Triumph Bonneville

Cruzergirl · 02-21-2010, 08:27 AM

I traded with one of my students for the short ride from the Navy schoolhouse to the museum on base.

Who knew!?

I found myself wishing the museum was 50 miles away instead of 5. The throttle response was smooth, smooth, smooth. I thought I wouldn't like the riding position but it seemed just right for the feeling I had (I wanted to find some twisties RIGHT NOW!

Then there was my bike, right behind me to the right...loud as f*ck and annoying as hell. One twist of the throttle and I could have ditched her... tee hee hee

Time to expand my horizons I guess...

BTW: Whoever recommended TPG glacier gloves for cold weather riding....they don't work. My fingers ffffroze on a short 26 mile ride. So much for that $80.

Dave · 02-21-2010, 10:12 AM

p twins are great arent they?

Cruzergirl · 02-21-2010, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

p twins are great arent they?

It was like an epiphany. Great ride.

smileyman · 02-21-2010, 01:14 PM

What Year model Bonnie? I sure like the way the last gen looks and sounds...

Phenix_Rider · 02-21-2010, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Cruzergirl

It was like an epiphany. Great ride.

Welcome to my world

Dave · 02-21-2010, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Phenix_Rider

Welcome to my world

yours is different from mine or the bonnie. We have 360 degree cranks compared to your 180

Cruzergirl · 02-21-2010, 03:17 PM

I'll take pictures and post them tomorrow (well, if he rides to school). I have no idea what year it was.

ontwo · 02-22-2010, 12:34 PM

The Bonnies are fun. I've got a friend with an 08 for sale

Cruzergirl · 02-23-2010, 05:43 PM

As promised, here are a couple pictures of the bike I got to ride. Great fun. I may have to look at something other than a cruiser for my next bike. Not that I don't LOVE my bike you understand!

Particle Man · 02-23-2010, 05:46 PM

that's a gorgeous ride

02-21-2010, 08:27 AM	#1
Cruzergirl Its a good day. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pace, FL Moto: Victory Kingpin Low Posts: 951	Triumph Bonneville I traded with one of my students for the short ride from the Navy schoolhouse to the museum on base. Who knew!? I found myself wishing the museum was 50 miles away instead of 5. The throttle response was smooth, smooth, smooth. I thought I wouldn't like the riding position but it seemed just right for the feeling I had (I wanted to find some twisties RIGHT NOW! Then there was my bike, right behind me to the right...loud as fck and annoying as hell. One twist of the throttle and I could have ditched her... tee hee hee Time to expand my horizons I guess... BTW: Whoever recommended TPG glacier gloves for cold weather riding....they don't work. My fingers ffffroze on a short 26 mile ride. So much for that $80. Last edited by Cruzergirl; 02-21-2010 at 08:47 AM..*

02-21-2010, 01:14 PM	#4
smileyman White Trash Hero Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NW Arkansas Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition Posts: 4,895	What Year model Bonnie? I sure like the way the last gen looks and sounds... __________________ Arkriders.com To be the best you must first be willing to risk the worst!

02-23-2010, 05:46 PM	#10
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	that's a gorgeous ride __________________ I'm not "fat." I'm "Enlarged to show texture." Handle every stressful situation like a DOG: If you can't eat it or hump it, pi$$ on it & walk away.

02-21-2010, 10:12 AM	#2
Dave Chaotic Neutral Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Cherry Hill NJ Moto: GV1200 Madura, Hawk gt Posts: 13,992	p twins are great arent they?

02-21-2010, 03:17 PM	#7
Cruzergirl Its a good day. Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Pace, FL Moto: Victory Kingpin Low Posts: 951	I'll take pictures and post them tomorrow (well, if he rides to school). I have no idea what year it was.

02-22-2010, 12:34 PM	#8
ontwo Designated Drinker Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: shitville Moto: 2009 ZX6R Posts: 1,661	The Bonnies are fun. I've got a friend with an 08 for sale