1968 TRIUMPH 650 BONNEVILLE CUSTOM HARDTAIL BOBBER BARHOPPER RIGID

1968 Triumph Bonneville custom Bobber / Barhopper. Fresh build with many, any new parts. Bike has a stock wheelbase with old school 70s full loop hard tail. This bobber is comfortable and a blast to ride. Starts first kick.

The details:

1968 Bonneville frame with looped hardtail, ustom billet rear engine mount, R6 4 gallon tank, ibbed rear fender, ustom round oil tank properly plumbed for Triumphs. Stock rake, tock forks rebuilt with new seal holders and seals, oots and new chrome top nuts. New bonded bushes and hardware for the handlebar mount. Wide, omfortable leather seat with about 3 inches of seat travel on the coil springs. All new cables, hrottle, lloy levers, nd jackhammer grips. Foot peg, ick and shift rubbers- all new as well as the kick lever and shift lever.

New rear 16 inch rim with chrome spokes, tock 19"Dunlop front rim with new polished stainless spokes. New sealed wheel bearings, ew brake linings, ew tubes and tires. Lots of new, hrome or re-cad hardware. New drive chain and 20 tooth countershaft sprocket for less RPM at cruise verses the standard 19.

Stock gas tank mount and rubbers, ew gas cap, nd brass petcocks. Oil tank is rubber mounted at 3 points- no more cracked oil tank tabs. New oil lines.

All new custom color coded wiring using British connecters- no lamp cord on this one. Sealed battery, ositive ground, ympanium voltage regulator, ew coils, lug leads, oints and condensers. Twin mini tail lights, ED license plate light as well as an LED under tank to light the motor. Ignition is by toggle switch cleverly concealed in the usual place under the seat. Accessible while riding. 6" Bates style quartz head light with a 3 position toggle- off, im and bright.

Engine is a 1971 4 speed that had an older + .030 rebuild withlow miles. Solid bottom end, an good with good oil pressure. Motor was gone through to replace every oil seal, asket and O-ring. Nice and oil tight. New clutch plates. Head was in good condition, ut knurled the guides, ut seats and lapped the valves to be sure. Engine side covers are free of nicks, cratches, ents or road rash. Dual Amal 930s were rebuilt with tight slides,new O-rings, eedle jets, nd alloy float needles. New style shielded ticklers installed. Exhaust is equal length drag pipes with new exhaust clown clamps, rapped, ith glas pak muffler inserts. Sounds good, ut if you want more noise, he inserts are easily removed for that full Triumph sound.

This bike was built with reliability and rideability in mind. A 50 mile trip doesn't have to be a torture session, hat's why the seat, andlebars and riding position were made this way. On the other hand- can be modified the way you like it- that's the beauty and funof a custom bike. Read the description and look at the pictures, lmost everything is new orrebuilt. Very nice professional paint job.

Have a clear Michigan title in my name. Title says 1969, ut was probably sold in 69, hus titled in 69. Title and frame of course match. That was common back in the day.

Those that are new to vintage British bikes be advised this is 47 years old, nbsp;kick start only, o speedometer, achometer, ornor turn signals. Does have a rear view mirror. Mileage is unknown, ut had to put something in.

Bike is located in Mason MI, 8854. Will assist the shipper of your choice, ut please get your own quotes. Will ship anywhere. A Paypal deposit of $ 500.00required within 48 hours of auction close, ull payment within 7 days of auction close, r at pick up or shipping. If these terms aren't met or other arrangements made, ike will be relisted. I can store the bike for you if you send proof ofinsurance. If you have less than 10 feedbacks, lease contact me before bidding. Bike can be viewed in person if needed.

If you have any questions, eel free to call Pat at 517-694-5255.

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