| Author | Message | ||
     Xring |
Looking for feedback on the new Triumph Bonnevilles. I have a kind of nostalgia itch and have always been fond of Triumphs. I know they're not the fastest or most comfortable things, just wondered how the new Bonnies are for reliability and durability. Thanks, Bill | ||
| Aeholton |
They are very cool looking. I've thought about getting one for my wife, that way I can ride it when I want.  | ||
| Xring |
That is exactly what I'm after, too. She just wants something shiny. :-) Bill | ||
| Bomber |
got one last summer -- my wife LOVES the thing -- absolutely no problems with it (except the stock seat is punishment for taking so long to get involved in both world wars -- easily and cheaply fixed) . . . as for comfort, except for the seat thing, it's freaking wonderful, if what you desire is something with "standard ergos." feet ain't behind you, boy racer like, aint in front of you, HD-like, but right under yer butt . . . . . . it's used for commuting to mutli-day rides (around the big water last summer), and has proven to be perhaps the best motorcycle to ever grace our motorpool (if best is defined as meeting the needs or the rider out of the box) . . . . . | ||
| Xring |
Excellent. Thanks, Bomber. Do you have the regular Bonneville or the T100? Bill | ||
| Bomber |
fregular Bonnie -- small engine which is fine for the primary rider -- if that was me, I'd a gone for the 100 -- though the black on black of the small Bonnie (which is what we've got) is just purdy . . . . . the short version is, think about a late 60s Bonnie, with out any of the drawbacks -- what's not to love? | ||
| Road_thing |
You mean it doesn't leak oil, or suddenly and inexplicably fall silent? What the hell kind of Triumph is that?? rt | ||
| Bomber |
A good one! ;-} I do, from time to time, roll the Bonnie over the place I just changed the oil in the MaDuece, just so it looks right, and try to start it with the Kill Switch in teh Kill position, just to satisfy the ghost of Joseph Lucas, who claimed that gentlemen don't go motoring after dark only mods (other than the seat) required thus far was shortening the shift lever (invisable to anyone except those who wish they had one) and spinning up some disappearing highway pegs (the rider wanted an alternate place to put her foots on longer rides, and the commercial alternative were just too fugly to bolt on the scoot) -- | ||
| Xring |
I just wish the new ones had tickler buttons. As in "My tickler button is stuck". Bill | ||
| Bcordb3 |
Lucas electrics, leaking cases, Amal carburators what more can one ask for! I went the the local Triumph store the other day and saw the Triumph Thruxton, talk about old school! One nice looking ride. | ||
| Lootenantdan1203 |
http://www.triumphrat.net/modules.php?op=modload&name=Forum&file=viewtopic&topic =54433&forum=35 I'll sell you a Thruxton... | ||
| Rex |
I love the bonneville t100. they are sold out of those. was thinking of getting the truxton and converting over to standard bars and foot peg positions. I love how the standard seating arrangement feels. very comfortable. the thruxton is only 6999, and the t100 is 8900. rex | ||
| Slaughter |
X-ring, Ticklers and Amal carbs... NOW we're talking nostalgia! I used to ride a '66 441 Victor Special for a few years - sold it in about 73. How about the exhaust valve lifter?   (Message edited by slaughter on August 04, 2006) | ||
| Bcordb3 |
The 441 Victom was a great ride. Lots of guys raced them and did very well with them. The compression was needed. Seen to many kick back, I think the Victor could break your leg if you weren't careful. | ||
| Slaughter |
Naawww... I taught my brother to start it when he was 14. Took a few tries to place the piston in just the right place (just past TDC on the power stroke) and you didn't even have to jump on it. Just slam your foot down and the engine would whirl thru the exhaust stroke and around through compression/ignition again. Worked like a charm. Really would like to have one again. Just as a trailer queen, sure but it was such a cool machine. | ||
| Road_thing |
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| Xring |
Blew up many a Zener on my first bike, a 1969 Triumph Trophy 250. Still have fond memories of that bike,though. It did teach me to be a mechanic. Good stuff. Bill | ||
| Xring |
The Trophy didn't have a valve lifter. One of its fun features was when hot, the clutch would slip, and you couldn't kickstart it (the kickstarter worked through the clutch). It had a lot of "character". By the way Slaughter, those are awesome pics of the Victor. That was a cool bike. Bill   (Message edited by xring on August 05, 2006) | ||
| Crusty |
Didn't BSA stand for Bastard Stopped Again? I had a '68 Lightning. I almost gave up riding motorcycles because that POS gave me so much trouble. I bought it in mid October, and by May it had been completely rebuilt and I just managed to put 700 miles on it. I traded it for a '65 Mustang that needed a valve job. | ||
| Fed |
get the Thruxton they are a hoot to ride...great 2nd bike...  | ||
| Mr_grumpy |
I have a very good friend who lives in Austin TX, we used to ride everywhere together in England in the 70s on Jap strokers, he's got back into the bike scene now with a red Thruxton & says it's magic. | ||
| Xring |
I like the Thruxton, but this would really be the wife's decision, and so far nothing has beat a Sportster she saw. She likes the Bonnie, doesn't care for the Thruxton. Cool with me either way. I'll be riding it more than she does. Bill | ||
| Brucelee |
The Thruxton is a beauty in person. I ALMOST had one months back. Good thing the garage is full. | ||
| Slaughter |
I've seen (and heard) the Thruxtons out at AHRMA Thruxton Challenge races. Goosebumps! Yeah, they cannot compete with "modern" designs... so what? | ||
| Bomber |
THat Victor is one of the major reasons the US Weather Service calls me to determine if the incoming front will produce rain or not -- that thing was a great ride, once started, but, man, it could be a cantancorous old thing! I loved mine! | ||
| Vanvideo |
I test rode a Thruxton at Daytona and loved it! Unfortunately for Triumph, I also test rode an XB12R. So now I have a Firebolt in my garage. If I didn't have the Buell, I'd probably have the Thruxton. It's a sweet ride, it sounds great and they're somewhat rare. I might get one anyway. My neighbor has the new Scrambler and loves it. No problems with his. |
