Settled on a 2014 Bonneville T100

[ByTheLake]

This has been a tough decision. I wanted a new motorcycle in the fleet - my 'newest' was a 1999 Triumph Legend TT, which runs well but when I need parts, I've often waited 2-3 weeks, which is a big chunk of the brief riding season in northern Michigan. It was time for a new daily rider, but the choice was tough.

I wanted a classic-styled standard, so that eliminated cruisers and sport bikes. I'll admit, I fell in love with the Royal Enfield Bullet Chrome, but in the end, the 27 HP just didn't win me over. I sat on Honda's CB1100, but it just didn't fit me well, and the angular edges of the tank weren't appealing to me. I like the Moto Guzzi and Ural engines, but in the end, I've settled on a new Bonneville T100.

I'm looking forward to reading the posts in this forum - thanks to all who have contributed.

The Bonneville joins these stablemates in the garage:

1965 Honda C102 Super Cub

1965 Honda CA95 Benly Touring 150

1967 Bianchi Aquilotto

1972 Honda CB175

1999 Triumph Legend TT

 

[Kiwi]

Wow, those are some really nice old bikes you have there. You mention having a brief riding season, so I assume the long non-riding season is spent polishing. Very nice.

 

[germanjohnson]

Enjoyed the pictures! Thanks

 

[marty]

Nice collection, wish I had room for the same

:cheers:

 

[strokerlmt]

Nice stable….welcome…..LMT

 

[beemerrich]

Greetings from GR.

Nice assortment of bikes....just about any of them will get you over to Short's brewery from where you're located.

Best regards,

--Rich

 

[KingOfFleece]

Lovely.

 

[Hughesy]

Welcome. Surprised the Bianchi doesn't have any celeste on it. Was that the original colour?

 

[KingBear]

:cheers:
Sir, you are a true connoisseur. Welcome.

 

[YellowThruxgirl]

Like your taste in bikes and really nice photograph's of them all. Welcome to this forum. Some great information always willing to be shared.