them" as they should be, o I'm thinnin' the herd. I only ride a couple of them regularly (and this IS one of them) now, nd it's time someone else gets a chance ta enjoy this sweet Bonneville now... and take care of her. So..... now ya know.Did I forget anything? I'm sure I did, eck, 'm pushin' 70 now.... I'm lucky I remember where the coffee pot is half the time.If ya have any questions... PLEASE ask!If I know the answer, 'll tell ya, nd if I don't, 'll tell ya I don't know.... NOBologna!
If the "Buy It Now" is outside of your budget, o ahead and MAKE a reasonable OFFER. Ya never know if ya don't try.
I Realize that sometimes ya can't get a transport to pickup something in a week or two... just keep me informed, f ya need more time, t's not a problem, lthough payment "in full" is required within 3 (or so) days of auction end as listed...
COMMUNICATION is the key to a successful transaction... just let me know if transportation issuesarise. I WILL WORK WITH YOU, gain... communication,communication. Arrangements and cost (see NOTICE below) of transportation is the buyersresponsibility.
I can help with the loading of your TRIUMPH T140V, 50, ONNEVILLE.If ya want to come by and pick her up yourself, o problem. Heck, f ya live in New York, a can ride her home, f ya can stand the rotten weather!!!
I can not "crate" this Triumph Bonneville. I do not have the tools, r "know how", o crate her for a safe and problem free trip. Sorry 'bout that.
ALL transport pickup and/or buyer pickup, s after payment in full has cleared my bank... Including CASH...naturally. Once payment has cleared my bank, will USPS PRIORITY MAIL, ith tracking number, he SIGNED TITLE, wners manual, anuals, arts Books, nd 1 key to ya(transportersusuallywant one (1) key with the vehicle).The Silencers, nd Saddle bags will be shippedUPS GROUND with insurance and tracking.
NOTICE, PS GROUND MUST HAVE A "REAL STREET ADDRESS" to deliver to... NO P.O. BOXES PLEASE, r your items WILL NOT SHIP!
Transportation of this 1977 Triumph Bonneville T140V, 50 motorcycle is the buyersresponsibility.
Again, f ya have ANY questions about this sweet 1977, 140V, 50 Bonny, LEASE ASK, a can Ebay E-mail or call me at (925) 381-5772.(If I don't answer, LEASE leave a detailed message and I WILL RETURN your call)
It's better to ask questions FIRST and not have anysurpriseslater.
This Sweet 1977 Triumph Bonneville T140V, 50cc, s "for sale" locally also, o I reserve the right to end this auction at any time.As stated above, o warranty, o guarantee, ritten or implied.
Feel free to check my feedback, ou won't bedisappointed!
BID WITH CONFIDENCEHAVE FUNTHANKS FOR LOOKIN'

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