Bonneville T120 - 69 Plate 1,100 Miles

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  1. David Lythgoe

    David Lythgoe Active Member

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    #1 David Lythgoe, Jul 30, 2020
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    Truly gutted to put this up for sale but I simply find the leg position far too cramped for me.

    I bought it a couple of weeks ago with 900 miles on the clock from Adamsons - Weaverham.

    It was taken by them in p/x.

    So:

    I'm the second owner and with about 1,000 miles on the clock.

    Dart Screen and panniers fitted.

    Just fitted Datatool Stealth last week.

    I was trying to find a way of lowering the pegs or raise the seat yet remain comfortable but no success really.

    Two keys and the book

    Chrome rear grab rail

    No finance outstanding

    Just serviced

    Datatag

    Looking for £8,950 or £8,650 without the Stealth Tracker

    Any questions - just ask

    Truly immaculate.

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  2. Schuey

    Schuey Senior Member

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    #2 Schuey, Jul 31, 2020
    Sorry to hear this, GLWTS!
     
  3. David Lythgoe

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    #3 David Lythgoe, Jul 31, 2020
    Thank you.

    I keep trying to live with it because it's just so lovely in every other respect.
     
  4. Cupoftea

    Cupoftea Noble Member

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    #4 Cupoftea, Aug 2, 2020
    Get the seat retrimmed, I've done mine and it's so much better now.
    I can now for some reason go round bends a lot more easier.
    I've had 3 inches added and it brilliant

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  5. David Lythgoe

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    #5 David Lythgoe, Aug 2, 2020
    Well my wife says I could do with an extra 3 inches :blush:

    Did you need bar risers too to balance up the riding position?

    Was it a Tony Archer seat?
     
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  6. Cupoftea

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    #6 Cupoftea, Aug 2, 2020
    I've got 1" bar risers, £36 from me, I'm soon going to add baak handlebars for the USA look and should be much better to ride.
     
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  7. David Lythgoe

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    #7 David Lythgoe, Aug 2, 2020
    Well thanks everyone.

    Will look into the TEC peg lowering kit and the higher seat again.

    Off the market for now...
     
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  8. Traveller

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    #8 Traveller, Aug 2, 2020
    I ordered a seat cover for my old bike from a guy on ebay. link below. The cover was $35 and very well made. The plus for you is it came with plenty of extra material on the sides so you could add a inch or two of foam to bring your seat up. In your case I would even ask him to leave a little extra on all sides. Stapeling it on only took a few minutes, a staple gun, 1/4 inch staples and a hair dryer. Might be worth a shot.

    https://www.ebay.com/usr/mac32756
     
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  9. David Lythgoe

    David Lythgoe Active Member

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    #9 David Lythgoe, Aug 3, 2020
    I am, believe me, absolutely useless with DIY

    I'd really mess it up so would prefer to buy stuff ready made.

    Oh and 5 ft 10 inches tall...
     
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  10. David Lythgoe

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    #10 David Lythgoe, Aug 3, 2020
    Old skiing injury to both knees years ago, which makes me prone to cramp.

    Otherwise it probably wouldn't be an issue
     
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  11. Cupoftea

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    #11 Cupoftea, Aug 3, 2020
    I'm the same height but it's inside leg measurements that can be different, I'm a 30 and the seat with 3 inch height is perfect, even rides nicer.
    Glad your keeping it, great machine, just needs a bit of tweaking. I got my seat done with these guys.
    https://www.saddlecraft.co.uk
     
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  12. David Lythgoe

    David Lythgoe Active Member

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    #12 David Lythgoe, Aug 3, 2020
    Thanks for the link.

    :idea:
     
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  13. David Lythgoe

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    #13 David Lythgoe, Aug 10, 2020
    Decided to let her go after all.

    Don't want to build up the mileage and risk spoiling the bike.

    May go for a Speedmaster instead
     
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    #14 David Lythgoe, Aug 10, 2020
    Thank you for that.

    I will certainly do that this time.

    Wasn't able to test ride this bike because of lock-down.
     
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  15. Cupoftea

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    #15 Cupoftea, Aug 10, 2020
    That seat is even lower than the T120. Best of luck.
     
  16. David Lythgoe

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    #16 David Lythgoe, Aug 10, 2020
    It was for the longer leg position really with forward controls.

    I'm buying nothing else for a while and will stick with my GSA for a bit I think.
     
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  17. Traveller

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    #17 Traveller, Aug 10, 2020
    The 2018+ Speedmasters are great bikes.
     
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  18. Cupoftea

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    #18 Cupoftea, Aug 10, 2020
    I think your a bit troubled about what you want from a bike. I understand that, the GS is a good all-rounder and there's room for a normal modern classic. I also own a newish africa twin which I love which replaced a 16 year love affair with a GS1100..
    But the bonnie does fill the gap and modifying which is my thing, makes all my bikes better for me.
     
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  19. David Lythgoe

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    #19 David Lythgoe, Aug 10, 2020
    I do really like it but I'm reluctant to throw money at it in case it doesn't solve the issue for me comfort wise - and ruins the bike.
     
  20. Cupoftea

    Cupoftea Noble Member

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    #20 Cupoftea, Aug 10, 2020
    You have to decide if this is the bike you want and modify it to suit your needs, or you will be forever chasing for the right bike.
     
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