Triumphrat

e404pnf · 10-31-2006

Hi there everyone

I've been lurking around here for some time now, and have even posted a couple of times but haven't said a proper hello to everyone yet. So... Hello :-)

As it says to the left, I'm yet to be a proud Bonnie owner, but am working on the student loans as we speak so hope to join you soon (well obviously not working too hard though or I wouldn't be writing this!).

Anyway, hello's aside, the main purpose of this is to report back with a few pic's from the International Bike and Scooter Show held at the NEC. Triumph had a pretty big stand and the Twin's featured quite predominantly. Sorry for the poor quality - I forgot my camera so these are from my phone

Black & White T100

Green Scrambler... which I like the look of the more I see it!

Silver Bonnie (with a red tank cover & cowl, two tone seat and silver side cover)

Bonnie Back (with a few chrome bits)... and despite my better judgement the perspex badge looks pretty good in the flesh

And there were also a few oldies from the National Motorcycle Museum.

Triumph Thunderbird

Norton Dominator

Scrambler

BSA Firebird

The one disapointing thing was the Triumph freebies. But I managed to blag a spare Triumph Pin that's going free to a good home.

If you are interested PM me your address and I'll get it in the post to you in the next day or two :-D [some quick PM'ing from English_Spanner, so this now gone]

Well hopefully it wont be too long before I'm asking you guys for your opinions on exhausts, AI removal, oil choice... :razz:

See ya later
Gav

[ This message was edited by: e404pnf on 2006-10-31 08:14 ]

RoundSlide · 10-31-2006

Nice Pics, welcome!

doctorjay · 10-31-2006

Great Bikes and nice Pics...Which one are you buying?

tba-golfer · 10-31-2006

Welcome Gav!

Now get back to work!

Thanks for the pics.

e404pnf · 10-31-2006

Quote:

On 2006-10-31 06:57, doctorjay wrote:
Great Bikes and nice Pics...Which one are you buying?

I'm torn three ways at moment - I definitely want a Bonneville though. I know it's quite girlie, but it's the colour scheme thats proving difficult... The Black and Red T100 was my clear favourite of the 2006 range. However, I love the look of the silver standard bonnie with the blacked out engine and the Black & White T100 looks pretty sexy too. I bet there are more difficult decisions that need to be made in the world but this has stumped at the moment. I hoped seeing them would help but all look great!

Well, lunch is over and tba-golfer has spoken so I'd better get back to work :razz:

Gav

ChuckofTahoe · 10-31-2006

I agree that the routlette green is stunning in person and lame in the Triumph photos.

The local dealer has a 2007 roulette green Speed Triple on the floor. It is so cool looking that they already have a "sold do not sit" sign on it. Sold to one of the owners!

Nang · 11-01-2006

Can't agree about the perspex tank badge. It looks exactly like what it is, a plastic imitation.

e404pnf · 11-01-2006

Hi Nang,

I understand where you are coming from and I am not surprised that many (maybe even most) folk don't like the perspex badges. To some extent, I agree with you -- if you are trying to produce a "Retro Bike*" that imitates the look of the bikes of old as closely as possible it really doesn't fit. If however, you are trying to produce a "Modern Classic*" that has the feel of a bike from the 60's but with a definite modern twist, I think it can look pretty good. Below is a wider shot of the bike with the perspex badge and personally I think it works...

It all comes down to personal opinion though. One of the great things about the Bonnie is that it's a great blank canvas to make your own

* Sorry couldn't think of a better pair of phrases -- hope you know what I mean

MA0458 · 11-01-2006

Hi Gav! and welcome!