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.
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...
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 $$ then I sold it for and it looks a bit rough.
I saw that bike when you listed it, and that's how I found your site. Back before you had the "MC" explaination, and way before the "content warning"! They were right in the ad, that bike captured a look that was and will be replicated for years. I remember emailing you right after it sold and asking if you would ever build another one. You told me what it went for and I was shocked. Let's just say we all should have got in on some of your early work!!!!! In all, thanks for putting out great work that inspires.
My first attempt at a Triumph several years ago...it just resurfaced on craigslist Los Angeles...it's a little different than when I had it , a little beat up but I still have a soft spot for this one.
That sucks. I know it's got to be hard to see something that had become, for lack of a better term, legendary among traditionalists be changed. Why the hell would you put a trailer fender in place of a period rib? Further proof that not everyone can swing for the bleachers. Keep up the fight, jimmy...
ReplyDeleteEverything changes ...and in their defense the way I mounted that fender I am sure it flew off years ago.I would like it back but they want alot more $$ then I sold it for and it looks a bit rough.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that bike. I built/own a Triumph because of that bike... You bastard! JK
ReplyDelete9 G's for a 1986 triumph bobber? Goddamn!
ReplyDeleteRight on, I know a lot of people that were influenced by that bike when it first went up on ebay. great looking bike.
ReplyDeleteI 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.
ReplyDelete*cock rubbing is over... get back to work.