This stand system might be a good option if needed. It takes me a few minutes to setup and lifting is easy and safe.
Looking To Buy A Bonnie; They Seem Heavy!
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BAinLA
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OOH, duh. A Street triple. I "read" too quickly. That is a very fine bike but I prefer the standard/retro style. Also I don't like to see the frame on the sides of a bike (or whatever is going on there). Just my opinion. I've been away from biking for 35 years (until ~2020) so some of these changes are hard to accept. I like the upright position and I don't need to corner with the superbikes. Spirited yes, but no longer all-out or risking my a$$ at all.
I wonder if there is a tach kit for the Speed Twin 900. I'll ask tomorrow in the shop. That's a deal-breaker for me, no tach. I see the next post shows a jack of some sort. Thanks! -BA
BAinLA
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I like that and I like that bike. How is it riding with the forward pegs on the long drives? -BA
It has an electronic tac.
Can’t honestly say, I haven’t done many long rides. I do find it comfortable. I ride mostly inner city.
BAinLA
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Now that makes sense. I guess I was talking to a new salesman when I brought that up, the missing tachometer can, he had no comment. Thanks.
2WHEELST100
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Your welcome for the insight. I've been looking for a long time. 2023 doesn't seem to be holding any secret cards. A tip for moving your legs around are moving your heals, one at a time or both but not in traffic nimble situations, to the passenger pegs. I'm still waiting for my dresser bars, actually crash bars, to see if they offer a resting spot for a foot. A higher spec padded seat might raise the sitting position an inch.
2WHEELST100
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Paddock stand and bobbins are not a feature compatible on a Bonnie or Street Twin because of the mufflers. Perhaps the Scrambler?
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I agree about getting good info from a salesperson. A combination of sales, service, and parts guys will get you most of your answers. Lots of info on video bike reviews because sometimes they catch stuff while riding.
2WHEELST100
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I love the tachometer also. I watch revs over speed. I might tend to want to push into the upper limits for fun and knowing potential!
I look at the tach as well and listen to the engine. I don’t go faster than the traffic and generally there’s not much traffic when I’m out riding.
BAinLA
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Found a 2015 with less than 1000 miles on it. Haven't contacted the seller yet because it is 01:28 in the AM. Tomorrow (later in the day) I will call. Very good price being asked I think. It has just the speedo in the picture (no visible Tach) so I am assuming that it is a T-100. Wish me luck! -BA
Edit: I see that for 2015 there was a base Bonneville which I assume became the "Street Twin" later. So this is the low spec Triumph. Hmm. Still a good bike? Different sources say "496" or "507" Lbs. How much should I offer? Silver color. -BA
Edit: I see that for 2015 there was a base Bonneville which I assume became the "Street Twin" later. So this is the low spec Triumph. Hmm. Still a good bike? Different sources say "496" or "507" Lbs. How much should I offer? Silver color. -BA
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Sounds like a SE or Newchurch model. Air cooled? Spoked or cast wheels?
BAinLA
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It has cast wheels, what looks like an oil cooler behind the frame tubes and has matte black engine covers.
2WHEELST100
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Check here>>> 2015 Triumph Motorcycles Prices and Model List
If seller has a picture it would be worth a thousand words. Also check here>>> 2015 Triumph motorcycles technical specifications Shows all the 2015 models. Some might be special edition. The newest version 2021-2022 has the highest performance specs and features if that's an issue. T100's and variations are 900cc; T120's are 1200cc.
BAinLA
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I went to look at it. It is the standard Bonnie with a silver tank. Brand new bike with 835 miles on it. Bought it for his girl's first bike but she never got to like it. Asking $5500 USD.
I read reviews that say the springs/shocks are crap and that the front needs springs and alterations. Also heard that the F.I. is dodgy off-idle and caused one guy to drop it. Heard from FortNine (YouTube) that the brakes are not adequate. etc etc.
Now I don't know. I'm thinking over night to let him know. Was $8K new 6 years ago (purchased in 2016).
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Depends on what you’re looking for. I looked specifically for a carb version and pre 2007 when I was looking for my Thruxton. I wanted something I was comfortable working on, I specifically didn’t want fuel injection. At the time the motorcycle was well over a decade old and I paid slightly over 5K. Set your search criteria and a reasonable price range and go for it. That’s not a bad price, but if you question something about the model revise your criteria and look again.
Then search on. I wanted a tach model myself. Center stand I thought I wanted. The Thruxton doesn’t have one. I thought about installing one and even bought one. Then I looked at how it looks installed and decided to skip it for now. Keep looking. I thought many of the Bonnie standard models only come with a speedometer.
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