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British Bikes / Re: 1974 Triumph Bonneville T140v with 4 speed tranny?
« on: December 12, 2016, 11:05:40 PM »
Good eyes L.A.B.!

Thanks for the input.

Looks like you have a 1975 T160?

I also have one in my garage, waiting to be restored, depending on my wallet, of course.

Scott

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British Bikes / Re: 1974 Triumph Bonneville T140v with 4 speed tranny?
« on: December 12, 2016, 04:03:58 PM »
Thanks L.A.B.

Your correct, the seat was apparently an after market item. I'm having an original put on.

The fenders are chrome. However, everything I've read indicates this is how they were delivered in 1974 to the US.

Scott

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British Bikes / Re: 1974 Triumph Bonneville T140v with 4 speed tranny?
« on: December 11, 2016, 12:45:41 PM »
Sorry about that mini-me. These e:mail programs are rather "sensitive" these days. I just changed the setting and your mail will come through now.

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British Bikes / Re: 1974 Triumph Bonneville T140v with 4 speed tranny?
« on: December 10, 2016, 03:18:21 PM »
Thanks mini-me!

Yes, I'm in the USA, northern Indiana to be exact.

Unfortunately I don't know the history of my 1974 Bonneville or what the previous owner may have done to it.

It is in rather stock condition, with the exception of different mufflers and a non-original paint scheme.

It will be interesting to hear from other enthusiasts if they've heard of a 4 speed being substituted for a 5 speed from the factory.

Regards,
Scott

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British Bikes / 1974 Triumph Bonneville T140v with 4 speed tranny?
« on: December 09, 2016, 07:48:16 PM »
I'm having a 1974 T140V Bonneville completely restored by a very reputable mechanic. Upon disassembly of the engine, he found the transmission was a 4 speed, not the 5 speed as expected.

It doesn't appear to have been a replacement due to damage or some other issue. All the components are in excellent condition and no signs of internal case damage.

I know very few 1974 Bonneville's made it into the USA during those years because of the strike.

Is it possible the factory assembled it with a 4 speed due to lack of components at the time?

Any comments or knowledge of this situation would be greatly appreciated.

Regards,
Scott


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