After what seems like flippin ages, i bought me one of those bonneville se machines. I was flirting around here a while back but now im an owner and gonna be heading over to the mods section real soon. Im based in Romford, which is neither essex or london, or both, it depends who you talk too really. Anyway, officially, hello.
I was always lead to believe that people from Romford usually kept quiet about it! Sorry .... just couldn't resist! I blame the voices in my head.
Hey Muddles, I got one of those Bonnie SE's too. Good choice. And I used to live in Romford, but I do keep quiet about it. Oh, and when the chaps request pictures, they mean of the bike, not Romford, just to avoid any misunderstandings. Larndan vs Essix Birds - Monkey Dust Larndan vs Essex SAS
Hi and welcome to the forum. As you can tell from the above posts we are all a bit mad on here (it hasn't really started yet). Great choice of bike (cos I've got one).
Thanks all. Here she is. Ive pulled the bars down and forward, new bar with less to no rise already on order. I have to admit i dont quite feel at one with the bike yet, once i get the possitioning right (bit more racey/forward) then i think i'll start to feel a little better about things. Right now im putting a lot of faith in a front wheel that i cant really feel, well at speed anyway. Other than that, its a nice bike, really enjoyed a little dirt road trip on sunday, couldnt do that on the cbr.. As for the irish rommo, he wouldnt want to come back i'm sure.
Where about in Romford are ya? I'm just off Albert Road, not far from the Victoria Pub if you know that. Will look out for ya
I used to live on Albert Road, durham arms end. I live near the Mawney arms now, you'll find me mostly riding the A12 into London or around Stapleford Abbots abridge area when i get the chance.
Welcome buddy. Lovely bike and congratulations on your purchase Check out this mod for your bike.......http://bonniecafe.com/bonnie-mod-22-smt-moto-headlamp-ears/ Regards H
R_1000, i'm pretty sure ill be doing that later. Ive seen some lovely bikes that drop the forks down through the yolk about 20mm, it seems very subtle to the eye but sounds a lot when it comes to handling. I think the biggest draw for me towards the bonny was the tinkering aspect, its just so easy to muck about with bits n pieces and if you muck it up, its nice and easy to put it back to normal again. I wonder why triumph decided to cover that bit of fork up?
Nice way to improve handling is to fit a pair of these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TRIUMPH-THRUXTON-900-2007-2014-YSS-Ecoline-Twin-Shock-Absorbers/171906269634?_trksid=p2141725.c100338.m3726&_trkparms=aid=222007&algo=SIC.MBE&ao=1&asc=20150313114020&meid=09ff690eefbb479f8612c17201259015&pid=100338&rk=18&rkt=30&mehot=lo&sd=121919773476 Then add some of these http://www.squaredeals-ltd.co.uk/re...choice-of-black-or-silver-rearsets-5012-p.asp
I agree, i'll get comfortable first then get on this. I'd be interested to know the pros and cons in fitting the longer scrambler/thruxton shocks.
I think the Thruxton ones are longer but check as its an easy way to make the bike turn faster. Lol and then some sticky rubber.
