Hi I just returned to biking after a break of 22 years. My new steed is a beautiful 2010 Bonneville SE, completely stock and unmodified. Having done a couple of hundred miles on her this weekend I'm totally in love with my choice of bike, especially when taking it easy on the quiet countryside back lanes of Suffolk where I live in the UK. But once I get on the dual carriageway and start going over 60mph I really notice the wind hitting me, and I must confess it kind of puts me off riding these faster roads. I know some of that is a confidence thing and that this will return the more I get out there and ride on motorways but..... I cant help wondering if a screen might be a wise purchase? Please could you tell me about your experiences of riding if you have a screen on your Bonny, and how much of a difference your particular make and model of screen made to the ride? I'd be very intersted to hear what it was like to fit, if you did this yourself, and how long it took. Cheers, Al
Hi Spacebat, Know exactly what you mean - my 2004 Bonnie came with a full height winter screen, which I have to say I removed at once and sold on ebay! Lots of protection but felt it affected the bikes handling when lane changing on motorways. Without a screen anything above 65mph is a bit tiresome, but you can get more used to it. However, I fitted the small Dart flyscreen as a compromise - some protection without spoiling the look of the bike. It deflects just enough so you don't get that "pushed back" feeling. Really easy to fit - took minutes to be honest and arrived the day after I ordered it. Very well made and comes with very clear instructions.
Hi Steve, Thanks for your reply and for the pics of the bike with the Dart flyscreen fitted. The screen looks great on the bike and is also good value for money. I just checked out their website and am seriously considering ordering one of these in the morning! Do you have a luggage or carrier rack on your Bonny Steve? I'm also thinking of getting one of these- just something to bunjie a bag too occasionally, and am wondering how good the aftermarket alternatives to Triumph's own versions actually are. Triumph sure charge a premium for their own branded luggage racks, and I find myself wondering if the likes of Renntec might offer much better value for money? Triumph Bonneville Motorbike Accessories From Renntec
Hi, Yes, the bike came with a Renntec rack fitted (along with side rails as I got the Triumph panniers set as part of the deal). You can bunjie things to it, or use a bunjie cargo net to keep things in place. The Renntec looks fine and does the job - take a look on ebay and you might grab a bargain!Triumph Bonneville Rack Bonneville Renntec Rack Bonneville T100 Luggage Rack | eBay
Thanks Al - notice the fork gaitors in the fly screen pics - they were a relatively easy addition to make and certainly give the bike an even more retro look.
