$3,499
Houston, Texas
Category
Classic Motorcycles
Engine
885 cc
Posted Over 1 Month
THIS BIKE is for anyone who loves the look of a classic Triumph model from the 1960's, with the performance of a more modern motorcycle. If you are in the Houston area, I can arrange a meet to check this bike out yourself. 3 cylinders, six speeds, 885 ccs, 82 hp, Keihin carburetors, good-looking after-market pipes. --- + --- IT IS A NAKED BIKE - when you roll the throttle, hang on, because nothing is going to be between you and the wind. I have been up to 127 mph with this baby before I felt like I was going to turn into a parachute. If you enjoy a bike with a serious sound to it, this may be the bike for you. This thing roars. I never use the horn because I have never, ever needed to use it to let cars know that I am near them. --- + --- MECHANICALLY AND ELECTRICALLY, I have taken good care of the bike, doing half the maintenance myself and half at professional shops. In anticipation of making it available, in July of 2015 I treated it to a complete professional workover at the legendary Iron Mike's shop in Bacliff, TX (worth the ride), including the following services: full carburetor overhaul, gas tank flush and de-rust, fuel filter and petcock replacement, new tires (Pirelli Diablo Rosso II Black), full inspection and fluid change, including chain inspection. --- + --- I LOVE THIS BIKE, and I can't believe I am selling it. I bought this bike in 2001, and I put about 12000 of my own miles on it for work riding and fun. From 2002 to 2005 I rode it only for fun, but since 2005 it waited in my garage while I moved on to other interests. Something always kept me from selling it, but now that I want a machine shop in my limited workspace, it's time for my baby to have a new owner. Today, the bike has 27166 miles on it (but it might get a few more while I force myself to say goodbye). The title is clear, it is fully registered and state inspected as of August 2015, and is running in great condition. --- + --- THE COSMETICS are in good/great condition, with only a couple of minor exceptions: 1) I dropped the bike once at about 10 mph, and the gas tank has a minor ding on the right side from where the turn signal dented it. 2) When I used to race this bike in 2001, I was able to lean over so far that the aluminum pegs have a nice "machined" angle at the tips. I consider this evidence that you can have a lot of fun on this bike. --- + --- REGARDLESS OF THE LIMITED RUN, I have never had a problem getting parts for this bike, so you get the best of both worlds - cafe-racer nostalgia and modern maintainability. If you are new to riding, know that this was my first bike, too, and I loved it. If you are a veteran rider, you know that this bike is one set of handlebars away from being the cafe racer of your dreams. Looking forward to anyone who is interested.
