Totally converted. I have been so pleased with the Bonnie SE they I bought about 6 weeks ago that I have just bought a 97 Adventurer with only 3750 genuine miles from a nearby Triumph dealer. It comes with a screen, leather saddlebags and a sissy bar - was that an add on Pack they did at the time? Colour is a nice Turquoise/Silver. I was thinking about a Speedmaster or an America as I wanted a cruiser style bike but they would have been too much like the Bonnie so I thought I would go for the triple. It’s not to replace the Bonnie so it’s an addition to my small collection and I am very much looking forward to picking it up later next week. I can now choose to ride a twin, a triple, or my V4 Honda Magna. Nice choice eh??
As I see it and you may not want to hear it but it's kinda fighting tackle towards the bonneville and you would want them both when 'that sort' of mood gets you but can only ride one. I would have picked a triumph that would complement the bonneville not compete.
I will have to see how it goes but I wanted something slightly different and I wanted a cruiser style so the Adventurer seemed a good choice as the Speedmaster and America are a bit too much like the Bonnie, and have forward pegs and I have a foot injury that can not cope with forward pegs. I shall report back as to how it goes.
Thanks for all the positive comments guys. I am looking forward to getting it. It will not get lots of use as I want to keep it as a low mileage bike and surely it’s got to be a good investment? I am not too sure about the higher ape bars which were standard I believe . Does anyone know if I could fit slightly lower bars without changing all the cables??
Yes, the Adventurer was the most cruiser orientated of the Thunderbird derivatives and so you should be able to fit bars from either the Thunderbird or the Legend - cables will be too long I suppose but better that than being too short! My advice would be to ride it and enjoy it - don't over worry about having it as an investment. Not wishing to be rude but it was the least well received of the Thunderbird variables (the introduction section in the Haynes manual is not very complementary of it!)
Half the fun is trying something different . Went over today to road test it before I collect it tomorrow and found the bars to be not too bad. Certainly not as high as I expected so I I’ll give it a try before I go too mad. Pleased with the ride and power. Seems very quiet so may need some noisier silencers I think. Whilst it’s nowhere near as sophisticated as the Bonnie, I have to remember that it is 15 years older so that is to be expected. We shall see how it goes. Should fit in well with the Bonnie and my trusty 20 year old Magna (also in pic).
U-Turn. At the last minute I decided against buying the Adventurer. Having given it lots of thought I decided that I don’t want another 21 year old bike as it’s the newness of the Bonnie that I am enjoying. I am no mechanic and older Triumph was worrying me a lot so decision made. Might look at a later Thruxton but it’s a bit too much like the Bonnie I fear. We shall see. Thanks for all your input guys, appreciated.
Well I have taken the plunge so no turning back this time - just picked up a 2013 Speedmaster in Cranberry Red with only 2450 miles from new. Bought it from a farmer in Wiltshire so it was a bit muddy so a wash off was immediate when I got home. Some detail cleaning/ polishing tomorrow and she will be gleaming. Very pleased with the ride as it is so different from the Bonneville so will make a nice duo in the garage. A bike for every mood. For the same sort of money as the Adventurer was for a 21 year old bike, I have a much more modern four year old bike so I am happy. Will be adding a screen and some accessories soon. So far so good.
