I remember back in my highschool days in 1973 when they came out, two of my classmates had them. Like Corvettes, they sure go up in value, l don't remember exactly, but in Canada at the time l think they went for a little over $2000, maybe more. They sure looked great!
Like the host, he comes across as a guy who knows how to work on these bikes. I would say by the time a British goes through this shop it is in better shape than when it came out of the factory originally.It's a shame the factory wasn't able to put quite that amount of care into the original assembly.
+kim weaver But it's OIF? I do not know what OIF stands for? Regardless of what you might use it for once you have it, standing there being talked about in all of its glory, it is still a beautiful bike. My father owned one, then traded it for a BSA.
I never knew that 750's were made with right-foot gearchange, it must be quite an early 750 as all the 750's I have seen are left-foot change. Some of the earliest 750's were actually 724 cc.
Oh dear, sounds like a honda with those standard pipes! I had cambell stanless rocket 3 silencers on mine ugly but sounded a whole lot better than those.Boosted mid range power well too! Mine was a '77 black with red frame, wjsh I'd kept it now,,,,,
@@gregorytimmons4777Roll on 4 years and that is unfortunately no longer the case, with some exceptions. The aging buyer pool being the number one reason. How many 30 or even 40 year olds do we see or know off that are interested or ride these beautiful machines. I’m in my late 40’s and don’t know anyone younger than me who is remotely interested in classic bikes. Sad really.
I owned the exact same bike and there is literally nothing else like it. Beautiful motorcycle. Thank you for the listing.
reliable?
Nothing like those vintage brit bikes...Triumph in particular. Beautiful and really fun.
Im buying same exact bike off a family member. I cant wait to ride this bike again.. First street bike i ever rode.
Rebels bike back in the day. Pure and simple.
went cross country on a 73 bonneville in 1973 love this bike would really like to own another.
I remember back in my highschool days in 1973 when they came out, two of my classmates had them. Like Corvettes, they sure go up in value, l don't remember exactly, but in Canada at the time l think they went for a little over $2000, maybe more. They sure looked great!
Like the host, he comes across as a guy who knows how to work on these bikes. I would say by the time a British goes through this shop it is in better shape than when it came out of the factory originally.It's a shame the factory wasn't able to put quite that amount of care into the original assembly.
Just got the same model on the road repatriated from US and running on stubbie mufflers sounds the business
BEAUTIFUL BIKE!
+kim weaver But it's OIF? I do not know what OIF stands for? Regardless of what you might use it for once you have it, standing there being talked about in all of its glory, it is still a beautiful bike. My father owned one, then traded it for a BSA.
@@whiteribbonman1 OIF is the oil in frame bike. They started making them in 1971 I believe. I've got both kinds.
I never knew that 750's were made with right-foot gearchange, it must be quite an early 750 as all the 750's I have seen are left-foot change. Some of the earliest 750's were actually 724 cc.
They changed from right shift to left shift in late 1975.
Oh dear, sounds like a honda with those standard pipes! I had cambell stanless rocket 3 silencers on mine ugly but sounded a whole lot better than those.Boosted mid range power well too! Mine was a '77 black with red frame, wjsh I'd kept it now,,,,,
Those are Norton Commando peashooter clones and not the originals but they do sound quiet. Mine has the same looking mufflers and it's really loud.
Oh no, my mistake; they are indeed the very first edition original mufflers for the T140.
@@frankkemble2103 yes very hard to get those muffler s now
nice
What’s a good website to find parts for this bike?
Frightening you didnt put a new front tyre on. Someones going to use front brakes and crash. It must be hard by now.
How much should I expect to pay for a nice running 1973 Bonneville 750?
I think anywhere from $6,000 - $12,000 and possibly even a little more. I'm sure the very finest examples could be valued as high as $15,000.
1000.00
@@gregorytimmons4777Roll on 4 years and that is unfortunately no longer the case, with some exceptions. The aging buyer pool being the number one reason. How many 30 or even 40 year olds do we see or know off that are interested or ride these beautiful machines. I’m in my late 40’s and don’t know anyone younger than me who is remotely interested in classic bikes. Sad really.
When are you guys going to ever get the colors correct
Dude what are you talking about I owned that same make year and color Triumph
The livery for 1973 is correct.
What ya talking bout