Enjoyed the video Mike. I'm glad you took the time to let him speak enthusiastically about each bike, instead of rushing thru. Thanks for sharing and RIDE SAFE OUT THERE!
Another fantastic video! Thanks so much for sharing! Mike: On a separate/side note... I would love to hear your take (sometime) on your thought regarding the future of vintage motorcycles. The youth of today don't seem to have as much interest in motorcycling (especially vintage motorcycles) as the youth of past generations, mostly (it seems) due to the lack of disposable income, etc. Those of us who hold the knowledge, and know the ins-and-outs of how to care for and maintain these bikes, aren't getting any younger. I fear that, at some point down the road, this hobby will be lost to the generations.
Another fantastic video. My mighty garage beanie has turned up ! So I’ll be wearing it whilst out this weekend in Cambridge England. All the best matey. Keep those videos coming - gosh must take a lot of time to publish daily
Another interesting and informative video, Mike. I've been to John's place, but it was nice to see/hear all about his collection. That Honda 750 looks fantastic, and I love the Royal Enfield! He should do well at the auction. Thx again for the leisurely pace, and (to John) for all the background information. Well done!
Really like seeing the garages and bike collections. Recently watched your various garage crawl videos. I also wanted to comment and praise the progression of your video talents.
Great series! I really enjoyed this type content; your friend John has a heck of a collection. - also a proud owner of two Moto Guzzis and a Bonneville
Enjoy the rides in and around Portland as our daughter has moved back to New Hampshire and our visits have ceased. The first week of June there is a fantastic British car show in Louisville Ky and some nice bikes show up often. Also ask your friend in the video about the 1966 305 Scrambler , mine was a Tangerine color which I have never seen again. If you were interested in traveling East I could show you a barn full of beautifully restored BMW airheads , a Moto Guzzi or two a 69 T120R and a 1927 Triumph made in Germany and a few other bikes.
He's got some amazing motorcycles. The early CB750s are commanding really good money right now. The british bike market feels soft at the moment, at least with the old Triumphs. It's a good time to scoop up a few bikes.
A brilliant start of the Saint Nicholas Day with your Vlogmas during breakfast. Thanks a lot. Oskar enjoyed looking at the bikes too even if he doesn't understand the English comments.😅
I am just ambitious riff raff. If the bikes are really shiney, I bought them that way! Complicated and technical rebuilds to me would be like explaining an aeroplane to donkey .
Best one yet Mike! Thank you. I was gonna message you after yesterday’s Vlogmas to ask if any of your pals had a 140D. Reason being I’m looking for an alternative single muffler for mine. OEM copies made in the U.K. are available but are as restrictive as the originals. I do know that a Jardine one was available as an option from Triumph in ‘79 but of course they’re as rare as hen’s teeth nowadays. Really enjoying these new offerings, thanks again. Ian from Putnam Valley. NY. Ps. I always liked these D models and considered them quite rare, actually never saw one on the road since coming to the U.S. ver 45 years ago. I guess I was wrong.
What hurt the sales of the T140d in 1979 had nothing to do with overproduction. The rate of exchange between the English pound and the US dollar that year saw the price increase over $2000 in eight months! What sold for $2500 went to $4500 and for that much money people bought Sporsters and BMWs - not Bonnevilles!
Indeed, the weak dollar ( exchange rate) was the most important ECONOMIC factor that contributed to the profound sales decline of the T140D in 1979. Total orders for the US 454 dealerships cratered in early 1979, not before 12,000 units of the T140D were produced for the market. Other ECONOMIC reasons like expensive US made LESTER mag wheels, made the bikes price point too expensive. Consumers bought less expensive and better competitors products. Certainly the dollar exchange rate for the pound was the MOST important reason for the expensive bikes. Other factors too contributed to the 12,000 bikes manufactured to not be sold, overproduced. I listened again, I think I got it right. Chicken or the egg really. What a great story however and we both see how this bike was so important in the history of Triumph, on many levels. Thanks for your good comment and contribution! I am certinly no expert! I hope someday to show this bike off more and will definitely clearly explain the weak dollars effect on the history of Triumph during this period. Cheers, J.
Kai-Zen: 'Change is good'. NOT part of the british managements philosophy!😁 The T140D(and other Co-op T140s) suffered from the quality control, pricing and dollar exchange rates in that period.
You’re probably right regarding the quality control comment, but this T140 I acquired recently is actually one of the nicest examples I’ve I’ve ever owned, and I’ve had lots of Trumpets over the years.
@Beeza56 I wasn't referring to your particular example and l'm pleased you purchased a 'good one'. Although l'm a Norton man, l think the 'D' was the best looking T140 which had the potential to be a characterful performer AND reliable given the chance.
What? No BSA 650 Golden Flash with the Plunger Frame - No BSA 500 Shooting Star - No BSA 650 Super Rocket - No Kawasaki 650 W1 - No BMW 600 R69S - NO Vintage Sidecars - someone is asleep at the helm!
Enjoyed the video Mike. I'm glad you took the time to let him speak enthusiastically about each bike, instead of rushing thru. Thanks for sharing and RIDE SAFE OUT THERE!
What beautiful bikes, I hope John gets a decent price for them all 🇬🇧
Another fantastic video! Thanks so much for sharing! Mike: On a separate/side note... I would love to hear your take (sometime) on your thought regarding the future of vintage motorcycles. The youth of today don't seem to have as much interest in motorcycling (especially vintage motorcycles) as the youth of past generations, mostly (it seems) due to the lack of disposable income, etc. Those of us who hold the knowledge, and know the ins-and-outs of how to care for and maintain these bikes, aren't getting any younger. I fear that, at some point down the road, this hobby will be lost to the generations.
A fun visit to John's garage! Beautiful bikes. I'll bet he has mixed feelings about letting the five go to auction. I know I would! Cheers! 👍🏍
Another fantastic video. My mighty garage beanie has turned up ! So I’ll be wearing it whilst out this weekend in Cambridge England. All the best matey. Keep those videos coming - gosh must take a lot of time to publish daily
The Honda 740 x4 if only I had the money! All the best to you and your viewers Mike, Best wishes from England.
Another interesting and informative video, Mike. I've been to John's place, but it was nice to see/hear all about his collection. That Honda 750 looks fantastic, and I love the Royal Enfield! He should do well at the auction. Thx again for the leisurely pace, and (to John) for all the background information. Well done!
Really like seeing the garages and bike collections. Recently watched your various garage crawl videos. I also wanted to comment and praise the progression of your video talents.
Love these Vlogmas. There was some great bikes in that garage. Thanks for all the hard work.🌲
Great series! I really enjoyed this type content; your friend John has a heck of a collection.
- also a proud owner of two Moto Guzzis and a Bonneville
Thanks for sharing Mike, good luck with your sales John, some nice examples for sure.
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What a nice collection! Good luck for the selling and greetings from northern Germany Manfred
I'll take the blue Triumph, or maybe the 750 Honda. The Triumph for sure.
Five beautiful bikes going to ayction. A blast from the past.
I have to say, I miss chrome fenders.
Thanks Mike.
Happy Saint Nicholas Day!
Enjoy the rides in and around Portland as our daughter has moved back to New Hampshire and our visits have ceased. The first week of June there is a fantastic British car show in Louisville Ky and some nice bikes show up often. Also ask your friend in the video about the 1966 305 Scrambler , mine was a Tangerine color which I have never seen again. If you were interested in traveling East I could show you a barn full of beautifully restored BMW airheads , a Moto Guzzi or two a 69 T120R and a 1927 Triumph made in Germany and a few other bikes.
He's got some amazing motorcycles. The early CB750s are commanding really good money right now. The british bike market feels soft at the moment, at least with the old Triumphs. It's a good time to scoop up a few bikes.
A brilliant start of the Saint Nicholas Day with your Vlogmas during breakfast. Thanks a lot.
Oskar enjoyed looking at the bikes too even if he doesn't understand the English comments.😅
It's great to see John's collection!
Nice bikes, all of them, but the 1969 Commandos are great, I have a 1969 S model, converted to a Roadster.
Good lot of bikes, I like the scenes of your local area, interesting
Hello Mike très belle vidéo et quel garage magnifique 😍
Hey John, I thought you were a Vet not a restoration specialist 😂. Beautiful Bikes!
I am just ambitious riff raff. If the bikes are really shiney, I bought them that way! Complicated and technical rebuilds to me would be like explaining an aeroplane to donkey .
Best one yet Mike! Thank you. I was gonna message you after yesterday’s Vlogmas to ask if any of your pals had a 140D. Reason being I’m looking for an alternative single muffler for mine. OEM copies made in the U.K. are available but are as restrictive as the originals. I do know that a Jardine one was available as an option from Triumph in ‘79 but of course they’re as rare as hen’s teeth nowadays. Really enjoying these new offerings, thanks again. Ian from Putnam Valley. NY.
Ps. I always liked these D models and considered them quite rare, actually never saw one on the road since coming to the U.S. ver 45 years ago. I guess I was wrong.
The Dream 305 had a 360 degree crankshaft with a single carb whereas the Hawk 305's had a 180 degree crank with dual carbs.
Thanks
Nice vid. Cheers
The big question is, is John intending to replace those five bikes with something else?
What hurt the sales of the T140d in 1979 had nothing to do with overproduction. The rate of exchange between the English pound and the US dollar that year saw the price increase over $2000 in eight months! What sold for $2500 went to $4500 and for that much money people bought Sporsters and BMWs - not Bonnevilles!
Indeed, the weak dollar ( exchange rate) was the most important ECONOMIC factor that contributed to the profound sales decline of the T140D in 1979. Total orders for the US 454 dealerships cratered in early 1979, not before 12,000 units of the T140D were produced for the market. Other ECONOMIC reasons like expensive US made LESTER mag wheels, made the bikes price point too expensive. Consumers bought less expensive and better competitors products. Certainly the dollar exchange rate for the pound was the MOST important reason for the expensive bikes. Other factors too contributed to the 12,000 bikes manufactured to not be sold, overproduced. I listened again, I think I got it right. Chicken or the egg really. What a great story however and we both see how this bike was so important in the history of Triumph, on many levels. Thanks for your good comment and contribution! I am certinly no expert!
I hope someday to show this bike off more and will definitely clearly explain the weak dollars effect on the history of Triumph during this period. Cheers, J.
Kai-Zen: 'Change is good'. NOT part of the british managements philosophy!😁
The T140D(and other Co-op T140s) suffered from the quality control, pricing and dollar exchange rates in that period.
You’re probably right regarding the quality control comment, but this T140 I acquired recently is actually one of the nicest examples I’ve I’ve ever owned, and I’ve had lots of Trumpets over the years.
I bought a US spec T140E new in 1982. It was a great bike to ride, looked fantastic and never gave me any problems. Wish I still owned it.😊
@Beeza56 I wasn't referring to your particular example and l'm pleased you purchased a 'good one'. Although l'm a Norton man, l think the 'D' was the best looking T140 which had the potential to be a characterful performer AND reliable given the chance.
What? No BSA 650 Golden Flash with the Plunger Frame - No BSA 500 Shooting Star - No BSA 650 Super Rocket - No Kawasaki 650 W1 - No BMW 600 R69S - NO Vintage Sidecars - someone is asleep at the helm!
There is still time! ;)! However, It may require a referrral to a divorce attorney.