Sounds nice! I remember the first time I watched GP racing in Anderstorp, Sweden in -71 with a couple of tuned Daytonas. I also ride a -69 bonnie but stock. Yeah and a -04 thruxton as well...
Great memories and good to hear it still runs well. I'll never part with mine, it's part of the family. I'll rebuilt it again completely soon (for the 3rd time) after I finish the '71 special I'm building for a guy in Vancouver. Cheers.
Impressive to say the least. I own a 69 Bonnie and remember riding it years ago when new on I-80 which was being constructed in NJ. Top speed then 108mph. She still runs good today.
well at the TT all bets are off. that's truly the best rider's race on that day. I love the sound of your bonnie on the track. I like to think that mine sounds pretty similar when I get her wound up.
I'm sure it has the trademark Bonnie sound. Mine sounds good with the 2 into 1 exhaust and straight through reverse cone megaphone. On a clear day you can see the valves and if it's real sunny you'll spot the domes on the 11:1 pistons.
Not too shabby for an old 1969 push rod motor for sure and stable through the high speed corners. It's geared for it on the long circuit. I'm planning to rebuild it to ride in the SA-HMG (Historic Motorcycle Group) events and when I do I'll mount a GPS and helmet cam and take it for a ride.
I am not a racing buff, but I must say: amazing what a performance you seem to get out of this classic! It sounds sweet too. What is the max RPM on this one? I own a '80 T140E that makes my hands numb when doing over 5000RPM... ;-)
Outstanding bike! Great sound and cornering speed. My old T120 could out corner the 4 cylinder bikes in the 70's but they lost me on the straights. Looks like you've cured that! More power to you, show 'em what British soul is all about!
Thanks, I still love my old bonnie. This one has a good top speed but there is a lot I could do to further improve the bike. I have plans. A five speed gearbox and alloy diaphram clutch would improve accelleration for example. Nevertheless it gives some nasty turns and confounds the wise.
Most of the young guys on the superbikes don't understand how sweet a narrow engine in a 380 pound bike with skinny tires and the right geometry can be. Definitely takes more skill having to maintain higher cornering speeds and optimizing every line instead of "cheating" on the straights with excess horsepower. Rode my first Bonneville when I was 18, it was a new '68, and I never got over the sweet handling, beautiful looks and great sound. Thanks for the reply.
We speak the same language. I've had my '69 since I was 18 in '73 and I could write a book about it. I race Ducati superbikes too and the skills learned on the Bonnie help a lot. You'd like the Bonnie I'm building for a client in Vancouver at the moment. A '71 with greatly improved ergos and performance. I'd like to send you a decent racing photo of my '69. Cheers.
Would like photos and info about the work you do on the bikes, parts etc. The vid sample of the walk around on the 69? Bonnie project looked a lot like the way I used to set up my later 70's Bonnies as cafe racers. Sold the last one 5 years ago as a result of one too many highsides and a screwed up back, but am getting a hankerin' to build another one. I could use some updated information from someone with your obvious expertise. How do I contact you? Thanks.
Never timed over quarter mile so I'd be guessing. On this 2.5 mile circuit average speed is 86 mph with top speed of 137 mph. It has two tight hairpins, an esses complex and a sweep incorporated. Cheers.
80's F2-750's / F1 900/1000cc bikes. 1996 - 3rd unltd sbk race. Some late 250/400 / big cc 80's - 90's bikes. Last race 2005 - '84 unltd - 3rd - heat 1 / 2nd heat 2. Beaten Honda 900 Kaw 1000's and a few of the superbikes of the day - slow riders.
Nice! Some cool video clips you've got. Check my 748 clips.
I had a couple of serious jumps in the neighbourhood where I grew up. Folks would be amazed at how aerial the bonnie used to get! Cheers.
fishrace 3 months ago
Nice to hear a flat out bonnie.Have a look at mine on my channel.Cheers
mrstupid 4 months ago
Spot on...:-)
fishrace 4 months ago
These racers where capable of 140mph with only 70bhp...
thra5herxb12s 4 months ago
Lekker!
fishrace 1 year ago
Sounds nice! I remember the first time I watched GP racing in Anderstorp, Sweden in -71 with a couple of tuned Daytonas. I also ride a -69 bonnie but stock. Yeah and a -04 thruxton as well...
horex350regina 1 year ago
i have a bonneville 2009 model with extra excaust!!every time i get inside a tunel,i have orgasm.....
efjim 1 year ago
Go baby Go...great to see the real sportsbike of them all.
musicmatty67 1 year ago
beautiful
i have a modern triumph thruxton
nice to met you
Machi155 2 years ago
Thanks and cheers.
fishrace 2 years ago
GASSS!!!
Machi155 2 years ago
Great memories and good to hear it still runs well. I'll never part with mine, it's part of the family. I'll rebuilt it again completely soon (for the 3rd time) after I finish the '71 special I'm building for a guy in Vancouver. Cheers.
fishrace 3 years ago
Impressive to say the least. I own a 69 Bonnie and remember riding it years ago when new on I-80 which was being constructed in NJ. Top speed then 108mph. She still runs good today.
guitarxyz2 3 years ago
Awesome sound, sounds like a an old fighter plane.
jaco363 3 years ago
It does thanks, like a Spitfire flying through the hills on full song.
fishrace 3 years ago
you could probably pass Duhamel on htat bike.
roadrash998 3 years ago
LOL!!! Well I believe Mike Hailwood did a 100 mph lap average speed at the Isle Of Man on a Triumph Bonneville in 1969. Not an easy task on any bike.
fishrace 3 years ago
well at the TT all bets are off. that's truly the best rider's race on that day. I love the sound of your bonnie on the track. I like to think that mine sounds pretty similar when I get her wound up.
roadrash998 3 years ago
I'm sure it has the trademark Bonnie sound. Mine sounds good with the 2 into 1 exhaust and straight through reverse cone megaphone. On a clear day you can see the valves and if it's real sunny you'll spot the domes on the 11:1 pistons.
fishrace 3 years ago
Not too shabby for an old 1969 push rod motor for sure and stable through the high speed corners. It's geared for it on the long circuit. I'm planning to rebuild it to ride in the SA-HMG (Historic Motorcycle Group) events and when I do I'll mount a GPS and helmet cam and take it for a ride.
fishrace 3 years ago
I am not a racing buff, but I must say: amazing what a performance you seem to get out of this classic! It sounds sweet too. What is the max RPM on this one? I own a '80 T140E that makes my hands numb when doing over 5000RPM... ;-)
harryt140e 3 years ago
Many thanks, closer to 8,000.
fishrace 3 years ago
Outstanding bike! Great sound and cornering speed. My old T120 could out corner the 4 cylinder bikes in the 70's but they lost me on the straights. Looks like you've cured that! More power to you, show 'em what British soul is all about!
mrpjq 3 years ago
Thanks, I still love my old bonnie. This one has a good top speed but there is a lot I could do to further improve the bike. I have plans. A five speed gearbox and alloy diaphram clutch would improve accelleration for example. Nevertheless it gives some nasty turns and confounds the wise.
fishrace 3 years ago
Most of the young guys on the superbikes don't understand how sweet a narrow engine in a 380 pound bike with skinny tires and the right geometry can be. Definitely takes more skill having to maintain higher cornering speeds and optimizing every line instead of "cheating" on the straights with excess horsepower. Rode my first Bonneville when I was 18, it was a new '68, and I never got over the sweet handling, beautiful looks and great sound. Thanks for the reply.
mrpjq 3 years ago 2
We speak the same language. I've had my '69 since I was 18 in '73 and I could write a book about it. I race Ducati superbikes too and the skills learned on the Bonnie help a lot. You'd like the Bonnie I'm building for a client in Vancouver at the moment. A '71 with greatly improved ergos and performance. I'd like to send you a decent racing photo of my '69. Cheers.
fishrace 3 years ago
Would like photos and info about the work you do on the bikes, parts etc. The vid sample of the walk around on the 69? Bonnie project looked a lot like the way I used to set up my later 70's Bonnies as cafe racers. Sold the last one 5 years ago as a result of one too many highsides and a screwed up back, but am getting a hankerin' to build another one. I could use some updated information from someone with your obvious expertise. How do I contact you? Thanks.
mrpjq 3 years ago
ditto
beastinblack 3 years ago
so how fast in a quarter mile?
carbiduis 4 years ago
Never timed over quarter mile so I'd be guessing. On this 2.5 mile circuit average speed is 86 mph with top speed of 137 mph. It has two tight hairpins, an esses complex and a sweep incorporated. Cheers.
fishrace 4 years ago
137 mph! That's very impressive indeed!
moisiemo 3 years ago
what modern bikes would you compete against?
carbiduis 4 years ago
80's F2-750's / F1 900/1000cc bikes. 1996 - 3rd unltd sbk race. Some late 250/400 / big cc 80's - 90's bikes. Last race 2005 - '84 unltd - 3rd - heat 1 / 2nd heat 2. Beaten Honda 900 Kaw 1000's and a few of the superbikes of the day - slow riders.
fishrace 4 years ago
very nice sir
larszs 4 years ago
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.
fishrace 4 years ago