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Message started by marine5317 on 07/22/10 at 17:30:38

Title: my new ride
Post by marine5317 on 07/22/10 at 17:30:38

http://p1.bikepics.com/pics/2010/07/22/bikepics-2024212-800.jpg 2010 Triumph Bonneville T-100

I had my 2007 S40 for 2 years and really loved it. I thought I would try 1 more bike as I am 74 and this makes number 10 so I'll probably quit after this one. I have to say that this is the smoothest bike I've ever ridden.
Ride Safe
Marine5317

Title: Re: my new ride
Post by bill67 on 07/22/10 at 17:33:37

Are you talking about engine or the suspension?

Title: Re: my new ride
Post by marine5317 on 07/22/10 at 18:03:20

Bill, I am saying that everything about the bike, the way that it shifts, the smoothness of the engine and the way that it rides and handles.

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Marine5317

Title: Re: my new ride
Post by babyhog on 07/22/10 at 18:20:51

Wow, that's a beaut! You are awesome! Enjoy!

Title: Re: my new ride
Post by Boule’tard on 07/22/10 at 18:55:33

Nice one! And you can still do babyhog's scavenger hunt ;)

Title: Re: my new ride
Post by kimchris1 on 07/22/10 at 19:49:39

Very nice looking bike. Ma ke sure you keep us informed of the many wonderful rides it looks like it will bring you.. Kim :)

Title: Re: my new ride
Post by John_D FSO on 07/23/10 at 04:50:44

Very nice! I've always really liked the looks of those. 8-)

Title: Re: my new ride
Post by Stimpy on 07/23/10 at 10:15:04

gorgeous bike, good choice ;)

Title: Re: my new ride
Post by groupus on 07/23/10 at 11:39:58

fap ;D

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Post by LostArtist on 07/23/10 at 12:02:44

very nice :) love triumphs!

Title: Re: my new ride
Post by mick on 07/23/10 at 12:27:34

nice looking bike,It's good to see the Brits can still make a good looking bike,when they want to.
Side by side with Harley the harley would not stand a chance,and costs twice as much.

Title: Re: my new ride
Post by Stimpy on 07/23/10 at 14:50:01

fap

;D ;D ;D ;D

...hadn't heard that one in a while

Title: Re: my new ride
Post by LostArtist on 07/23/10 at 15:29:10

0C08020A1509040D080C0418610 wrote:

nice looking bike,It's good to see the Brits can still make a good looking bike,when they want to.
Side by side with Harley the harley would not stand a chance,and costs twice as much.

the harley sportster 883 which is what would compete with the Triumph Bonneville with the about 800 CC engine is actually cheaper than a Triumph, the Triumph still blows the harley out of the water though in performance but you are paying about $1700 more

Title: Re: my new ride
Post by mick on 07/24/10 at 05:58:44

do the pistons still fire at the same time ? As I recall they used to ,and it caused lots of not so good vibrations.

Title: Re: my new ride
Post by marine5317 on 07/24/10 at 06:17:51

4A4E444C534F424B4E4A425E270 wrote:

do the pistons still fire at the same time ? As I recall they used to ,and it caused lots of not so good vibrations.

My owners manual shows 270 degrees for the T-100. It runs smooth as a sewing machine. In fact I've already changed my muffs to Stainless Ride which look the same but have a deep throaty sound as the are straight though. i haven't noticed and big gain in performance but now it dosen't sound like a sewing machine.

Ride Safe
Marine5317

Title: Re: my new ride
Post by Midnightrider on 07/24/10 at 07:27:21

Congrats. I've owned 3 of the new age Triumphs. In my opinion they are the best built motorcycles. I'm sure she will serve you well.

Title: Re: my new ride
Post by bill67 on 07/24/10 at 17:34:41

Triumph motors cycles say the Bonny fires at 360,the American at 270 which should be smoother and torquer.

Title: Re: my new ride
Post by jef.savage on 07/24/10 at 17:39:40

just beautiful!

Title: Re: my new ride
Post by marine5317 on 07/25/10 at 12:12:15

3F3431316B6A5D0 wrote:

Triumph motors cycles say the Bonny fires at 360,the American at 270 which should be smoother and torquer.

Bill, on page 108 of my 2010 owners manual is reads,
Bonneville Bonneville T-100
360 degrees 270degrees
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Marine5317

Title: Re: my new ride
Post by drharveys on 07/25/10 at 18:05:38

The manual that came with my '06 says Bonneville, T-100 and Thruxton are all 360, and the America and Speedmaster are 270. Doesn't list the Scrambler, which I believe is also a 270 degree engine.

Of course, that was when they still had carburetors, not EFI with carbie-looking covers!

And you're preaching to the choir about the Bonnie!

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e204/drharveys/Triumph/DSC00744.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e204/drharveys/Triumph/DSC00737.jpg

http://i40.photobucket.com/albums/e204/drharveys/Triumph/TriumphantEspresso.jpg

I've swapped the shocks for Hagons, and added a Supeerbrace fork brace. Now they have a Superbrace that's made for fork gaiters, which not only look retro-cool, but they keep the crud out of the fork seals!

Title: Re: my new ride
Post by bill67 on 07/25/10 at 18:20:56

If you look at horsepower and torque figures you will see the 270 is at lower rpm tan the 360,And the T-100 is the higher rpm figures. Go to Triumphs home page and you can see it all,I seen the page marine said and it says what he said,but I think its a mistake.