Triumph chopper - What do you think?
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Triumph chopper - What do you think?
Don't know much about it other than it was apparently on the cover of Easyriders at one time. Was built by Johnny Goodson (who now owns insane custom cycles). There are a couple of other pics on his website: insanecustomcycles.com
It is for sale on another website by the current owner. Guy says he wants as close to $10K as possible. Seem like a good deal?
oops - forgot the pic.
It is for sale on another website by the current owner. Guy says he wants as close to $10K as possible. Seem like a good deal?
oops - forgot the pic.
RE: Triumph chopper - What do you think?
Hello Biggzed. You thinking of buying it? It sure looks pretty good in the pics! Years ago I helped build a similiar bike and the only problems I ever had was I used a intake like the one in the pic & it got in the way while riding it seemed. Other than that its hard to make a choice on purchasing a custom like this huh. Questions I might have are How long has the bike been around--Has it been ridin rarely--does it have any (leaks ) so to speak from lack of riding--etc. Titled for purchase Im sure. Hae a good evening.
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RE: Triumph chopper - What do you think?
Hey Toolbox - I wondered about that aircleaner set up as well. I asked the guy posting for sale simliar questions, especially about whether the bike is/can be registered. It's in CA and I live in OR. I guess I am considering it, although not seriously. The guy has not e-mailed me back and its been 2 days. I just sold my Roadking for a pretty good chunk of change and intend to buy a Roadglide. This just caught my eye. Wish I could have both. Just wondered if anyone knew the bike and/or think it's a fair asking price.
I'll post back here if I get any additional information.
I'll post back here if I get any additional information.
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RE: Triumph chopper - What do you think?
$10K....Seems a decent price if you're looking for a that special toy. According to his site, there's been lot's of work done to it, and the motor is rebuild. I'd want to know if they put a big bore kit (750cc) on it or left it close to the stock 650cc. If you've never owned a British Twin, you are in for a treat. I love the way these motors sound.
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RE: Triumph chopper - What do you think?
I got an e-mail back from the owner last night. Lots of information about the bike. Here's the details of what he told me about the bike:
- He has owned it since January '06, thinks he is the 3rd owner, not sure when it was completed but his guess is about 3 years ago
- He has put less than 500 miles on it and thinks it has very few miles since completetion
- The guy he bought it from originally bought it for his wife to ride to bike night once a week. She couldn't always start it so she stopped
riding. It's a kick start only with a mag and she was pretty petite.
- '67 750 rebuilt by Rabars in San Jose, CA. Apparently a very well respected Triumph shop
- Was originally a single carb engine, but Rabars put a Bonneville manifold on it with dual Mikuni's
Other than that, he says it may need to have the clutch adjusted and the carbs are a little finicky. He says once it warms up you have to adjust the idle down. He says it rides and handles great for what it is. Must be a pretty light bike, so I'm guessing it's fairly quick.
I am going to check into what it would take to register something like this in my state. I think it would be fun to own for a while.
Hackd - Since it is a 750 does that mean it has a big bore kit, or did Triumph make 750's in '67? If it is a big bore kit, should I be worried? Also, I'm guessing this is a 4 speed, but would it be a right foot shift set-up?
- He has owned it since January '06, thinks he is the 3rd owner, not sure when it was completed but his guess is about 3 years ago
- He has put less than 500 miles on it and thinks it has very few miles since completetion
- The guy he bought it from originally bought it for his wife to ride to bike night once a week. She couldn't always start it so she stopped
riding. It's a kick start only with a mag and she was pretty petite.
- '67 750 rebuilt by Rabars in San Jose, CA. Apparently a very well respected Triumph shop
- Was originally a single carb engine, but Rabars put a Bonneville manifold on it with dual Mikuni's
Other than that, he says it may need to have the clutch adjusted and the carbs are a little finicky. He says once it warms up you have to adjust the idle down. He says it rides and handles great for what it is. Must be a pretty light bike, so I'm guessing it's fairly quick.
I am going to check into what it would take to register something like this in my state. I think it would be fun to own for a while.
Hackd - Since it is a 750 does that mean it has a big bore kit, or did Triumph make 750's in '67? If it is a big bore kit, should I be worried? Also, I'm guessing this is a 4 speed, but would it be a right foot shift set-up?
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RE: Triumph chopper - What do you think?
bored to 750. The big engine was the Bonnie 650. the TT650 had different cams and carbs jetted differently. Norton and BSA came out with 750 in 67. So the hot setup for Triumph was to bore the jugs and new pistons.
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RE: Triumph chopper - What do you think?
ORIGINAL: Biggzed...Hackd - Since it is a 750 does that mean it has a big bore kit, or did Triumph make 750's in '67? If it is a big bore kit, should I be worried? Also, I'm guessing this is a 4 speed, but would it be a right foot shift set-up?..
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RE: Triumph chopper - What do you think?
Hi all. I'm the owner of the bike. Now that the issue of the engine size is brought up, I am sure I was told it was 750, but I couldn't really say for sure. Otherwise, yes, it does shift on the right; 4 speed. It's different, but didn't take too long to get used to it. Regards.
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RE: Triumph chopper - What do you think?
ORIGINAL: Hackd
No 750 twin in 67, they had 650 and 500 twins. I believe the 750 came out sometime in the 70's shortly before the demise of Triumph. The 750 'mod' was a popular thing to do 'back in the day'. Remember the Jap Bikes were hitting the beaches in waves back then. The bike will shift on the right. I used to own a 69 or 70 Bonneville (can't remember-70's pharmaceuticals I guess), actually bought it for my first wife. Paid around $600 for it back in '72 or '73 (again...well it was thirty years ago). She was around 5'7" and had no problems kicking it. I owned a BMW R75/5 and wanted her to have something that she could get on the interstates and keep up with me on. I loved the BMW for trips, and the 'Thumper' was great for cruising. Wish I'd never sold it. I bet if you found some greybeard that loved Triumphs, you could get the carb issue taken care of. I found a guy years ago (who ran a Harley Shop-But loved Triumphs) that got my old Bonney running sweet.
ORIGINAL: Biggzed...Hackd - Since it is a 750 does that mean it has a big bore kit, or did Triumph make 750's in '67? If it is a big bore kit, should I be worried? Also, I'm guessing this is a 4 speed, but would it be a right foot shift set-up?..
