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  1. 14th August 2009, 17:29 #1
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    Finally decided....(new bike)

    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.

    So instead I went and bought a new (well 08) Triumph Bonneville.
    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.
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    Awesome Selwyn .. know of a few jealous ones re the new bonnie

    whats better than playing eni meani mini mo .. choice is great
    Have to Karma ... Justice catches up eventually !!
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    No complaints at this end
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    Not bad,not bad at all.
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    Quote Originally Posted by chanceyy View Post
    Awesome Selwyn .. know of a few jealous ones re the new bonnie

    whats better than playing eni meani mini mo .. choice is great
    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!
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    What a Bonnie family we are becoming.
    Must be the Anglo Scottish ancestry!
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    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.
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    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!
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    Quote Originally Posted by sels1 View Post
    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
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    Quote Originally Posted by martybabe View Post
    I do like white bikes.
    Yeah me too. White is the new black!
    I like the whole subtlety of simplicity thing
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    Run it in yet?Retro look with modern reliability,no oil leaks on the drive.
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    Quote Originally Posted by tri boy View Post
    No complaints at this end
    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
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    Quote Originally Posted by 2wheeldrifter View Post
    Oh where do I start you silly man............

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