Swiss Mike
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Can anybody please tell me what the difference is between a new
Triumph Bonneville and Bonneville T.T. is
Thanks
Triumph Bonneville and Bonneville T.T. is
Thanks
Can anybody please tell me what the difference is between a new
Triumph Bonneville and Bonneville T.T. is
Thanks
When i look at the Triumph web site they list,
A Bonneville and a Bonneville T100
But they look the same
The simple way is to think of it like this:
If you like 60's stuff then go for the T100 or if you prefer the 70's style then it's the Bonneville (SE)
Quite fancy a Bonneville though still to have a test ride. Lighter than the GS, happy to bumble about the roads up here, happy to tour on a smaller bike as I've no great desire to do 400 + mile days any more so a numb arse that makes me stop every couple of hours is fine.
Perfect bike for bumbling around on, I bought mine for the exact same reason and not been disappointed at all.
Read about fuelling issues etc. Has there been any change to the bikes that has improved it in recent years - as in, don't get older than 3 or 5 years or whatever? Or is a new one just the same as a 5 year old technically?
The biggest change was the switch from carbs to injection in about 2008, when all the engines went to 865cc, Bonnie was 790cc before. Some prefer carbs, but mine's new with injection and runs fine.
They seem to hold their value quite well, looks like 5 to 6k for 3 or 4 years old, not a huge discount on new unless it has all the extras on it.
There seems to be variations in price, but like you say, they do seem to hold their value. I got a left over 2013 basic model and did get a good deal on it.
Must have extras? Screen and carrier I would like but exhausts needed? Make a big difference? New suspension needed?
I think everyone's must haves are different, depending on what you want to do with the bike. I've done a lot with mine, not necessarily essentials, but because I had a picture in my head of what I wanted to do with it. I think the suspension is well worth doing, I have Racetech springs and emulators in the forks (really nice), and Hagon 2810 shocks (good, but could be better) at the rear. I also have Beringer floating disc and 4 piston caliper at the front (nice, but not essential), also have the Arrow 2-1 , just because I liked the look of it, plus a whole list of other bits and bobs. It is one of those bikes that encourages you to tinker and make it yours. Most bits don't need changing as they're not bad, you just do because you want to, but for me the brakes and suspension were top of the list followed by the exhaust. I've resisted a screen because I haven't seen one I think looks good on the bike, so limit cruising to around 75-80 which is ample really, if I want to go faster then I've other bikes for that, it's not what the Bonnie's about.
Cheers
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I always felt they gave a feeling of "dragging their arse" then I rode one with 1" longer ikon shocks and it transformed the bike for me.
One of the guys I used to work with had one with the short Norman Hyde rear mudguard,longer shocks and louder silencers. It looked and sounded great for the mods.
I always felt they gave a feeling of "dragging their arse" then I rode one with 1" longer ikon shocks and it transformed the bike for me.
I suspect I'll do something with the suspension, front end especially so any suggestions welcome, just feels a bit light. The brakes could be improved so as mentioned above, maybe an upgrade coming.
Can anybody please tell me what the difference is between a new
Triumph Bonneville and Bonneville T.T. is
Thanks