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LOT 401

1971 Triumph 649cc Bonneville T120R Registration no. OKV 870J Frame no. NE 01501 T120R Engine no. EE 21482 T120R

Sold for £4,600 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 401

1971 Triumph 649cc Bonneville T120R

1971 Triumph 649cc Bonneville T120R
Registration no. OKV 870J
Frame no. NE 01501 T120R
Engine no. EE 21482 T120R

Little is known of the history of OKV 870J prior to the present ownership, when it was purchased in 1998 from a dealer – Sid's Place in Radcliffe, near Manchester, in a poor state and needing restoration. The owner commenced a three-year restoration of the machine, and advises that he entrusted the engine/gearbox unit to Saddleworth Classic Motorcycles for a complete strip and rebuild, when anything needed was rectified. All the cycle parts' paintwork was also refinished by Saddleworth, the frame repainted, and the wheels rebuilt. Fork stanchions, fork seals, steering head and wheel bearings were all replaced, together with any other items which required attention, and electronic ignition was fitted. The frame number indicates that this machine was built in October 1970, and it was registered in Coventry on 14th April 1971. The engine dates from May 1971. During this period Triumph were experiencing immense problems in production of the new oil-in-frame models, and it may be worthwhile for a new owner to research the Coventry registration records for the period, to see if it may have been first registered by the Triumph factory. Similarly, the factory despatch records may reveal further information relating to its history. Post-restoration, the vendor used the machine for occasional Summer use only, until two years ago, since when the bike has been dry stored. Prior to use with a new owner, the machine will need some light re-commissioning, safety checks, and adjustment of the clutch, which is slipping on the kickstart. Documentation consists of an old V5 only, as any invoices from the restoration have been long-since mislaid.
Offered with key

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This Lot will be auctioned on Sunday 12 October, with the auction starting at 11am GMT.

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