Good Morning Ladies and Gents, I'm from the Midlands, UK and new here. I've been riding for 16 years and always had sports bikes which I love for road riding and track days, current machine is a 2020 BMW S1000RR Sport. However, since last year I've been thinking about adding a second bike to the garage and I've always fancied the muscular retro classic looking machines. My 8 year old daughter has started showing an interest in bikes and therefore I wanted something that would be comfortable for her as a pillion. Since visiting the MCN London Motorcycle Show last month and seeing the Triumph Bonneville in the flesh, I absolutely fell in love. They look so gorgeous! After watching numerous reviews online and reading up about them, I decided a Triumph Bonneville T100 was perfect for my needs. So off I went in search for a 2017 onwards used model on Autotrader. Just out of interest, I popped into my local dealer on Friday and saw a brand new 2020 Fusion White and Aegean Blue T100 there, unregistered and available for sale. Well, the dealer gave me a deal that I just couldn't refuse and I'm pleased to say I will be picking up my new bike weekend after next! I'm really happy and can't wait to collect it. I was also considering the Royal Enfield 650 Interceptor, now although they look nice and are great value for money, they didn't quite have the size, presence or finish of the Triumph, so I'm very happy with my choice in going for the premier and iconic British brand. Time to do some shopping now, I need to get some retro looking gear, jacket, gloves and helmet. All my current gear is Alpinestars sports bike equipment so will not go with the new Bonneville! Any recommendations on gear and shops to look at will be much appreciated. My daughter is excited and already telling her Mummy she wants a matching helmet and jacket as Daddy! haha Anyway, sorry for the long message, I look forward to being part of this community and learning lots from you all and contributing wherever I can. Hopefully get to meet some of you on any planned meets and ride-outs Thanks, Schuey.
Thanks for the warm welcome every, much appreciated Dealer is ringing me later to pick some plate options.
