Time to sell my 1966 Triumph Bonneville which I have owned for over 50 years, I guess you can say Im not a flipper. But at 80 years old its time to let someone else enjoy it. Kickstarting is just too difficult, so electric starting is now required. I bought the bike as an original, unrestored example as stated from the seller. 2 things are not original, and they are the ignition, light switches and the seat foam.…
Time to sell my 1966 Triumph Bonneville which I have owned for over 50 years, I guess you can say Im not a flipper. But at 80 years old its time to let someone else enjoy it. Kickstarting is just too difficult, so electric starting is now required. I bought the bike as an original, unrestored example as stated from the seller. 2 things are not original, and they are the ignition, light switches and the seat foam. The switches have been replaced by a single switch, originals are included, and the seat has had extra foam installed, for a better ride. Anew set of the white, 66 only grips are included. The bike runs good, last ridden in January of this year. The gas tank has always been drained before storage so no rust in the tank. When the single ignition switch is turned on the parking light also turns on and the engine can be started. The second turn of the switch turns on the main lights. Tires have good tread but are at least 25 years old. Clutch is not stuck, and bikes shifts like it should. The motor has real strong compression and burns no oil that I can see. Everything else seems to work, but brake light is sometimes fussy. All in all, a great example of a classic Triumph Bonneville. Title is a clear Florida in my name, and I have purchased a 2024 registration for it. The new owner should maybe give it a current tune up change all oils, just to be sure. I will hold bike for reasonable time and work with your shipper.