Norton, Triumph, Triton, Cafe racer

Description

1966 Norton Triton Motorcycle

You are bidding on a Custom built Triton  Motorcycle.

This Triton has been under construction for the past three years.

I love building them but with texting. drunks and people who refuse to see riders. I stopped riding on the street.   Here is your chance to have a one off classic without the headache of trying to remember to shift on the right.

 

Frame

 

1966 Norton Slimline Featherbed bed frame.   Bike comes complete with original

Norton engine cases.   Clear Tennessee Title.

Frame is painted Kaki metallic base coat/clear coat

 

 

Engine

 

Triumph Bonneville 750 CC engine. Engine Numbers NN6403X.   This makes this a 1976 Bonneville Engine.

The engine came from a low mileage motorcycle that sat too long.   The pistons were stuck at the bottom of the stroke.   After some soaking and a gentle rap. the pistons were freed from the bore.   I was going to bore it . 010 over but found a new old stock cylinder assembly.   The engine remains at stock bore with new pistons and rings.

Cylinder head looked perfect but was sent out for a valve grind to make sure.

Connecting rods had no slop and knowing it was low mileage. the engine was not split open.

Cases were polished by the Chrome Shop with new badging.

Exhaust is big bore MDI with upswept mufflers.

Oil filter incorporated into oil return line to tank.   This should prevent any additional sludge trap buildup that plaques most Triumphs and require major break down to correct.   Standard off the shelf spin on oil filter canister.

 

 

 

 

Carburetion

 

New Amal Premier 930 Concentric carburetors with screened velocity stacks

New choke and throttle cables

 

Front Suspension

 

1972 Suzuki GT 750 front fork assembly modified to fit the Norton Featherbed neck.

Steering neck modified to taper roller bearings.

Bike has the desired 4 leading shoe drum brake assembly.

Front tire is Dunlap Roadmaster.   The tire is old and should be replaced.

New hard chromed fork tubes and seals imported from Japan.

New old stock Suzuki clutch and brake levers

Chrome plated upper triple tree

All Suzuki factory bolts rechromed

Stainless steel spokes

Caf?© racer billet clip ons with Tomacelli grips.   Very nice feel

Very early Honda dip switch and horn button NOS

Lucas PL700 tribar headlamp mounted to an aftermarket headlamp bucket.

Headlamp is mounted to the forks using Norton Colorado billet mounting ears.

Front tire came with the Suzuki 4LS brake drum.   Tire appears to be old and I would replace.   Although the tire looks new. I do see a little cracking at the bottom of some of the treads.

I have not installed rear view mirrors.   Mounts are there on the Suzuki levers but I just have not found a set that I liked.   Here is your opportunity to find the seat that suits you.

 

Rear Suspension

 

Triumph Bonneville rear wheel assembly with Disc brake.

I know you purists will balk at the disc but I opted for left hand shift and the disc

Brake worked out well for this application.

Dunlop wheel rechromed and laced with Stainless steel spokes

New Dunlop Roadmaster tire

Yamaha R6 rear sets with master cylinder for improved braking.

 

Ignition and Electrics

 

Branson  Boyer Micro Power solid state ignition

Ballistic EVO2 8 cell Lithium Performance battery

Late model Triumph horn

Brake light works from both front and rear brake

Custom wire harness

 

Fuel and oil Tank

 

Custom made aluminum lyta fuel tank made in England.   Quick release filler

Center fuel tap.   No reserve for low fuel.

Clubman quick release tank hold down with stainless strap and rubber isolator.

Oil Tank is custom aluminum with quick release oil filler at seat cutout

 

Seat

 

Clubman caf?© racer seat with clubman mounting hardware.

 

Fenders

Modified BSA

 

Overall

 

This is a very well executed Motorcycle.   No short cuts were taken in the construction.   Parts are either new or excellent condition originals.  

The Featherbed frame is world famous for rigidity and handling.

All Cables are new except the Suzuki brake cables. which were in excellent condition.

This motorcycle is a new build and has no miles.   The ignition timing has not been strobed but is set up per Branson and Triumph Factory instructions.

 

I chose the left hand shift arrangement in this construction  as most riders today are unfamiliar with right hand shift. left hand rear brake early (pre 1974) bikes and in a panic situation. you may find you only down shifted rather than stop.

 

It?ˆ™s rolling art and would look good in the garage. den or displayed at a business.   

 

Mileage

Mileage is based on a Speedometer that I purchased on Ebay at 9429.   Actual mileage is unknown.  

Mileage is based on the odometer that I purchased on Ebay.   I have no idea of actual mileage.   

 

NOTES. TERMS AND CONDITIONS:

A $500. 00 nonrefundable deposit is due within 24 hours of auction close by cash. cashiers check. Paypal or  wire transfer.

Full payment must be received within 5 days after the end of the auction. Payment must be certified funds. cash. bank check or wire transfer.

All funds must clear my bank before the bike leaves the property.

Buyer is responsible for shipping. The buyer pays all shipping costs.

I can crate and load to the carrier of your choice.   Crating charge will be materials only.   No charge to load to carrier.

I have described the above vehicle to the best or my ability.  I may have missed something. overlooked something. or not been aware of something due to lack of knowledge about it.  Please study the photos and ask questions.  

I tried to carefully describe the vehicle and include a substantial number of photos. However. it is very important to keep in mind that this vehicle is pre-owned. not brand new.   After reading of the entire description. if any statement or comment is unclear. or if you have questions. please ask  prior to bidding. There are no warranties expressed or implied of any kind. The motorcycle is sold ?ˆ?As is. Where is?ˆ?.

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