Bonny Input Wanted
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strokerlmt
Moderator
BlueJ
Blue Haired Freak
+1 on that. Tires are cheap. And it sounds like a great deal!!!
monty
Street Tracker
If it were me Trout, I would start with something a bit more stock and do any mods myself. From the picture, I think you can do better for your money.
Treat a stock bike as a blank canvas and make it your own.
It may look better in the flesh, so to speak but I think you can do better for your money.
Monty.
Treat a stock bike as a blank canvas and make it your own.
It may look better in the flesh, so to speak but I think you can do better for your money.
Monty.
The stock seat was an immediate change for me. That thing is quite literally a plank.
strokerlmt
Moderator
Trout.....testimorial for these bikes....go to teh RAF bike thread. That engine has been sitting for 3 years and she fired rt up.
LMT
LMT
KingBear
Hooligan
That's a good looking bike. Add silver fenders and it would look custom.
FYI: As I sit in the front window of a coffee shop this morning on Market Street in Frederick I see people stopping and looking at my 2006 Bonneville T100 parked outside, talking to each other and asking people sitting at the sidewalk tables if it belongs to them. People inside see my Triumph jacket draped over the chair and come to talk to me about it. As I type some guy is doing a complete walk-around.
I tell you this because it is what you will need to expect. If you want to fly under the radar and go unnoticed (which is what I thought when I bought mine) buy a custom special edition Harley. If you don't want strangers talking to you DO NOT buy this bike!
FYI: As I sit in the front window of a coffee shop this morning on Market Street in Frederick I see people stopping and looking at my 2006 Bonneville T100 parked outside, talking to each other and asking people sitting at the sidewalk tables if it belongs to them. People inside see my Triumph jacket draped over the chair and come to talk to me about it. As I type some guy is doing a complete walk-around.
I tell you this because it is what you will need to expect. If you want to fly under the radar and go unnoticed (which is what I thought when I bought mine) buy a custom special edition Harley. If you don't want strangers talking to you DO NOT buy this bike!
BlueJ
Blue Haired Freak
+5 to that. These bikes draw a crowd, pretty much everywhere, no matter how much or little customizing you do.
Last year I found my 08 T100 at a Harley dealer also. I think they are just glad to get rid of them. Adds to much class to their shop.....lol
But seriously, you can't beat a Bonnie.
Problem is if you buy one and then your hooked, next you will be eyeing off a Thruxton. Once I bought my T100 I wanted more, not because I was unsatisfied, it was because I was just so wrapped in the quality of the bike, the ride, the character and the Thruxton was another bike to offer all of its uniqueness . Problem is with a new addiction I had to try and give up at least two of my other three vices... cigarettes, drink and dirty loose women. Well with all the money I saved on not drinking and smoking it helped to pay for my new Thruxton. Now all the nurses down at the STD clinic know me as "The guy with the nice Triumphs". If you get one change the head set bearings to taper to stop the slight shaking at higher speeds and put heavier clutch springs in if you want to increase the power, any sort of mod will result in slipping at higher gears. Cheers TD
bonZa
Street Tracker
Trout,
these machines are very reliable. bought mine new in 2007 and have since put on over 50,000 kilometers. have spent up to 8 hours in the saddle, not the most comfortable of seats but my backside has hardened to it. most mileage in one day was over 800 kilometers, about 500 miles, and have done similar mileages many times
have taken it to remote places where you wouldnt want to break down and have felt very secure on it. also have travelled on quite a few dirt roads. one funny place was a hundred kilometer stretch and I was taking it easy. passed a farmer fixing his fence and the look on his face was priceles as I cruised by. and be prepared for people asking about and admiring your bike
these machines are very reliable. bought mine new in 2007 and have since put on over 50,000 kilometers. have spent up to 8 hours in the saddle, not the most comfortable of seats but my backside has hardened to it. most mileage in one day was over 800 kilometers, about 500 miles, and have done similar mileages many times
have taken it to remote places where you wouldnt want to break down and have felt very secure on it. also have travelled on quite a few dirt roads. one funny place was a hundred kilometer stretch and I was taking it easy. passed a farmer fixing his fence and the look on his face was priceles as I cruised by. and be prepared for people asking about and admiring your bike
wobblygong
Street Tracker
:lol::lol:
