i found a '72 bonneville in the garage of my new home, the homeowner gave me the title to if for 500 bucks, and its in DIRE need of repairs. how can i go about getting parts and a repair manual (besides ebay please). the engine is seized and the electrical on it is pretty well shot.
2007-01-07 03:39:33 · 6 answers · asked by Nick C 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
hiya ... hey that sounds cool you got a house and a classic bike for 500 more what a deal! hey check the links below, but I'd say your best bet would be to join the yahoo group if you really wanna bring that old girl back to the livin'! bet there is some good help and advice waitin' for you in there from the yahoo group. good luck!
2007-01-07 05:28:17 · answer #1 · answered by Ding Bat 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are no doubt some Triumph owner's clubs listed on the WWW so do a web search. You'd be surprised at the wealth of knowledge out there in these clubs.Try a Triumph dealer too because they've been making this motorcycle in one form or another since Christ was a corporal. The seized motor is no biggie. Simply take it apart carefully and then it can be re-built. I've never seen any seized motor that couldn't be freed up with a little effort and some penetrating oil. The electrical is not a problem either and may be a blessing in disguise....Lucas electrics are not known for reliability. So you can replace the entire wiring harness with a new one. Depending on what you want this bike to be when you are done will dictate how difficult this project is. Iif you want a show bike it's going to cost you lots more than if all you want to do is fix up anold piece, make it reliable, and enjoy it that way. Just do your homework and good luck. Triumphs are the one bike, not an H-D, that Harley riders will grudgingly recognize as being ALMOST worthy....lol.
2007-01-07 11:47:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Great bike. Get yourself a dam good workshop manual from the Triumph Owners Club or a Haynes Workshop Manual, a list of parts suppliers (same people), a large garage, a supply of various sized plastic tubs (to put parts in), and when you get your nerve up strip the bike down to its basic parts.
Now all you need to do is go through everything and list what needs replacing/repairing/renewing etc etc.
My brother did that with an old Matchless G80. It was a heap of rust and mold when he got it. 8 months later he had a bike that was sold eventually for £6,000. The only thing he insisted on doing was having the rims nickel plated. Expensive, but the finish was fantastic. The frame was stove enameled jet black and ended up with a deep glossy shine.
It can be as expensive or as cheap as you want it to be, and it can take as long as you want. Have fun.
2007-01-07 15:42:02 · answer #3 · answered by F650 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a supplier called British Only they are also on line they will have everything your need to repair/restore your bike. There are actually more parts available today for British bikes than there was when it was new. Contact British Only and order a repair manual and part manual/price list for your bike. Also do a Triumph motorcycle search in Yahoo Groups, there are probably several and probably some that are for the older bikes specifically.
2007-01-07 13:10:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea........British Only is a good source for Trimp parts. They are here in Michigan. If you decide it's to much for you to do, e-mail me. It would add to my 1970 Triumph Bonneville.
The only other bike that H-D rider will accept is BSA, along with Triumph.................maybe a NortonCommando or Vincent Shadow for good measure. But that is all for 'across the pond scooter'.
2007-01-07 14:58:21 · answer #5 · answered by LifeRyder 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
take your time be very carefull and email me with a price youll need for me to come get this fat white elephant out of your way
2007-01-07 12:01:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋