Hi from Lancs

I'm new to Bonnie (Mon) but last 2 bikes were Triumph Sprint ST1050 & Triumph Daytona 955i

I reluctantly traded in to act as a licence saver, but i'm sure it will grow on me. Mine is a black SE model 09 plate with 1850 miles. Hope to hear from peeps in similar situation, & others with useful comments. Will post a pic soon.

 

Welcome, plenty of action in the Bonneville section and we all like pix

 

I know just what you mean. I bought a bonneville america for the same reason. I now tend to be quite happy doing 55/60 slightly faster here and there . My previous fazer 1000 I seemed to be doing 80+ without realising and often ++.
Enjoy the experience.
Andy

 

Hi and welcome to the forum - the Bonnie is a great bike - you'll come to love it!

 

Hi Taxpayer, welcome to the jungle as you can tell we all love pictures

 

Thanx for replies hopefully you will see a photo.

 

Hi Taxpayer, great choice, you won`t be disappointed, a warm welcome to you.

 

Whoa taxpayer, what a brilliant forum name! I've a Bonneville like yours btw, very like yours with small screen and cast wheels and it's all black too although not like you, I'm in Holmfirth. Not on those pipes anymore though.

 

Hi, I did the same as you nearly. I traded my Honda Blackbird in for a Thruxton 900, nowhere near as quick but in many ways it's more fun to ride. I now look for any excuse to use the new bike. Hope you enjoy the Bonnie.

 

Yessssssssss pictures

Oh and welcome in to the madhouse I know what you mean about getting a slower bike!!! Soooo easy to do 70mph +++ on a daytona but it don't half make ya smile

 

Great looking bike Taxpayer, now you have your speed under control best do likewise with
your wallet cos no doubt you'll see lots of lovely extras and shiny bits to indulge in.

 

Welcome from a fellow Lancastrian.

Good forum this.

ATB

Bob

 

Welcome from a Lancastrian ex-pat whose been a missionary in the Lake District for the past 40 years

 

Hi will you tell what exhausts you did change to & what difference they made to a stock set up bike & a pic if possible thanx

 

I'm running on pea shooter motads, they really sound British and that's with the removable baffles still in. The mid range has had a big increase in shove and are totally road legal and no adjustments needed what so ever! Only the one picture at the mo.... That's it on the ramp at Motad themselves

 

Looking nice
Andy

 

Hello & welcome

 

Welcome mate

 

Nice ride, I have similar 2010 SE and lovin' it. Not got around to spending big on the pipes yet (gonna debaffle mine first), but looking round there are tons of options. Whereabouts in Lancs are ya?

 

The option to debaffle is worth a try but i dont know anyone whos done it or heard the results to be able to make an informed choice. IF you do it please let me know & how. I live about 5 miles outside of Blackpool. Thanx Phil.