Value of '68 Triumph?

[Garandman]

How do you value a bike like this?

1968 Triumph T120R
Very good cosmetic condition and most systems are in good shape
36,000 miles on it when odometer broke (currently broken)
Was rebuilt many miles back, bored over
Hasn't been registered in years, started twice a year but the oil leaks out in the meantime

A buddy has owned this bike since the 70's and is thinking about getting rid of it.
I believe there is a vintage Triumph specialist in Wakefield, MA?

[joeswamp]

Yep Don Hutchinson, I'd talk to him.

http://www.triumphman.com/

[Garandman]

I'll have to find out of leaking out the oil in six months is an indication it needs repair or "they all do that."

[Expat .JR]

I don't know of too many old Triumphs that don't leak oil, all of it in 6 months? Shouldn't bee too hard to find the issue!!
Is that the actual bike? looks clean!

[Expat]

I don't know of too many old Triumphs that don't leak oil, all of it in 6 months? Shouldn't bee too hard to find the issue!!
Is that the actual bike? looks clean!

Duh! Boyo was logged in on my comp!!

[SVRACER01]

Wirelessly posted (HTC EVO "DROID" : Mozilla/5.0 (Linux; U; Android 2.3.5; en-us; Sprint APA9292KT Build/GRJ90) AppleWebKit/533.1 (KHTML, like Gecko) Version/4.0 Mobile Safari/533.1)

I think the oil is in the frame on those isn't it?

[Garandman]

Who knew? NADAguides now has pricing guidelines for vintage bikes.
Seems like this bike is somewhere in the range of Good to Very Good.


Excellent $13310
Very Good $6830
Good $4645
Fair $3350


Excellent — A very correct and original (even if it shows the patina of its age) or an exceptionally well-restored motorcycle. This category is reserved for concours or show quality machines only, in which everything on the machine is fully functional and operates as new. All equipment is original, new old stock (NOS) factory replacements or uses of excellent quality reproductions parts.
*Over restored machines (custom paint, over polishing or chroming) do not fit in this category as those activities detracts from the originality of the machine.

Very Good — A very presentable, original motorcycle that may show signs of minimal wear or a fully (mechanically and cosmetically) restored motorcycle that does not meet concours standards, perhaps due to the age of the restoration or overall quality. All systems are fully operational and the machine is not in need of repairs.
*Most non-professionally restored done correctly would fit in this category.

Good — A machine in nice condition for its age that may need some minor mechanical attention and cosmetic rejuvenation to be a “good rider”. Bikes in this category generally look used but are still usable, whether it is for dirt or street use. Frames should be straight and unaltered.
*The replacement of tires, tubes, brakes, chain, sprockets, air filters and other minor parts should be anticipated.

Fair — A motorcycle that is worthy core for restoration. This would exclude machines with major frame and engine modifications that would be cost prohibitive to return to original specifications. All mechanical and cosmetic aspects of the machine will need attention in the restoration process. This is a complete motorcycle with most if not all of its body, engine and suspension components intact, albeit in poor condition.

[Rambunctous]

Jay is very very knowledgeable about those. Greg Nichols races for him. USCRA guys.
http://www.triumphday.com/britech/

[Duffy21690]

Oil in frame is 71 and later. They realistically sell for 6 to 8k depending on what they need. Feel free to PM me with any questions. Own 2 and work on more British stuff than I care to admit.

[whynot]

Looks great. Non-stock paint color will lower the value.

+1 on Don Hutchinson.

They can leak oil from many, many places.

Parts supply is excellent. I use British Cycle Supply. http://www.britcycle.com/

I've been riding and working on Triumphs since 1963, own two 650s now, but there's always more to learn. The best source I've found is the forum at britbike.com -- would join that and start asking questions.

If you buy the bike, I'd suggest that the next thing you do is buy the FACTORY service manual, a parts book, and an owners handbook.

Check for matching numbers. Range for 1968 is DU66246 - DU85903, preceded by T120R for Bonneville.

I'll be happy to look at it with you.

[Tricklidz]

I sold my 79 Bonneville with about 14K miles a few years ago for $5K. I was the third owner and didn't have a title, just a bill of sale. The thing is I found the original owner by chance (he had the cancelled registration) and his eyes lit up when he saw it (he's a restorer)...so I shot hime what I thought was a high price (I had tried to sell it years earier for $3K, but the buyer backed out because of the title problem)...and he jumped!!! He couldn't thank me enough!! You never know

[whynot]

How do you value a bike like this?
1968 Triumph T120R

For comparison, here's an excellent '67 T120R for $9500:
http://www.britbike.com/forums/ubbth...641#Post418641