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2015 Triumph STREET TRIPLE ABS

2015 Triumph STREET TRIPLE ABS

$7,500

Santa Monica, California

Year 2015

Make Triumph

Model STREET TRIPLE ABS

Category -

Engine 675 cc

Posted Over 1 Month

Just over 1000 miles on this bike, it's like new. Adult owned never dropped. All factory service completed at authorized triumph dealership.Some tastefull customizations include (all original parts will be included):Puig windscreenBar end mirrorsTriumph branded engine protection kitFender eliminator kitBrake light modulation kitRegistered through 2018.This bike is in near showroom condition.

2012 Triumph BONNEVILLE T100

2012 Triumph BONNEVILLE T100

$6,500

Santa Monica, California

Year 2012

Make Triumph

Model BONNEVILLE T100

Category -

Engine -

Posted Over 1 Month

15310 miles always garaged kept, runs great! Brand new tires just serviced and a few extras...gel seat, black d & d exhaust

2013 Triumph TIGER 800 ABS

2013 Triumph TIGER 800 ABS

$9,000

Santa Monica, California

Year 2013

Make Triumph

Model TIGER 800 ABS

Category -

Engine 800 cc

Posted Over 1 Month

TRIUMPH TIGER 800 ABS 2013 Motorcycle with 20000 miles on the odometer. Bike is in good condition and runs great. Would probably need new tires and a service. This bike has everything on it. Large Givi top case. 2 Givi Monokey side cases, very good crash bar that covers the engine and gas tank and radiator area. The bike also has a metal radiator cover,Triumph skid plate, foot rests on the crash bars, Denali DM fog lights, headlight lens cover, Storm hand guards, Madstad wind screen with two different size screens, center stand, heated grips, fully adjustable bar risers, Givi tanklock ring... Maybe I'm missing something. Nothing missing on this bike. Ready for a long trip. The only damage on the bike is on the crash bar, fog light and side case on the right side. Was riding in soft sand a couple of weeks ago and when I stopped my foot slipped in the sand and the bike gently dropped in the sand. Slight scratches on the crash bar, side of right fog light and right Givi monokey case. I bought the bike used from Ducati Newport Beach. There was one previous owner. I'm financing the bike, so the eventual buyer would have to take care of paying the balance of $6000 plus the balance of the agreed sale amount to me. Price is negotiable.

2016 Triumph America

2016 Triumph America

$7,500

Santa Monica, California

Year 2011

Make Triumph

Model SPEED TRIPLE 1050

Category -

Engine -

Posted Over 1 Month

FOR SALE MY SPEED TRIPLE, IN FLAWLESS CONDITIONS,ALWAYS GARAGED ON A BATTERY TENDER. REGISTRATION PAID THROUGH NOV 2017. CUSTOMIZED TOUCHES INCLUDE: DART FLY SCREEN $160 ORIGINAL TRIUMPH BAR END MIRRORS $245 SCORPION SEKTER SLIP ON $550 LUIMOTO LEATHER SEAT COVER $160 + $40 INSTALLATION CRG SHORTY LEVERS $200 CUSTOM PAINT ON BELLY PAN TO OFFSET TOO MUCH RED $150 TOT.$ 1500.00 ALL SERVICES ARE UP TO DATE,INCLUDING VALVES ADJUSTMENT, PERFORMED AT MOTO TECNICA IN LOS ANGELES. FRESH OIL, FLUIDS, SPARK PLUGS, PLENTY OF THREAD LEFT ON BOTH TIRES. I'M THE SECOND OWNER, I HAVE BOTH KEYES AND SERVICE MANUAL. CLEAN TITLE IN MY HAND. THIS SPEED TRIPLE IS IN MINT CONDITIONS.BABIED BY ME AND ITS PREVIOUS OWNER. NOT A SINGLE SCRATCH ANYWHERE, PAINT LOOKS LIKE NEW. THE SCORPION SLIP ON GIVES THE ENGINE AN AMAZING SOUND/GROWL, MAKES THE BIKE LIGHTER AND THEREFORE FASTER. I'M IN NO RUSH TO SELL, SO PLEASE NO LOWBALL OFFERS. THANKS FOR LOOKING.

2014 Triumph THRUXTON 900

2014 Triumph THRUXTON 900

$7,200

Santa Monica, California

Year 2010

Make Triumph

Model DAYTONA 675

Category -

Engine -

Posted Over 1 Month

2010 Triumph Daytona 675 Like new, orig 1700 miles, completely stock with a clean title. Has rear cowl and rear passenger seat. This bike has to be seen to be believed. refer to photos... $7200 Text to see.

2016 Indian INDIAN SCOUT

2016 Indian INDIAN SCOUT

$8,500

Santa Monica, California

Year 2013

Make Triumph

Model Thruxton 900

Category Cruiser Motorcycles

Engine -

Posted Over 1 Month

2013 Triumph Thruxton 900, brand new bike with upgrades new exhaust, tail tidy, custom grips. All original parts included with bike. 4k miles in mint condition. $8,500.00

2010 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide CVO ULTRA CLASSIC

2010 Harley-Davidson Electra Glide CVO ULTRA CLASSIC

$10,999

Santa Monica, California

Year 2014

Make Triumph

Model Tiger

Category -

Engine -

Posted Over 1 Month

2014 Triumph Tiger, Triumph Tiger 800, 2014. 5700 miles - Excellent condition with lots of upgrades. Givi airflow adjustable screen (Stock screen also), Givi V46 Minokey top box and mount. Passenger back rest available but not fitted to the box yet, Saddleman adventure comfort seat (stock seat also), Garmin Zumo 390LM including mount - professionally fitted and connected to battery. Full service history. Sad to see this one go but I need the space $10,999.00

Triumph : Tiger 1965 triumph tr 6 sr 1 of 922 built fresh engine rebuild rides perfectly

Triumph : Tiger 1965 triumph tr 6 sr 1 of 922 built fresh engine rebuild rides perfectly

$8,900

Santa Monica, California

Year 1965

Make Triumph

Model Tiger

Category Standard Motorcycles

Engine 650

Posted Over 1 Month

One of only 922 built! Rides like new!! 1965 Triumph Tiger TR6SR Frame no. TR6SR DU19641 Engine no. TR6SR DU19641 In the 1950s Triumph motorcycles established an image unmatched by their competitors in the US market. They were photographed ridden by Hollywood stars. They won top-level AMA road and oval races. They even had attitude – Marlon Brando’s character, Johnny, rode a Triumph in the milestone motorcycle rebel movie, The Wild One. Triumph’s success brought the cash flow to update their line and 1963 saw major changes. The gearbox and crankcase were combined, creating the unit construction 650 engine with redesigned heads featuring increased fin area. An extra stud was added between the cylinders to provide better sealing for the thicker head. Battery and coil ignition replaced the old magnetos. To carry the new engine, a completely new frame was designed with a single front down tube and top tube, eliminating the tuning fork vibration tendencies of the previous duplex front down tubes. While the 1963 bikes were substantially improved, Triumph had the vision to make sure that former styling cues remained, and the new models looked little different and every bit a sleek as their predecessors. The unit construction engine presented a cleaner look and was more integrated with the new frame. All-in-all, the new Triumph models made an impressive package. This TR6SR was a street version of the single-carburetor 650cc TR6, and very few were built. It was almost as fast as the twin-carb’ Bonneville and the TR6 was a far less fussy bike to own. In 1965 only 922 SRs were manufactured. The SR on offer here is mechanically superb. Fresh from a top-end engine rebuild, the bike has phenomenal power, is a piece of cake to start, always first or second kick, and it idles perfectly. It shifts well through a good clutch. The brakes are excellent and all electrical systems work as they should. The suspension feels taut and it handles well. The bike is a true pleasure to ride. Cosmetically, the bike is presentable. The frame and cycle parts are in good condition, with good patina. The tank, fenders and side panel could do with being painted. The bike would be a very simple cosmetic restoration in the colors of your choosing, or ride the wheels off it as it is today. The glass on the tach is cracked. It comes with a set of original tools. When was the last time you saw that?!! Thousands of 650cc Triumphs of all different models were produced and delivered worldwide, but in 1965 only 922 SRs were built, making this bike one of Triumph's most collectable street machines, knowing that the investment is sound. All the while enjoying the ride!

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Triumph : Tiger 1970 triumph tiger tr 6 totally original runs perfectly ca black plate

Triumph : Tiger 1970 triumph tiger tr 6 totally original runs perfectly ca black plate

$9,900

Santa Monica, California

Year 1970

Make Triumph

Model Tiger

Category Standard Motorcycles

Engine 650

Posted Over 1 Month

Fantastically original and untouched, but a superb rider! 1970 Triumph Tiger TR6R Frame no. TR6R PD31770 Engine no. PD31770 TR6R 1970 is considered a pivotal year for Triumph motorcycle design. It was the last year of what many considered some of greatest motorcycles ever made. Although it lies in the shadow if its big sister, the Bonneville, the 1970 TR6 is probably one of the most rider-friendly and versatile Triumphs made in the modern era. In 1970, Triumph offered two variants of the TR6 - the C model, primarily intended for dual purpose riding - and the R model for every day street and touring use. The 1970 650 single carburetor twins reached the zenith of pre oil-in-frame development with features such as a progressive and powerful dual leading shoe front brake, light throttle operation and a change to an American SAE thread form on all fasteners. This change alone greatly assisted dealers and owners alike in servicing the motorcycle. Other changes specific to this year include a revised rear passenger grab rail, and a significantly improved engine breathing system. 1970 was the only year to incorporate a pair of removable front engine mounting plates that made engine removal and installation an easy task. The TR6 of this year also features a fuel tank with a larger capacity than the Bonneville to further enhance its touring capability. In the performance department, the TR6 will run only a few miles an hour shy of the Bonneville's top speed, acceleration is on an almost even par easily through third gear and fuel economy is exceptional with 60+ miles per gallon not unheard of. The timeless styling of this motorcycle, its throaty exhaust note and overall reliability of a single carb configuration, make this a very rideable and desirable collector motorcycle. The zenith of the collector grade motorcycle is an unrestored bike, still in its original paint. And here is an excellent example. Owned from new by a local Southern California gentleman, the bike, now showing 22,400 miles, was his prized possession. Completely original and untouched, the bike oozes perfectly consistent patina and feels exquisite. This highly collectible, numbers matching TR6 dates from this pinnacle year of 1970, built in November of 1969. It is absolutely original, in Spring Gold with black stripe and original Tiger sticker. The colors are repeated on the striped fenders, also original to the bike. It features is original California black license plate, and is currently registered. This survivor runs perfectly and has just undergone an extensive service and sympathetic mechanical restoration by a true marque expert, at considerable cost, including clutch, engine overhaul, brakes, cables, fork rebuild, etc. When I say this is a 1-2 kick bike, I am not saying it lightly. I rode it yesterday for the first time in 6 weeks and it fired up on the 2nd kick. It rides flawlessly. Brakes and suspension feel like a bike should. It is fantastic and I would honestly ride it anywhere. It starts easily and idles smoothly, and has good, responsive power. It shifts well through an excellent clutch. 99% of the hardware is original to the bike, and all cycle parts are original. I couldn’t bring myself to change the seat cover, even with the small tear, or footpeg rubbers, as they too have stood the test of over 45 years! It even has the original Manufacturers sticker on the frame. There are a few scratches and scuffs around the bike, to be expected on a 45 year old machine, which has never been restored, and a couple of dings in the top of the tank. The side panel is not original to the bike, but is about the only part I can find that isn’t. The original wiring harness is still in place for the most part and all electrical works as it should. Thousands of 650cc Triumphs of all different models were produced and delivered worldwide, and I can’t imagine too many still exist, falling to scrap yards and the like. Many of the survivors have been customized or restored. With today's rising interest in barn finds and other unrestored motorcycles, this very special time capsule Tiger offers a buyer the chance to own one of Triumph's most collectable street machines, knowing that the investment is sound.

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Triumph : Bonneville 1966 triumph bonneville tt special w factory records only 1075 mls since 1971

Triumph : Bonneville 1966 triumph bonneville tt special w factory records only 1075 mls since 1971

$19,900

Santa Monica, California

Year 32767

Make Triumph

Model Bonneville

Category Standard Motorcycles

Engine 650

Posted Over 1 Month

Only 1075 miles on this rare Triumph racer for the road 1966 Triumph Bonneville TT Special Engine Number: T120C DU27847 Frame Number: T120C DU27847 In the 1950s and 1960s, Triumph's 650 twins were barred from AMA Class C racing, which limited overhead valve engines to 500cc. The regulations kept the big twins off the dirt ovals. There was another form of dirt competition known as TT racing – the name was derived from the British Tourist Trophy races. American TTs were held on dirt courses, but they had to have a motocross-like jump. Some courses were simple ovals with a jump, while others had left and right turns like a road course. In this form of racing, the 650 Triumphs were allowed, and they dominated. Originally conceived for the 1963 model year, by west coast distributor Bill Johnson of Johnson Motors, the TT was a high performance, factory race bike, stripped down and performance tuned to fill the niche markets of off-road racing. Beginning with and improving upon their street legal Bonneville, the Triumph factory racer came with higher compression pistons, hotter camshafts and a high output ignition system, to produce 54hp at 6,500 rpm. Closer ratio gears were installed in the 4 speed gearbox, chain drive sprocket ratios were altered, and larger diameter exhaust pipes were tucked under the frame, without mufflers. Aluminum, or more durable stainless steel fenders replaced the street items, together with the 2 ½ gallon slim gas tank. Lights, fork lock and speedometer were deleted and only a tachometer was fitted. The forks received special springs and internal valving. These stripped down bikes weighed 350 pounds, some 30 pounds lighter than the stock configuration. The TT Special offered here, of 1965 vintage, has been enjoyed by just three owners from new. According to the last owner, it started life as a Johnson Motors sponsored racer. There are rumours about who rode it, but they are just that. After retiring from racing, the bike returned to JM in 1971 to be rebuilt, and because of the ease of selling road bikes over racers, a small Lucas head and tail lights and speedo were added. The bike was sold to a local Southern California collector, who put only 400 or so miles on it before displaying it in his office. In 2005 he sold the bike to the most recent owner , who, again used it very sparingly, covering only 600 miles or so before putting it in dry storage. He assures me that the 1070 miles that were on the odometer were genuine miles from 1971. In 1965 TT Specials were not stamped as such, but were stamped T120C. I ran the engine/frame number through the Vintage Motorcycle Club, of Staffs, UK, the holders of the factory records, who confirmed that this bike is recorded in Despatch book number 75 and was despatched to Johnson Motors, Pasadena, California, USA on 23 November 1965, confirming the bike as a genuine T120TT. A copy of that email accompanies the bike. The bike is fresh from a mechanical overhaul by a local marque expert. The bike starts easily and idles well. It is tremendously powerful with 11:1 compression with a great crackle and bark from the TT pipes, especially when it comes on cam and you feel a burst of thrust. It is intoxicating and addictive. It shifts perfectly through the TT spec ration 4-speed ‘box, via an excellent clutch with no slip. Brakes, suspension all work perfectly as does the electrical system with fully operational lights. The Bike is currently running the later Concentric Carbs, but is accompanied by the original Monoblocs, with original air filters. With the rarity of these TTs and the number of chopped up and lost to time examples, these represent a fantastic investment, as illustrated in the recent results at auctions in Las Vegas, where they were selling for $24k+. So, this bike is an opportunity to own a rare example with the usability of street legality. The bike is offered on a California Certificate of Title.

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Triumph : Other 1958 ariel square 4 beautifully restored by marque expert extensive history

Triumph : Other 1958 ariel square 4 beautifully restored by marque expert extensive history

$34,900

Santa Monica, California

Year 1958

Make Triumph

Model Ariel Square 4

Category Standard Motorcycles

Engine 1000

Posted Over 1 Month

Beautifully restored by a renowned marque expert! 1958 Ariel Square Four Engine Number: CNML1879 Frame Number: CDM1809 In 1928, engineer Edward Turner was shopping a new motorcycle design to English manufacturers. BSA turned him down, but Ariel was interested. The engine was an unusual four-cylinder. V-twins and inline fours, set both lengthwise and across the frame, had been used previously but Turner’s new design had two vertical twins sharing a common crankcase. The cylinder barrels were cast as a unit in a monobloc design. Their two crankshafts were joined by a flywheel and rotated in opposite directions. By having the two pistons of one crank at top and bottom dead center and the pistons of the second shaft at half stroke, the design was ingeniously compact and the firing order made it practically vibration free. The Ariel Square Four 4F made its debut at the 1930 Olympia Motorcycle Show featuring an overhead camshaft 500cc with a hand shift for the Burman gearbox, which was integral with the crankcase. Overhead camshafts and unit construction were well into the future for most firms, so Ariel was a real pioneer. Few knew then that the bike would become a legend of the British industry, both for its performance and dependability. The latter was underscored by the Square Four’s widespread used in the British law enforcement community. Improvements were continuous during the Square Four’s 28-year production run. In 1932, the 4F was taken out to 600cc, although the 500 remained available. The next year, a 4F 600 fitted with a supercharger lapped the famous Brooklands speed bowl at 110 miles per hour. The 4G was introduced in 1936 with a new 996cc overhead-valve engine. To accommodate the larger displacement, a new crankshaft was set in a much stronger crankcase. These years saw the British economy recovering in the run up to World War II, and Square Fours were seen on the road more often, where they were known as the “Monarch of the Multis”, referring to their multi-cylinder engines in a sea of British singles and twins. By the immediate post-World War II period, the 4G had a plunger rear end and telescopic front forks. Further refinement was added in the form of aluminum cylinder barrels when the Mark I began production in 1949. Soon after WWII, an American Air Force pilot began flying back and forth from his base in California to bases in southern England. While on one of these trips, he discovered the Ariel Square Four and was smitten. He purchased a bike to run around the country lanes while in England and then, with a little room to “spare” on the return flight, he snuck the bike on and brought it back Stateside. Enjoying the bike in the Southern California backroads was the perfect setting and soon friends and colleagues became interested in the quirky British ‘four’ in a time the American competition offered nothing but archaic pre-war designs. And so a little side business developed with frequent trips to the UK and return flights with undeclared Ariel motorcycles and an abundance of parts filling the spare room of the planes. This continued on for many years, and the gentleman in question – let’s call him Chuck – made use of his engineering background and restored and maintained many Ariels. Practically starting the Ariel Owners Club, he remains an active member to this day. Retiring in 1990, the hobby continued on and to date, he has rebuilt 107 engines for himself and clients/friends and restored many bikes from the ground up. To say he is an expert of the marque is just scratching the surface. His knowledge is encyclopedic and having restored so many engines, understands every pitfall of the unique design and precisely how to prevent engine failure. Tricks to rod bolts (a well-known weak point of the engine), rocker arms, crank bushings, valve guides and springs ensure engines with great power, superb reliability and great longevity. The bike on offer is one of Chuck’s personal favourites, a 1958 matching engine, frame and gearbox numbers bike in the ever-stylish black colour scheme, which sets off the chrome accents so well. Originally brought in to the US in 1966, the bike was sold to a fellow pilot, who enjoyed the bike until a couple of years ago when it was placed in storage. Having survived 3 divorces and 20 some odd thousand miles, it was time for a full spec ‘Chuck’ restoration. Having just been completed, the bike is offered in stunning condition, with zero miles on the odometer of the rebuilt speedo (for $525!) since a total restoration. The bike was completely dismantled and every part was rebuilt, refinished and restored. Every part on the bike is original to the machine. At the heart of the machine is one of Chuck’s fully rebuilt motors. Rebuilt from the crank up and featuring all of his tricks and nuances, the engine is in fine tune with strong power, and sounds utterly fantastic with the cocktail shaker exhausts originally on the bike from the ‘60s, more like a Ford Flathead than any motorcycle I’ve ever heard. With the internal tweaks and oil cooler it runs well and at proper running temperature whilst doing so. Brakes and all suspension parts were restored and a new correct wiring harness was installed. The bike retains its hard-to-find original Lucas headlamp. Cosmetically the bike is exquisite throughout. The only departure from factory spec, apart from the exhausts, is the removal of the headlight cowl. This was a common modification, made in period, to give the bike a more sporting look over the standard, more gentlemanly appearance of a shroud housing the speedo. This is how the bike came over in ’66 and remains so. The frame was powder coated, and all parts painted, coated, rechromed and refinished. It is a truly ground-up restoration, where nothing was untouched, eligible for concours d’elegance prize or museum display, shame as that would be for such a great running example. Here is a great opportunity to acquire a fantastic riding Ariel Square Four built by a true aficionado, accomplished engineer and one of the world’s leading marque experts. It is ready to show, or ride anywhere and be enjoyed.

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2013 Triumph Bonneville T100

2013 Triumph Bonneville T100

$6,900

Santa Monica, California

Year 2013

Make Triumph

Model Bonneville T100

Category Cruiser Motorcycles

Engine 865 cc

Posted Over 1 Month

2013 Triumph Bonneville T100, 2013 Triumph Bonneville T100 Black. My everyday bike--excellent condition, runs perfectly, garage kept, never dropped. Only 9,500k miles. Brand new front and rear brake pads, oil change last week. Includes $1000 in accessories: Norman Hyde Classic Exhaust (loud) Triumph Low Sissy Bar Triumph Center Stand Triumph Locking Gas Cap All-weather cover $6,900.00 7735049650

Triumph : Other 1974 cheney triumph tr 5 mx super rare last of 225 built excellent original

Triumph : Other 1974 cheney triumph tr 5 mx super rare last of 225 built excellent original

$14,900

Santa Monica, California

Year 1974

Make Triumph

Model -

Category Off Road Motorcycles

Engine 500

Posted Over 1 Month

1974 Cheney Triumph 500cc TR5MX Engine number: TR5MX HH75668 Eric Cheney never worked for any motorcycle manufacturer, preferring to make motorcycles in his own eccentric way. His greatest success came after the BSA competition department had closed. In 1972, Eric came to an agreement with the ex-BSA race team leader, John Banks, to make a serious attempt to win the motocross blue ribbon - the 500cc world championship. The venture was uniquely British. The bikes were designed and built on a shoestring budget in little more than a domestic garage. But the results were spectacular. Banks finished second in the American Grand Prix and won the British motocross championship. BSA were delighted and offered to sell Eric 500 engine kits to build into his Cheney chassis. With the backing of BSA dealer Ken Heanes, Eric was initially enthusiastic, but the daily grind did not excite him, and only 225 of the 500 bikes were finished. However, each handbuilt motorcycle took over 400 man-hours to complete. After the demise of BSA, the last of the B50MX engines were rebadged as Triumph TR5MX. The bike offered here is one of the last Cheneys built with the Triumph TR5MX engine, making it a supremely rare machine, indeed. It was found languishing in a private collection for many years, properly stored in a dry environment with fluids drained, and as such, it took very little to resurrect this rather special machine. The usual re-commissioning of brakes, suspension, carburetion and spark by a local marque expert was all it took. The engine has great compression, starts and runs easily. The bike is fast and handles well. This incredibly rare bike features some rather special parts including magnesium hubs and triple trees, as well as uprated suspension at both ends. This is a great opportunity to acquire a super-rare and fantastic icon of the dirt!

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Triumph : Other 1957 ariel sqaure four expertly rebuilt older restoration runs perfectly

Triumph : Other 1957 ariel sqaure four expertly rebuilt older restoration runs perfectly

$27,900

Santa Monica, California

Year 1957

Make Triumph

Model -

Category Standard Motorcycles

Engine 1000

Posted Over 1 Month

Expertly restored by a marque expert! 1957 Ariel Square Four Engine Number: NML1163 In 1928, engineer Edward Turner was shopping a new motorcycle design to English manufacturers. BSA turned him down, but Ariel was interested. The engine was an unusual four-cylinder. V-twins and inline fours, set both lengthwise and across the frame, had been used previously but Turner’s new design had two vertical twins sharing a common crankcase. The cylinder barrels were cast as a unit in a monobloc design. Their two crankshafts were joined by a flywheel and rotated in opposite directions. By having the two pistons of one crank at top and bottom dead center and the pistons of the second shaft at half stroke, the design was ingeniously compact and the firing order made it practically vibration free. The Ariel Square Four 4F made its debut at the 1930 Olympia Motorcycle Show featuring an overhead camshaft 500cc with a hand shift for the Burman gearbox, which was integral with the crankcase. Overhead camshafts and unit construction were well into the future for most firms, so Ariel was a real pioneer. Few knew then that the bike would become a legend of the British industry, both for its performance and dependability. The latter was underscored by the Square Four’s widespread used in the British law enforcement community. Improvements were continuous during the Square Four’s 28-year production run. In 1932, the 4F was taken out to 600cc, although the 500 remained available. The next year, a 4F 600 fitted with a supercharger lapped the famous Brooklands speed bowl at 110 miles per hour. The 4G was introduced in 1936 with a new 996cc overhead-valve engine. To accommodate the larger displacement, a new crankshaft was set in a much stronger crankcase. These years saw the British economy recovering in the run up to World War II, and Square Fours were seen on the road more often, where they were known as the “Monarch of the Multis”, referring to their multi-cylinder engines in a sea of British singles and twins. By the immediate post-World War II period, the 4G had a plunger rear end and telescopic front forks. Further refinement was added in the form of aluminum cylinder barrels when the Mark I began production in 1949. Soon after WWII, an American Air Force pilot began flying back and forth from his base in California to bases in southern England. While on one of these trips, he discovered the Ariel Square Four and was smitten. He purchased a bike to run around the country lanes while in England and then, with a little room to “spare” on the return flight, he snuck the bike on and brought it back Stateside. Enjoying the bike in the Southern California backroads was the perfect setting and soon friends and colleagues became interested in the quirky British ‘four’ in a time the American competition offered nothing but archaic pre-war designs. And so a little side business developed with frequent trips to the UK and return flights with undeclared Ariel motorcycles and an abundance of parts filling the spare room of the planes. This continued on for many years, and the gentleman in question – let’s call him Chuck – made use of his engineering background and restored and maintained many Ariels. Practically starting the Ariel Owners Club, he remains an active member to this day. Retiring in 1990, the hobby continued on and to date, he has rebuilt 107 engines for himself and clients/friends and restored many bikes from the ground up. To say he is an expert of the marque is just scratching the surface. His knowledge is encyclopedic and having restored so many engines, understands every pitfall of the unique design and precisely how to prevent engine failure. Tricks to rod bolts (a well-known weak point of the engine), rocker arms, crank bushings, valve guides and springs ensure engines with great power, superb reliability and great longevity. The bike on offer is one of Chuck’s personal favourites, a matching engine, frame and gearbox numbers 1957 bike in the ever-stylish Claret red colour, which sets off the chrome accents so well. Originally sold through the famed ISDT rider, Fred Rist’s dealership, this machine was eventually imported by the previous owner in 1989 and retains its original UK paperwork, including Logbook. The Rist dealership tag is still on the rear fender. An older restoration, the bike is standing up well at the test of time, but has a few minor marks in the paint. At the heart of the machine is one of Chuck’s fully rebuilt motors. Rebuilt from the crank up and featuring all of his tricks and nuances, the engine is in fine tune with strong power, having covered a mere 4500 miles since. With the internal tweaks and oil cooler it runs well and at proper running temperature whilst doing so. Brakes and all suspension parts were restored and a new correct wiring harness was installed. Meticulously maintained, the bike is offered in excellent mechanical and nice and presentable cosmetic condition throughout, with the only blemish being a ding to the side of the headlight cowl and front fender from a Harley falling over on to the bike whilst parked. This is a great opportunity to acquire a fantastic riding Ariel Square Four built by a true aficionado, accomplished engineer and one of the world’s leading marque experts. It is ready to ride anywhere and enjoyed.

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Triumph : Bonneville 2006 paul smith triumph bonneville 21 of 50 9 miles from new perfect

Triumph : Bonneville 2006 paul smith triumph bonneville 21 of 50 9 miles from new perfect

$15,900

Santa Monica, California

Year 2006

Make Triumph

Model Bonneville

Category Standard Motorcycles

Engine 865

Posted Over 1 Month

Paul Smith Limited Edition, #21 of 50 produced, only 9 miles from new! 2006 Triumph Bonneville T100 Frame no. SMT910K186J261651 Engine no. 2262697 Ever since the re-emergence of a newly revitalized Triumph in 1990, enthusiasts had been eagerly waiting the revival of the Bonneville brand, one of the most evocative names in motorcycling history. Ten years would elapse before Triumph felt ready to do so, having by then emphatically established its credentials as a builder of thoroughly modern motorcycles rivalling the best from Japan and Europe. Triumph's design brief for the new Bonneville was to emulate the classic style of the late 1960s version while incorporating the best of modern technology in the engine, transmission and running gear. The new Bonneville debuted to critical acclaim at the Munich Motorcycle Show. In 2006, the celebrated British fashion designer Paul Smith personally designed a signature series of the classic Triumph Bonneville T100. The 'Multi-Union' and 'Fast Live' designs were produced by the factory as limited editions of 50 units each for sale through official Triumph dealers. The machine offered here, number 21 of the 50, was purchased as a piece of art investment. It was passed to two further art collectors, who also never rode the machine. Showing slightly less than 9 delivery miles from new, the bike is in just about "as new" condition throughout. There are no scratches, scuffs or dings in any surface, chrome is as new, tires retain the original hairs, the seat is perfect, etc., etc. The last one sold at auction was in 2011 at RM Auctions, and with 170 miles reached $18,700, making this a great opportunity to buy an investment quality, “new”, numbered special edition Bonneville, ready to show in pride of place in any modern pop art collection.

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