Triumph Bonnie - opinions please.

**Winston001** · 2nd July 2009, 15:55

Originally Posted by mossy1200

More fun to ride at moderate pace than a big sports bike that wants to travel 150plus.

Originally Posted by Big Dave

The 120kph is relevant because there are a number of bikes on the market where that is the speed that they start to get 'interesting' - and they are kinda boggy below it.

Wash your mouths out.

**Big Dave** · 2nd July 2009, 16:04

Originally Posted by Winston001

Wash your mouths out.

Why?

**Molly** · 2nd July 2009, 17:41

Originally Posted by SDU

I am thinking off going from my V11Sport...

No! Don't do it. Every time I walk in my garage I think what a fine looking bike the V11 is. It's got SO much character, great handling and suspension. Second hand they don't seem to attract much interest or money either so it'd be a shame if you didn't get much for it.

**Molly** · 2nd July 2009, 17:48

Originally Posted by rosie631

She is an awesome bike. But I had a bin at the weekend

Oh, I see. Sorry to hear that. So long as you're OK. I'm guessing I must've seen your bike around from time to time. Only seen two S&S motor Harleys around that I can remember. A green stretched tank one that was in Eric Woods for a bit and one Lyndsey Williamson was selling not long back. Sounds like a good winter project to me. Shame I'm skint...

I binned my Springer a few years ago. Didn't take long for the insurance repair bill to reach $10k. It was just under 50% of the value and I wanted to keep it so they paid for the repairs.

Rolling Thunder have bit of a do this Saturday for 4th July. Maybe see you down there shopping for a new Harley?

**AllanB** · 2nd July 2009, 17:50

Street & Sport will send you of on a Bonnie. Go see them and tell them of your worries - you'll end up on a long test ride and be able to decide between the two.

Is there anything better than a brand new bike?

**laRIKin** · 2nd July 2009, 18:33

Originally Posted by AllanB

Street & Sport will send you of on a Bonnie. Go see them and tell them of your worries - you'll end up on a long test ride and be able to decide between the two.

Is there anything better than a brand new bike?

Been there and done that for her.
I can get you the bike, a Bonnie A1 for the whole weekend to test.
I have PM-ed you about it ring land line it is in my profile.

**rosie631** · 2nd July 2009, 18:59

Originally Posted by Molly

I'm guessing I must've seen your bike around from time to time. Only seen two S&S motor Harleys around that I can remember. A green stretched tank one that was in Eric Woods for a bit and one Lyndsey Williamson was selling not long back. Sounds like a good winter project to me. Shame I'm skint...

Pre bin pics of mine on my profile page.

**mossy1200** · 2nd July 2009, 20:42

Originally Posted by Winston001

Wash your mouths out.

When I go round corner at 100 my mez3 tyres squeel,sparks leep off the pegs and trucks dont buffer me with wind i buffer the trucks.Are we having fun yet.

**Indiana_Jones** · 2nd July 2009, 20:55

Get the Triumph.......it's a Triumph

-Indy

**SDU** · 5th July 2009, 17:03

Originally Posted by Molly

No! Don't do it. Every time I walk in my garage I think what a fine looking bike the V11 is. It's got SO much character, great handling and suspension. Second hand they don't seem to attract much interest or money either so it'd be a shame if you didn't get much for it.

To me they are both sexy looking beasts.
Would love to keep It & still get the Thruxton.
It is a reluctant sale but if I keep it, I need to set the suspension up on the V11 for me as I can't get it right -I need to get lighter springs & -blah blah- very doable I know but I have a new love - a shock to me, But I still get my Guzzi fix with the MKIII lots off character there.

Hey Rosie heres to finding something you'll love

**Molly** · 5th July 2009, 21:00

Originally Posted by SDU

To me they are both sexy looking beasts.
Would love to keep It & still get the Thruxton.
It is a reluctant sale but if I keep it, I need to set the suspension up on the V11 for me as I can't get it right -I need to get lighter springs & -blah blah- very doable I know but I have a new love - a shock to me, But I still get my Guzzi fix with the MK111 lots off character there.

Fair enough. Did see your V11 outside the hospital a few months ago. Looks really clean. Love mine. Could see a day when the Harley might go but not the Guzzi.

**SDU** · 6th July 2009, 13:04

Originally Posted by Molly

Fair enough. Did see your V11 outside the hospital a few months ago. Looks really clean. Love mine. Could see a day when the Harley might go but not the Guzzi.

I have it Just Motorcycles at the moment & find myself caressing it whenever I visit the crew at the shop

- I miss it -especially the heated grips at this time off year.

**Trumpess** · 6th July 2009, 14:01

Originally Posted by SDU

I am thinking off going from my V11Sport to the new thruxton- sure after a test ride to Kaikoura & back I realised I'll miss the guzzi lurch to the left & the power a little on hte straights but I won't miss the clunky gear box & the heavy weight of moving the ole gal around, but the Thruxton was so flickable, & was faster to throw around the hills & never I missed the power thing at all there. Was still easy to overtake the cars on the straights & able to sit at a comfy fast pace (not telling) no problem. The new fuel injected bonnies will probably be not too different. Heard after market pipes will make a difference.
The boys will look after you if you wanna test ride one- (maybe we can borrow demos off bothe & swap so you can see )

You've had that Thruxton out a few times now, and ya keep going back for it.
says it all really ... and suits ya!

**martybabe** · 6th July 2009, 14:47

Sorry about your bin, hope you're OK even if your bike isn't.

It's entirely my own biased opinion but the superglide is a clear winner for me, you'd get a fairly new one for that kind of money wouldn't you, 2002 ish?

If it's the newness that's drawing you to the bonnie, you'd get a new XR1200 for the same kind of money and it would be far more capable than your s+s or the Bonnie. It may or may not be your style but a brand new HD for circa $17,000, faster and better handling then any Harley before it has got to be worth a look surely.

Good luck whatever you choose.