1968 Bonnyvile

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  1. dubepj

    dubepj New Member

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    #1 dubepj, Dec 17, 2023
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    Tues. Going to look at a 1978 Bonnyville. Hasn't run in Many years but always in a building. Asking 2500. Canadian. I would expect to spend another 2500. Am I dreaming that I can get road worthy for that amount.
    I think it's a T140. Guy says it's a 750. Does that make sense/
     
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  2. Iron

    Iron Elite Member

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    Sounds like a T140 if it's a 750. Big bore kits were/are available for earlier 650 T120 engines but the price would point at a standard T140.
    It's not easy to estimate the cost of getting it back on the road until you can have a look at it.
    If it's not in bits in boxes, not mostly rust, it can be kicked over (ie not seized) then sounds a good price although I'm not up on prices in Canadia. A quick check on ebay or craigs whatsit should tell you where that should be.
     
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  3. dubepj

    dubepj New Member

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    Thanks for reply Iron. Going for look see tomorrow. Will this bike keep its' value, Have had lots of bikes (Honda , Harley) and always seem to get money back if i keep them in good repair.
     
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  4. Iron

    Iron Elite Member

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    It'll always be worth 2500. :) Just buy it.
    You'll need to get to the sludge trap if you want to keep and ride it. It's not going to be a bit of T-cut sort of bike. A bag of spanners willl be required.

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    That's a sludge trap in the crank of my last T140 build that needed a bit of a clean
     
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  5. speedrattle

    speedrattle Senior Member

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    well? what happenex?
     
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