Triumphrat

adamh · 10-03-2005, 11:10 AM

First off thanks to everyone who advised me on TORs for my new Bonnie T100. I picked it up on Thursday with them fitted and it was love at first ride! Just a couple more Qs:

1. although I'm an experienced driver, the T100 is my first bike and it's idling speed sounds quite fast to my untrained ear. I realise this is a "how long's a piece of string" question, but is this usual?

2. any views on boots? I'm currently using Timberlands but want a gear pad on the instep. I'm told Altberg's are a good bet - anyone have firm views on such trivia?

Thanks again, Adam

SpeedyPete · 10-03-2005, 11:33 AM

Adam,

Idle: Your idle speed is contollable by the idle adjust screw just below the LHS carb. Its the black plastic dial about the size of a the head of a golf tee. I ususally ride the bike until its fully warm then set the idle speed to around 1000 rpm.

Boots: I ride with short cruiser boots that I bought from cruiser works (see below). I love these boots - warm, dry, light, protective all that jazz. FYI, since they are short I've had to buy riding pants about an inch longer than I normally wear. Not sure if you want to buy from this company because I received a letter saying they were going out of business. Their website looks like its still a going concern but caveat emptor.

Enjoy!

PetePage Title

badrufus · 10-03-2005, 11:47 AM

I bought a pair of Triumph Expeditions about 3000 miles ago, and have been quite satisfied. They are surprisingly comfortable given all the protection they offer, and are waterproof, something that may be important in your location. Would suggest you avoid laced boots on a motorcycle--the laces can hang up on bike parts and cause a spill at a stop.

Liontari · 10-03-2005, 12:57 PM

I wear the HD Amarillo cowboy-styled boots (cover the HD logo, of course). They are perfect on the Bonnie: fit the pegs just right; great traction on the soles; thick enough to resist shifter wear but slip under it nicely; over the calf to protect ankles and prevent pipe burns; comfortable to wear, and look extremely cool.

DrBeast · 10-03-2005, 02:28 PM

hi adam

first , give it at least 20 min to warm up before your final idle adjustment - I keep mine round 950rpm , but it runs slower than that until it's up to operating temp.

and , boots ,advice from our US colleagues all excellent, however - altbergs are superb , and come highly recommended by Ride and Bike magazine. I myself however , am a keen BMW fan , and use Contur Plus boots, which suit my strangely teutonic feet. A bit pricey , but hey , I'm worth it

All the best
Beast

BillT100 · 10-03-2005, 07:09 PM

My idle is set at about 1100 rpm.

Bill

CarlS · 10-03-2005, 09:44 PM

1100 rpm here, too.

Lobo · 10-04-2005, 07:20 AM

The owners handbook says to set idle at 1000 rpm. However, I find that rather fast so I've set mine to the first stop on the rev counter, which I presume is 500 rpm. It means I have to blip the throttle when its cold, but otherwise its fine.

macamx · 10-04-2005, 11:44 AM

I would just forget about setting the idle untill the engine has at least 500 miles on it and it is starting to free up a bit. Stalling on you first bike can be embarrassing and possibly expensive if it catches you off balance. so unless it is ticking over really to fast then just leave it high for the safety margin it gives you.