Some ‘67 some 68. I owned both. ‘67 gages and ft end. 68 carbs. Including the single leading shoe brake. I put a gazillion miles on those two bikes. ‘67 gearboxes had a habit of self destructing. Trust me on that. ‘68 cleaned up side covers and oil tank and I think added nitriding to crank and got rid of silly switch on headlight shell. When they added weight to the flywheel, it was a game changer. I’ve owned and ridden many t-120’s, t-140’, and t-150’s. But I was young then. Now I’m good with newer bikes. But still have fond memories of triumphs and nortons. Honestly, as the 80’s dawned, I ‘discovered’ Moto guzzi Lemans’, and it was all over for those old Brit bikes. Cest la vie.
1968. The year I was born just up the road from Meriden in West Bromwich. The Bonny got me hooked on motorcycles when I was 16 in 1984. I'd been going mad for a moped and my parents weren't too happy with that so they arranged for their friend, Gaz, to scare the life out of me on the back of his '77 Silver Jubilee Bonneville. Glad to say that the experience worked the opposite way and I was henceforth hooked on the thrill, acceleration, freedom and sensations of two wheeled vehicles.
Ever since I found your channel I have found myself drawn to the classics. They had such a primitive start that really worked quite well. Maybe it's because I'm also an antique myself myself. , and I'm still in pretty good running condition also. Wahoo.!!
When I imagine a motorbike, this is what I see and hear in my mind. Truly classic!
I like that!
Considered by many to be the ultimate Bonneville. It's stunning!
Was a great ride too!
Some ‘67 some 68. I owned both. ‘67 gages and ft end. 68 carbs. Including the single leading shoe brake. I put a gazillion miles on those two bikes. ‘67 gearboxes had a habit of self destructing. Trust me on that. ‘68 cleaned up side covers and oil tank and I think added nitriding to crank and got rid of silly switch on headlight shell. When they added weight to the flywheel, it was a game changer. I’ve owned and ridden many t-120’s, t-140’, and t-150’s. But I was young then. Now I’m good with newer bikes. But still have fond memories of triumphs and nortons. Honestly, as the 80’s dawned, I ‘discovered’ Moto guzzi Lemans’, and it was all over for those old Brit bikes. Cest la vie.
Those were great machines!
La Bécane à Fonzie est cool.... Ayyyy !👍
Wahoo!
Looks like '67 RE Interceptor 736 twin
The front brake look like it's from a 67. Wahoo!
Simple light weight designs..
Perfect..
Bikes got to heavy and complicated for me..
Matchless G80 rules!.. lol
Right on!
Looks a little like your Bear 650.
I like that!
The bars seem a little wide....other than that, beautiful
Was a fun one to ride 🙂
1968.
The year I was born just up the road from Meriden in West Bromwich.
The Bonny got me hooked on motorcycles when I was 16 in 1984.
I'd been going mad for a moped and my parents weren't too happy with that so they arranged for their friend, Gaz, to scare the life out of me on the back of his '77 Silver Jubilee Bonneville.
Glad to say that the experience worked the opposite way and I was henceforth hooked on the thrill, acceleration, freedom and sensations of two wheeled vehicles.
I like that 🙂
Ever since I found your channel I have found myself drawn to the classics. They had such a primitive start that really worked quite well. Maybe it's because I'm also an antique myself myself. , and I'm still in pretty good running condition also. Wahoo.!!
@johnlenart597 Us antiques love these old bikes!