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Message started by B1-66er on 06/30/11 at 19:09:38

Title: Put a down payment on a new Bonneville today.
Post by B1-66er on 06/30/11 at 19:09:38

Didn't get to test ride it. Hopefully I'll like it, Haha.

Title: Re: Put a down payment on a new Bonneville today.
Post by photojoe on 06/30/11 at 19:30:25

Great bike, you'll love it. They've been around for a long time and command respect. Enjoy it.

Title: Re: Put a down payment on a new Bonneville today.
Post by Midnightrider on 06/30/11 at 19:36:14

I've owned three of the new generation Triumphs. You wont like it, you'll love it!

Title: Re: Put a down payment on a new Bonneville today.
Post by B1-66er on 06/30/11 at 19:37:10

I shall. My only issue is that I can't flat foot both feet while on it, but I plan on eventually lowering it an inch or two.

Title: Re: Put a down payment on a new Bonneville today.
Post by kimchris1 on 07/01/11 at 02:15:00

Congratulations on your new bike. Please post a pic
of yourself on it soon..
Your still one of us you know, don't you? Hugs, :) kim

Title: Re: Put a down payment on a new Bonneville today.
Post by Boofer on 07/01/11 at 04:43:54

I notice you have only 109 posts, so you probably are not aware that I am licensed to break in all new Triumphs. Send me a PM when you get it. I can have it back to you around Fall. Not many people would do this for you in the heat of Summer, but I will. ::)

Title: Re: Put a down payment on a new Bonneville today.
Post by B1-66er on 07/01/11 at 05:51:51

1835353C3F285A0 wrote:

Done and done

Haha

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Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/01/11 at 10:26:38

I couldn't flat foot the Guzzi, but I got used to it,, But I never haul anyone,,

Title: Re: Put a down payment on a new Bonneville today.
Post by LostArtist on 07/01/11 at 10:33:00

41322E35356671030 wrote:

I shall. My only issue is that I can't flat foot both feet while on it, but I plan on eventually lowering it an inch or two.

flatfooting is overrated ;) I'm 5' 1" if I had to flat foot everything I wouldn't ever get to ride. and really, it's only a problem when you stop, and who wants to do that anywho! :P

Title: Re: Put a down payment on a new Bonneville today.
Post by bill67 on 07/01/11 at 10:57:20

0A79657E7E2D3A480 wrote:

I shall. My only issue is that I can't flat foot both feet while on it, but I plan on eventually lowering it an inch or two.

I always wore cowboy boots as did my wife,On the S40 I don't have too.

Title: Re: Put a down payment on a new Bonneville today.
Post by B1-66er on 07/01/11 at 11:12:22

There's just alot of stop and go I have to do. I think it'll look better lowered too

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Post by scroop on 07/02/11 at 10:51:44

Triumphs are a great machine. I miss my '75 Trident and hope to get a late '60's or early 70's bonne in the next 2-3 years. Enjoy your ride and send us a photo. ;)

Oh, and as far as the reach is concerned, you can always use a broom! 8-)

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Post by 23Skidoo on 07/02/11 at 14:57:11

Is it just us Brits that call Triumphs.. Trumpets..?

You'll love the new bike my friend.. Show us a pic.... :-)

and as it's my 100'th post and a limey.... ;) :)

http://www.classicbike.biz/triumph/TriumphLogo_SmallMed.jpg

Title: Re: Put a down payment on a new Bonneville today.
Post by B1-66er on 07/02/11 at 15:09:11

Probably pickin it up Tuesday. I'm a little nervous as my first ride on it will be an hour and a half home from the dealership.

Title: Re: Put a down payment on a new Bonneville today.
Post by 23Skidoo on 07/02/11 at 15:28:06

As it happens I purchased my LS from a lady in Northampton some 2 years ago... The bike she upgraded to was a Bonnie and had it lowered...

:)

Title: Re: Put a down payment on a new Bonneville today.
Post by Midnightrider on 07/02/11 at 18:33:27

Flatfooting a motorcycle is an American misconception. Europeans never mention it or worry about it. Thats why European bikes are tall, no one over there complains. I'm 5'7" and my Savage is the only bike I've owned in the last 20 years I could flatfoot. I had a 96 Triumph Daytona 1200, A 2000 Triumph 1200 Trophy, and a 2000 Triumph Thunderbird. I put over 50,000 miles on the three Triumphs combined and I never came close to dropping them. I'm small and I rode a Gold Wing for two years, no problem. Dont worry about putting your feet flat on the ground, just ride. The balls of your feet are strong enough to hold any bike up. It doesnt matter one bit your heels are not touching. One thing is for sure, lowerering a bike will SEVERELY screw up the handling.

Title: Re: Put a down payment on a new Bonneville today.
Post by B1-66er on 07/02/11 at 19:50:46

How can a preference be a misconception?

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Post by Trippah on 07/02/11 at 21:36:26

The misconception is that flat footing while stopping is a necessity or even a virtue. Many folks like to just tap a toe after slowing down never quite stopping if possible (which is my favorite as you are always in gear ready to accelerate out of harms way)> :-X

Title: Re: Put a down payment on a new Bonneville today.
Post by B1-66er on 07/02/11 at 21:40:20

Well yeah, I avoid stopping whenever I can. However, where I live, that's really hard to do.

Title: Re: Put a down payment on a new Bonneville today.
Post by PerrydaSavage on 07/03/11 at 01:35:49

Congrats on the new Bonnie! BTW, the new SE version (cast wheels, 2-tone paint job) is already lowered somewhat compared to the standard Bonneville ... a friend of mine has one and though I am only 5'-4 1/2" short, I've no problem flat-footing it.

BTW, being able to flat-foot a Bike greatly aids in being able to back it up comfortably and safely while seated ...

Title: Re: Put a down payment on a new Bonneville today.
Post by B1-66er on 07/03/11 at 14:17:34

The standard and se are both at 29.1 inches. T100 is at 30.1.

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Post by justin_o_guy2 on 07/03/11 at 16:21:56

As I said, I couldnt flat foot the Guzzi. I topped in a parking lot that was just gravel & my foot slid sideways. I nearly went down, doing what I call
"The POwer Splits",, where the unintended gymnast performs the splits against his wishes, because of the power of gravity, It IS safer to have feet flat on the ground.. OHH yea..

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Post by dinsdale on 07/04/11 at 13:20:36

Throw up some pics of you on it.

I love the retro Triumphs.

I am toying with the Idea of a Thruxton next year.

Title: Re: Put a down payment on a new Bonneville today.
Post by B1-66er on 07/04/11 at 14:10:12

Well I'll have it here tomorrow, assuming I don't wreck and die on the way home.

Title: Re: Put a down payment on a new Bonneville today.
Post by drharveys on 07/06/11 at 14:43:07

Here's the original low-down on flat footing:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLwGna15NcI