How long has a Triumph Daytona 500 been stored?
This bike has been stored for the last 25 years. The bike has all the original parts that were taken off and replaced in 1975. Before the bike was stored it was sprayed down with WD 40 so there would be no rusting, it just needs a good washing.
How old is a 1972 Triumph Daytona 500?
Triumph : Daytona 1972 triumph t 100 r daytona 500 very original beautiful old british motorcycle. This is a really cool old Triumph 500 Daytona. It had been buried in my fathers garage for about twenty years . . It appears to be totally original. just under 12k on the odometer.
How old is the 1968 Triumph Daytona T100R?
This 1968 Daytona example isn’t going to take home any trophies at shows or contests anytime soon, but it nonetheless possesses a number of elements, including its half century of wear and tear that give it a certain charm that even today’s Triumph retro models can’t fully replicate.
What kind of front brake did Triumph Daytona have?
In ’68, the Daytona came from the factory with the new BSA group 8-inch twin-leading-shoe drum front brake, an update that remedied the so-called “adequate” front brake Cycle World had previously griped about.
This bike has been stored for the last 25 years. The bike has all the original parts that were taken off and replaced in 1975. Before the bike was stored it was sprayed down with WD 40 so there would be no rusting, it just needs a good washing.
Where did I buy a 1972 Triumph Daytona 500 motorcycle?
I purchased this used locally from a seller about 30 years ago. A friend was really into motorcycles and we went to many swap shows and bought authentic parts to restore the cycle. Got a good way into the restoration but then stalled and it stayed in storage in my garage for about 10 years.
Where did the 1968 Triumph Daytona 500 come from?
This 1968 Triumph Daytona 500 was acquired by the seller in 2017, reportedly from the widow of its second owner after over a decade of storage. Subsequent work included a tune-up, rebuilds of its twin carburetors, a valve adjustment, and a clutch overhaul as well as replacement of the handlebars, grips, cables, several gaskets, and more.
Where can I buy a triumph T100R Daytona 500?
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