Triumph Bonneville T140

[Neckender]

I won this yesterday on EBay a 1975 Triumph Bonneville T140 750cc, I packed biking in 10 years ago and thought that was it but I got the feeling for a classic bike and this is what I bought.
John.

 

[Freddiekins]

The bike looks lovely hope you enjoy it. I sold my 1969 T120 couple of years ago because my leg doesnt like kick start levers. Having said I still have a BSA Gold Star which I carnt start either
Freddiekins

 

[jongood]

I won this yesterday on EBay a 1975 Triumph Bonneville T140 750cc, I packed biking in 10 years ago and thought that was it but I got the feeling for a classic bike and this is what I bought.
John.

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Looks nice nick, although looking at the floor underneath I would check its got oil in before you start it

 

[Wikky]

Well, at least you didn't buy a Harley Davidson.
Enjoy the bike and ensure you wear some good boots in case it kicks back on you when starting it.

 

[Gaston aires]

Sure is “Purdy“
My days of big bikes are gone. I’m using a scooter, SYM HDi 200, love it, no kickbacks.
Phil

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[Leakylunar]

Looks like an American model?

 

[Nasher]

Very nice - something to tinker with and more importantly RIDE - I hope it gives you years & years of pleasure

Welcome back to the world (& brotherhood) of biking

Ignore any negative comments - it's either envy, lockdown depression or both

 

[Nasher]

The bike looks lovely hope you enjoy it. I sold my 1969 T120 couple of years ago because my leg doesnt like kick start levers. Having said I still have a BSA Gold Star which I carnt start either
Freddiekins

You can get an electric start conversion done - I've seen many riders have it done over the years on Goldies

It may not be an 'original' that way, but who cares - get out there & ride it

 

[glenn2926]

That’s a lovely looking bike. Hoping we’re going be allowed out to play by the time the weather improves.

 

[Steve and Denise]

Looks very nice John you’ll be buying a Motorhome next

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[Neckender]

Well, at least you didn't buy a Harley Davidson.
Enjoy the bike and ensure you wear some good boots in case it kicks back on you when starting it.

I owned a 2000 HD Road King Classic for 11 years travelled all over Europe on it and it never let me down once.

John.

 

[glenn2926]

I owned a 2000 HD Road King Classic for 11 years travelled all over Europe on it and it never let me down once.

John.

It probably took 11 years on a Harley. Did you know 96% of all Harleys are still on the road.
The other 4% made it home .

 

[Gaston aires]

I’ve been watching Sons of anarchy, plenty of HDs on that show.
My mates got a 65 shovelhead, wins all the local prizes. Goes well in a straight line.
Phil

 

[glenn2926]

I’ve been watching Sons of anarchy, plenty of HDs on that show.
My mates got a 65 shovelhead, wins all the local prizes. Goes well in a straight line.
Phil

Goes well in a straight line, compared to what?
My old Blackbird a measly 1100 cc would beat any Harley in a straight line. Standing or rolling start.

 

[Neckender]

Looks very nice John you’ll be buying a Motorhome next

Don’t think so Steve loving our static to much and the comfort of en-suite bedroom and loads of space, when we’re allowed to use it.

John.

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[Scotch mist]

Neckender , welcome to the triumph club , I’m only half a member ( triton T120 )

 

[Otter Spotter]

Neckender , welcome to the triumph club , I’m only half a member ( triton T120 )

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Lovely bike, but is that a Willie chopper sticking up in the seat ?

 

[Neckender]

Thats a beauty Scotch mist but I don’t think my 71 year old back would like it.
John.

 

[Hettie's Crew]

Just coming to the end of a rebuild on mine after the head gasket blew a couple of years ago. Join the Facebook page T140.com if you need help with anything, or ask me.
Ive had mine since 2013 and can’t see me parting with it, done loads of mods on it.

 

[Scotch mist]

Thats a beauty Scotch mist but I don’t think my 71 year old back would like it.
John.

This bike was a race bike so yeh very low , I’m getting it back on the road so going to raise the bars a bit , regards Kenny

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[Neckender]

Just coming to the end of a rebuild on mine after the head gasket blew a couple of years ago. Join the Facebook page T140.com if you need help with anything, or ask me.
Ive had mine since 2013 and can’t see me parting with it, done loads of mods on it.

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Thanks for that Hettie’s Crew but I don’t do Facebook .
John.

 

[Hettie's Crew]

Thanks for that Hettie’s Crew but I don’t do Facebook .
John.

Send me any questions you like then.

 

[Scotch mist]

Lovely bike, but is that a Willie chopper sticking up in the seat ?

not sure if it’s for a jock strap or the tank strap

 

[Silver-Fox]

Nice one Neckender im surprised Pat let you buy it at your age

 

[Pops 1]

That’s lovely Neckender. You never truly get it out of your system once you’ve had a bike.
I’ve been riding for over 40 years now and enjoy it as much today as when I was a nipper with my first bike.

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[Otter Spotter]

That’s lovely Neckender. You never truly get it out of your system once you’ve had a bike.
I’ve been riding for over 40 years now and enjoy it as much today as when I was a nipper with my first bike.

I gave up riding motorcycles after seeing one of my riding buddies fly over the top of a Nissan Micra who’s driver ( a little old lady) pulled out of a side street looking the wrong way. He was lucky just a broken collar bone, but it brought home to me that We can be the best rider in the world but it’s the other idiots on the road that could kill you.
I learned to fly instead, not as many idiots up there at 3000ft

 

[Neckender]

I gave up riding motorcycles after seeing one of my riding buddies fly over the top of a Nissan Micra who’s driver ( a little old lady) pulled out of a side street looking the wrong way. He was lucky just a broken collar bone, but it brought home to me that We can be the best rider in the world but it’s the other idiots on the road that could kill you.
I learned to fly instead, not as many idiots up there at 3000ft

That’s what happened to me in 1967 and I broke my left femur on traction for 3 months.

John.

 

[David and Sally]

Looks like an American model?

My thoughts too

 

[Nasher]

I gave up riding motorcycles after seeing one of my riding buddies fly over the top of a Nissan Micra who’s driver ( a little old lady) pulled out of a side street looking the wrong way. He was lucky just a broken collar bone, but it brought home to me that We can be the best rider in the world but it’s the other idiots on the road that could kill you.
I learned to fly instead, not as many idiots up there at 3000ft

I think that's a worry for many - you have to ride defensively - it's no good getting to them Pearly gates & telling St Peter 'it wasn't my fault'

That said, I've been riding motorbikes for over 50 years and flying since '79

 

[John Barrett]

SNIP
I learned to fly instead, not as many idiots up there at 3000ft

There are bold flyers, and old flyers, but not many old, bold, flyers!

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