Featured Finally Got A Longish Ride In!

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  1. Zinc

    Zinc Well-Known Member

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    #1 Zinc, Apr 16, 2019
    Weather beginning to break, temps rising, and I had a day to play with the new bike and put the most miles on her since I bought it just after Christmas. Started off at a winery to listen to a great musician with a friend on his Street Glide and our wives following in the cage. After that, it was time for us to play on serpentine roads in and around the Appalachian Mountains.

    Finally broke 300 miles on way to hear the music and was able to play with the bike up to 5000 RPM for most of the trip. While most of the roads I was familiar with, it was surprising how much faster I can take it on the Bonneville T120 then on my Harley Road Glide. Just ask my friend on his Street Glide that couldn't keep up with the more nimble Bonnie. This is why I bought this bike and it is just a fantastic piece.

    I know you guys are used to it, but the more I ride the T120, the more I find to love about it save for the seat and non-self cancelling turn signals and having to use the key. WTF, Triumph? You have ride modes, heated grips, and other goodies, but not some of the basics I am used to. Minor complaints overall. But a great ride. Picture is in front of one of the buildings in Thurmont.

    Now it's time to schedule my initial service and get the recall taken care of.

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  2. crispey

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    #2 crispey, Apr 16, 2019
    Really nice. Sounds like a Great ride out
     
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  3. Eastbournemark

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    #3 Eastbournemark, Apr 16, 2019
    You paint a great picture Zinc. Look forward to hearing more of your ride outs.
     
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  4. joe mc donald

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    #4 joe mc donald, Apr 16, 2019
    Zinc.
    Great picture. Those bits you mention are very easy fixes. And key yes give me a key any day. All this keyless ignition is nightmarish and leave your pride and joy easy pickings for smart crooks stealing to order these days. Enjoy your ride out.
    Ride Safe & Enjoy
    Joe.
     
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  5. mpllineman

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    #5 mpllineman, Apr 17, 2019
    Sounds like a great ride. I moved from HD to Triumph and agree with the non cancelling turn signals. I'm still trying to get used to this minor quirk!
     
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  6. Eastbournemark

    Eastbournemark Proud Snowflake

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    #6 Eastbournemark, Apr 18, 2019
    Joe- what’s the fix on the non-cancelling indicators. You say it’s an easy one. Regards.
     
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  8. Zinc

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    #8 Zinc, Apr 18, 2019
    You guys are awesome. That will limit one potential issue when switching between bikes.

    Rode the T120 to work for the first time yesterday. Commute is 54 miles (87KM) one way. Now it's time for it's first (500 mile) service. Loving this little bike!
     
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  9. Eastbournemark

    Eastbournemark Proud Snowflake

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    #9 Eastbournemark, Apr 18, 2019

    ‘Little’ it’s 1200cc and it’ll hurt if you drop it on your foot. You aren’t a Texan are you Zinc?
     
  10. Alatamoc

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    #10 Alatamoc, Apr 18, 2019
    I once rode off on my keyless Switchback....rode 50 miles and switched it off before I realised my mistake.....God knows where I'd left the fob!Never did find it
    Key everyone for me.
     
  11. Zinc

    Zinc Well-Known Member

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    #11 Zinc, Apr 18, 2019
    No, but my Road Glide is over 940 lbs and the T120 feels like a toy.
     
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    #12 Zinc, Apr 18, 2019
    No, but my Road Glide is over 940 lbs and the T120 feels like a toy.
     
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  13. Zinc

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    #13 Zinc, Apr 18, 2019
    I would assume that there is a code you can enter to start without a fob or key like Harley has on their bikes.

     
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    #14 Eastbournemark, Apr 18, 2019
    You’ll have to get over your Sons of Anarchy phase Zinc
     
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  15. Zinc

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    #15 Zinc, Apr 18, 2019
    Never. Love my Road Glide.
     
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  16. Alatamoc

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    #16 Alatamoc, Apr 18, 2019
    Jeez...have you ever tried to use the hd code...assuming you can find it...by pressing both indicator buttons in various sequences?
    What a pain ....I just got myself home, got my spare and then ordered a new fob.
     
  17. Zinc

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    #17 Zinc, Apr 22, 2019
    Yeah, it wasn't that bad. Funny thing is so few people ever change the factory code, which would make it easy to steal a Harley.
     
  18. triumph900

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    #18 triumph900, Apr 22, 2019
    Come on man...self cancelling turn signals are for Harley’s! Real riders always have a signal blinking. ;)
     
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    #19 Cupoftea, Apr 26, 2019
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    I hate auto turn off indicators. Have them on my Road King and they are a pita as I can sometimes miss judge the road distance and they are turned off before I turn into the road.
     
  20. Wessa

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    #20 Wessa, Apr 26, 2019
    I have self cancelling indicators on all my bikes;
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    the technical name for them is "my thumb".... :):):)
     
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