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NGC - Rocker59 goes to Bonneville
« on: June 24, 2025, 10:49:45 AM »
No, not the salt flats...

Last month, I picked up a 2017 T100 Bonneville Black at the local Indian/Triumph dealer.

A Bonneville has been on my "want list" since about 1983.  LOL!  About time, right?  It was dirty and dingy, and needed a good cleaning.

A brown comfort seat has been added, and getting ready to add Hepco Becker racks for the Junior bags I already own.  Had thought about going C-Bow, but the Guzzi rider in me overcame the urge to spend the money on a different luggage system.





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Re: NGC - Rocker59 goes to Bonneville
« Reply #1 on: June 24, 2025, 11:03:20 AM »
 First bike I fell for as a kid in the 50's was Triumph Bonnie and HD Sportster.  Hard not to love a classic look.
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Re: NGC - Rocker59 goes to Bonneville
« Reply #2 on: June 24, 2025, 11:05:57 AM »
Always liked those bikes.  I've had 9 of them over the last 20 years or so.  Funny enough, my first Guzzi was a 2015 V7 as I figured it was about the same as my 865 Binnie and I wanted something different.
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Re: NGC - Rocker59 goes to Bonneville
« Reply #3 on: June 24, 2025, 01:20:57 PM »
Looks like they only gave you 1/2 the exhaust
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Re: NGC - Rocker59 goes to Bonneville
« Reply #4 on: June 24, 2025, 02:21:11 PM »
Congrats on the new Triumph !

I have a carbureted 2004 Bonneville T100 "Tuxedo" black with white stripes.  I love it as a neighborhood motorcycle, but I don't like it on the highway!  My wife thinks it's my coolest looking bike  :cool:

I'm sure you will enjoy yours, there are literally limitless aftermarket mods available.

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Re: NGC - Rocker59 goes to Bonneville
« Reply #5 on: June 24, 2025, 02:35:27 PM »
Looks like they only gave you 1/2 the exhaust

Yeah.  Turn out tips.  They're all the rage, I guess.  Sounds pretty good though.  Still has the catalytic converter under the engine, so it's not too loud.
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Re: NGC - Rocker59 goes to Bonneville
« Reply #6 on: June 24, 2025, 03:11:55 PM »
Good for you, Rocker59... :thumb: :bow: :cool: :boozing:

...and CONGRATS on a very fine ride! :thumb: :thumb:
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Re: NGC - Rocker59 goes to Bonneville
« Reply #7 on: June 24, 2025, 03:39:51 PM »
Way to go!
Good looking steed!
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Re: NGC - Rocker59 goes to Bonneville
« Reply #8 on: June 24, 2025, 03:54:52 PM »
Enjoy the new ride, but you are not allowed to leave.
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Re: NGC - Rocker59 goes to Bonneville
« Reply #9 on: June 24, 2025, 06:44:04 PM »
The stock mufflers go straight through, no baffles. The cat does the muffling.
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Re: NGC - Rocker59 goes to Bonneville
« Reply #10 on: June 24, 2025, 09:36:28 PM »
Looks good Michael... we're going to have to have lunch.  Haven't seen you in 8 years.  Tulsa?
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Re: NGC - Rocker59 goes to Bonneville
« Reply #11 on: June 25, 2025, 05:59:37 AM »
Good pick up, Rocker.. but I don't like those Triumphs at all.. :smiley:
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Re: NGC - Rocker59 goes to Bonneville
« Reply #12 on: June 25, 2025, 08:14:24 AM »
Good pick up, Rocker.. but I don't like those Triumphs at all.. :smiley:


Looking good, Chuck!

If my dealer had one of those 2025 Speed Twins on hand the day I bought the used T100, I'd have probably gone that direction.  It's a lot of bike for $10k.

I was also looking at the Scrambler 1200 X, but knowing I'd want to change the exhaust put the cash layout in the no-go zone.  The ZARD low 2:1 exhaust is something like $1700+.

This 900cc Bonneville sure is comfy and the engine sure is smooth and tractable!



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Re: NGC - Rocker59 goes to Bonneville
« Reply #13 on: June 25, 2025, 03:59:51 PM »
Congrats!  Bulletproof bikes. Easy to ride. I hope it serves you well!

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Re: NGC - Rocker59 goes to Bonneville
« Reply #14 on: June 26, 2025, 07:05:24 PM »
Triumph really hit their stride a few years back. Making some good looking and reliable bikes. They’re opening a dealership about 4-6 miles from my house. Plan to go down there and pay a visit just as soon as the showroom is open. Almost bought a Thruxton Ace Cafe edition. Seriously thought about trading the V7R in and taking the monetary loss. Still kinda wish I had.

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Re: NGC - Rocker59 goes to Bonneville
« Reply #15 on: June 27, 2025, 01:04:12 PM »
Congrats---nice looking bike. 
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