Up for auction is a 1971 Triumph 650 Bonneville, 5 speed, OIF bike I have had in the shed with good intentions for too long. It is a great candidate for restoration. Here is what I know about the bike. The frame, engine, and title numbers all match. I DO have a good Ohio title for the bike. It is about 95% complete. Here is a list of the things I see that are missing; the outer airbox covers and boots, taillight lens, center stand, side stand, Thus the 2x4 prop rod that you see in the pics. and the front fender. The engine and tranny are complete and have not been torn into since I have owned the bike. I have had it for a couple of years. The engine is seized. I'm not sure why, but if I had to guess I'd say it is from years of sitting in a barn without moving(which is where I found it), but that is completely a guess since I haven't tore it down to be sure. The wiring appears to all be there. It is the original wiring with most of the original connectors in place and most of the aluminum wire tabs still holding it in place. Random items such as the headlight and taillight are unhooked, but I have no idea why. They are just unhooked for some random reason apparently. On the bright side most of the harness is uncut. All of the electrical components are original Lucas equipment. The seat is an aftermarket 2 up seat. It has a small tear in it on the right side. The front end has apparently been changed out for a newer Triumph model with disc brakes. I believe this model should have drum brakes stock. The front end matches the one on a newer 750 I have that I am parting out. And the front end is installed backwards. The brake caliper should be on the other side. I don't know who did that, but it wasn't me. It's no big deal to change back. I'm not sure what the actual mileage is on the bike, the gauges are also MIA. Now, as far as I can tell the rest of the bike is original equipment from the correct year. It's time to thin down my herd of bikes, and spend more time on the projects that I'm actually progressing. And hopefully get this one into the hands of someone who will do something with it. Feel free to ask any questions you may have. I will answer them to the best of my ability. Please don't ask me to end the auction early. Once it starts, I will not end the auction early. Local pickup is preferred. If you must ship the bike, shipping will be the responsibility of the buyer. I will help in whatever way I can, but in the end setting it up and paying for it will be up to the buyer. International buyers are welcome, but be prepared international shipping on something this size is a nightmare. If anybody out there has the answer to this, or knows the best way to ship something of this size overseas please feel free to clue me in on the secret. Take a look at the pics. What you see is what you get. Thanks for looking and good luck bidding.
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