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Gundy

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I have the chance to purchase a 750 Bonneville.
Black and re-built. Looks fantastic. Fires on the first kick.
Wife consents.
$3500.
How does this price sound?
 
It has been sitting at the shop for a few months.
Guy drives it a couple of days each week.
It's not a show resto but more of a nice rebuild.
I offered 3k today. He wants 4. I've done a bit of looking around and I think 3.5 is fair to all.
I'll wait a few days and make that offer.
Guess I should of asked what year. :jester:
I've looked and kicked the tires plopped my butt on
the seat. Kick fired it. Never thought to ask the
model year. I'll ask out next week.
We started a few moons back at 5.
They had some nice bikes there and a Triumph chopper.
A couple of BSAs too. A Triumph 250 dirt deal as well.
Harleys, of course.
I like that black 750.
I'm trying to be patient.....but I like that black beast.
:devilgrin:
 
I paid $3500 for my 78 Bonneville a few years ago. The engine was overhauled at 28000 mi. The rest of it was in nice condition, probably more maintained than restored. I replaced the tires, got rid of the peashooter mufflers and installed EMGO reverse cones.
 
TRMark said:
I paid $3500 for my 78 Bonneville a few years ago. The engine was overhauled at 28000 mi. The rest of it was in nice condition, probably more maintained than restored. I replaced the tires, got rid of the peashooter mufflers and installed EMGO reverse cones.
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Lord don't get me started with modifications.
This bike is probably more maintained than restored.
Tires are recent replacements.
Bad....influence....I gotta go goggle EMGO.
:thumbsup:
 
What year?I've still got the '78 sitting in the garage.
Maybe you guys will get me motivated.

- Doug
 
Continuing to be a bad influence.
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I also designed and built a small frame for some saddle bags. Windshield is a GIVI.
 
a little bit more influence..
DSCN0489.jpg
 
Man, those things are beautiful. I've been Youtube surfing and
laughed out loud at the # of "starting my Triumph" videos.
My favorite was the dude starting a custom without mufflers
and just down tubes. After it fires...finally....one
of the down tubes fall off of the head. Cracked me up.
I love the simple nature of the things.
Still on the fence. Need more bad influence.
potato,potato... varooom ... potato,potato
 
Gundy said:
I have the chance to purchase a 750 Bonneville.
Black and re-built. Looks fantastic. Fires on the first kick.
Wife consents.
$3500.
How does this price sound?
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Well i am sure we can post some more teasers if you like. 35 sounds like a good price. I paid that for mine. It seems to be the "nice deal" price. But for that i would expect a clean looking, well running , road-able bike. Sounds like that may be just what you have found.

Good luck with your offer, and post some pics when you get it.

m
 
TRMark said:
Continuing to be a bad influence.
6083222557_db3fd0d51f_z.jpg


I also designed and built a small frame for some saddle bags. Windshield is a GIVI.
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That is the type of seat on this one. Wife says one condition
is non-negotiable : She ain't going to ride it...alone or
on the rear of that seat.
She and Hap's wife planted the seed a couple
of years back at CMP. After watching some rocket bikes
go round the race track : "Well, we can be thankful they aren't into bikes!"

I haven't owned a bike in about 35 years.
Hmmmmmmm....quietly I've been thinking ever since.
:jester:
Good to have support for a foolish endeavor.
Thanks guys!

:thumbsup:
 
Bikes make a nice compliment to the old cars and trucks. I've had a bike in the stable for the last 15+ years, and won't be without one for very long if I ever do sell mine. I'll be riding until I'm too old to balance it. Then I'll bolt on a sidecar.

Truth told, I like riding better than driving if it's just me, a clear morning, and a great stretch of road.

Get it. Ride it. Enjoy it.
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SilentUnicorn said:
a little bit more influence..
DSCN0489.jpg
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Where did you get your seat. I really like the look. Nobody is going to ride with me on mine so......
 
About the same deal here David. I have never owned a bike until a few years ago when I bought the Bonneville. A room mate in college 40 years ago had a 650 that I used to ride. Figured if I was going to do this I better get on with it cuz time is not on my side. Wife does not ride with me, don't think it is a good idea. I always wear protective equipment, it can happen.
 
It's mine! Patience pays off.
He came around to my terms.
He needed a lawyer for some stuff and I needed a bike.
Varoom.
Taking delivery early next week after a complete service.
Pics to follow.
:thumbsup:
 
WOOHOO! :cheers:
 
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