Hello from Austin, TX!

[Cobracita]

Hi everyone, I'm just saying hello from Austin.

I have two Bonnevilles that I (try to) maintain and repair myself:

My first-ever motorcycle:
1979 Triumph Bonneville T140E 750cc kickstart only

My second (daily commuter):
2012 Triumph Bonneville 865cc

I love both and look forward to learning more on maintenance and repair. And I'm thinking of selling my '79 soon, any advice?

 

[Rocky]

Hello and welcome to TT from the east coast of Canada
I don't know what advice you're looking for, but unless you have reason to sell the '79, I would keep it.

 

[CarlS]

Hi Cobracita and welcome to TT. I agree with Rocky. I would not sell the T140 unless I had to. You have two great Bonnies.

 

[sikatri]

Welcome from Houston!

 

[Greyfell]

Welcome, from Northern California.

 

[DaveM]

Hello and welcome to the forum, you will find a lot of information on your T140E in our classic section.

 

[Cobracita]

Hi Cobracita and welcome to TT. I agree with Rocky. I would not sell the T140 unless I had to. You have two great Bonnies.

Thanks for the advice! I really don't want to sell it, but I really need to simplify things and maintaining it when it's not my daily rider anymore is getting to be a bit much for me. I do have some questions about it that I'll post in other sections/threads. I rode the '79 for about 6 months last July-December as my daily commuter (60 miles/day) and while I love its size and agility it's not a great option for commuting on. I sure wish the modern classic Bonnevilles were more compact like the 79, but I love that one too!

What would be your reasons for not selling? Besides its a super cool moto?

Thanks,
Cobracita

 

[Qship]

Welcome to TT from Eastern Canada.
Hope you enjoy the forum.
We're a friendly bunch.
Jump in and look around.

 

[CarlS]

Thanks for the advice! I really don't want to sell it, but I really need to simplify things and maintaining it when it's not my daily rider anymore is getting to be a bit much for me. I do have some questions about it that I'll post in other sections/threads. I rode the '79 for about 6 months last July-December as my daily commuter (60 miles/day) and while I love its size and agility it's not a great option for commuting on. I sure wish the modern classic Bonnevilles were more compact like the 79, but I love that one too!

What would be your reasons for not selling? Besides its a super cool moto?

Thanks,
Cobracita

Firstly, it is a vintage classic which makes it worth holding on to. You will probably regret it if you sell it. Speaking from experience!
Secondly, if it is not a daily rider, maintenance is lessened. That leaves you two options:
1. Ride it once a month or so, If you do this, ride for at least 30 miles to get everything lubricated and the moisture out.
2. Properly put it in storage. Prepping it for storage properly protects everything.
Thirdly, it will not decrease in value. It will increase.

I do not want my 1968 as daily rider. Back in the day, my 60's Triumphs were my daily riders; but now I like hydraulic disc brakes and turn key, start and ride. Yes, I can still ride the vintage era bikes and my '68 out handles the modern Bonnies, There is nothing as sweet handling a s a 60's and 70's Bonneville. But that responsive handling had is downside. Headshake at high speeds that could easily turn into a tank slapper. I like the turn key rising of modern bikes and the ABS and adjustable suspension. Still it is treat to ride my '68. I like the kick start and love the responsive handling.

 

[sikatri]

As a collector of some old things I agree with CarlS, a classic is hard to replace and the value will only increase.

 

[hemibee]

Welcome to TT from just north of Houston.

 

[shanered6]

Hi there and welcome to TT

 

[triumph david]

TO TT from Mississippi, I have a 76 T140, i have to say you need to keep it, if nothing else take the battery out, put in the corner and cover it up for later.