Featured Back On A T120 - Again!

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  1. ralphy

    ralphy Well-Known Member

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    I went from this:
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    And now to this:

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    The bottom line was I missed the T120 much more than than I'd expected to. The LT is a lovely cruiser and tourer, but for day-to-day biking it left something to be desired. The main issue was the weight, at 380Kg it's a heavy beast to push around but also I missed the manoeuvrability and filtering ability of the T120. In an ideal world I'de have both - and a Tiger too - but the Bonnie is a good compromise for an only bike in the garage.


    The one I've just bought was a 'showroom special', a brand new standard T120 with some extra items added and I was offered it for the same deal as a standard bike.
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    I've ordered a screen, luggage, king & queen seat and sissy bar & backrest to complete the package as a 2-up tourer and will be picking it up in a fortnight.


    Can't wait!


    R
     
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  2. BigAl

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    You did a good deal on that one, there's a fair few hundred pounds of extras on it already. Enjoy the new bike
     
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    I like the first one :D
     
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    Yes, 'lost too'. Got to be a private one surely?
     
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    It is a private plate, a reflection of my (lack of) navigation skills!

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    Great choice Blue & White, extras look good, I have the Screen seat etc, great 2 up tourer

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  8. ralphy

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    Very similar!

    Just replaced the cat with an X-pipe and swapped over to a taller screen...

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  9. Wessa

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    Lovely looking bonnie, pity you had to let the LT go, as it is an awesome touring machine. Good luck with your new ride...
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    Let us know what you think now you've removed the cat, which X pipe did you use?
     
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    Let us know what you think now you've removed the cat, which X pipe did you use?
     
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  12. ralphy

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    I've removed the cat and replaced it with the TEC one. The bike feels smoother on the throttle and sounds a lot better too, deeper but not overly loud.

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    Nice bike & pictures... :cool:
     
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    All lovely machines thanks for sharing.
    Regards & Ride Safe.
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