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1969 Triumph Trophy on 2040-motos

US $6,000.00
YearYear:1969 MileageMileage:10 ColorColor: Red
Location:

Coatesville, Pennsylvania, United States

Coatesville, Pennsylvania, United States
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Triumph Trophy photos

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Triumph Trophy tech info

Engine Size (cc)Engine Size (cc):650 WarrantyWarranty:Vehicle does NOT have an existing warranty For Sale ByFor Sale By:Private Seller

Triumph Trophy description

It's my opinion that only a handful of collectors are looking for concours restored bikes costing upwards of $15,000.  Most of us in the Triumph age demographic of 45 to 65 are looking for a handsome and reliable Sunday driver. So, consider this one.
I've sold most of my collection and down to the last few.  I bought this numbers matching Trophy a few years ago from a gent who started the restoration and ran out of energy or money or both.  The bike was completely disassembled and the motor was redone, so he said.  I did not split the cases to verify exactly what was done however, I did pull the head and found new pistons and a fresh valve grind so I made the assumption, based on what I saw, that it was done right.  No instruments were with the bike so mileage is unknown. The frame and tins were professionally painted.  The tank is a new reproduction.  I then went to my inventory to upgrade and/or add items:  Seat is Birtish Wassell; fenders are original stainless in very nice condition; rims are Jones and Dunlop with some light pitting, but very presentable; lights are original with Lucas lamp and lens; harness is new British cloth reproduction; exhaust is used but quite nice with proper crossover and I believe it to be original.  (As a "C" model, it should have high pipes but I couldn't see spending another $600-$800 to source the correct exhaust which just drives up my cost and your price.)  I prefer to use stainless fasteners wherever I can.  I added a tach drive as I like the look of both instruments mounted.  Gauges are genuine Smiths completely refurbished.  New handlebars, throttle, levers, cables, grips and rubbers all around.  It's now running an electronic rectifier and a Pazon ignition.  Comes with center stand and side stand which both work beautifully. Don't need the wood block.
You'll be getting a restored and very desirable TR6C at less than half the above referenced cost.  I timed it and set the carb by ear.  Starts easily and idles properly but you'll need to re-torque and tweak the tune as you sort it out and run it in.  It's fresh with only a few test miles.  Signed Michigan title.  

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