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1970 Triumph Bonneville T120R 650
$15,500
Category: For Sale
Posted: 12/5/2025
Posted By: Paul Beukelman

The bike is in Melbourne

·        Numbers matching T120R 1970 (GD52569T120R)

·        History traced via the VMCC UK library. This bike was despatched 10th June 1970, with the engine-built 2nd June 1970 and assembly date 3rd June 1970.

·        Imported from USA in March 2021 by Allen Smith (Motorcycle Importer – Brisbane)

·        Original speedo supplied showing 19,000miles (supplied loose). Currently fitted with aftermarket speedo with less than 4,000miles I have put on the bike in my 2.5years of ownership after buying in Qld and bringing down to Melbourne)

·        Compression is excellent at 160PSI. Engine burns no oil

·        Bike well known in Victorian club circles.

·        My focus has been on upgrades for mechanical reliability and ease of use. Bike has patina from earlier restorations

·        Big money spent to get the bike to a high standard (all receipts available), including:

o  Engine is now oil tight

o  Fitted with twin Wassel 930 high performance - low maintenance carburettors

o  Sports mufflers fitted

o  New coils, ignition barrel and Iridium spark plugs

o  New Wassel Vape Module Electronic Ignition fitted (original contact points supplied loose)

o  Wassel 200W Solid State Rectifier

o  Sprocket changed from 46 tooth to 43 tooth / drum for rear wheel to reduce revs on highway for more relaxed riding (and less taxing on the engine). Reduces 5MPH at same revs

o  Bike fitted with 71 forks. A common modification as this reduces clunk when fully extended

o  Indicators fitted (not standard with 1970 model). Front brake cable changed to include sensor switch to illuminate rear brake light

o  Throttle cables changed to nylon for smoother operation

o  LED headlight fitted

o  New clutch and springs fitted

o  New rocker shaft seals, handlebar bushes / rubbers and front fork gaiters fitted

o  Battery and all fluids recently changed, new tyres and spoke nipples replaced / tensioned as required, new foot rubbers,  


RWC supplied. Currently on non-transferrable Victorian Club Plates

Melbourne