[{"id": 15951509, "authorName": "fixerny", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/fixerny/", "bidAmount": 100, "content": "$100 bid placed by fixerny", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729977210, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15951536, "authorName": "DanC4", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/danc4/", "bidAmount": 200, "content": "$200 bid placed by DanC4", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729977503, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15951557, "authorName": "Rustishacklfrd (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rustishacklfrd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello and thanks for checking out my listing. Feel free to ask any questions and I will get back to you asap!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729977739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15951640, "authorName": "FLHawk", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/flhawk/", "bidAmount": 310, "content": "$310 bid placed by FLHawk", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729978729, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15951701, "authorName": "lpethick", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lpethick/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The dual-carb Bonnevilles seem to attract more attention, but these single-carb Tigers are easier to live with and every bit as much fun. 69\u2019s (and 70\u2019s) have the improved cable path on the twin leading shoe front brake, making it the best front drum brake on this era of Triumph.", "likes": 6, "timestamp": 1729979237, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15951817, "authorName": "Rockwhite", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rockwhite/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Loved my Bonnie! GLWTA", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1729980816, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15952228, "authorName": "Veneeshun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/veneeshun/", "bidAmount": 999, "content": "$999 bid placed by Veneeshun", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1729987250, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15953316, "authorName": "Alpine804", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alpine804/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Nice bike, but I see so many sellers on BAT that are selling a vehicle they've only owned for a short time, so are the sellers just trying to flip a recent purchase, they bought and don't like or ??? Just curious.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730029093, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15953364, "authorName": "Rustishacklfrd (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rustishacklfrd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hey Alpine. I purchased 2 bikes from the owner. (Other is a 67 BSA Victor) and am keeping the Victor instead of the Triumph.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730031477, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15953645, "authorName": "bjburnout", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bjburnout/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Can anyone explain the difference between this and a Trophy Sport? We have owned a 68 TR6R Trophy Sport since 1971 and the only difference I can see here is ours is blue. Love these bikes, a true bike riders' bike with a very distinct sound.\r\nhappy motoring everyone\r\nbj", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730035379, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15953786, "authorName": "ROJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@bjburnout, for the most part, a TR6R is a TR6R. Just the usual equipment changes like front brake design etc will differentiate year models.\r\n@Rustishacklfrd, were the pictures taken before or after pulling the head?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730037325, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15953869, "authorName": "Rustishacklfrd (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rustishacklfrd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The photos were taken after the head removal. The right intake valve was not fully seating and causing a slight backfire from the carb. I removed the head to clean the valve stems and seats. It is back to running, idling and driving normally again.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730038337, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15954339, "authorName": "2hecknback", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2hecknback/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This bike deserves better tires than Cheng Shin.\r\nCenterstand may be added back.\r\n@BAT Carb is Amal Concentric. Instruments are mounted in front of the handlebars.", "likes": 4, "timestamp": 1730043328, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15954410, "authorName": "ROJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@2hecknback, several pictures show the side stand in place.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730043948, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15954651, "authorName": "Rustishacklfrd (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rustishacklfrd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Tires were put on by previous owner during the re fresh. Although they are like new and no dry rot they are 9+ years old and can be replaced. As for the center stand, it is still on the bike.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1730045907, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15959948, "authorName": "ROJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@2hecknback and all, my apologies, I meant to say center stand...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730117294, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15960622, "authorName": "eldonchas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eldonchas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Seller. In photo 23, is there an issue with the paint on the gas tank ?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730125472, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15960664, "authorName": "2hecknback", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2hecknback/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ROJ My apologies.\r\n@BAT Would be good to mention centerstand along with the sidestand.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730125933, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15960760, "authorName": "Rustishacklfrd (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rustishacklfrd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@eldonchas Yes, minor spot on the left side where the paint is just a little thin. Made sure to get a close up. Want to represent the bike as it is. It is a beautiful bike that starts first kick. Besides that thin spot in the paint it is perfect cosmetically and only really needs tires due to age and a slow oil drip from the o ring where the tach cable goes into the case (also have a photo of me pointing to that spot).", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730126830, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15960889, "authorName": "eldonchas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eldonchas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Seller thank you for clarification on paint. Please post another detail photo out of sunlight. Color is non-stock but appears closest to 1970 Astral Red. Metallic is the toughest to match, so it's live with it. I'm only an hour North on 25 in Santa Fe, so I can inspect.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730127832, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15961030, "authorName": "Rustishacklfrd (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rustishacklfrd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@eldonchas I will be home in a couple hours. Will get an additional photo and let you know once I do.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730128959, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15962020, "authorName": "Rustishacklfrd (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rustishacklfrd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@eldonchas Paint photos uploaded. I was unsure myself on original color or not. I have looked at comps and some looked the same shade but some also looked a shade or two lighter depending on sunlight. As for coming to look at the bike, I am pretty available. If you want to set something up just click the contact seller tab so we can exchange info and set something up.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730135116, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15962111, "authorName": "Rustishacklfrd (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rustishacklfrd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I have replied regarding a couple things on the bike but want to put a single comment with the items that need attention. I want to be fully transparent on the sale. The bike is a 98/100 in my opinion but it just needs a few small, inexpensive things to make it perfect. Those are:\r\n\r\n-Tires are like new but 9+ years old\r\n-Small drip from o ring where tach cable goes to case\r\n- Handle bar bushings have a very small amount of play\r\n\r\nOther than that the bike is incredibly nice, starts typically on the 1st kick and rides well. It would really only need a few hundred dollars to make it 100% perfect.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730135432, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15963152, "authorName": "eldonchas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eldonchas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Seller. Thank you for the additional gas tank photos. Paint also appears rough and there are some sanding marks visible on the other side at the bottom of the tank. All in all It's a handsome motorcycle. The factory red was much brighter scarlet with stainless steel fenders. I like your more subdued red, as I said earlier closer to 1970 T120 Astral Red than 1969 TR6 Trophy Red.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730138641, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15963339, "authorName": "Rustishacklfrd (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rustishacklfrd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@eldonchas Dont think there are any sand marks. The paint is not rough. Those white marks on the bottom edge of this photo are reflections.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1730139485, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15963590, "authorName": "eldonchas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eldonchas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Seller I like the bike enough to bid seriously. It's a paint scheme Triumph would have done well to use and I much prefer painted fenders to stainless steel (1966--1968). The sanding marks I'm referring to are in photo 57, light but visible.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730140115, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15963887, "authorName": "Rustishacklfrd (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rustishacklfrd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@eldonchas Hard to tell. In person maybe seems to have the slightest orange peel. Included some photos that show it a little better. That white mark in the first of the two most recent photos is also a reflection not a scratch.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1730141025, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15964224, "authorName": "eldonchas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eldonchas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Seller it's a subtle color that changes with the light. I should see it in person to decide. Again, it's one of the best paint schemes that Triumph never did. Of the slimline tank series, only the early 67 and 70 T120's compete (maybe the 66 if Triumph had painted the fenders).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730141926, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15964284, "authorName": "Rustishacklfrd (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rustishacklfrd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@eldonchas No worries. Feel free to message me directly and we can sort out a day / time.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730142141, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15967784, "authorName": "hammondo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hammondo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My recollection is that those gauge faces didn't appear until 1970. Possible there was a mid year model change, but my '69 T120 had the grey / black faces, and my '70 T120 had the black faces. Both were purchased new...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730158009, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15967867, "authorName": "Rustishacklfrd (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rustishacklfrd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hammondo based on the other 69\u2019s listed on BAT. Some had this exact gauge and some had a gray face with a small silver circle in the center. I imagine it was a mid year split. Maybe one of the previous commenters can chime in as they seem to really know their stuff.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1730158744, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15970967, "authorName": "lazyeye6", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lazyeye6/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Black face guages first appeared in the 1970 model year which would have been manufactured starting about October 1969. This example was manufactured in April 1969. Given the low mileage shown on the odometer, the speedo unit was likely restored where the black faces were substituted, or other newly restored\r\n gauges substituted. This is a pretty minor \u201cproblem\u201d given how nice this example is.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730216960, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15971385, "authorName": "Rustishacklfrd (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rustishacklfrd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@lazyeye6 Thanks for the info. Based on the other 69\u2019s I have seen with black gauges it must be a common thing to update / replace.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730219715, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15979935, "authorName": "GaryRe", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/garyre/", "bidAmount": 1188, "content": "$1,188 bid placed by GaryRe", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730252950, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15984552, "authorName": "hammondo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hammondo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "What's going on with the base of the front pushrod tube? Is that black RTV or some other sealant?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730313338, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15985042, "authorName": "Rustishacklfrd (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rustishacklfrd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hammondo More than likely it is. It has the proper gasket. However when putting the tubes back in I put a very thin layer of rtv around it to ensure it wouldn't leak.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730314797, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15992057, "authorName": "ROJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rustishacklfrd, @hammando, and all. \r\n The correct seals must be used for the push rod tube in use, and the tube must be the correct one for the cylinder head. The head on this bike is from a 1971-72 650, picture number 59 shows the head has the two tiny locating dowel holes for the rocker boxes on the gasket surface. The dowels have been removed to fit the earlier rocker boxes used. The tube in the picture is not an original 1969 tube, which is fine, but it needs an O-ring AND a sealing ring on the lower, tappet block end of the tube. If you ordered replacements for a 1969 650, you would only receive O-rings. I don't know what happened during your refitting the head, just pointing it out. I would say you have more than a thin layer of rtv in that area. None is required with the proper seals.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730386313, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15992329, "authorName": "Rustishacklfrd (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rustishacklfrd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@roj Correct seals were used. I put the thinnest layer of rtv on the end if the push rod tubes as an extra precaution. Not sure if the photos are deceiving but there really isn't any rtv visible when looking at it in person. I have put some miles on it since they were replaced and there is zero leakage.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1730388495, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15992380, "authorName": "Rustishacklfrd (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rustishacklfrd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@roj If you look at photos 50 and 51 and zoom in on the base of the exhaust push rod tube. That is the metal casting not globs of rtv.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1730389002, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15992414, "authorName": "Rustishacklfrd (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rustishacklfrd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730389146, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 15993444, "authorName": "Kmck", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/kmck/", "bidAmount": 1288, "content": "$1,288 bid placed by Kmck", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730395215, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 15994501, "authorName": "MattLeNevez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mattlenevez/", "bidAmount": 2000, "content": "$2,000 bid placed by MattLeNevez", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730398010, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16000396, "authorName": "hammondo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hammondo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I guess that's what has me questioning this engine. The base of the barrel casting is not cleanly molded like virtually all of the Triumphs of this vintage I see. Even the barrel over the engine number stamp is not cleanly cast, and without the recesses for the nuts typical of these bikes. I would have to guess this is an aftermarket cylinder barrel, and not a particularly good one, from what I can see. I could be wrong, but it just doesn't look \"factory\" to me.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730421997, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16000636, "authorName": "Rustishacklfrd (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rustishacklfrd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hammondo Barrels appear oem as they look like every other 69 listing I have looked at. The intake side is cast super clean. My guess is someone welded that area on the exhaust side to add some material for some reason. The first 3 photo's are my engine (intake and exhaust) the last photo is another 69 listed previously to show the same area where the nuts go. Not sure what you are referencing about indents for the nuts as that looks identical to the other listings.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730424802, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16001216, "authorName": "hammondo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hammondo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rustishacklfrd\r\nDisagree completely. I've owned five of these bikes and never seen such a casting. Also, the picture you used of another listing make the case. Factory castings are clean, smooth grained, and have recesses for the nuts. \"Someone welded\" makes a substantial difference, wouldn't you agree?\r\nI have stayed away from commenting on other representations regarding the condition of the bike, but I will say that I don't believe you have represented it properly. This site depends on everyone being straightforward.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1730435194, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16001228, "authorName": "hammondo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hammondo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Look at picture 52 and compare it to the 4/4 photo you posted of another listing.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730435429, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16001233, "authorName": "hammondo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hammondo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also picture 54", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730435503, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16001227, "authorName": "Rustishacklfrd (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rustishacklfrd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hammondo I have been as honest as possible with this listing and have pointed out every issue I was aware of which wasn't much. I do not see recesses in either photo where those nuts go. As for the castings, i was saying the other sides were much cleaner than that one spot on the exhaust. Is it possible it is aftermarket? Sure. The bike starts first kick, runs idles and drives without any issues and I feel it is in excellent condition for its age. The casting does not appear to have any effect of the operation of the engine.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730435583, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16002200, "authorName": "Rustishacklfrd (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rustishacklfrd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hello everyone, I am commenting this as a result of the prior few comments about misrepresenting the motorcycle. I set out from day 1 to be as transparent as possible about this motorcycle. Early on in the comments I broke down the few items I was aware of that the motorcycle needs which were a few minor inexpensive things. I have responded to every question that has been brought up to try and clarify what something may or not be. When something was questioned I have provided additional close up photos to try and help clarify its condition. I have allowed for multiple people to come and view the bike in person. If you have any questions about anything please tag me and I will respond quickly with photos to help clarify any concerns regardless if it proves what you saw or not. I am not trying to hide anything about this awesome bike and would hate to be called dishonest. I hope this helps and happy bidding.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1730469623, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16009429, "authorName": "MDH47", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mdh47/", "bidAmount": 2100, "content": "$2,100 bid placed by MDH47", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730502738, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16012194, "authorName": "CobraMD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/cobramd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My biggest question is, can this be a daily ride? Is it basically mechanically sound? I really don't care about cosmetics of the barrel. These bikes were made to be ridden not sit in your garage as some kind of pinky ring.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730560811, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16012359, "authorName": "Rustishacklfrd (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rustishacklfrd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@CobraMD Yes. Runs, idles and shifts beautifully. Starts 1st - 2nd kick every time", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730562287, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16012381, "authorName": "RRoss0316", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rross0316/", "bidAmount": 2300, "content": "$2,300 bid placed by RRoss0316", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730562456, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16012396, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rustishacklfrd ~ I agree that you've done everything you can to represent this machine fully and accurately, and any inference of intentional misrepresentation is uncalled-for.\r\n\r\nAnd yes, pundits out there, this Triumph will probably not win Best in Show at The Quail...but you could probably ride it there and back home! We're not discussing a Vincent Black Shadow or Brough Superior here.\r\n\r\nI do have a question: in Photo 39 you appear to be holding the end of the tachometer cable. Why is this? Does the tach not operate? Is the inner cable snapped off? Does it turn with the engine running?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1730562623, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16012416, "authorName": "Rustishacklfrd (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rustishacklfrd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DaveD Yes the threaded portion at the top of the cable broke off. It spins and still goes into the tach. Just cannot be screwed in. Will need a cable and that slow dripping o ring previously mentioned can be replaced at the same time as that has to come off anyway.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1730562815, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16012861, "authorName": "hammondo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hammondo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@DaveD, @CobraMD\r\nThe sellers stated \" The bike is a 98/100 in my opinion but it just needs a few small, inexpensive things to make it perfect.\" My comments relate to his assertion, not some idealistic idea of what it should be. It looks like a great daily rider, but that's not how it was represented...", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730566187, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16013122, "authorName": "Rustishacklfrd (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rustishacklfrd/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@hammondo That is fair. I meant it as for the bikes current state. 98/100 meaning it just needed a few small things. Not that it was museum quality. Should have been more clear.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730567399, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16013186, "authorName": "hammondo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hammondo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Rustishaklfrd\r\nGood on ya.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730567670, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16013387, "authorName": "majors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/majors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "My 64 Bonnie, the speedo inner cable broke near the drive end, and I welded a ring to the top end and tucked it behind the speedo. It made a ready weapon to bad drivers trying to run me off the road.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730568565, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16014877, "authorName": "ghtaboma", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ghtaboma/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "55 years old, and still looking good!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730574151, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16014988, "authorName": "rjr59AH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rjr59ah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I understand that this is a well running, nice looking bike, and would be a lot of fun, with or without the \"few minor inexpensive things\" corrected.\r\n\r\nI am not looking for a museum quality TR6R, but I am looking for an original TR6R. \r\nFrom the comments made by people that know a lot more about Triumphs than I do, am I correct to assume that this is not the bike for me?", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730574545, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16015101, "authorName": "Wantemallnow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wantemallnow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "These pre oil in frame Tigers are so pretty. Great color. Hope everyone has a game to watch so this one stays in my price range.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730574924, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16015175, "authorName": "alan101", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/alan101/", "bidAmount": 3800, "content": "$3,800 bid placed by alan101", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730575135, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16015251, "authorName": "DaveD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daved/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rjr59AH ~ From the description of what you're seeking in a Triumph TR6, I believe this is the bike for you. It's almost 100% original, with so many of the correct parts in place, usually missing or swapped out on most of these (chain guard, seat grab rail, tail light, switchgear, silencers, etc.)\r\n\r\nI'd say \"go for it!\"", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1730575359, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16015448, "authorName": "ponyrider", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ponyrider/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@rjr59AH This bike is \"close enough\" What a cool bike. Hard to find them this nice in what appears to be, a reasonable price range.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730575918, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16015702, "authorName": "darwinpearson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darwinpearson/", "bidAmount": 3900, "content": "$3,900 bid placed by darwinpearson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730576842, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16015738, "authorName": "TexasRon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/texasron/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by TexasRon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730576940, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16015765, "authorName": "darwinpearson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darwinpearson/", "bidAmount": 4100, "content": "$4,100 bid placed by darwinpearson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730577022, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16015779, "authorName": "TexasRon", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/texasron/", "bidAmount": 4200, "content": "$4,200 bid placed by TexasRon", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730577069, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16015783, "authorName": "darwinpearson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darwinpearson/", "bidAmount": 4300, "content": "$4,300 bid placed by darwinpearson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730577086, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16015800, "authorName": "LRAEnterprises", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lraenterprises/", "bidAmount": 4400, "content": "$4,400 bid placed by LRAEnterprises", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730577133, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16015811, "authorName": "darwinpearson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/darwinpearson/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by darwinpearson", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730577166, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16015815, "authorName": "Veneeshun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/veneeshun/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by Veneeshun", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730577176, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16015854, "authorName": "LRAEnterprises", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lraenterprises/", "bidAmount": 5100, "content": "$5,100 bid placed by LRAEnterprises", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730577294, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16015866, "authorName": "Veneeshun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/veneeshun/", "bidAmount": 5200, "content": "$5,200 bid placed by Veneeshun", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730577330, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16015898, "authorName": "LRAEnterprises", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lraenterprises/", "bidAmount": 5300, "content": "$5,300 bid placed by LRAEnterprises", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730577441, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16015905, "authorName": "Veneeshun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/veneeshun/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by Veneeshun", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730577470, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16015912, "authorName": "Wantemallnow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wantemallnow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That got outta my price range pretty quick! Nice bike. New ones are 11k. Somebody's gonna get a beauty for 6 or so", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730577487, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16015950, "authorName": "Veneeshun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/veneeshun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/2/24 for $5,500 to Veneeshun", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730577590, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 16016016, "authorName": "Baddogdesmo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baddogdesmo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A very good buy \ud83d\udc4d\ud83c\udffc", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730577809, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16016233, "authorName": "rjr59AH", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rjr59ah/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Same for me, @Wantemallnow.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1730578799, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16017130, "authorName": "ROJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This bike sells for $5500 and a 74' Trident with some great mods and upgrades, plus the engine built by a professional just this year, sold the other day for $5100. \nThe vintage Triumph market is crazy right now!\nGlad everything worked out for the seller and buyer.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1730587776, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16017921, "authorName": "Wantemallnow", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/wantemallnow/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Unless you're upside down with some bad people now is not a sellers market", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1730597589, "type": "comment"}]