1966 Triumph Bonneville on 2040-motos
Torrance, California, United States
Triumph Bonneville description
1966 Triumph Bobber.
This motorcycle was meticulously hand built using only original period
correct parts from the 60’s. The bike
was purpose built to be a running riding very reliable show bike that has been
on the southern California show circuit for the last 10 years. This bike has received
first place in every show that it has been entered into. The motor is a 1966 T120 Thunderbird bottom
end with a Bonneville head and 10.5 to one high compression pistons. All engine components were cleaned and balanced
or replaced. The ignition system is an original ARD belt drive system with an
original Fairbanks Morris magneto with a custom one off fined belt cover
(original Belt Cover Included). The bike is all internally wired with a battery
eliminator. The lights are wired direct
to the stator further reducing the need for wiring. Dual Amal concentric 930’s polished with
custom one off finned intake manifolds. Note- the intake manifolds have hidden
internal mounting hardware making for a clean bolt free look. Also notice the
bike is equipped with dual oil rocker feeds on both sides of the engine for
balance and symmetry. Custom one off hand turned velocity stacks. Original
finned primary cover. Custom stainless
steel exhaust pipes and exhaust clamps. When
pipes turn a little yellow from riding just re-polish to look new over and over
again. Original from the 50’s beehive oil filter fabricated as an oil tank.
Front loop of frame is original Triumph with a welded on 4” over hardtail
section. Front forks are 60’s motocross Bombardier
making for a polished smooth lower section with clean triple trees. Appleton spot light fabricated as a
headlight. Custom clutch and brake levers. Front wheel is original twin leading
shoe Triumph. Rear wheel is triumph hub
and brake system with a Harley Davidson
16” rim, all stainless steel polished spokes and nipples on both wheels. Note- the original Halibrand knockoff spinner
on the rear wheel. Original Triumph slim line fuel tank with
custom gas filler cap. Custom side
mounted tail light, Custom side/ wheel mount license plate bracket. Floating
rear fender. Frame and the red on the wheels are powder coat. Tank and fender
are painted with Hotrod Flatz black, pinstriped and then a satin clear finish
was applied. This bike is much more impressive in person, bike has been
published in the Horse Magazine, Burnout magazine, Free 2 Wheel, and easy rider. Check out earls bikes . net
to see more. This is the first in the series of the Earls Bikes. New hot rod project is the reason for the
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Triumph Bonneville for Sale
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