[clintd01]

G'day Everyone, I thought I would drop you all a quick post to show you a couple of pics of my Dad's New Triumph America. He recently sold his 1986 Harris Bonneville, which I wasn't too happy about as it was an awesome bike, well maintained and rode well. However I think the kick starter was getting a bit much for the old boy, hahahah. So after riding my 2006 Speedmaster, he has gotten with the new technology and bought himself a 2005 America which as you can see if a beautiful bike with lots of extras, and best of all it is electric start.

I have posted a photo of his old bike and two of his new one.
Looking forward to going for some rides at Christmas time with him, should be a great time.

Demps

 

[Silverado57]

Congratulations to your Dad on getting such a beautiful bike!

 

[bobw3592]

Way to go! Cool you guys can ride together. A little chrome and exhaust......very nice America. If he likes to do any real twisty rides, convince him to replace the BridgeSTONE tires with nicer skins. I waited until 7k to replace mine as they were tolerable and paid for. As soon as I noticed some cupping on the front I put on Metzlers fr+rr. Went from a bike I loved to ride to a bike I LOVE to ride.

All the best!
Cheers to your Pop!
BobW. :chug:

 

[black-bonnie]

Very good looking bike. He should be proud (and happy).

 

[tba-golfer]

Congrats to dad, on both bikes... too bad the 86 had to go, looks like great fun.

But he made the correct choice for the new ride!

:wink:

 

[sweatmachine]

the colors on the Harris are beautiful, they would look good on a new Bonnie.

Congrats to your dad on his new ride, it looks good too.

 

[dazco]

The paint scheme on the harris is my fav triumph scheme, but i never saw on with those colors........it's beautiful. Bet he's gonna miss that thing !

 

[clintd01]

Hey Dazco, I'm sure he will miss it, as will I, but I reckon he is onto something just as good and just as sweet looking.

Demps

 

[gerryd01]

Hey Clint
Thanks for posting the picky's

It's marvelous what 20years of Technology does. The America goes like the "Preverbial Shot Dog" compared to the old Bonne .

It's taking a little getting used of the gear change. Seems a little "Clunky" between changes. Has anyone else noticed this of is just " The Operator"?Is there a technique to eliminate this?

Rgds
Gerry D

 

[tba-golfer]

gerry-

That bit of "clunkiness" seems to be more bike than operator, at least in my experience. Having never riden any other bike, it seems "normal" to me; and to my ear, gives me an added signal.
More pronounced from neutral thru 2nd, which again, seems normal and intuitive.

Others, with more experience with an America, and other bikes, may have better info for you.

Enjoy!

My TBA-

[ This message was edited by: tba-golfer on 2006-12-18 17:58 ]

 

[clintd01]

That is a sweet looking bike tba-golfer. I like the seat, it looks great, very clean looking bike, well done.

Demps

 

[tba-golfer]

Thanks, mate!

It's all good...

Ride safe.