The Essential Buyer's Guide: Triumph Bonneville 1959-1988

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STOP! Don't buy a Triumph Bonneville without buying this book FIRST!

Having this book in your pocket is just like having a real marque expert by your side. Benefit from Peter Henshaw's years of experience, learn how to spot a bad bike quickly, and how to assess a promising bike like a professional.

Get the right bike at the right price!

Packed with good advice—from running costs, through paperwork, vital statistics, valuation, and the Bonneville community, to will a Bonnie suit you and your lifestyle—this is THE COMPLETE GUIDE to choosing, assessing and buying the Triumph Bonneville of your dreams.

Covers:

• 1959-1962 Pre-unit 650: T120
• 1963-1970 Unit 650: T120
• 1971-1974 Oil-in-frame 650: T120, T120R, T120RV
• 1973-1977 Early Meriden 750: T140V
• 1978-1983 Late Meriden 750: T140E, TSS, TSX
• 1986-1988 Harris 750

Table of Contents:

1. Introduction & Thanks
2. Is it the Right Bike for You?
3. Cost Considerations
4. Living with a Bonneville
5. Relative Values
6. Before You View
7. Inspection Equipment
8. Fifteen Minute Evaluation
9. Key Points
10. Serious Evaluation
11. Auctions
12. Paperwork
13. What's it Worth to You?
14. Do You Really Want to Restore?
15. Paint Problems
16. Problems Due to Lack of Use
17. The Community
18. Vital Statistics

Note: this book does NOT cover Hinckley Triumph Bonneville (2001-on).

The Essential Buyer's Guide: Triumph Bonneville 1959-1988