NGC - Rocker59 goes to Bonneville

[rocker59]

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.

[SemperVee]

 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.

[kingoffleece]

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.

[Vagrant]

Looks like they only gave you 1/2 the exhaust

[MGrego]

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 

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

[rocker59]

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.

[JJ]

Good for you, Rocker59...

...and CONGRATS on a very fine ride!

[inditx]

Way to go!
Good looking steed!
inditx

[Kiwi_Roy]

Enjoy the new ride, but you are not allowed to leave.

[Moparnut72]

The stock mufflers go straight through, no baffles. The cat does the muffling.
kk

[LowRyter]

Looks good Michael... we're going to have to have lunch.  Haven't seen you in 8 years.  Tulsa?

[Chuck in Indiana]

Good pick up, Rocker.. but I don't like those Triumphs at all..

[rocker59]

Good pick up, Rocker.. but I don't like those Triumphs at all..

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!

[Shorty]

Congrats!  Bulletproof bikes. Easy to ride. I hope it serves you well!

[Frulk]

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.

[SmithSwede]

Congrats---nice looking bike.