@StormedbyPizza I don't remember the redline for sure, maybe around 7600 rpm. Somebody else might be able to correct that. The top speed on this bike was 105 mph indicated, stock. After my mods it got up to around 120.
Hey Duane you have the classic British look down to a T. I've been checking into the bonneville T100 but living on a island (Newfoundland) and the nearest dealer around 1200kms away (on the mainland) it's kinda hard to get any honest info. Triumph's are beyond rare in Newfoundland, so i was wondering about the reliability factor. I've only owned japanese bikes and they have treated me well. What can you expect outta a triumph motor. (80,000 kms or 50,000 miles) with no problems?
@KendrickMcMurphy, Do you mean Like if you were to buy a used Bonnie? I wouldn;t know that. I'm up to about thirty thousand miles on mine. I;ve had the valves adjusted once. The mechanic said they were only slightly out of true. That was at around 24,000 miles. There was also an issue with the valve cover gasket weeping a small amount of oil, which was easy to fix. I hear that's a pretty common problem. You should check out Triumphrat. dot net or Advrider .dot com.
@roadrash998 Thanks for the info Duane i'll check out those sites. Oh and my question was dealing with a brand new bonnie. Triumph seems to have a pretty solid motor, and your issues were minor in my opinion. It's great to hear a no B.S answer from a true Bonnie owner.
@KendrickMcMurphy Triumphs nowadays are ultra reliable, just change the oil regularly, service, and the engine will run forever. There are no hidden problems with these bikes, and nothing that goes wrong beyond the ordinary wear that all motorbikes experience with use.
thanks. I just recently decided to take off the rearsets and to put the stock handlebars back on. Did so and I am really enjoying riding the bike again. I guess that cafe style had grown old.
It's an 865cc bike. It may not be the best bike to start on, but with some experience it would be okay. I let my inexperienced daughter ride it and she didn't wreck but she never wanted to shift out of first gear. She said it was a lot more powerful than her Rebel 250. I personally started on an old 450 that was 11 years old when I bought it.
How much exspirence? did you have to take the riders edge course to get your lisence. or is it the law its the law where i live. i was thinking about starting on a kawasaki Vulcan 500.
Here you have to either take a safety course or prove your riding ability to the cops, which is what I did. You should start on something you don't mind dropping. But if you could ride a 500, you could ride a Bonneville. Main thing is to keep your head on a swivel and ANTICIPATE the mistakes that people in cars will do. They DO NOT see you, and don't forget that.
Thanks laddie. I had to take that race seat off 'cause it was too hard to switch out quickly and I had a lot of ride requests from my kids. This Thruxton seat is my compromise.
Out of curiosity, what's the redline on the tachometer and what's the top speed this thing would go (stock)?
StormedbyPizza 7 months ago
@StormedbyPizza I don't remember the redline for sure, maybe around 7600 rpm. Somebody else might be able to correct that. The top speed on this bike was 105 mph indicated, stock. After my mods it got up to around 120.
roadrash998 7 months ago
The tank badges really make this bike :o)
sooupdragon 10 months ago 2
Way cooler than a Sportster, congrats!
pbmax 11 months ago 6
You've got a real nice set up on that bike. I was wondering what style of handlebars you got on it.
cadeuce 1 year ago
@cadeuce Those are the Norman Hyde M bars.
roadrash998 11 months ago
hey what kind of helmet is that?
thisdudeiskillinit 1 year ago
@thisdudeiskillinit You asked about the helmet, sorry about the delay here. That's a Fulmer V2 helmet.
roadrash998 1 year ago
Hey Duane you have the classic British look down to a T. I've been checking into the bonneville T100 but living on a island (Newfoundland) and the nearest dealer around 1200kms away (on the mainland) it's kinda hard to get any honest info. Triumph's are beyond rare in Newfoundland, so i was wondering about the reliability factor. I've only owned japanese bikes and they have treated me well. What can you expect outta a triumph motor. (80,000 kms or 50,000 miles) with no problems?
KendrickMcMurphy 1 year ago
@KendrickMcMurphy, Do you mean Like if you were to buy a used Bonnie? I wouldn;t know that. I'm up to about thirty thousand miles on mine. I;ve had the valves adjusted once. The mechanic said they were only slightly out of true. That was at around 24,000 miles. There was also an issue with the valve cover gasket weeping a small amount of oil, which was easy to fix. I hear that's a pretty common problem. You should check out Triumphrat. dot net or Advrider .dot com.
roadrash998 1 year ago
@roadrash998 Thanks for the info Duane i'll check out those sites. Oh and my question was dealing with a brand new bonnie. Triumph seems to have a pretty solid motor, and your issues were minor in my opinion. It's great to hear a no B.S answer from a true Bonnie owner.
KendrickMcMurphy 1 year ago
@KendrickMcMurphy Triumphs nowadays are ultra reliable, just change the oil regularly, service, and the engine will run forever. There are no hidden problems with these bikes, and nothing that goes wrong beyond the ordinary wear that all motorbikes experience with use.
sooupdragon 10 months ago 2
Very nice. I'm considering a second hand Bonnie myself, mods would be almost identical to yours (except maybe seat and rear fender).
Great job nonetheless. I'm jealous.
ae86ben 1 year ago
@ae86ben Thanks very much.
roadrash998 1 year ago
beautiful bike!
CambodianCommando 2 years ago
Thank you.
roadrash998 2 years ago
nice bike
AwesomeAlvin 2 years ago
thanks.
roadrash998 2 years ago
fantastic bike...i just picked up an '07 black this past week and absolutely love it. cheers and safe riding.
freakalienboy 2 years ago
thanks. I just recently decided to take off the rearsets and to put the stock handlebars back on. Did so and I am really enjoying riding the bike again. I guess that cafe style had grown old.
roadrash998 2 years ago
is the bonneville a 883 CC and would you say it is a good bike to start on.
alamont69 2 years ago
It's an 865cc bike. It may not be the best bike to start on, but with some experience it would be okay. I let my inexperienced daughter ride it and she didn't wreck but she never wanted to shift out of first gear. She said it was a lot more powerful than her Rebel 250. I personally started on an old 450 that was 11 years old when I bought it.
roadrash998 2 years ago
How much exspirence? did you have to take the riders edge course to get your lisence. or is it the law its the law where i live. i was thinking about starting on a kawasaki Vulcan 500.
alamont69 2 years ago
Here you have to either take a safety course or prove your riding ability to the cops, which is what I did. You should start on something you don't mind dropping. But if you could ride a 500, you could ride a Bonneville. Main thing is to keep your head on a swivel and ANTICIPATE the mistakes that people in cars will do. They DO NOT see you, and don't forget that.
roadrash998 2 years ago 4
thats the same deal where i live excluding the police. here you just have to join the course and take the written and driving test.
alamont69 2 years ago
you love that bike !!
atreewithnolife 2 years ago
Yep.
roadrash998 2 years ago
I just put the Thruxton gel seat on my T100. Much better on long rides. Good video roadrash998. I always like seeing your new vids.
jdabel1 2 years ago
Thanks for the compliments, jdabel. Enjoy that seat.
roadrash998 2 years ago
Those tank badges make the bike look way cooler man Im diggin it! What happened to your race seat?
ladsheart77 2 years ago
Thanks laddie. I had to take that race seat off 'cause it was too hard to switch out quickly and I had a lot of ride requests from my kids. This Thruxton seat is my compromise.
roadrash998 2 years ago