Hello, I have inherited my late fathers Triumph Trident 740cc, Year 1977. I enjoy my motorbikes but do not ride myself so I am currently considering selling albeit it would break my heart given it was his pride and joy. Its in a excellent condition as demonstrated in the attached photographs. I know it requires a new battery and brake cable but other than that it appears to be in sound order. The mileage is 6,800 and has only had two owners in its history with my father owning it since the early 1980's. It is also currently SORN. I shall be grateful if anyone could give me thoughts on the likely value, not only for sale purposes but also for insurance. Secondly, in the event I do select to sell it could anyone recommend a reputable dealer or advise the best method for selling. The bike is located in Lincolnshire. Many thanks in advance for any comments and advise received.
I'll take it off your hand's for £200. Seriously,not being an expert but a quick search suggests around the £8000 mark. You'd be better off advertising it on a classic bike site or magazine.
Triumph TRIDENT for Sale on Car and Classic UK pretty good guess there according to this site, it is a lovely bike in great nick.
That's a damn fine looking motorcycle. As previously stated by Roadrider a classic bike site or magazine is the place to advertise it.:smile: Welcome to the forum.
Best suggestion is don't sell it and get yourself a bike licence as that is one very nice Trident :upyeah:
Get youself a bike license and another bike and ride until you are confident and capable, then sell that learner bike and enjoy your Dads bike. Sell it and you will grow to regret it. A Triumph is for life so enjoy it, even for now if it as a case of keeping it clean, well polished and protected against corrosion for it is a great bike. Cherish
Agree with Roadrider but heart sides with ColLamb :wink: It looks like a stunning bike and you will love being out on it in the sunshine I'm sure.
Don't sell it! You WILL regret it. Store it carefully. It will appreciate in value faster than any saving account! As already said, try a little motorcyling yourself, get /borrow small bike to find out if yer like biking and the friendship it brings. If then you do sell it put a high price on it, and advertise it on free sites. We did this and:- 1. Guy saw my 1966 Tiger 90 whilst on a sea rig and bought it for his Dad, advertised on this forum in bikes for sale section and bought from here. 2. My pal did same for a 1977 Morini, put it on some free sites, somehow it finished on classic bike site, (not by us, we now realise other sites watch the free sites and put on their site),it has just gone to Australia. 3. Same pal, 650cc Matchless, sold but still getting calls from America! Your bike would attract a lot of interest and may well go to a different country. Picture was used for an article in the Mag!!! Didn't half help it sell, he knows he should have put a higher price on so beware. Good luck:upyeah: Take yer time, no rush BUT a VERY BIG decision. Do not be tempted to some quick cash, just my experience, got it wrong myself in the past, so good luck :upyeah:
That is a cracking bike ,looks like your dads pride and joy ,I sold my dads triumph and have always regretted it ,like previous post get you licence and enjoy they don't get better that yours :upyeah:
That is a fine looking bike, I can only echo what others have said; hang onto it, look after it and it will go up in value. If you are set on selling have a trawl through e bay and check out what similar bikes go for, think roadrider may be correct up to £8000
Tis a nice bike and it would be a shame to let it go but if you are a none rider i would be inclined to say sell it. Yes it will go up in value but it will need maintaining while you keep it as they soon go downhill when stored . I reckon £8k is about right maybe a bit more if the right person wants it.