I've been on the Bonneville forum since May, 2005, and have gained a good understanding of the bike's strong and weak points. However, I have a good riding buddy who is getting off his BMW R1150RT, thinking he wants to go to a slightly smaller, more traditional bike. The TBird Sport has caught his eye, but neither he nor I know anything about the 885cc triples.
He has spent a couple hours and over a hundred miles on my 03 T100, really likes the bike, but still believes he wants that additional 20-25hp and three cylinder smoothness provided by the TBird (actual or perceived??)
Any long time TBird/Sport riders here who could offer any positive or negative comments about the TBird/TBird Sport? Anyone that's owned both the Bird and a Bonnie could certainly offer some good info.
- overall reliability
- ride position
- ride quality and handling with stock suspension
- suitability of stock saddle
- long distance capability
- any items or parts that are notorious for breaking
- available hard luggage/mounts
- other?
If you'd like, drop me a PM instead of posting to the open forum.
Bob
He has spent a couple hours and over a hundred miles on my 03 T100, really likes the bike, but still believes he wants that additional 20-25hp and three cylinder smoothness provided by the TBird (actual or perceived??)
Any long time TBird/Sport riders here who could offer any positive or negative comments about the TBird/TBird Sport? Anyone that's owned both the Bird and a Bonnie could certainly offer some good info.
- overall reliability
- ride position
- ride quality and handling with stock suspension
- suitability of stock saddle
- long distance capability
- any items or parts that are notorious for breaking
- available hard luggage/mounts
- other?
If you'd like, drop me a PM instead of posting to the open forum.
Bob