I have an old Triumph bike..anyone know what it might be worth?

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I was wondering if anyone has a good starting price to sell this bike.It is in pieces and does kick over.I think its a 500cc 1963"(okay I found out it is a T-100 but the frame/handle bars had been altered) but not sure i have no title.It was given to me by my uncle 20 or more years ago.I got about 7-8 calls in a two hours on it so I think I'm low at $400.But I don't want to be jerk over 100-200 dollars,but if its worth a $1,000 that is different.Any info. would be great.Thank you,Victor




 
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I would do some reasearch and even look on Ebay motors to see if a similar on is listed. Look Triumph MC clubs also. That old it could be worth a bunch. Check with a MC dealer or repair shop.
 
VIctor:
I need more information. Look on the "gooseneck" (where the forks meet the frame) and get me the V.I.N. This is a 17 number, alpaha numeric code. This bike could be worth AT LEAST $1,000 or it could be worthless, depending on which model and the year of manufacture.

The first number of the code is the country of MFG. For Example, in Harley Davidison, the 1HD12478Y01534597, the 1 means USA, HD means Harley, the Y (ninth Digit, means York,PA) the 0 (tenth digit) means it was made in 2000. ALL Nifda compliant vehicles have been using this 17 digit code since the late 1960's.

Just looking at your photos, it looks like a 1972 or 1973 Triumpth Tiger, But the Tiger is a 650 CC. 500 cc would indicate "Speed Twin" or earlier Tiger T100. But the V.I.N. will help me with the classification and worth.
 
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Victor,

It might be worth contacting Mike Wolfe at

Antique Archaeology
115 1/2 Davenport St.
LeClaire, IA 52753

11AM - 4PM or by appointment
Closed on Sundays

 (563) 289-1530
pickster45@gmail.com

They are the people from the History channel show American Pickers.

That guy seems really cool and loves old bikes. He is very knowledgeable about them. Wouldn't hurt to send an email with photos and questions, or just call them.


http://www.antiquearchaeology.com/
http://www.history.com/shows/american-pickers
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mike-Wolfe-American-Picker/113596475334083
 
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I can't find a vin number I think it was ground off when they altered the frame and handle bars.So i guess that makes worth very little???I do know that it is a T-100 and rather sure its from the sixties.Motor numbers are T-100 27948.Thanks for the info.,Victor
 
it is in rough shape but I believe some of the old triumphs are highly sought after and can be worth a lot. I don't know anything about them, but my guess is 400 is low.
 
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I can't find a vin number I think it was ground off when they altered the frame and handle bars.So i guess that makes worth very little???I do know that it is a T-100 and rather sure its from the sixties.Motor numbers are T-100 27948.Thanks for the info.,Victor
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This will help me find out about the bike. Without a frame number, it does reduce the value considerably. Restorers want to be able to make sure that it is INDEED authentic with matching frame numbers, motor numbers, etc. I'll see if I can get an I.D. from the motor numbers. ARE you SURE it is a 500 cc? The displacement should be stamped somewhere on the motor casting.
 
I'm not sure its 500cc it may be a 650 that is what my father seems to think.Also a guy that called about it said he thinks it looks like a bigger motor was put in the frame then original.Thanks for the work on an ID for the bike.I will look for more nubers on the motor.Victor
 
Good news and bad news

Victor:
From the information you have given me. You have a Triumph Tiger T100R. This 500cc bike was produced in Meridan from 1959 until 1973. (As I said in previous posts, it looks like a '72 or '73 T100).

The bad news is that without a "neck" number it is more or less worthless as a motorcycle. Had it been a 1973 in reasonable condition, with proper authentication, you could perhaps retire by selling this bike.

The good news is that virtually all vintage Triumphs use the parts from this bike (even the Daytonas and the bigger Bonnaville) and they are no longer available. So, "parted out" or just selling the motor, it may be worth as much as $1,000 or more....To the right buyer.
 
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Well thanks to everyone for all the help.I did find out that the frame is from a Cub and the motor is from a Tiger model.The motor number had been ground off and re stamped so the value of the bike just keeps dropping.I sold it to a guy for $275 after I found out all the info. I could.I'm sure I could got more for it but I sold it to a bike nut that will actually do something with it,and I avoid all the crazies on craigslist,lol.Really the only thing good on it was the motor.I got it out of my way into hands that will appreciate it and scored a little more cash for my truck fund.Thanks again everyone(penman1 your info. was a big help),Victor)
 
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