Author Topic: Am I an idiot or just plain stupid?? 1965 Triumph in house, work begun (Read 16741 times)

MoMo · « **on:** June 04, 2015, 07:52:34 PM »

I made a gentlemen's agreement to buy this, will pick up when title is clear.

Clearing I'm not thinking correctly...Larry

Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er · « **Reply #1 on:** June 04, 2015, 08:01:23 PM »

Larry, hope there is a 3rd choice

Could be a fun bike.

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #2 on:** June 04, 2015, 08:05:56 PM »

At least it hasn't been hacked up, it will look great with the correct forks, seat and some TLC...

MoMo · « **Reply #3 on:** June 04, 2015, 08:10:46 PM »

Quote from: Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er on June 04, 2015, 08:01:23 PM

Larry, hope there is a 3rd choice Could be a fun bike.

should I start a poll Jerry?

Quote from: Retro Rocket on June 04, 2015, 08:05:56 PM

At least it hasn't been hacked up, it will look great with the correct forks, seat and some TLC...

I actually have a source for the correct parts Mick

scottly · « **Reply #4 on:** June 04, 2015, 08:29:06 PM »

It depends on what you paid for it, Larry.

Stev-o · « **Reply #5 on:** June 04, 2015, 09:21:03 PM »

Quote from: scottly on June 04, 2015, 08:29:06 PM

It depends on what you paid...

...and what you plan to do with it. I always wanted a Triumph.

Sgt.Pinback · « **Reply #6 on:** June 04, 2015, 10:08:51 PM »

Beside that cleaning rag thats a cool bike as it is.

cb650 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 05, 2015, 03:03:23 AM »

needs ape hangers!!!!

Retro Rocket · « **Reply #8 on:** June 05, 2015, 04:35:02 AM »

Quote from: MoMo on June 04, 2015, 08:10:46 PM

Quote from: Jerry Rxman Griffin aka MuthaF'er on June 04, 2015, 08:01:23 PM
Larry, hope there is a 3rd choice Could be a fun bike.

should I start a poll Jerry?

Quote from: Retro Rocket on June 04, 2015, 08:05:56 PM
At least it hasn't been hacked up, it will look great with the correct forks, seat and some TLC...
I actually have a source for the correct parts Mick

Nice, another motorcycle that actually looks like a motorcycle...

72 yellow · « **Reply #9 on:** June 05, 2015, 04:47:58 AM »

Lots of potential. My 71 BSA gets along fine with the CB750 and the CB77, sharing the garage. What year is it ??

70CB750 · « **Reply #10 on:** June 05, 2015, 05:14:31 AM »

Nice!

MoMo · « **Reply #11 on:** June 05, 2015, 08:56:19 AM »

Quote from: scottly on June 04, 2015, 08:29:06 PM

It depends on what you paid for it, Larry.

1000 for a titled, rebuilt motor, electronic ignition, 1965 Triumph. 500 for the doorag

=1500 total. Owner is hard up for cash. Deal hasn't been consummated but could be later today. Plan is to make it road worthy, ride it as is for a bit white I gather the parts to bring it back to stock. Then flip it(not on the ground

for sure). My friend (the one who I am restoring the DS6 for found it) and swears that with a grand put into it the bike should be worth 4 to 5000....Larry

ofreen · « **Reply #12 on:** June 05, 2015, 09:05:32 AM »

Never rule out 'crazy' as an option.

MoMo · « **Reply #13 on:** June 05, 2015, 09:09:06 AM »

Quote from: ofreen on June 05, 2015, 09:05:32 AM

Never rule out 'crazy' as an option.

good point, never thought I'd own a British bike. I've never even worked on one. Back in the service during the 60s is when I was introduced to motorcycling by a native of Detroit who happened to have a 650 Bonnie-that may have something to do with this total lack of judgement...Larry

ofreen · « **Reply #14 on:** June 05, 2015, 09:22:16 AM »

Quote from: MoMo on June 05, 2015, 09:09:06 AM

Quote from: ofreen on June 05, 2015, 09:05:32 AM
Never rule out 'crazy' as an option.

good point, never thought I'd own a British bike. I've never even worked on one. Back in the service during the 60s is when I was introduced to motorcycling by a native of Detroit who happened to have a 650 Bonnie-that may have something to do with this total lack of judgement...Larry

I was kidding of course. If the rebuild was done correctly it looks like a worthy project. My brother-in-law had a 500 Trophy Trail a few years ago. I wouldn't have set across the country on it but it was a blast to ride.

dusterdude · « **Reply #15 on:** June 05, 2015, 11:18:47 AM »

Cool bike

MoMo · « **Reply #16 on:** June 05, 2015, 11:29:22 AM »

Quote from: ofreen on June 05, 2015, 09:22:16 AM

Quote from: MoMo on June 05, 2015, 09:09:06 AM
Quote from: ofreen on June 05, 2015, 09:05:32 AM
Never rule out 'crazy' as an option.

good point, never thought I'd own a British bike. I've never even worked on one. Back in the service during the 60s is when I was introduced to motorcycling by a native of Detroit who happened to have a 650 Bonnie-that may have something to do with this total lack of judgement...Larry

I was kidding of course. If the rebuild was done correctly it looks like a worthy project. My brother-in-law had a 500 Trophy Trail a few years ago. I wouldn't have set across the country on it but it was a blast to ride.

I realized the sense of humor, neither would I set out across country on any vintage Brit bike-crazy would fit someone who did that.

Quote from: dusterdude on June 05, 2015, 11:18:47 AM

Cool bike

thanks DD, still don't have it yet tho...Larry

grcamna2 · « **Reply #17 on:** June 05, 2015, 11:41:35 AM »

Quote from: MoMo on June 05, 2015, 09:09:06 AM

Quote from: ofreen on June 05, 2015, 09:05:32 AM
Never rule out 'crazy' as an option.

good point, never thought I'd own a British bike. I've never even worked on one. Back in the service during the 60s is when I was introduced to motorcycling by a native of Detroit who happened to have a 650 Bonnie-that may have something to do with this total lack of judgement...Larry

Do you own a set of Whitworth wrenches and sockets?

Vinhead1957 · « **Reply #18 on:** June 05, 2015, 12:04:18 PM »

Looks like a great project. I'm not a flipper! I enjoy the process of rebuilding but I don't think you can make enough with time spent.

MoMo · « **Reply #19 on:** June 05, 2015, 08:09:11 PM »

Quote from: grcamna2 on June 05, 2015, 11:41:35 AM

Quote from: MoMo on June 05, 2015, 09:09:06 AM
Quote from: ofreen on June 05, 2015, 09:05:32 AM
Never rule out 'crazy' as an option.

good point, never thought I'd own a British bike. I've never even worked on one. Back in the service during the 60s is when I was introduced to motorcycling by a native of Detroit who happened to have a 650 Bonnie-that may have something to do with this total lack of judgement...Larry

Do you own a set of Whitworth wrenches and sockets?

Bill, I have most every tool known to mankind for working on Japanese bikes but no whitworthless, should be able to make do with what I have. If not, just have to buy more tools

Quote from: Vinhead1957 on June 05, 2015, 12:04:18 PM

Looks like a great project. I'm not a flipper! I enjoy the process of rebuilding but I don't think you can make enough with time spent.

May or may not flip depends on how it comes out. I usually don't even sell, that is why I have either 9 or 10 bikes-can't keep track. Not as bad as Expent tho.

and it is official.................The Trumpet is here

as of 5 pm today....Larry

MoMo · « **Reply #20 on:** June 05, 2015, 08:22:53 PM »

Here is a real oxymoron of a photo

HondaMan · « **Reply #21 on:** June 05, 2015, 08:51:06 PM »

Hmm...I can already smell the gas on my finger!

MoMo · « **Reply #22 on:** June 05, 2015, 08:54:13 PM »

Yes, the Trumpet is here. Hope Joshua doesn't blow his trumpet and the Triumph come tumbling down

Most have been a moron who even thought of buying a Brit bike

BTW this sucker is LOUD. First thing to go will be those little shortie noisemakers...Larry

MoMo · « **Reply #23 on:** June 05, 2015, 08:55:36 PM »

Quote from: HondaMan on June 05, 2015, 08:51:06 PM

Hmm...I can already smell the gas on my finger!

You're not saying this monstrosity has the potential to leak I hope

kpier883 · « **Reply #24 on:** June 05, 2015, 09:09:07 PM »

Looks to be idling a bit high.

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Author Topic: Am I an idiot or just plain stupid?? 1965 Triumph in house, work begun (Read 16741 times)