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1974 Triumph T150V Trident

Absolutely Gorgeous Very Rare Triple

 One Owner For 47 Years

Showroom Display Model For 40+ Years 

On Display In The New England Motorcycle Museum Today

A Mint Matching Numbers Original Paint Classic 

Clean Title In Hand

Runs & Sounds Fantastic With Stage 1 Performance Kit

 Correctly Jetted For Dunstall Decibel Silencers & K&N Filters

Fastest Production Triumph Made 

World Class Performance, Race Proven Engine and Suspension 

5-Speed 750cc Triple With 60+HP

120 Degree Overhead Valve 3 Cylinder  

Lightweight, Excellent Handling & 120+ MPH Top Speed  

The Product of Continuous Development and Race Testing of Triumph’s Triple 

Triumph’s Iconic ‘Slippery Sam’ Trident Dominated 

the Isle of Man Production TT from ‘71 to ‘75 

Winner of Numerous International and Anglo-American Match Road Races 

2nd Place Overall in the ‘70 and ‘71 Daytona 200  
   

PLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO BELOW FOR DETAILS  

  

We Just Invested Over $9,900.00 in Restoration Parts & Labor Into this Beauty; 

57 Hours Of Shop Labor @ $150 PH = $8,400 Plus $1,500 In Parts & Supplies

New NGK Spark Plugs  

New Yuasa Battery 

New Battery Tender Lead 

Ignition Points Cleaned, Dressed and Gapped  

Fuel Tank Drained, Flushed and Inspected  

Power Washed Inside of Tank  

 Evapo Rust Treated Fuel Tank for 24 Hours

Rinsed and Reinspected Fuel Tank 

New Fuel Petcocks 

New Fuel Lines 

New Inline Fuel Filter 

Carburetors Removed and Disassembled 

Cleaned, Rebuilt, Tuned and Balanced Carbs 

Fresh VP94 Non-Ethanol Fuel  

Adjusted Valve Clearances 

New Rocker Box Gaskets 

New 10w40 Spectro Engine Oil  

New Front Brake Master Cylinder 

New Upper Front Brake Line 

Filled and Bled System with Fresh Motul Brake Fluid 

Removed Front Wheel Bearings and Replaced

Cleaned and Inspected Front Brake Pads 

Cleaned front Brake Rotor with Goodson Brake Hone 

Regreased All Wheel Bearings  

Serviced Both Axles 

New Front Fork Axle Caps 

New Dunlop K81 4.10x19 Front Tire and Tube 

New Dunlop K81 4.10x19 Rear Tire and Tube 

 New Front and Rear 1.6” Rim Locks 

New Gold EK Heavy Duty Final Drive Chain 

New Right Hand Handlebar Switch 

Replacement OEM Replacement Taillamp Assembly 

New Taillight Lens 

100 Point Check Over  

   

Steam Cleaned & Hand Washed, Polished & Waxed to Perfection  

Carefully Cleaned & Polished Every Piece of Aluminum & Chrome 

Including Engine Cases, Exhaust, Wheels & Forks

Buffed & Polished Original Paint Fuel Tank and All Painted Surfaces 

This Trident is a Time Machine 

An Investment Quality Fully Sorted Time Capsule 

Ride or Show this Classic Trident Today  

 

PLEASE CALL WITH ANY QUESTIONS AT 860-454-7024 M-F 9-5 

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Sold on clear title and Q1 bill of sale.
We now offer financing through Freedom Road.

Call 860-454-7024 and speak to Ken Kaplan Jr to get approved.

Message us your ZIP for a shipping quote!

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AUCTION TERMS:

All motorcycles & vehicles are sold as-is where-is.

All sales are final.

Kaplan Cycles guarantees all motorcycles are as-described. Please read the entire description and watch the entire video before bidding.

A non-refundable deposit is due within 24 hours of sale. PayPal or Credit Card is accepted for the deposit.

Cash (In-Person), PayPal (with 3.5% charge), or Wire Transfer are our only accepted forms of final payment.

Full payment must be made within 72 hours of auction close.

Your motorcycle must be picked up within 30 days of auction close. 
Exceptions are made only for international buyers OR buyers who have ALREADY made transport arrangements with a third party.
If a motorcycle is purchased and left here for longer than 30 days without written permission from Kaplan Cycles it will be resold. In the case of a re-sale, the owner will be entitled to a refund less storage fees ($25/ day beginning 30 days from auction close) ONLY if the motorcycle was paid in full on-time within the auction terms.

We always describe our motorcycles as accurately as possible.

You are purchasing a classic motorcycle. Even in cases where a bike may be in good running/ operating condition, new problems & idiosyncrasies can arise over-time from sitting or regular use.

If you have an issue with the motorcycle you’ve received, contact us within 24 hours of delivery and before leaving feedback so that we can address your concerns.

It is important you have at least a basic mechanical knowledge before purchasing and operating a classic motorcycle.

Due to our backlog, we cannot perform any additional service work or modifications on your motorcycle after the sale (ie; adding a light kit, different tires, etc.)

We respond quickly between the hours of 9am and 5pm EST, Monday - Friday

For our fastest service please call Kaplan Cycles at 860-454-7024.

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A $150 document fee will apply.

The buyer will pay the winning bid + the documentation fee. 

We will not charge out-of-state buyers sales tax.
Out of state residents will pay sales tax with their DMV. 

We are not a registering dealership. You will receive only the documents required to register your vehicle in your state.

In our listings, title status is always listed directly below the main description.

In some cases we will sell motorcycles without title or registration. In these cases we guarantee all motorcycles sold are free and clear or your money back. We will always provide a route to obtaining title. Generally in these cases, the motorcycle will be sold at a slight discount to accommodate expenses involved.

Documents are mailed via two day priority mail with a tracking number. Documents are mailed on the 1st of each month.

Keys will be shipped with the motorcycle.

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Warranty:

All Motorycles sold "as is, where is" and Kaplan Cycles does not warranty any motorcycle sold. No express warranty and/or implied warranty are made by Kaplan Cycles. No statements by us give an implied warranty.

Shipping:

All shipping charges and arrangements will be assumed by the purchaser.

If you purchased a motorcycle, send us your full ship-to address and we will make all arrangements

We can arrange transportation to your door. All contacts are DOT licensed, have cargo insurance, and use enclosed trailers.

We strongly recommend you insure your motorcycle at the time of purchase.

We require a 24 hour notice prior to pick-up. Please call us at 860-454-7024 during office hours Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm EST.

We will provide ramps, a dock for loading, and in some cases assistance to load for free.

All motorcycles will be shipped ‘whole’ by motorcycle specialists. We do not offer a pallet or crate service.

International shipping specialist contacts are available! They will assist in ground freight, customs clearance, and ocean freight to your country. International buyers will be required to work directly with our third party shipping contacts.