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boudiepitbull · 11-16-2012, 11:03 PM

If it wasn't for the Hinckley Bonnie I'd still be riding my Shovelhead, or pushing my Shovelhead. I did a lot of that....

Kirkus51 · 11-17-2012, 01:32 AM

I believe that at one time the NewBonnie was half of Triumphs sales. I still think it's the best seller of the Triumph line-up. No statistics to back that up, but this is the internet and since I said it.... It must be true....

Casper · 11-17-2012, 02:58 AM

I think the Bonneville 2 has been a great success for Triumph.

In particular as witnessed by this forum sales in the USA have been excellent. Triumph and the USA have a special relationship IMHO.

You only have to look at the very many custom versions as well as the ''ordinary'' versions.

In 2006 I took delivery of my first Bonneville and with Norman Hyde pipes it was a thing of beauty (790cc version with twin carbs in cardinal red.) I loved it........

But look at this lovely beast, Streetmaster version.....

My main (negative) comment about the Hinckley Bonneville is the weight of the frame and the engine, but overall a very good bike. I like the newest version with the comstar wheels and slightly smaller tyres.

Casper

Irishguy · 11-17-2012, 07:25 AM

My baby, Black Betty, will be 12 years old in January of of 2013. According to the sticker on her frame she was born on January of 2001. I think she must be one of the early ones. Almost 30,000 miles and zero trouble. Both valve checks were spot on. Never even a cam cover leak. I try to take her out and flog her on a regular basis. She seems to like it.

Casper · 11-17-2012, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Irishguy

My baby, Black Betty, will be 12 years old in January of of 2013. According to the sticker on her frame she was born on January of 2001. I think she must be one of the early ones. Almost 30,000 miles and zero trouble. Both valve checks were spot on. Never even a cam cover leak. I try to take her out and flog her on a regular basis. She seems to like it.

She's lookin' finger lickin' good Irish Guy

Great bike.

Casper

triumpt120rv · 11-17-2012, 09:10 AM

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You've really got to get out more there buddy!

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Yeah, T120, you do have to get out more.

I've seen three.

Less Forum, more Freedom. I hear ya. Today is a perfect day. I'll take that advice. Cheers.

gkgeiger · 11-17-2012, 10:00 AM

I had a new '66 T120R and can't wait to add a T100 or Thruxton to my garage. Can't make up my mind. It will happen, it's just a matter of time.

gkgeiger · 11-17-2012, 10:09 AM

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I think 250,000 Bonnies up until 1972. I've only seen one Hinckley and that's Dogtired's but I believe more have been made.

Does anyone know the production number for the new Bonnie?

triumpt120rv · 11-17-2012, 03:54 PM

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I've only seen one Hinckley and that's Dogtired's but I believe more have been made.

Saw another today. That makes two of the buggers.

P.S. I'm not "up" on the new Bonnies but it seems to me after 12 years a substantial "upgrade/change" in styling and performance is due although still maintaining the 60's classic retro look. I know the Bonnie line is successful and profitable for the company ("don't fix what's not broken"), but many owners might be ready for a Triumph "retro upgrade/change".

P.S. You guys are soon going to be "Old Hinckley Guy claiming he owned one "back in the day.""

Greaser · 11-17-2012, 04:03 PM

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P.S. You guys are soon going to be "Old Hinckley Guy claiming he owned one "back in the day.""

I already am.

"I've been riding Triumphs since before they made air cooled bikes!"