[{"id": 16089695, "authorName": "RayE", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/raye/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful motorcycle. Can you please check for age of tires?", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731364328, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16090095, "authorName": "dstahnke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dstahnke/", "bidAmount": 1000, "content": "$1,000 bid placed by dstahnke", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731365836, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16091242, "authorName": "450RallyReplica", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/450rallyreplica/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "\"age of tires\" ? ( cue a face-palm )\r\n\r\nIf I were considering this bike, the age of the tires would not matter to me in the least. The overall condition of the bike is what matters. Tires are a consumable, and given the value of a nice Bonnie like this one, the cost of new tires is trivial.", "likes": 5, "timestamp": 1731370469, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16091358, "authorName": "450RallyReplica", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/450rallyreplica/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Also, the tires are Duro brand, which I'd replace with either Continentals, or Dunlop K81 / TT100s. TT100 is a tire which suits a bike like this one very well.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731371576, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16091747, "authorName": "TOK12 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tok12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RayE Thanks for looking. The tires are over ten years old, they are in good shape for my needs and I suggest replace next riding season if you are planning to do lots of miles.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731375739, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16091757, "authorName": "TOK12 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tok12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Thanks all for looking and questions. I'm happy to provide any additional background info on the beauty.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731375867, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16092151, "authorName": "Slam105", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/slam105/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Arguably the '67 & '69 Bonnevilles are the two best years of all 'Bonnevilles'! Back in the '70s, when I had a couple of Triumphs, the statement above was from Bud Eakins! I would never argue w/Mr. Eakins!\r\nThis 'Bonneville' appears to be an excellent example of one of the most desirable Triumph motorcycles.\r\n\r\nCheers", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731381953, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16092183, "authorName": "TheOMDude", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/theomdude/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "When you think of the classic British motorcycle, this is the bike that you see in your mind. The best looking, best sounding, and best handling of the era. I had a T100R, and my advice to the new custodian is to torque all the nuts and bolts frequently. Leave any adjustment of the external oil line attachments to the pros.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1731382561, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16092348, "authorName": "Veneeshun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/veneeshun/", "bidAmount": 4000, "content": "$4,000 bid placed by Veneeshun", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731385837, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16093914, "authorName": "2hecknback", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/2hecknback/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "As mentioned before, tires can be replaced with Dunlops, but I'd prefer K70's as oem on this bike.\r\nSeems odd to put Asian tires on a bike like this. Save them for Jap bikes.\r\nThere were 2 different factory paint jobs for this model. The other had some gold on the tank.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731427193, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16094505, "authorName": "TOK12 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tok12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@2hecknback I don't recall why I chose these tires, probably availability at the time. I did want a slightly larger rear (tire) as I had plans to do some long trips, which I ended up doing on another vintage bike. On the color, given the serial number the white and aubergine are the stock colors for this.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731431952, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16094543, "authorName": "TOK12 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tok12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Just an aside note, for collectors out there, having the original air filters with the ghosted out air filter decal and patent numbers stamped in the back plate is great thing. These are very difficult to find and great proof of placement for the decal.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731432241, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16094624, "authorName": "shooker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/shooker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a 68 or later front drum brake.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731432875, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16094863, "authorName": "dstahnke", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/dstahnke/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@shooker that's a big upgrade. My 1969 Bonneville has fantastic front brakes which stop better than the disc brakes that followed.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731434389, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16098745, "authorName": "TOK12 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tok12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@shooker Good eye there, yes it's the upgrade that was done fairly often back in the day, done prior to my ownership. As shown in the photo section the original brake does come with the motorcycle.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731447341, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16101932, "authorName": "eldonchas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eldonchas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "2TOK12 is the inside of the gas tank original raw steel or coated? Thanks", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731504182, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16102241, "authorName": "Bownez", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bownez/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree that the mid to late 60's 650 twins are the most handsome and desirable of the Meriden Triumphs. This one is a true beauty. It certainly would look nice next to my 65 6T and 66 T120!\r\nHmmmmmm.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731507852, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16106898, "authorName": "TOK12 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tok12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@eldonchas The gas tank has not been sealed. It's was cleaned and pressure tested prior to painting.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731529838, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16109890, "authorName": "eldonchas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/eldonchas/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@TOK12 you did it right.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731544233, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16130146, "authorName": "UKSparky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uksparky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great looking bike\u2026 the speedo is not working can it be fixed also why is the choke not installed and doesn\u2019t cause starting issue\r\nAgain great looking bike", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731738368, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16130502, "authorName": "ROJ", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/roj/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@UKSparky, Air slide/choke delete is commonly done. Using the tickler to flood the carb and enrich the mixture does the job for start up. I suspect the air slide was useful back in the day for cold mornings when these bikes were as much for transportation as enjoyment. Using the slide allowed the rider to get underway as apposed to a long warm up in the driveway. There is a nice looking and inexpensive plug sold by Amal rather than the cable removed and silicone in the cable adjuster that someone did on this bike.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731762926, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16130844, "authorName": "TOK12 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tok12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@ROJ and @UKSparky Thanks for the comments. Yes, the it is common here to remove the choke / slide etc. They are included with the bike. I tickle the crabs good and the bike starts easy. It's always been an easy starter for me. I appreciate learning about the pulg from Amal, I'll keep that in mind with my other British bikes. \r\nThe speedo was working the last time I went on a longer ride , this was in 2020. When I test rode the bike in October video for the auction, I noted it was not working. I removed and replaced the speedometer drive on the rear wheel with a new unit, the cable spins but the actual Smith's speedo is not. There was not time to send it out before the auction began. I am certain it can be refreshed and updated based on the discussions I had with a U.S. based repair shop.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731767588, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16130872, "authorName": "TOK12 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tok12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731767938, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16130953, "authorName": "TOK12 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tok12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731768624, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16130973, "authorName": "TOK12 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tok12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Here are some of the other original items that come with the bike.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731768920, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16133174, "authorName": "UKSparky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uksparky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "It\u2019s me again and thanks for your response on the choke. I see that it doesn\u2019t have electronic ignition it seems that a lot of the bikes on this site do. Is this an issue.\r\nThanks", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731784290, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16135684, "authorName": "TOK12 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tok12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@UKSparky The bike has points. It's always been an easy starting machine and ran well, and so not needing an electronic ignition.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731801812, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16138486, "authorName": "TOK12 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tok12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The background story.\n\nThis is the bike I always wanted, a 67 Bonnie with an upgraded front brake and european handle bars. Like many motorcycle journalists I think this is the best looking Bonnevile that was produced, the eggplant with silver flake and white color scheme, the cast alloy tail light, the slim profile, eyebrow logo badge, its all there. \u00a0I have owned this machine for 23 years all the while improving and restoring it to be a great rider and nice looking original bike. \n\nIt gets noticed whenever we go out, at a bike night, classic show or just to the gas station. This is not a 100 point perfect show bike and my experience tells me it would be easy to make this a full on show bike if that is what the next owner wishes.\u00a0\nThis looks and sounds like a true classic British motorcycle.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731864198, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16143810, "authorName": "mr_mike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_mike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Looks like a very nice bike! Someone will have a lot of fun with this one. Great update with the 2LS front brake.\r\nConcerning electronic ignition, if you want to get away from points and mechanical spark advance, I've done two conversions to the Pazon system. Easy enough once you figure out their instructions, which could be better. About $300 with new 6-volt coils from Walridge Motors, a great resource for British bikes\r\nGLWTA!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731940910, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16144429, "authorName": "majors", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/majors/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This bike is gorgeous. On my old 64 Bonnie, I mounted Pirelli tire on the rear. I did some flat tracking with it back then, and everyone used Pirellis, so did I.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731946308, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16145857, "authorName": "TOK12 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tok12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@mr_mike Thanks for the comments and suggestions. I\u2019m sure that many of the new parts on this are from Waldridge in CA. Great parts supplier with great customer experience.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731954419, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16145981, "authorName": "TOK12 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tok12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@majors Thanks for the comments. I will look into Pirelli\u2019s for future use.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731954741, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16148155, "authorName": "UKSparky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uksparky/", "bidAmount": 4250, "content": "$4,250 bid placed by UKSparky", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731960766, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16148591, "authorName": "SparkyJohnson", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sparkyjohnson/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Is the tank paint a 2k primer, catalyzed silver and white base, catalyzed candy and clear coat? I assume enamel pin stripe over top?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731962163, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16148659, "authorName": "928Rick996", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/928rick996/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Majors: I had a 66 TT Special that i rode on the street. I mounted Pirelli Universals on it. Looks a bit different; but I liked trails and empty lots!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731962389, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16148713, "authorName": "Ballbagbob", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ballbagbob/", "bidAmount": 4500, "content": "$4,500 bid placed by Ballbagbob", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731962587, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16148722, "authorName": "whisker", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/whisker/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@seller\n\nSince BAT Shipping is not available for this listing, assuming because of the spare parts. Would you be willing to work with the winning bidder to help arrange shipping (at buyers expense obviously)? For instance if they were to use UShip", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731962625, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16148744, "authorName": "vwthomas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vwthomas/", "bidAmount": 4600, "content": "$4,600 bid placed by vwthomas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731962709, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16148783, "authorName": "mach1970", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mach1970/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by mach1970", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731962831, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16148965, "authorName": "TOK12 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tok12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@whisker Yes I would be happy to help with facilitate the shipping, and yes it is because of the parts that go with the bike.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731963409, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16149036, "authorName": "UKSparky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uksparky/", "bidAmount": 5250, "content": "$5,250 bid placed by UKSparky", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731963592, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16149048, "authorName": "mach1970", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mach1970/", "bidAmount": 6000, "content": "$6,000 bid placed by mach1970", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731963639, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16149073, "authorName": "UKSparky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uksparky/", "bidAmount": 6250, "content": "$6,250 bid placed by UKSparky", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731963717, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16149078, "authorName": "TOK12 (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tok12/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sparkyjohnson Cliff Anderson a local tank painter and pinstripes did the paint and striping. I don't recall the type of paint he used. Since I was going to ride this I am fairly sure we did the pin striping and then clear coated to keep them from getting worn off etc. I'm not 100 percent on that though. Bike is at home ..", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731963727, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16149170, "authorName": "mach1970", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mach1970/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by mach1970", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731964033, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16149190, "authorName": "UKSparky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uksparky/", "bidAmount": 6750, "content": "$6,750 bid placed by UKSparky", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731964074, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16149215, "authorName": "vwthomas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vwthomas/", "bidAmount": 6850, "content": "$6,850 bid placed by vwthomas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731964131, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16149217, "authorName": "tnoblepriehs", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/tnoblepriehs/", "bidAmount": 7500, "content": "$7,500 bid placed by tnoblepriehs", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731964138, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16149229, "authorName": "UKSparky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uksparky/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by UKSparky", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731964179, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16149250, "authorName": "vwthomas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vwthomas/", "bidAmount": 8250, "content": "$8,250 bid placed by vwthomas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731964258, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16149263, "authorName": "UKSparky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uksparky/", "bidAmount": 8500, "content": "$8,500 bid placed by UKSparky", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731964336, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16149292, "authorName": "vwthomas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vwthomas/", "bidAmount": 8750, "content": "$8,750 bid placed by vwthomas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731964442, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16149312, "authorName": "UKSparky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uksparky/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by UKSparky", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731964507, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16149340, "authorName": "vwthomas", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/vwthomas/", "bidAmount": 9250, "content": "$9,250 bid placed by vwthomas", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731964610, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16149353, "authorName": "UKSparky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uksparky/", "bidAmount": 9500, "content": "$9,500 bid placed by UKSparky", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731964669, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 16149359, "authorName": "39mercman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/39mercman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "She may see 10k yet. And worth every penny. It's a beautiful machine", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1731964686, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16149388, "authorName": "UKSparky", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uksparky/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sold on 11/18/24 for $9,500 to UKSparky", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1731964789, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 16149389, "authorName": "39mercman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/39mercman/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Congratulations, nice buy. And congrats on your first purchase", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731964838, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16149419, "authorName": "mr_mike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr_mike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Great result, especially heading into wintertime.Congrats to buyer and seller", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731964896, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16149579, "authorName": "Baddogdesmo", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/baddogdesmo/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That\u2019s a great score for @UKSparky!\r\nHuge congrats. Good thing @TOK12 had the reserve low.\r\nWonderful bike; Enjoy!! \ud83d\ude0e", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731965401, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 16151245, "authorName": "HELIDR", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/helidr/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Very beautiful '67 Bonneville! I'm the original of one from '67 and not ridden for over 20 years. It'll be a project bike that needs a lot of work. I might list here next year. To the new owner...enjoy the ride!!!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1731971910, "type": "comment"}]