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Rare BSA for sale on E Bay

Wow that Rocket 3 is in good shape, I wonder if it came with K81s new. Too bright for my taste but I would consider a 1975 T 150 Trident
 
"sez original matching numbers and 5 speed. That bothers me a bit, because there were only three 5 speed Rocket 3's produced in 1972 according to Triumph factory records. Usually what happens is a Triumph gearcluster is fitted to get a 5 speed.
 
srsupertrap said:
Wow that Rocket 3 is in good shape, I wonder if it came with K81s new. Too bright for my taste but I would consider a 1975 T 150 Trident
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The 1975 Trident is a T-160. I owned a T-160. I did not like it anywhere neas as much. It was heavier, and had no ground clearance. Mine had a Big D 850 kit and Dunstalls, and the motor was reasonably stout. I rode it coast to and sold it soon after. It was great looking, but nowhere near as nice to ride.

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There is my T-160

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The BSA frame in this Triumph X-75 Hurricane worked way better. This bike was very nice to ride. It was the only Brit bike I ever had that never leaked a drop of oil. I rode the heck out of it.
 
Are those side panels original on the Rocket III (US spec I guess) in the ad? I've never seen that pattern before - looks a bit OTT gaudy to me. If they are I think it's a shame because, to my eyes, the round tank Rocket III is one of the prettiest bikes ever made.
 
Somebody chromed the side covers and painted them, aparently. Funny, because I always thought they were fiberglass. The extra chrome could probably be painted over. Those bikes don't come up for sale that often. Its got some cheapo looking so called Dunstall Replica pipes on it, too, and some other stuff that is a bit cheesy. Those aluminum boxes under the tank hiding the electrical stuff are ugly too. I want it, but I'm not buying it.

Honestly, the over the top extra chrome on this example has grown on me.
 
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We're all showing our age. Wish I looked this good. Alittle goudy would be ok.

cg
 
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