There are good and bad specific bikes of every year. There isn't any one year SPECIFIC Triumph big twin that's better for a SPECIFIC PERSON. It means stripping the bike down significantly to repair it correctly, but will then be the strongest Bonneville frame you can get (I believe there is a lter swingarm that is a bit stronger still). The "oily" frames, if over-stressed, can crack near the root of the swingarm mount lugs, look for evidence of oil in that area and beware. Anything shorter and you'll be tippy-toeing. If you have a 32" inseam, a '71 will be manageable as far as seat height. 69's are the most sought after and bring the highest prices. I have put them on both of our 03's for practical reasons - protection from stone chips and salt air.ฤก969 appears to be the banner year for Bonnevilles. If the numbers don't match, you have some bargaining power I'd still grab it at a low price. If the numbers match, and the price is right, I'd grab it. The tail lights changed from the 60's style when turn signals became mandatory. It seems to me that there was not much difference in the tail lights between 70 and 71. They do have side covers on place or the oil tank. Because the pre-OIF's are getting harder to find, the demand for the OIF bikes has increased and those prices are starting to rise - or they were before the recession anyway. Oh yes, the pre OIF's are much more sought after and are getting harder to find, thus the increased prices.
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