Featured Trading in my Triumph for a Honda - Sorry Folks

So as you know, what with me having two modern classic Triumphs, and my usual avatar being a 1958 Dommie, I'm a classic bike man. Well I couldn't believe my luck today. I just happened to pop in to Grafton Honda in Milton Keynes with mate Paul today to get out of the p!$$!ng rain and grab a free cup of coffee (well, you do don't you) when this barn-find classic Honda was wheeled in. Being the only customers (potentially) in the shop, and me being quickest off the mark, I got first dibs on it. Only 811 miles on the clock. Not been ridden for at least 31 years, but the sadly-deceased former owner's family say probably 35 years. A true classic as-new Honda. Just too good to miss. Photos below. Okay, admittedly it needs a bit of a wash and a touch up here and there, but almost pristine. Best of all, with me being a short-arse, it's a perfect fit. Think I'm gonna trade in my Triumphs for this little beaut. Waddya think? (ps the bike's model name means the speedo is probably a little on the pessimistic side).

 

The speedo goes up to 35mph, so I know you and Paul will struggle to keep up with me round the bends if I max it. Just hope the brakes are sharp enough to scrub off the speed before we hit those mobile speed cameras you like being photographed by in Northants mate

 

@ fig, sadly so true.

 

I don't know if it's really for sale to be honest. But £500 was mentioned as what the family are/were looking for. Maybe the dealership already bought it. In any case there's no room for a pillion so SWMBO would have to walk alongside, and that ain't gonna happen, so I'd be the one trotting along next to it. For solo riding I'd definitely attach a front sprocket and cycle chain to those pedals to double the top speed.

 

Not so rare as you might imagine. Looking at the completed listings on ebay, of which there are quite a few, I reckon this one would fetch maybe £300 if treated to a good rub with Autosol. So my dreams of a solid classic investment are shattered.