Triumphrat

R0B · 01-13-2013, 04:19 PM

I removed the factory shocks from my 2004 Bonnie. The lower bushes on both sides were nearly welded on......I had to destroy them and apply heat. The replacement have gone on with some light grease.....I doubt that replacements are available.......

Rob

gbc · 01-13-2013, 05:45 PM

Since my team was no where near the play offs in this thing we call American football, I spent the entire afternoon cleaning and waxing all three bikes, listening to classic rock and roll, and consuming Coors Light. The mountains were blue and it was a good day.......

RickMcCl · 01-13-2013, 06:05 PM

Believe it or not; it's been in the 80's (F) here every day since last Monday, so I've been using the Bonnie every day except one to get around. (Bought a new AR that day, and it would have been "bad form" to haul it home on my back on the bike!)

We're talking tee shirt and jeans as riding apparel.

Rick

cashmore1985 · 01-13-2013, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by R0B

I removed the factory shocks from my 2004 Bonnie. The lower bushes on both sides were nearly welded on......I had to destroy them and apply heat. The replacement have gone on with some light grease.....I doubt that replacements are available.......

Rob

Replacement bushes for stock Triumph shocks are not officially available. You may be able to get some from a dealer that has used busted shocks lying around.

tntriumph · 01-14-2013, 03:43 PM

Went for a 150 mile ride Saturday with some Triumph riding pals. About 50 miles of our ride was on the twisty and scenic Cherohala Skyway on the TN/NC border. Unusually warm January temps in the low 70s.

Johnnystriple · 01-14-2013, 05:24 PM

Ordered a new set of clutch/brake levers today and started the bonny up for little, after taking it off the battery tender.

coachconnor · 01-14-2013, 07:26 PM

Rode it to work (78 degrees on the way home). Installed knurled idle mix screws, made some carb runs, nice. Put a script Bonneville sticker on the top of the tank (gold leaf color). The more I fiddle with this thing the better I like it (smells like two wheel addiction).

Moogs · 01-15-2013, 03:13 AM

Finally rode it after 6 weeks waiting for correct aftermarket parts, err parts.

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Big Bad Wolf · 01-15-2013, 12:31 PM

It has been a busy January... British Customs sleeper performance package, chromed valve cover and other various chromed parts.

Racetech springs went on up front and really sorted out the front end.

Installed an LED insert into the Maund Speed rear tail light adapter housing, it is bright! Shock mount rear turn signals installed...

It looks and sounds just like I want it. Very happy

Checkers · 01-15-2013, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cashmore1985

Replacement bushes for stock Triumph shocks are not officially available. You may be able to get some from a dealer that has used busted shocks lying around.

Quote:

Originally Posted by R0B

I removed the factory shocks from my 2004 Bonnie. The lower bushes on both sides were nearly welded on......I had to destroy them and apply heat. The replacement have gone on with some light grease.....I doubt that replacements are available.......

Rob

You can use the shock bushings from a Kawasaki ZRX (mine was a '99). Make sure to order the TOP Kawi bushing, you can use it for the top or bottom of the Triumph shock.