OK, now I get it.

[Gubb]

My Striple seems to have developed a small oil leak, so I dropped it off for the 3rd time in 4 weeks to Holeshot, and they flicked my the keys to a Silver 900cc Bonneville.

It's my first real go on a Cruiser, but shit it's cool.

The noise is just so epic. I actually 'get' it. Would I buy one as my sole bike? No. Not yet anyway. I'd certainly have one as a 2nd bike if funds prevailed though.

There's probably quite a few 'sports' bike riders that have discovered the joys of cruisers, but probably not quite so many on the flipside?

[Headbanger]

It always surprises me when people discover bikes other then the type they own are a ball of fun.

For what its worth, Every bike I have ever ridden has been awesome, Nothing to "get", I knew beforehand it was going to be cool as fuck

[rainman]

Two wheels good.

[outlawtorn]

My Striple seems to have developed a small oil leak, so I dropped it off for the 3rd time in 4 weeks to Holeshot, and they flicked my the keys to a Silver 900cc Bonneville.

It's my first real go on a Cruiser, but shit it's cool.

The noise is just so epic. I actually 'get' it. Would I buy one as my sole bike? No. Not yet anyway. I'd certainly have one as a 2nd bike if funds prevailed though.

There's probably quite a few 'sports' bike riders that have discovered the joys of cruisers, but probably not quite so many on the flipside?

I have ridden a few 'sports' type bikes and love them, lots of fun and they always feel easier to manuvure, would love to have one of each in the garage!

[Tank]

Oi you bastard - they only ever give me the 14yo 'loana' bike.

Who's leg do you have to shag to get the Triumph?

[Devil]

hah, i've had some real good loaners out of them.

Oh, Gubb, dont worry about the Striple. My Speed Four was awesome once I got the first 5 warranty claims out of the way. haha!
(Seriously though, Holeshot dealt with them real well and always sorted me out with a decent loaner).

The Triumph America is pretty much my favourite cruiser. The Rocket III is just hilarious.

[Badjelly]

My Striple seems to have developed a small oil leak, so I dropped it off for the 3rd time in 4 weeks to Holeshot, and they flicked my the keys to a Silver 900cc Bonneville. It's my first real go on a Cruiser, but shit it's cool.

The Bonneville's a cruiser?

[The Lone Rider]

The Bonneville's a cruiser?

Yeah, it is.

But I was thinking to bad they didn't let him try some of the bigger ones.



I've tried a baby sports - an old 250.

While I see the points of why people like then, they just don't suit me. I'm to big, they hurt my nuts, and I feel more secure on a heavy brick like bike.

[Badjelly]

The Bonneville's a cruiser?


Yeah, it is.

Oh. :(

But to my old-fashioned mind this

http://www.raptorsandrockets.com/images/Triumph/07_Triumph_Bonneville_1_r.jpg

is no more a cruiser than my Scorpio, or a 1960s Honda 750, or a 1960s Bonneville. They're just regular bikes.

Whereas this

http://www.bikez.com/pictures/triumph/2007/24412_0_1_2_speedmaster_Image%20credits%20-%20Triumph.jpg

is a cruiser, because of the footrests being further forward and the raked out front end.

[The Lone Rider]

Well I define cruisers by it's current purpose, type of seating, foot control position, and rider position.

On a bonneville you are pretty school desk and school chair in a boarding school kind of position, rather different then say a lazy boy position that I like when riding.

But it's not a nut crunching position, or a smack me on the ass while I look at the speedo kind of position.

:D

[Badjelly]

...a boarding school kind of position...

That used to mean something quite different.

Assume the position, boy!

[Badjelly]

Anyway, if the cruiserers are going to start claiming bikes like the Bonneville as their own, then I might have to reconsider my dogmatic, irrational and rabid hatred of cruisers.

No, that's out of the question. Get away from me, Satan!

[Gubb]

Cheers Devil, only a minor issue. Hairline crack in the engine casing. Gah.

Not sure i'd know what to do with a Rocket III just yet TBH.

[marty]

and if you don't 'get' harley full dressers, drive ANYWHERE in the us of a .....

[Usarka]

That was you that didn't wave to me? :spanking:

[AD345]

Cheers Devil, only a minor issue. Hairline crack in the engine casing. Gah.

Not sure i'd know what to do with a Rocket III just yet TBH.

Met 5 (!) of them this afternoon at the Coroglen and followed them down to the turn-off at Hikuai where they headed off to Tauranga

They get around pretty well and by the sweet baby jeebus they has some acceleration...

[karla]

... I have been thinking about getting a Triple as my second bike ... :). But first I need to build an extension onto my garage, or completely replace it.

I think the Bonnie is a classic (?) but whatever. They are beautiful - two years and I'm still in love :love: Not for some tho' - her first owner only had her for 1000 k's before he traded. Lucky me :niceone:


My Striple seems to have developed a small oil leak, so I dropped it off for the 3rd time in 4 weeks to Holeshot, and they flicked my the keys to a Silver 900cc Bonneville.

It's my first real go on a Cruiser, but shit it's cool.

The noise is just so epic. I actually 'get' it. Would I buy one as my sole bike? No. Not yet anyway. I'd certainly have one as a 2nd bike if funds prevailed though.

There's probably quite a few 'sports' bike riders that have discovered the joys of cruisers, but probably not quite so many on the flipside?

[MD]

Gubb - URGENT! You need to edit your first post to correctly read that your bike was in for a scheduled service.

There are people lurking, spiteful people, who would just jump at the hint that one of the new Triumph engine's was showing a preference for storing some of it's oil externally.

[Gubb]

There are people lurking, spiteful people, who would just jump at the hint that one of the new Triumph engine's was showing a preference for storing some of it's oil externally.

Nah, it's just the new floor storage system.

[sinfull]

my second bike ... :). But first I need to build an extension onto my garage,
Crikey that first bike must be a goodie if it's taking up the whole of yr garage !


Nah, it's just the new floor storage system.
I have one of them !!!! It's called a bedroom !
(looks down at where he changed brake pads and grimaces ! Was clean in here)

[xwhatsit]

Bonneville's not a cruiser you turkeys, unless you're talking about the raked-out factory customs they do (Bonneville America or something?). A Bonnie is just a regular, standard bike. Standard peg position, standard bar position, it's about as definitive and representative of bike as you can possibly imagine. Almost identical seating position to a VTR250 or CBX250 or GSX400.

<img src="http://www.moderndandies.com/files/images/Triumph-Bonneville.jpg" />

[karla]

Has preferential treatment to the car, which sits forlornly on the lawn. But seriously, my garage is tiny - I only realised when I started riding how much time one could spend in a decent garage ...

oh help, I'm starting to sound like a guy :dodge:


Crikey that first bike must be a goodie if it's taking up the whole of yr garage !

[Badjelly]

Bonneville's not a cruiser you turkeys, ... A Bonnie is just a regular, standard bike.

Exactly. We need a new forum on this site for regular, standard bikes.

[The Lone Rider]

Bonnevile is a cruiser in my books! Designed for cruising, no flourishes to make it look racey.

My v4 has standard bars, standard foot position, not raked out in the front. Call that a standard bike to then?

[R6_kid]

The old T100's were used as racing 'sports' bikes back in the day.

A couple of mild mods make it into a cafe racer which is pretty racey. I think a cruiser is more feet forward and arms straight.

[Nagash]

The pegs definately aren't forwards.. so I believe the description of standard 'bike' is more accurate.

Though who cares.. guess you can use it for whatever purpose you want.

Definately got more up and go then your standard cruiser of equal size, but is as comfortable and trouble free to ride aswell.


Great bikes... I wants one.

[Headbanger]

I'd take that bike for a cruise.

To me, its more about how the power is delivered.

Funny enough, I prefer my cruisers to have a standard "bike" riding position.