Newbie about to purchase a Bonnie - Triumph Forum: Triumph Rat Motorcycle Forums
» Main Menu

Discussion Forums
 » Twins
 » Tiger
 » General
 » RAT

Features
 » Blogs

Motorcycle.com Links

Contribute
 » Photo

Motorcycle Forums
» Insurance
» Sponsors

Twins Talk Discussion of Hinckley Triumph Twin related matters and topics.

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 03-09-2008, 09:57 PM   #1 (permalink)
Member
Super Sidecars
 
PhxTrump's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 49
Newbie about to purchase a Bonnie

Hey Guys

I need some input on the newer Bonnie's. I am looking to buy a 2001 and up Bonneville but needs any input available. I hear that after 2002 they were not making them in the England anymore. Also 2007 started making bigger engines, is that even something to consider. Please give any and all input....It is well appreciated.

Here is one that I was looking at. It has about 6500 miles.

http://phoenix.craigslist.org/mcy/553995313.html

Thanks
PhxTrump is offline   Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links
Advertisement
 
Old 03-09-2008, 10:10 PM   #2 (permalink)
Senior Member
World SuperBike
 
Kirkus51's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Colorado
Posts: 1,876
Thumbs up

I saw the Bonnie Black you're looking at on Craig's. Looks just fine. You really have to go over any used bike you buy. Make sure you feel around the fuel tank and feel for any rough spots leaks etc. Go for a ride for sure. I don't really think the year or size of the engine is important. They are all basically the same. They give good motorcycle.

I love my Bonnie and it's fun to ride around on. Go plunk down the dough and start riding.

As to where they're manufactured. Triumph has had a state of the art plant in Tailand for years. Engine components for just about all Triumphs have parts from that plant. I think they are still assembled in England though. My brother asked for the VIN on mine and this website he knows about said that it was assembled in England and mine's an 07.

Last edited by Kirkus51; 03-09-2008 at 10:16 PM. Reason: more info
Kirkus51 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-09-2008, 10:29 PM   #3 (permalink)
Senior Member
Pole Position
 
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Stuart Fl
Posts: 3,753
Thumbs up New Bonne Sorta

They were made in England till 07. The 790 is a real good motor. I got one! They are all 865's now. As said - no real difference , till you talk to the super bike builders & they will tell ya that the 790 will rev higher & is a bit peppier due to the cams it has. I can attest to that since I ride often w/ an 07 - 865 & there isnt much real difference. The 790 is more buildable since you dont have to do the cams as you would in an 865? Whatever you get- these are great bikes. Was my 1st & now my last!! Gonna stop making them as we know them in 09. The once again will become "true" classics once again! I got mine- get yours & ride safe!! They have a tendency to gather crowds- so be ready!! Its an every day thing, so if you get one- know a little about the bike!! Ride on & safe!!!
__________________
CAPT D
CAPTDON is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-09-2008, 10:35 PM   #4 (permalink)
Senior Member
Formula Extreme
Favourite Bike: my '09 Streetie
 
neuroboy74's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Boston, MA
Posts: 851
Other Motorcycle: right, i wish. . .
just about my exact bike. i had a friend who's been riding a while give it a once over and a quick test ride. love the bike. . . if it's in good shape go for it.
__________________
http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/2076/homestarqa6.gif
neuroboy74 is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-09-2008, 10:42 PM   #5 (permalink)
Senior Member
Formula Extreme
Favourite Bike: 2012 Tiger 800 ABS
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Omaha, NE
Posts: 429
My 2007 Bonneville T100 was assembled in England. You can tell from the 11th digit of the VIN number. A "J" = England, a "T" = Thailand. Quality should be the same either way.
__________________
2012 Triumph Tiger 800 ABS.
Pauljo is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-09-2008, 11:18 PM   #6 (permalink)
Member
Super Sidecars
 
PhxTrump's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Posts: 49
Thanks guys for all of the input. CAPTDON, why are they going to stop in '09? I will keep you guys updated on what I do. Keep the input coming.
PhxTrump is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-10-2008, 02:46 AM   #7 (permalink)
Senior Member
Moto Grand Prix
Favourite Bike: '05 Bonnie Black
 
mecscc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: NE Ohio
Posts: 3,094
Other Motorcycle: '06 Vulcan 500 LTd ~Sue's
Don: where do you get the info that they will stop making the Bonnie as we know it in 2009?
__________________
Monte

"The Old Ohio Preacher Man"
mecscc is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-10-2008, 03:01 AM   #8 (permalink)
Senior Member
SuperSport
Favourite Bike: Suzuki DL650
 
uzidzit's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,005
Other Motorcycle: 2002 bonneville
Extra Motorcycle: '80 Suzuki GS250 TSCC
The rmor about quitting in '09

Think a little The bonnie series is there best selling line, and they just went to the trouble of designing the FI system for it,


WHY would they have gone to that expense, not to mention the new assy plant in Thailand to just discontinue the thing in two model years?????????????
__________________
"Peter, It seems like you have been missing a lot of work recently, well Bob I wouldn't say that I've been missing it"
ENOUGH, go out and ride!
uzidzit is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-10-2008, 05:29 AM   #9 (permalink)
Senior Member
Commentator
Favourite Bike: 2010 Street Triple 675R
 
Old Scratcher's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2007
Location: Atherton Tablelands Nth Qld Australia
Posts: 8,303
Other Motorcycle: '03 Ducati SS1000 (Sons)
Extra Motorcycle: Scrambler (crashed & sold
I thought he was refering to the EFI.
I haven't heard any rumours about an '09 discontinuation.
Though we may have just started one.
__________________
"They told me I was goin to have to work for my living, & all I wanna do is ride. I don't care where we're goin from here. So Honey you decide" Jackson Browne (the Road & The Sky)
Old Scratcher is offline   Reply With Quote
Old 03-10-2008, 09:35 AM   #10 (permalink)
Senior Member
Formula Extreme
Favourite Bike: 1985 Honda V65 Magna
 
yonder's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Raleigh, NC [USA]
Posts: 402
That doesn't sound right at all.

Triumph went to a lot of trouble and expense to introduce EFI in 2009, and a lot of retooling, engineering, testing, and certifications were needed to make that happen. I have a hard time believing they would do that just to get one more year out before calling it quits.
__________________
I have sold my Triumph and will no longer be active here. The community here was great, but I found the experience of owning a Triumph & especially dealing with warranty work to be quite unsatisfactory.
yonder is offline   Reply With Quote
Sponsored Links
Advertisement
 
Reply

Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are On


Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Possible purchase stu Sprint Forum 4 06-27-2007 11:28 PM
Bonnie Newbie billyburger Twins Technical Talk 13 04-27-2007 11:21 AM
NEWBIE! 07 Bonnie VS 07 T-100 stomp13 Twins Technical Talk 8 10-10-2006 04:51 PM
Newbie with 05 Bonnie Black seeking advice on America Lincoln Twins Talk 1 03-26-2006 09:43 PM
newbie w/ 71 bonnie basket case buggy Classic, Vintage & Veteran 10 07-05-2004 11:56 AM

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.2

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:44 AM.



Motorcycle News, Videos and Reviews
Kawasaki Forum Ducati Forum Harley Davidson Yamaha R1 BMW S1000RR Forum
Vulcan Forums Ducati Monster V-Rod Forum Yamaha R6 Kawasaki Z1000
Kawasaki ZX Forum Honda 600RR Harley Forum YZF-R6 Forum Sportbike Forum
Kawasaki ZX-10R Honda 1000RR Suzuki SV Yamaha FZ8 Can Am Spyder
Kawasaki KLR 650 Honda RC51 Suzuki V-Strom Star Motorcycles Aprilia Forum
Kawasaki Versys Honda Fury Suzuki GSXR Triumph Forum KTM Forum
Kawasaki EX-500 Honda Goldwing GSX-R Forum Triumph 675 Victory Forums

Garage Plus vBulletin Plugins by Drive Thru Online, Inc.

Search Engine Optimization by vBSEO 3.3.2