robin
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« on: May 16, 2012, 01:46:10 PM » |
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Anybody got an idea about what it is worth?
A friend at work knows somebody where he lives and wants to sell it my buddy says it was his pet he's retired now and has no time for it says he is big into fishing.
If i don't want it would anybody else be interested i haven't seen it yet so don't ask any questions.
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« Reply #1 on: May 16, 2012, 02:01:51 PM » |
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All depends on how bad you want it-running or not. That be a piece of Brit motorcycle history. I had the pleasure of riding a 64 or 65 triumph vertical twin. Just got goose bumps thiking about it.  Maybe some one older(come on there are a few)than me has a better answer.  RIDE SAFE. |
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
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Fudd
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« Reply #2 on: May 16, 2012, 02:06:38 PM » |
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I'm a little confused. I thought a "Daytona" was a crouch rocket produced in the the last 10 or so years?
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Clark
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« Reply #3 on: May 16, 2012, 02:12:43 PM » |
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ITS WORTH whatever someone will pay for it.. one of the $$ barometers I use is to look it up on ebay.. then go to completed listings and see what they are bringin..
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« Reply #4 on: May 16, 2012, 02:49:48 PM » |
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The Daytona was a 500 cc 360 degree firing vertical twin named after a win at Daytona. It supposedly had 39 hp. Drum brakes of course.
Depending on its condition it could be a real find or a money hog. Yes, it's vintage history bike and it would be neat to own one but I wouldn't buy it when one can buy a new Bonneville 900cc 360 degree firing vertical twin complete with fuel injection, disc brakes, peashooter mufflers, spoked wheels, gaitors and a decent electrical system.
I've seen the new Bonneys and they are every bit as nice looking as the old Triumphs but more dependable and better in every way. Prices are about $8600.00. You could easily put that kind of money in an old Daytona to restore it and you still would have 1960 technology.
I would really like to have a new Bonny but I've got the Vstrom and can't put any more dough in a new bike.
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Clark
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« Reply #6 on: May 16, 2012, 04:26:33 PM » |
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lucas refrigerators.. the reason why brits drink warm beer
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« Reply #7 on: May 16, 2012, 04:29:37 PM » |
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« Reply #8 on: May 16, 2012, 04:50:11 PM » |
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Lucas electrics, Thats why it was the Battle of Britan and not the Battle over France.
They go pretty dear if theyre decent.
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« Reply #9 on: May 16, 2012, 05:14:18 PM » |
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C'mon, get it right please.
Lucas - Prince of Darkness.
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« Reply #10 on: May 16, 2012, 05:38:17 PM » |
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Only 2 things wrong with British cars: Lucas and Girling. Former owner of a '65 Sunbeam Tiger.
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Hoser
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« Reply #11 on: May 16, 2012, 06:44:48 PM » |
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The 1966 Daytona is a collector bike, worth lotsa of money. Don't know how much, but lotsa. Hoser
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« Reply #12 on: May 16, 2012, 07:07:16 PM » |
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Only 2 things wrong with British cars: Lucas and Girling. Former owner of a '65 Sunbeam Tiger.
me tooo Sandy.. usta love smokin GTO's and roadrunners.. unfortunately it died in a 60 mph power slide across a gravel parking lot when it met the sheriifs car.. thats ANOTHER story  |
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« Reply #13 on: May 16, 2012, 08:20:22 PM » |
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Lucas gets a bad rap, but they were responsible for many innovations - strobe lights, intermittent wipers, warm beer...
bwahahaha.
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« Reply #14 on: May 16, 2012, 08:54:05 PM » |
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Here is a link to a place in Richmond Illinois that is what you need. morriesplacecycle.com/
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« Reply #15 on: May 17, 2012, 05:19:54 AM » |
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To get a true value assesnt of that 66 Daytona, have your friend send pictures to British Only/Triumph Only of Garden City MI. http://www.britishonly.com/company/terms.asp |
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robin
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Get on it and RIDE!!
Hardwick NJ
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« Reply #16 on: May 17, 2012, 04:37:53 PM » |
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Actually today he told me it was a 1967 and has $4300 into it everything has been redone from the motor to the forks and alot in between he is asking $4500 but he is willing to talk,what do you think?
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Hoser
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« Reply #17 on: May 17, 2012, 07:07:10 PM » |
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I think it's worth it, especially running and reconditioned. But go to Walnecks website or catalog and look around. Antique and classic bike specialists. Hoser
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