Triumphrat

KF6VGZ · 08-24-2006

I finally got my class M1 license today. So, why not celebrate by sharing some pics!

The Honda was purchased by my dad, brand new in 1970, for $728, and that included two helmets! "Smiles" (the bike's name) has just over 4,100 miles on her.

I bought the T100 a couple weeks ago as a longer range cruiser. Gotta keep the Honda low mileage. :wink:

The previous owner did the usual mods...so of course, the bike is nice and loud! :razz:

I'm always scouring the net for news and tech-talk about Triumph and Honda stuff. Gotta learn all I can about these timeless bikes.

-Craig™

ravnhaus · 08-24-2006

You have nice set of bikes!
The blue and white Bonnie is sweet.
The Honda ain't too bad either!
Which one are you riding tomorrow?

oldsport · 08-24-2006

Both bikes look great. I like that little Honda. I've been looking around for one. Either a CB or CL350.

What camera do you have? The colors come through very nicely.

I don't know, but it looks like the rear on the Triumph might be a little low on air?

Be sure to take it easy for a good while to give all the automatic reaction stuff time to get well programmed in your brain.

toocaffeinated · 08-24-2006

Hey Craig,
Welcome and congrats on the new Bonnie. The Honda looks very nice too! Bought it for $728? Wanna sell it for $750 --- you make a profit of $22 :-D :-D :-D

meatwagon · 08-24-2006

Hey welcome to the forum from another San Diegan.There's a few of us here.We should hook up and ride sometime.I like your bikes.

dazco · 08-25-2006

Nice bonnie, but it's the honda that intrigues me cuz i had the scrambler version of that bike in the same color. I believe the "CL" as you cited. Man, back in the early 70's i was so hot for that bike i had to have one. Wound up selling many posessions to get it. Then wrecked it totally a few weeks later ! Those old hondas were great bikes. Makes me wanna see if i can find one as a daily commuter for gas savings. Not sure i'd enjoy riding it any less than my speedy.

Milkman · 08-25-2006

Next Thursday(August 31st) is the last vintage car/motorcycle show in Downtown La Mesa for the summer. Maybe the local "new bonnie" owners should show up to represent!

MA0458 · 08-25-2006

Howdy! and welcome!

KF6VGZ · 08-25-2006

Thanks for the compliments. :-D

Bonnie is a work in progress. The previous owner abused her. It's taken alot of elbow grease to clean up the bike. Plus a new rear tire, chain & chaingaurd, new spark plugs and wires, etc.

I don't mind the necessities, being as full asking price wasn't paid. :hammer:

The sound of this bike is thrilling every time it's fired up! :wow:

meatwagon · 08-25-2006

Milkman,what time does that get started? I may come on over for dinner at Por Favor and take in the sites.I didn't know bikes were there.