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"It's had an impact, I guess". No pun intended, @learningtofly??

Sorry I'm so late (back) to this thread. Catching up after a week and a half on the Sturgis trail and then immediately going back to work. Your bike looks grand! I'm so happy that things worked out well on the motorcycle part of your accident. How is the human part? Are you all healed up? And how are you doing with your other physical challenges? I hope you're feeling good enough to get some miles on your black beauty. BTW, I'm typically a tail tidy advocate but with your bike, I agree with you and with @RevPaul, keep it traditional.

 

Thanks for the update, Tony. I'm happy to hear that your accident injuries are fully healed but am so very sorry to learn there's been no positive progress on the IBD front. I'll continue to pray for you and also send positive vibes across the pond. I am glad that you're able to get out on your new bike some even if it's short rides when you're up to it. Hang in there.

 

I've got a couple of questions about the additions you've made to your T120, namely the saddlebags (or are they panniers?). This may well have been discussed earlier but what make are they? I can't tell from the pic. How do they fit to the bike? And do the shocks have a remote reservoir? The shocks on my Street Twin do have a remote reservoir which restricts the choice of panniers (or are they saddlebags?) and I'm wondering if those ones would fit. Cheers.

 

Hi @learningtofly - first question has got to be why this will be your last bike? Never say never . That said, if this is to be your last and you’re looking to be different, that colour looks great but you’ve got to go for all the panels and not just the tank surely. All IMHO obviously as each to their own

 

I like that color. But I think if I was to do it it would be the tank and both fenders, I dont think I would do the side panels and just leave them black. But to each their own, we all have different taste.

 

I agree, you have loads of time to make a decision on your last bike. I’m 70 and I’ve had seven bikes since I was your age. Of course it is your decision on your bikes, but for me you have loads of time.

 

I'm going to have to disagree with you on one point you made there Paul. Love the colour but not that badge on the red (or is it maroon?) tank in the photo. Why use something that's found on 1000's of other Triumphs? Especially if you're looking for something a bit more unique, which is surely the point of a custom paint job. That particular badge has always looked cheap to me, like an aftermarket stick-on. If you're paying someone many £100's to paint the tank etc then ask them to paint the logo. Google Triumph logos and choose one you like, ask the painter for their ideas or design your own. You know it makes sense

Incidentally, I came across 'Bad Dog Paintwork and Servicing' at the Stafford Show, run by a chap called Jake. The standard of his work is excellent. He actually had a custom-painted Bonneville tank on his stand (it may well have been for a T120) which had a fairly traditional Triumph logo but done in gold leaf and looked fab. The tank was for sale but no, I can't remember how much. Check out his website: baddogpaintwork.com
If you still haven't made your mind up by next April then head on down to the wonderful Bike Shed show in London, where you will see plenty of original ideas you can pinch.

 

I hadn't checked out the Bad Dog website, I was basing my opinion on seeing his work at the show. You're right, the website isn't the most inspiring.

 

I've had a spare tank for a Street Twin (and probably the Street Cup) sitting in my garage for a couple of years. It was advertised as damaged and I think I got it for £125. It's brand new, never used, in original Triumph box with a small dent (50p size) and barely noticeable scratch. I reckon something fell on it during storage and they obviously couldn't sell it for the usual £300+ price, so they stuck it on eBay. I've been waiting for inspiration to strike so I can get it custom painted, probably by my local bike paintshop Ride & Restore (in Adlington, Cheshire).

 

LTF - a beaut ! Love the rad guard, it’s definitely on my list along with UJ knee pads
Top effort that man

 

I like your ideas, @RevPaul, particularly your idea about vicariously spending @learningtofly's money. I refer to this spending "method" as OPM -- Other People's Money. I've gotten quite good at it...lots of practice. Just ask my riding buddies..

 

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Tony, I'm late to the paint discussion but I just wanted to say that I really love that red! It's beautiful!