I did have a 74 up until this year. Decided to buy a modern triumph scrambler. Tired of the old bike game. They are an excellent bike the Ole xs. Giant roller bearings on everything. Runs on 7 psi oil pressure. Silly reliable and durable.
I agree, massively overbuilt and fun to ride. I did own one with a spun rod bearing. Traded it to a friend who diagnosed it and fixed it and rode it for years
