Triumphrat

Shelby2809 · 11-01-2012, 09:38 AM

I made the jump last night and bought a 2009 Bonneville. I've had many bikes over the years, but this is the first one in many years that I spent time in the garage last night just admiring it. I thought I'd share.

I know the picture isn't the best, but I'll get a few better ones soon.

Jim

illmonk · 11-01-2012, 12:19 PM

helluva start, and a nice looking bike!

Grimsby53 · 11-01-2012, 12:33 PM

Conrats! She's a looker, even in low-res. Mods?

WindTherapy · 11-01-2012, 12:45 PM

very sweet. welcome to the club. Are you ready for every guy over 60 to talk to you about the one he had when he was young?

RumRunner · 11-01-2012, 12:53 PM

Welcome to the fold. Knoxville has an Active Rat Pack you should get in touch with them if you don't already know the guys. The ride a lot.

andrewp · 11-01-2012, 01:13 PM

cool!

Thruxtonbill · 11-01-2012, 04:17 PM

Very nice, congrats.

Shelby2809 · 11-01-2012, 05:38 PM

Thanks guys. I'm new to Knoxville, so I don't know too many people here, I'll have to look up the local clubs.

The mods are:

MS Engineering Tail and front windscreen
British Customs Exhaust
A remap tune, I'm not sure who's product it is.

Mods I would like to do, I want to find some spoke wheels. The mags are fine, but I love the look of spokes. I'm also not sure if I should take the tank to bare metal or find an aluminum one to match the tail. Lastly, some nice rear sets.

Thanks again for all the kind comments,

Jim

ozbon · 11-01-2012, 08:58 PM

Nice bike! As you probably know, alloy tanks are pretty expensive. Have you thought about painting the tail section Black to match the rest of the bike? It'd be a lot cheaper.

John

Shelby2809 · 11-01-2012, 09:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ozbon

Nice bike! As you probably know, alloy tanks are pretty expensive. Have you thought about painting the tail section Black to match the rest of the bike? It'd be a lot cheaper.

John

Yeah, I am thinking of both options, or using the money I'd save in the tank to paint the whole thing custom. I need to do some research and find a "look" I like. Thank you for the advise and keep it coming, I don't mind constructive criticism.