Born Loser: # 1

# 1

My first attempt at a Triumph several years ago...it just resurfaced on craigslist Los Angeles...it's a little different than when I had it , a little beat up but I still have a soft spot for this one.

6 comments:

Sid Fishous said...: That sucks. I know it's got to be hard to see something that had become, for lack of a better term, legendary among traditionalists be changed. Why the hell would you put a trailer fender in place of a period rib? Further proof that not everyone can swing for the bleachers. Keep up the fight, jimmy...; January 20, 2010 at 7:21 AM
Mike Davis said...: Everything changes ...and in their defense the way I mounted that fender I am sure it flew off years ago.I would like it back but they want alot more $$ then I sold it for and it looks a bit rough.; January 20, 2010 at 7:26 AM
BitMonkey said...: I LOVE that bike. I built/own a Triumph because of that bike... You bastard! JK; January 20, 2010 at 9:34 AM
Masterlink Lee said...: 9 G's for a 1986 triumph bobber? Goddamn!; January 21, 2010 at 3:09 AM
hotsos said...: Right on, I know a lot of people that were influenced by that bike when it first went up on ebay. great looking bike.; January 21, 2010 at 11:20 AM
Sid Fishous said...: I saw that bike when you listed it, and that's how I found your site. Back before you had the "MC" explaination, and way before the "content warning"! They were right in the ad, that bike captured a look that was and will be replicated for years. I remember emailing you right after it sold and asking if you would ever build another one. You told me what it went for and I was shocked. Let's just say we all should have got in on some of your early work!!!!! In all, thanks for putting out great work that inspires.

*cock rubbing is over... get back to work.; January 22, 2010 at 7:33 AM