Another new Aussie

Hughesy

Scooter
Hi folks,
I have been following the forum for a while and now I can proudly announce...
I HAVE BOUGHT A BONNEVILLE!!
Yes, they are shouty capitals for a good reason.
Picked it up Saturday. Slept only for 1hr Friday night before I had to get up and attend this forum again.
It's a black T100 2014 model. So far, it's everything I could have hoped for and more.
This is a great forum. I look forward to getting involved.
Cheers,
Hughesy
 

klem

Scooter
Well done Hughesy nice bike im sure you will be pleased have had mine for about 16 months now and still am delighted with her!
 

Hughesy

Scooter
My initial thoughts are that it cruises nicely and the pick up is fine for me.
The engine braking is significant so it is important to use the rear brake to steady the ride at (car park) lower speeds. While the weight isn't an issue at speed, during lower speed manoeuvres, such as smaller roundabouts (or the sharp turn into my driveway, on a hill!) the weight is more of a factor and a sure shift to the outside of the seat helps.
This bike was a demonstrator, hence the blueing, but while they were not prepared to negotiate a deal on a new bike, they gave me $1200 off the new price. I was pleased with this as it only had 250km on the clock.
 

Hughesy

Scooter
Am I that damn predictable???? :D

You can never go wrong with black! Welcome aboard!

Oh, the black! I love that everything is black....the bars, mirrors, rear springs and grab handle, as well as the engine casing. The bride posted on FB that she thought she might have to move out of the bedroom. Hmm....
 

B06Tang

Cafe Racer
The bride posted on FB that she thought she might have to move out of the bedroom. Hmm....

I have the following up on the fridge to remind Mrs Tang why motorcycles are better than wives :D

Motorcycles only need their fluids changed every 2,000 miles.
Motorcycles' curves never sag.
Motorcycles last longer.
Motorcycles don't get pregnant.
You can ride a Motorcycle at any time of the month.
Motorcycles don't have parents.
Motorcycles don't whine unless something is really wrong.
You can kick your Motorcycle to wake it up.
You can share your Motorcycle with your friends.
If your Motorcycle makes too much noise, you can buy a muffler.
You only need to get a new chain or belt for your Motorcycle when the old one is really worn.
If your Motorcycle smokes, you can do something about it.
Motorcycles don't care about how many other Motorcycles you have ridden.
When riding, you and your Motorcycle both arrive at the same time.
Motorcycles don't care about how many other Motorcycles you have.
Motorcycles don't mind if you look at other Motorcycles, or if you buy Motorcycle magazines.
New Motorcycles must be asked for, and if you don't want to pay for them, you don't get them.
If your Motorcycle goes flat, you can fix it.
If your Motorcycle is too loose, you can tighten it.
If your Motorcycle is too soft, you can get different shocks.
If your Motorcycle is misaligned, you don't have to discuss politics to correct it.
You can have a beer while riding your Motorcycle.
You can have a black Motorcycle and show it to your parents.
You don't have to be jealous of the guy that works on your Motorcycle.
You don't have to deal with priests or blood-tests to register your Motorcycle.
You don't have to convince your Motorcycle that you're a motorcyclist and that you think that Motorcycles are equals.
If you say bad things to your Motorcycles, you don't have to apoligize before you can ride it again.
You can ride a Motorcycle as long as you want and it won't get sore.
Your parents don't remain in touch with your old Motorcycle after you dump it.
Motorcycles always feel like going for a ride.
Motorcycles don't insult you if you are a bad rider.
Your Motorcycle never wants a night out alone with the other Motorcycles.
Motorcycles don't care if you are late.
You don't have to take a shower before riding your Motorcycle.
It's always ok to use tie downs on your Motorcycle.
If your Motorcycle doesn't look good, you can paint it or get better parts.
You can't get diseases from a Motorcycle you don't know very well.

When you're done riding your motorcycle you can just get off it.
You don't have to take your motorcycle to dinner to get a ride on it.
You can leave your motorcycle out in the garage and it won't complain about the cold.
You can ignore your motorcycle and it won't ask why.
Your motorcycle won't ask where you've been in your car.
Your motorcycle won't look at the grease on your collar and ask where you got it from.
Your motorcycle won't sniff suspiciously at the petrol fumes when you've been riding another motorcycle.
Motorcycles don't complain if they're insufficiently lubricated, they just don't go quite as fast.
When you finish riding your motorcycle you feel like getting on again straight afterwards.
You can drop your motorcycle and pick it right up again
If the seat doesn't match your preferences you can get a custom one reasonable cheaply
Having a really loud motorcycle can be good.
Having an oversized motorcycle can be good.
You can ride your motorcycle in public.
You can flirt with girls when you're with your motorcycle.

Motorcycles don't mind you wearing your boots while riding.
Motorcycles don't mind you leaving them with other strange motorcycles.
Motorcycles like riding in groups.
Motorcycles like racing. The one who gets there first IS the winner.
It is always good when you’re with your motorcycle.
Motorcycles don't need commitment, they just need petrol.
If your motorcycle isn't working, you can always borrow your mate's.
If you see a girl riding a motorcycle you don't have to worry

You only need to ride your motorcycle in one position
Your motorcycle doesn't complain when riding in the back of the truck.
Motorcycles are recyclable
Your motorcycle still looks the same after two beers.
Riding strange motorcycles without coverage is perfectly safe.

When you fart on your Motorcycle, it doesn't care.
The darkies a Motorcycle leaves behind always smell great.
A Motorcycle never leaves a wet spot you have to sleep on.
A Motorcycle always wants to go faster.
Motorcycles never have headaches.
Motorcycles are never too tired to ride
Motorcycles don't kick you outta bed when it's time to wake up.
When your Motorcycle hiccups, you REALLY ARE concerned.
When you goose your Motorcycle, it wheelies.
When you get sick of your Motorcycle, you can sell it.
Motorcycles are cheap to keep (unless you have a Ducati).
Motorcyles always pump that adrenaline, even on a bad day.
Motorcyles don't ask you to cook dinner.
Two can ride a motorcycle in public and people don't stare.
You don't have to prove to your motorcycle that you like your motorcycle.
Motorcycles always trust you - no matter what.
You don't mind if others love your motorcycle, too.
You don't mind if others want to ride your motorcycle.
Motorcycles don't smell bad when they get dirty.
You don't have to pay alimony/child support to your ex-motorcycle.
Motorcycles improve when you bore 'em and stroke'em.!
When you spend money on your motorcycle to improve its looks, it works.
Motorcycles only try to kill you while you're awake.
 
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Hughesy

Scooter
Wow!
Some of those are gold.
Please send a photo of Mrs Tang....I just want to see the woman who 'allows' that on her fridge.
 

B06Tang

Cafe Racer
Wow!
Some of those are gold.
Please send a photo of Mrs Tang....I just want to see the woman who 'allows' that on her fridge.

Mrs Tang is the one wearing the pink ribbon buff :D




Pictures like this one reminds me why I have a 'motorcycles are better' list:

 

Hughesy

Scooter
You know what? Mrs Tang actually does look like a woman who would allow that on her fridge. :) (Lovely family shots!)
 

Hughesy

Scooter
Bonafide, thanks for a great forum. Must be a shitload of work. Thanks for the commitment.
Strokerlmt, is that stroker's lament?...or perhaps stroker's limit? Anyway, the black bike with the gold wheels looks awesome!
And Sporty, will be in touch very soon. That vid to Kilcunda is wonderful. I kept looking for a Bonny with the number plate on the front, but I suspect it might have been the camera bike. Lots to chat about...can't wait.
 
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