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My new old Bonnie

Started by akmnstr, August 08, 2008, 09:28:09 AM

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akmnstr

Quoteakmnstr, did triumphrat turn out to be okay for you?  I have only had my Triumph for 2 months after crashing my s2r1k and have found that site to be pretty good.

I checked it out and found it not to be the equivalent of this site.  There is a section on vintage Triumphs but most of the site concerns modern Triumphs.    It should be a good site for you.  That is a cool new ride you've got there, and a right side shift too[clap] [clap]
"you may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas!!" Davey Crockett & AKmnstr

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Charles Darwin

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akmnstr

Quote from: leftcoastduc on September 04, 2008, 09:53:46 AM
Very beautiful bike and like a new lover you will discover her quirkks and work around them akmnstr. And she'll look great in the living room.Very cool indeed.  [coffee]

Thanks, and I look forward to working around her quirks. 

Here is an update on my Bonnie.  In classic Triumph fashion the bike ran when I purchased it with a few rough spots.  No big deal.  Then it started missing on on cylinder.   Then it ran only on one cylinder.  Now, it doesn't start.  But, I'm really not concerned.  I was planning to go through the carbs anyway.  I've gotten a couple pms on outfits that will re-bore the Amals and I intend to do that this fall.  I got some NOS pipes and carb gasket kits off Ebay and I am well on my way.  It looks like this will not be as expensive a bike to own as I anticipated.  Owning a Ducati makes any other bike, even an old Triumph, seem like a bargain. 

And the Desmo B*TCH seems to be adapting to its new stable mate with a "whatever" indifference.  She is content as long as the Bling keeps coming
her way.  A recent valve job last month and a few hard rides on her and she leaves the other bikes alone. 
"you may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas!!" Davey Crockett & AKmnstr

"An American monkey, after getting drunk on brandy, would never touch it again, and thus is much wiser than most men."
Charles Darwin

"I don't know what people expect when they meet me. They seem to be afraid that I'm going to piss in the potted palm and slap them on the ass." Marlon Brando

leftcoastduc

Someones always gotta be Alpha  [laugh]  [laugh]
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DRKWNG

This is an highly modified older Triumph that I saw a car show back in July:



And this is my Triumph:



NekkedChic

NICE bike there DRKWNG  [thumbsup] [thumbsup]  Nuthin beats a barn with a Triumph AND a Ducati in it!

Hubbi:  06 Triumph Speed Triple and 08 Triumph Bonneville T100
Me: 09 Ducati Monster 696

Need to get a pic with all three together. 

GREAT tastes in bikes on here!!  ;D ;D
Ducatista Barista

NekkedChic

Came across this one today on accident and thought I'de share it with you.

http://orlando.craigslist.org/mcy/832215217.html

Ducatista Barista

DRKWNG


MadDuck

Quote from: DRKWNG on September 06, 2008, 12:50:20 AM
This is an highly modified older Triumph that I saw a car show back in July:



And this is my Triumph:




Have you no shame trotting that ugly bastard out? No, not your bikes.  ;D
No modification goes unpunished. Memento mori.  Good people drink good beer.  Things happen pretty fast at high speeds.

It's all up to your will level, your thrill level and your skill level.  Everything else is just fluff.

DRKWNG

Quote from: mac900 on September 08, 2008, 10:27:49 PM
Have you no shame trotting that ugly bastard out? No, not your bikes.  ;D

The only thing ugly with that bike is the bass boat gold paint.  I would prefer something with a bit less sparkle...

akmnstr

Quote from: DRKWNG on September 09, 2008, 12:26:30 AM
The only thing ugly with that bike is the bass boat gold paint.  I would prefer something with a bit less sparkle...

I have a preference for a rear suspension, but that's just me. 
"you may all go to hell, and I will go to Texas!!" Davey Crockett & AKmnstr

"An American monkey, after getting drunk on brandy, would never touch it again, and thus is much wiser than most men."
Charles Darwin

"I don't know what people expect when they meet me. They seem to be afraid that I'm going to piss in the potted palm and slap them on the ass." Marlon Brando

MadDuck

My buddies are a bit strange.  ;D  They also overlooked the broomstick footpegs, the farm equipment shift lever and some leftover Harley kickstart pedal.

Now how on earth do you shift? If there's a clutch lever then you have to take your hand off the gas to shift. if there's a suicide clutch pedal arrangement then you have to reach across the tank with your left hand to shift.

I don't mind bobbers but I like clean work.
No modification goes unpunished. Memento mori.  Good people drink good beer.  Things happen pretty fast at high speeds.

It's all up to your will level, your thrill level and your skill level.  Everything else is just fluff.

vampireduc

www.bonnevilleAmerica.com

is the site I have looked at.  I've been wanting a bonnie also, for a long time. 

great bike


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'97 M750...sold
'99 900ss...project, waiting on parts to finish the rebuild (sold)
'99 750ss...parts for the 900ss (sold)
'97 M750...again!

DRKWNG

#72
Quote from: mac900 on September 09, 2008, 04:49:27 PM
My buddies are a bit strange.  ;D 

Quit hating!   [cheeky]

707soldier

Ducati _______
Speed Triple 1050 sold
Daytona 675 SE sold
Dark Monster 696 sold

Live for nothing, Die for something.

"To really live, you must almost die, To those who fight for it,
Life and freedom have a meaning that the protected will never know"

707soldier

Ducati _______
Speed Triple 1050 sold
Daytona 675 SE sold
Dark Monster 696 sold

Live for nothing, Die for something.

"To really live, you must almost die, To those who fight for it,
Life and freedom have a meaning that the protected will never know"