Hi Guys,
I'm shopping for my first Triumph. I've been riding since I was 17 and I'm now 58 (but still think I'm 17).
My best friend had a Trident when we were kids and I wanted a Triumph since then. He sold it a few years back and I wish I had purchased it.
Now I'm looking for one of my own. I'm looking at a complete bike that is in original condition and just needs some cleaning up and new maintenance.
I'm pretty good with tools as I've restored a classic car and rebuilt a 30 foot fishing boat.
Any suggestions on year and model? I think I want a Bonneville and I have my eyes on a 79.
Are there years that I should stay away from? Years that I should be looking for? Are there things that I should be looking at specifically to have the best chance at getting a good bike?
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
I'm shopping for my first Triumph. I've been riding since I was 17 and I'm now 58 (but still think I'm 17).
My best friend had a Trident when we were kids and I wanted a Triumph since then. He sold it a few years back and I wish I had purchased it.
Now I'm looking for one of my own. I'm looking at a complete bike that is in original condition and just needs some cleaning up and new maintenance.
I'm pretty good with tools as I've restored a classic car and rebuilt a 30 foot fishing boat.
Any suggestions on year and model? I think I want a Bonneville and I have my eyes on a 79.
Are there years that I should stay away from? Years that I should be looking for? Are there things that I should be looking at specifically to have the best chance at getting a good bike?
Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.