Triumphrat

stu

Haven't seen it yet, but its claimed to run well with good paint and chrome, asking $2950. What is a good price range? I know they are cheaper than Bonnys, and the oil in frame are worth less than pre 1970 models, but can't find much info on E Bay

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Stu


TORs, NARK, thruxton needles, 140mains.40 pilots 2.75 turns out, procom igniter, 17T

KADUTZ

you have asked a question that cannot be answered.

A good price range is what you feel comfortable with. Further the asking of the question indicates you have not done enough research on what these old tractors are selling for or what they are worth.
As does your statement OIF's are worth less than pre 70 models. Trust me you not gonna find info on Ebay.

I strongly suggest you learn what the statement buyer beware means.

DAGAD

Stu, Kadutz has it nailed.
Search this forum for information and look at books to find which model you really want. One thing that struck me was, In America, ANYTHING with one carb is reffered to as a Tiger............ So, are you looking for a 500cc or a 650cc or a 750cc bike?
My choice would be a 1980 / 82 TR7RV Tiger 750, real easy to live with and good fun.
Roy.

my lips never moved!

retrobiker

you might want to check out www.nadaguides.com. Again,these just give you a rough idea.

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DAGAD
The last TR7 imported into the US was a early 1978 model due to pollution laws. Not saying none got here. I heard of a Hesketh on the East Coast and there were Hinckley Triumph's in the Chicago area and the HD Factory in 91/92.

Retro
I would be very cautious when using that book.

stu

I thought posting the question on this site was doing research, since this is the most knowledgeable forum on the web. And if you are not aware that pre 1970 Bonnevilles are fetching 5 figures, maybe I'm not the only one needs more researching.A friend of mine was offered 10,600 for his 68 on E Bay two weeks ago, and turned it down.

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TORs, NARK, thruxton needles, 140mains.40 pilots 2.75 turns out, procom igniter, 17T

Pythas

$3000 sounds all right on the grounds that it hasnt been gone at with adjustable wrenches and such. Paid $3300 for my '73 T140V back in late 2005 and was happy with what I got for it. From those I have talked to around here (here being new england, not this forum) the running rate right now is between 3-4 grand and shows some inclination to climb.

If she's in good shape, and as you said you've been riding since 1955 it sounds like you have enough knowledge to figure that out, then I think thats a fair price, tho you could try to haggle a bit I suppose.

But $3000 should get you something thats in really good shape, or at least it did in 2005. When you give it a ride, if you find the shocks are shot, maybe point that out, and tires, ect.. you could in theory scrape a few hundred off the price if the fellow selling is reasonable.

bonnietiler

I'm with Dagad on this, a late model TR7 would be great, maybe a few crept into Canada?
I'm pretty sure that they had to discontinue the TR7 in the US cos the Amal Mk2 wouldn't.. and still won't...fit using a single carb manifold, that oil in frame tube just fouled, the Mk1 Amal was still used in the UK and..well..maybe Canada??
I test rode a Police spec TR7 with an AV frame a few years ago..very sweet...
BonnieT

Mecchanica

I like the TR7s. But I don't like the brakes or the rear wheels. The 73-74 are conical alloy hubs and don't stop all that well, are hard to clean, the alloy backing plate distorts under heavy braking and you can't fit a smaller sprocket than the stock 47T. and if the drum is damaged, you have to delace the wheel and get another hub.
The later ones have the stupid rear disc set-up with the inept master cylinder, the clunky and barely functional iron caliper, and the idiot chromed disc. They tend to bind up and not release. The later set up with the high mounted caliper was a small improvement, but still less than ideal. At least with the rear disc you have more sprocket choices.
I would fit (and have fitted) an early rear wheel with the 43T cast one piece sprocket/drum. You will have to make a bearing spacer for inside the hub, to reduce the axle size from 20mm to 5/8" plus you will have to make spacers for aligning the sprockets. Relatively minor job. Looks A LOT better, and you will like the higher gearing. You will also have to lengthen the arm on the brake pedal to accomodate the longer arm on the rear brake plate....about an inch and a quarter center pivot to center brake rod hole.
Pull the inlet manifold and carb. Port match the manifold to the head, open up the inlet to 32mm and fit a nice new 32mm carb with #3 chrome slide and a 260 main.
Fit the 60s style mufflers, both for looks and performance. I would also fit a pair of exhaust adaptors and fit some slip-over pipes.
Fit a Grimeca caliper, or better yet, a four piston billet item with a Grimeca 13mm bore master, a teflon/SS brake line, and strip the chrome from the disc and drill with 3/16 holes. Fit Norton "Euro" gaiters and a fork brace.
Replace the high US T140 style bars with earlier T120 bars or with K and N superbars. You should then also get shorter 68-70 TR6 cables.
These changes will significantly improve the performance and reliability of your bike.....and it'll look GREAT.

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Germ

[quote=stu;875257]Pre-70 bonnies can get in that range, but if you're not looking for a show quality bike you can easily find one for much less. There is a huge range in the values and there isn't one answer. There are a lot of factors involved. I would not under any means call this the most knowledgeable forum on the web for non-Hinkley Triumphs. If you want more info on buying a vintage triumph talk to some of the guys over on britbike.com.

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