Triumphrat

CTF · 09-14-2005, 03:15 PM

I am in the market for a T100 (likely a 2006 as I can't find any good used or 2005's here) I plan on using the bike primarily around town and on short country drives, however, I would also like to take the bike on some 3-4 day trips. How well does the bonnie handle longer trips? Comfort? Gear storage? Any tips/recommendations are greatly appreciated.

Brooksie · 09-14-2005, 03:49 PM

Be prepared for ALOT of answers. For the use you indicate, you will love the Bonnie, either 790 engine or 865. It is great around town and handles short trips like a champ. I've had mine out on a 10 hour (600 mile) day twice and the bike handled it just fine. Does well on the highway with a small removable deflector screen, runiing 75+ all day long. You're not going to dust any 600 cc crotch rockets, but who cares!You may suprise them in the twisties! BUY THE TRIUMPH! :razz:

markbvt · 09-14-2005, 04:08 PM

One of my main riding buddies rides a Honda CBR600RR, and I'm actually faster than he is in the twisties. He'll pull away on the straights, of course, but I'll catch up to him in the curvey sections -- on the rare occasions, that is, that he's riding in front of me.

--mark

Brooksie · 09-14-2005, 04:17 PM

That CBR600RR is a screamer! Just goes to show ya, its not the size of your engine, its the size of your b----! The Bonnie is going to be much more user friendly for "all round" use than the CBR anyway. You should give him a crack with a new Speed Triple and watch him WEEP!

Thunder_Forever · 09-14-2005, 04:18 PM

I took mine for a week and a half camping trip in the Rockies. I bought a big luggage rack and attached my own military breadbags and lots of gear with bungees. I must have looked like a homeless biker. It was awesome, the bikes do real well. Mine's jetted for 5,280ft. (Mile High Denver) but I was at elevations of over 12,000ft at times with no problems. You can count on the Bonnie. I do recommend a battery tender as a means to ensure reliability in the bike. With proper care and maintainance, this baby will last forever.
I think the best part about the bonneville is variety. I have enough parts now to pack enough stuff on for a long haul, or strip it down to the cafe style in town.

CTF · 09-14-2005, 04:24 PM

Would you guys recommend a luggage rack or a sissy bar to strap gear to?

Brooksie · 09-14-2005, 04:24 PM

Thunder hit it right on the head! This is a grat bike and I will keep it forever just for those reasons. I amy get a larger bike for touring next summer, but I will keep the Bonnie when I'm done. It has more character than a whole row of identical hogs parked outside the tavern!

Brooksie · 09-14-2005, 04:30 PM

CTF-the the Renntec from newbonneville or the Triumph high back rest. The high backrest is cool because you can take it on/off in minutes and it will also adapt the grab rail. Unfortunately, Triumph does not sell just the grab rail. I have seen any backrest/rack combos yet, but hang in there, somebady will make it.

markbvt · 09-14-2005, 06:56 PM

Quote:

On 2005-09-14 14:17, Brooksie wrote:
You should give him a crack with a new Speed Triple and watch him WEEP!

Or the new Daytona 675. Believe me, I want to!

Of course, he's lusting after a Daytona 675 now too...

--mark

jreagan · 09-14-2005, 07:09 PM

I have some TourMaster Sport bags on my T100. I recently went from New Hampshire to Deals Gap and back. Bike was fine. You might have to get used to the stock seat or upgrade.