Recent Service, Great Original Bike Showing 7450 Miles
This X75 is an excellent and clean original bike. It is believed to be largely original except for a repaint, new tires, and a few other things. It was serviced this winter at Triumph expert Hugh Mackie at 6th Street Specials in New York City. He did a full tune up, including:
Valve adjustment Ignition timing Primary chain adjustment Clutch adjustment Oil change/clean filters Drop sump/clean filters Remove carbs and strip completely Clean, set up, and balance carbs Change throttle cable Install new battery Check all electrics and lights New plugs and gaskets Chassis service Lube all cables and swivels, etc Check brakes
Please see riding video and pictures below. The bike is equipped with a Boyer igniton, fresh tires and a fresh battery.
It comes with an owner's handbook and smaller publication on the history of these bikes as well as a parts list and original sales literature. Bike has a clean and clear NJ title and is located in Ridgewood, NJ.
I no longer have my shop in Brooklyn anymore as I got a new job working with cars, so I am selling off the last of the inventory and my customer would like it to find a good new home.
We specialized in sports cars, vintage European motorcycles, and other interesting vehicles. Northeast Sportscar.
Please call 631-764-1201 with any questions and for more information.
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