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tccox

Next Saturday I pick up my new, 2007 Black and Red T100 Bonneville. A great deal from the dealer and he's a good dealer I've dealt with for many years.

This is my 6th English motorbike the others being
1968 BSA 250 Starfire bought new
1968 Triumph Tr6R (Single carb 650 for you youngsters)
1971 BSA Rocket III A75V Bought New
1972 Norton Commando bought New
1969 Bonneville Used

Over the years many other bikes, Several BMWS but my first love has and always will be English Motorbikes.

Funny going back to a Bonneville. I just sold my St1300 (Pan European) about 4 weeks ago. I'm going from one of the most technically complex motorcycles on this earth to one of the least complex, back to the basics I guess. But funny thing, I never had a English motorcycle let me down, I was never stranded by one and actually never had the oil leaks so many complained about. I’m hoping I get the same service from this new Bonnie…

Any advice to a new owner would be much appreciated.

One thing Dealer is about 85 miles away . The ONLY way to get home is 85 miles on Interstate 85. And I’m worried about new engine break in. Any suggestions ??????

Thanks All

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TCCox
Charlotte, NC
2007 Bonneville T100

wenzel850

I'd be concerned to if I was in your shoes.

I was lucky there was another way home other than I-80 when I picked up my T100.

Spend sometime with mapquest or mapblast or 1 of the other mapping services on the Internet and you may find a new way home. Maybe it could provide you with some really interesting roads.

Good luck and enjoy your new bike.

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Quentin

"01-20-2009 I can't wait"

SCCTrim

Congrats. Don't concern yourself with the highway ride, cycle the motor thru the rpm range and make 3 stops. At each stop downshift and let the motor "brake" the bike.

Don't keep the bike in the same rpm range for the whole ride, ride 55 for a while, then take it to 75 for a while. It's important to get the rings seated, engine braking or downshifting and letting the motor wind up a bit is good for it.

Hop off 85 somewhere for lunch, a short break...whatever.

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doctorjay

Consider having the AI removed ahead of time to reduce blueing of headers and pipes....otherwise, have a great ride....

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nortn1

ride it like you stole it

KaptWilly

Hey tccox,
Congrats on your new bike! With your experience, I'm sure you're gonna love the new Bonneville.
I picked up my '07 (traded in the wore-out '72 I've had...well, since '72!) and rode home 250 miles on the 101. I kept the speed mellow, and varied velocity a bit as I went. No worries! Enjoy! There's a lot of "Science" out there, telling you what is best for break-in ranging from "Don't ride the bike at all" to "Ride it hard, all out, go crazy". The truth is, the bike is solid, not intended for the racing circut, and as long as you don't run a constant speed or extemely high revs for a long period in the first 5-600 miles you're good to go. Change that run-in oil out at 500, and for goodness sakes, don't listen to any knuckle-heads telling you your bike isn't British 'cause it wasn't "assembled" at Hinkley. Oh Brother!
Cheers,
Willy

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Willys Silver Bonnie
Willys 69 T100c

tccox

Forgot to add, I have to have some kind of luggage If I'm going to use this bike to comute to work. I was thinking. of the Triumph fabric panniers but I've read some less than positive reviews about them on this board.

Any suggestions . Really do not need large bags , just briefcase size that look good on the Bonnie

Thanks

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TCCox
Charlotte, NC
2007 Bonneville T100

lindsayt

The Triumph fabric panniers are almost comically small. I went in to my local shop and said, "do you have the fabric panniers?" THe guy behind the counter (who I know pretty well) said, "you don't want 'em". I asked why, and he grabbed them for me to look at. I actually laughed out loud - literally. When people say they're small, they're giving the bags too much credit. You might be able to hold a sack of flour in them.

I got the Givi Voyager bags - 22L, expandable to 33L, on each side, which means big enough to hold a laptop without trouble. They're not beautiful, but I think they look okay. THe best choice if you want something briefcase-sized and money is no object is the Triumph Sixty8 Leather City bags - they're beautiful and a really good around-town size. But they're also $400 each - $800 for the pair.

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doctorjay

Politely disagree. I have the fabric panniers and they are great. Here's what I carry every day...

1) Frogg Togg rain gear
2) Tool Kit
3) Emergency Medical/First Aid kit
4) Sunglasses/clear goggles
5) Fleece neck gaitor

and room for more.....personal opinion, if you need more space, get a suitcase

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doctorjay

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TOR's, AI removal, Polaris bellmouth, K&N air filter, 118 jets, Hagon progressive fork springs, Progressive 440 HD shocks, sissy bar, summer wind screen, union jack brake resevoir