Hi Newbie here from Warwickshire, I have had a few Triumph over the years but as I am now in my 60,s I have now got myself an American Bonneville, very nice bike but no fuel gage or warning light has anybody out there in Triumph world tried to fit an aftermarket gage or warning light on the American, if so is it a big job because I was told by a Triumph dealer that it is not possible to do this. The other Q I have got I find it very difficult to get my bike in neutral does anyone else have this problem? if so is there an easy fix ,or is it just me. Can anybody out there tell where I can get a solo seat for my bike at a reasonable price and is it easy to change from a double seat to a solo many thanks. Keith
Hi mate and welcome I had a Speedmaster (same bike basically) and that had a fuel warning light so your bike should have one as well Check your freeplay at the clutch lever should make gear selection easier Changing the seat to solo is very easy on these bikes Have a look in the parts accessories and clothing section of the forum as I have two solo seats for sale which will fit straight onto a Triumph America
thank you for your prompt reply my bike is 2006 and there is no warning light on it which is a bit problem, as you do not know how much petrol you have in the tank, I have already run out of petrol, and had to use the reserve, and I will look at the parts and accessories many thanks. Keith
I was out on my Speedmaster in the middle of nowhere when the fuel light came on It was on for what seemed like an eternity before I found a garage to fill up It had a good reserve of about 35miles and I had set the trip before riding Was showing 196miles and still running from a tank full which is the best I’ve ever had out of a tank on any bike Use your trip meter mate
Hi Keith and welcome in Assuming the American is the same as other Bonnevilles of its age, then if its a 2006 Bonneville you will have a switchable reserve and no warning light. Generally bikes with a proper switchable reserve don't have fuel warning lights, and conversely more modern bikes that do have fuel warning lights don't have a switchable reserve. I ususally fill up my 2007 Bonneville when I get to around 100 miles, I've only ever had to switch to reserve on a couple of occasions after about 120 miles or more.
Keith Richmond Welcome to the family. Great bike. I find it strange that the bike has no warning. Sure you not missed it and perhaps the bulb has blown. Do drop us a picture of the steed. Regards & Ride Safe Joe
Good morning Keith and welcome aboard. Just use your trip odometer Since most of my bikes have been older models, soon it will be second nature to keep up with consumption this way!
