2023 Bonneville T120 Questions

Hello folks,
I am a Triumph newbie and am about to pull the trigger on purchasing a new 2023 Bonneville T120. I have owned many cycles over the years: 6 Hondas, 1 1971 Triumph Tiger, and a Harley Road King Classic. Stopped riding a 6 years ago and have now been bit by the bug.

Watched a lot of videos on the T120 but have a few questions:
Any oil leaks?
Suggestions on oil filters; seen adverts for K&N?
Brand of synthetic oil suggestions?
Is the gas tank rubber mounted? Tiger gas tank was hard mounted to frame and was a speaker/amplifier for engine noise.
Any mechanical issues?
Thanks, RickM46

 

Crickets.
Well, since I've picked up my Jet Black T120 on Monday, I am thoroughly impressed with build quality, fit, finish; no offense BUT it's like it was made in Japan. No issues right out of the box. My comparison is to my last triumph - 1971 Triumph Tiger a ways back.

No oil leaks (dry as a bone); no rattles; no sounds amplified by the tank; shifts are smooooth; engine runs smoooth; electronic systems are first rate; Michelin tires; at 3K, the dragon awakens; haven't really pushed it yet but get the feeling when I do hold on with both hands or kiss your arse goodbye.

Bought 3 Triumph oil filters and 4 quarts of oil from my dealer: 10W50 Castrol Power 1 synthetic for motorcycles $16 a quart (not to be found at the big W).
So far so good.

 

Thanks LTF!!
Glad this forum and fellas are.
Prayers for your recovery.
You mentioned run in; what miles/kilometers would that be?

 

Thanks a bunch LTF; skimmed the owners manual at
https://www.manua.ls/triumph/bonneville-t120-2023/manual
and could not find run in.
RickM46

 

Thanks RevPaul, will do.
In the American manual - page 74, Breaking In.
In the British manual - page 78, Running In.

 

Yo, Rev, thanks for the info on FortNine and will give him a look.

Yes, two nations separated by a common language; have watched many English detective series like Endeavor and Midsommer Murders and listening to the dialog requires effort.

And to respond to your curiosity, I am quite anal about reading owners manuals on products I buy before using them. Made the deal on my T120 on a Saturday and downloaded and read the manual that night - just completely missed Run In. Picked up the bike on Monday and had it loaded into my Nissan Frontier pickup for the trip home; offloaded it on Tuesday into my garage. Went over the manual again on Monday night.

No, I am not a 'typical male and switched off during the sales person’s delivery talk, and don’t read manuals'. Informed the sales person (dealer manager) at the time of delivery that I had read the manual and quickly got on the road home (50 miles) seeing inclement weather approaching. This is not my first rodeo buying motorcycles: since 1966, I have owned 6 Hondas, 1 1971 Triumph Tiger, 1 Harley. I do my own inspection of a bike before delivery.

Have only put about 10 miles on it so far; threw my back out prepping the truck for delivery; will wait till back gets better and then head for the wild blue yonder. Even in that short ride, I can testify to the quality of the machine.

Oh and 1 last thing; noticed many inspector's blue paint dots on most of the components of the bike; reminiscent of inspectors yellow paint dots on Honda bikes; gives me a warm fuzzy.

 

Rev, excellent videos by FortNine; went thru a bunch and will go over more.

 

Have one more question: I find the rear brake pedal positioned too far inboard and have to reposition my foot inward to press it; anybody know if there is a solution?

 

LTF, exactly the smart a-- answer I expected.

 

Yet another question: has anyone found a shop manual for the 2023 Bonneville T120? Googled and found nothing specific to my bike.