Finally decided....(new bike)

[sels1]

Since my trusty ole Tiger clocked over 100,000kms some time ago I have been thinking about if I should replace it and if so what with. Well after a bit of testing of alternatives and much thought I came to the conclusion that the only replacement for an old Tiger is a new one. But the new Tigers, while very nice, dont have the 19" front wheel for the gravel roads and the pillion seat was too tall for the pillions liking and well, long story short I figured there is still plently of life left in the old Tiger yet so I am going to keep it.:yes:

So instead I went and bought a new (well 08) Triumph Bonneville.:woohoo:
I have always had a soft spot for the Bonnie, and this will be my day to day town/commuter bike, while the Tiger will be kept for tours and rallies.
Some pics...

[Metalor]

Very cute :)

[chanceyy]

Awesome Selwyn .. know of a few jealous ones re the new bonnie :clap:

whats better than playing eni meani mini mo .. choice is great :yes:

[tri boy]

No complaints at this end:2thumbsup

[ynot slow]

Not bad,not bad at all.

[Gareth51]

What a Bonnie family we are becoming.

[sels1]

Awesome Selwyn .. know of a few jealous ones re the new bonnie :clap:

whats better than playing eni meani mini mo .. choice is great :yes:

Cheers Sandra. Its nice to go hmmm, what shall I ride today, a triple or a twin...? Altho its more like town bike and country bike!

What a Bonnie family we are becoming.
Must be the Anglo Scottish ancestry!

[martybabe]

Lovely, I'd give you some celebration bling but there appears to be a hole in my bling bucket. Enjoy mate. I do like white bikes.

[Trudes]

Very Nice Sels!!! It'll be strange seeing you upon something else, but I'll get over it... oh look, I'm over it already!! Very Kewl new ride!:scooter:

[chanceyy]

Cheers Sandra. Its nice to go hmmm, what shall I ride today, a triple or a twin...? Altho its more like town bike and country bike!

Yeah I hear ya on that, still choice is a good thing ...

Ask 86 he plays that game alot :laugh:

[sels1]

I do like white bikes.
Yeah me too. White is the new black!
I like the whole subtlety of simplicity thing

[ynot slow]

Run it in yet?Retro look with modern reliability,no oil leaks on the drive.

[2wheeldrifter]

No complaints at this end:2thumbsup

Oh where do I start you silly man............

Does look good in white, there are a fair few mods you can do to these things just to get that little more overall out of them... easy to customise to your liking.... you will have fun :scooter:

[tri boy]

Oh where do I start you silly man............



You ride Ducati's, and have a car in your profile pic, and call me silly:rofl:

[Pex Adams]

My wife's on her way to beat you up - and nick your bonnie... I'm afraid she wants it more then you.
Awesome purchase buddy. Can't wait to see it, in my garage :Oops:

[wayne708]

What a Bonnie family we are becoming.

Yeah right:whistle:

[Insanity_rules]

Nice ride mate. Well done. I've been keen on getting one for a toy for a while now, still might. Something a bit different to the missile which is just painful to ride for more than a tankfull.

[sels1]

Can't wait to see it, in my garage :Oops:

I rode it past your house before, next time I'll come down your driveway (but not your garage!) :)


Run it in yet?Retro look with modern reliability,no oil leaks on the drive.

Its got 2000km on the clock and definetly no oil leaks. And did I mention its fuel injected too?

[Mr Triple]

Since my trusty ole Tiger clocked over 100,000kms some time ago I have been thinking about if I should replace it and if so what with. Well after a bit of testing of alternatives and much thought I came to the conclusion that the only replacement for an old Tiger is a new one. But the new Tigers, while very nice, dont have the 19" front wheel for the gravel roads and the pillion seat was too tall for the pillions liking and well, long story short I figured there is still plently of life left in the old Tiger yet so I am going to keep it.:yes:

So instead I went and bought a new (well 08) Triumph Bonneville.:woohoo:
I have always had a soft spot for the Bonnie, and this will be my day to day town/commuter bike, while the Tiger will be kept for tours and rallies.
Some pics...


Good on you Sels, No way that you needed to get rid of your Tiger even at 100,000ks. Congratulations on your new ride too as you can't go wrong on a bonnie, as no doubt Gareth has told you.lol Look forward to seeing your new ride when I get up that way sometime soon I hope.:niceone:

[yungatart]

Very nice!
I'm glad you kept the Tiger tho...awesome bikes!

[Clivoris]

Cool. Can't wait to see how it goes up the Cliffhanger.

[sels1]

Cool. Can't wait to see how it goes up the Cliffhanger.
I dont think so Tim, its still too new and shiney (but good try Clive:laugh:)

[Clivoris]

I dont think so Tim, its still too new and shiney (but good try Clive:laugh:)

Wont be new and shiney by the time March rolls around bro. Anyway, that's the perfect excuse for treating it like a taste-test. Do it Dougie.

[Drew]

Thought you said 08 Selwyn? That thing has carbs, and a what looks to be a stainless front brake disk. :Pokey:

Way to go man, cant see any reason to do away with the trusty ol' tiger.

[cowboyz]

you come by tooting today? by the time I looked up you had gone past but I swear it was you........

[SDU]

:clap:Nice new toy look forward to seeing it sometime

[sels1]

Thought you said 08 Selwyn? That thing has carbs,
Yep its first reg is 10/08. And it has carb bodies with bugger all inside, they just link the airbox and the pots. Cunningly keeps things looking right while fuel injection does the bizzo:cool:


you come by tooting today? by the time I looked up you had gone past but I swear it was you........
Yep twas me, taking the Tiger for a ride in the country (so it dosent feel left out...)

[I'm motarded]

Looks good, Congrates

[86GSXR]

Very nice Selwyn. Nothing quite beats that feeling of looking in the garage and thinking, ahhhhhh I wonder which Triumph I'll ride today :yes: I've always hankered after a Bonnie myself, hmmmmm :niceone:

[Dooly]

Nothing quite beats that feeling of looking in the garage and thinking, ahhhhhh I wonder which Triumph I'll ride today :yes:

Hmm, I have that problem too.
Its a real bummer.:msn-wink:

[Blackbird]

Nice!:niceone: How is it that those of us "of a certain age" are going back to British??? (Or in your case, sticking with them:msn-wink:)

[sels1]

Nice!:niceone: How is it that those of us "of a certain age" are going back to British??? (Or in your case, sticking with them:msn-wink:)

Yeah. I've had a few Jap bikes, then a German one then on to the Brits. But once you own a Triumph its hard to switch to anything else:msn-wink:

[nudemetalz]

It's like that with Guzzis too ;)

Very nice, Sel. Well done :niceone:

[Insanity_rules]

I always thought riding a tiger would be so cool.

[Skunk]

Nice Sels, very nice...

[nudemetalz]

I always thought riding a tiger would be so cool.

Riding the Tiger or riding the riders?

[sels1]

Riding the Tiger or riding the riders?

There will be pussy jokes soon.....

[Ms Piggy]

Oooooo very nice! Hope to catch up with you and the pillion soon for a jaunt!

[Owl]

Very nice Selwyn. Nothing quite beats that feeling of looking in the garage and thinking, ahhhhhh I wonder which Triumph I'll ride today :yes: I've always hankered after a Bonnie myself, hmmmmm :niceone:


Hmm, I have that problem too.
Its a real bummer.:msn-wink:

Won't be long and I'll join the ranks of having two Trumpy's to chose from! Trumpy - VL250 doesn't quite cut it!:no:

[Insanity_rules]

Riding the Tiger or riding the riders?

Hmmmmm for a second I thought you were suggesting I like Sels a little too much.

[chef]

nice bike man

[barrie]

nice bike....

[sels1]

nice bike....

Cheers mate, and welcome to KB

[_Shrek_]

So instead I went and bought a new (well 08) Triumph Bonneville.:woohoo:
I have always had a soft spot for the Bonnie, and this will be my day to day town/commuter bike, while the Tiger will be kept for tours and rallies.
Some pics...

to make that a real good pic you need the beemmer in there :banana: onya mate will ring soon :niceone:

[sels1]

to make that a real good pic you need the beemmer in there
pffft....yeah........right.......:laugh:
cheers mate

[Big Dave]

Noice - You gunna piss that air injection off before it completely blues the pipes?

[sinfull]

Riding the Tiger or riding the riders?


There will be pussy jokes soon..... Nah he's busy, but will mine do ?

[Bonez]

Well done Selwyn. Must still have another 100,00kms left in the tiger though eh. Taking it to the Cold Kiwi?

[sels1]

Well done Selwyn. Must still have another 100,00kms left in the tiger though eh. Taking it to the Cold Kiwi?
Cheers mate.
And I cant make the Kiwi, got other stuff on

[Big Dave]

My understanding is The air injection re-circulates exhaust gasses and makes them hotter and makes the pipes bluer.

This stops it

http://jenksbolts.motoevolution.co.uk/bolts/product_info.php?cPath=27&products_id=35&osCsid=7b7b7451bd7035cc314ef057742c6405

[Bonez]

AI kit looks sweet. In saying that, para rubber should have should have suitable bungs/caps, and use allen head bolts (or flanged bolts) cut to length (if unavailable in that length),anti-seize and a couple of copper washers should do the trick too.

Those with 08 and later may want to read-
http://www.triumphrat.net/twins-technical-talk/80489-2008-bonneville-air-injection-removal.html

[Owl]

My understanding is The air injection re-circulates exhaust gasses and makes them hotter and makes the pipes bluer.

Ok, I thought it was clean air passed in post exhaust valves to help ignite unburnt gases?
Either way, I'm glad I don't have that shite to deal with!

[Big Dave]

Ok, I thought it was clean air passed in post exhaust valves to help ignite unburnt gases?
Either way, I'm glad I don't have that shite to deal with!

You're probably closer than me. I wasn't really paying attention - but I do know fo' sure the kit stops the pipes going as blue.

[sels1]

Thanks for the info Dave and Bonez, I shall follow up with a bit more research. A quick browse on the forums has a variety of opinions (funny that)
I dont mind a bit of blue on the pipes - shows the thing is ridden and not just for looking at, but I wouldnt want it to get excessive