ApriliaBill
Yeah...I'm old school.
I've been wanting a newer Bonny and found this review. Absolutely brilliant. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RsKFsce5phw
Best review ever...
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pacomotorstuff
Coast to Coast
You should forward this to Triumph North America - they'd love to see it!
Reminds me of the olden days when it wasn't that unusual to see a brand new bike of any make leave the dealer with new shocks, different handlebars and an aftermarket exhaust system. Two bikes in particular that stick in my mind were a brand new Six Days Replica Bultaco that left the shop with more aftermarket parts than stock parts on it and a RZ350 that went out the door with an aftermarket monoshock, the forks done, a fork brace (I think) and a set of pipes. The owner knew that he'd effed the warrantee but his more pressing concern was to be able to ride the bike like it was meant to be ridden without being tossed on his arse by squirrelly handling or grounding the pipes.
If the average Triumph rider is anything like ones I see in the GTHA (Greater Toronto Hamilton Area), the sedate pace of their progress suggests it wouldn't matter how well it handles. Most of them get their servicing done at a shop - including checking the oil and adjusting the chain, so any maintenance issues are moot.
Pat
Reminds me of the olden days when it wasn't that unusual to see a brand new bike of any make leave the dealer with new shocks, different handlebars and an aftermarket exhaust system. Two bikes in particular that stick in my mind were a brand new Six Days Replica Bultaco that left the shop with more aftermarket parts than stock parts on it and a RZ350 that went out the door with an aftermarket monoshock, the forks done, a fork brace (I think) and a set of pipes. The owner knew that he'd effed the warrantee but his more pressing concern was to be able to ride the bike like it was meant to be ridden without being tossed on his arse by squirrelly handling or grounding the pipes.
If the average Triumph rider is anything like ones I see in the GTHA (Greater Toronto Hamilton Area), the sedate pace of their progress suggests it wouldn't matter how well it handles. Most of them get their servicing done at a shop - including checking the oil and adjusting the chain, so any maintenance issues are moot.
Pat
With that link Tim, I believe you've given yourself up as a gamer....
Not a gamer by any stretch. Can't remember which of his reviews I watched a couple of years ago - just like the reviews. Although I did by a $20 joystick to fly planes with in World of Warplanes so I could kick some ass over the winter months.
http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=55675
http://www.dotheton.com/forum/index.php?topic=55675
buckeyebike
Over 1,000 Posts
Have had a few new Bonnevilles and never ONCE noticed the bracket . . . haha. As with most bikes, especially New Bonnes, very few stay in stock form for long. Go with an '08 and earlier for the carbs. The mag wheel bikes are hideous, unless if course they aren't Triumph mag wheels 
Most owners address pretty much every item he disclosed in the vid.- case-in-point:
Most owners address pretty much every item he disclosed in the vid.- case-in-point:
buckeyebike
Over 1,000 Posts
The bits can get pricey- buy one that has the main flaws already addressed: exhaust, suspension and breathing/airbox/rejet. Add a steering damper too as the head can get shakey. Some '08s have the larger EFI tank as Triumph switched mid year. The smaller carbed tank just looks better.
crackerman
Been Around the Block
Love my 07 Triumph Scrambler. That being said, I've swapped the exhaust, tires, seat, speedo, handlebars, shocks, and other bits. Def the one bike I'll never sell.
ApriliaBill
Yeah...I'm old school.
Rag reviews these days are pretty interesting, either they nit pic a bike that I'd never be able to ride to it's limits. Or they complain about a street bike doesn't have 300 h.p. or handles like a bike three times the cost.
I bought a bike a few years back with out reading any review on it. When I got it home I found reviews basically saying it was the second coming.... The very next year, the bike was considered a Dinosaur by several rags. Nothing changed, it was the same bike. They beat the hell out of this poor thing, then a little later it was considered a "best buy" for used bikes in a couple other rags.
I still want a Triumph, this review just opened my eyes to a few things that will make the bike better, if addressed. I know a Thruxton isn't ever going to be on par with my Aprilia, but ridden within it's context, it is a blast to ride, I really enjoyed it and hope to add one to the garage next year, although that new FZ09 looks to be a pretty neat bike.... Ugh! I need to seek some help.
I bought a bike a few years back with out reading any review on it. When I got it home I found reviews basically saying it was the second coming.... The very next year, the bike was considered a Dinosaur by several rags. Nothing changed, it was the same bike. They beat the hell out of this poor thing, then a little later it was considered a "best buy" for used bikes in a couple other rags.
I still want a Triumph, this review just opened my eyes to a few things that will make the bike better, if addressed. I know a Thruxton isn't ever going to be on par with my Aprilia, but ridden within it's context, it is a blast to ride, I really enjoyed it and hope to add one to the garage next year, although that new FZ09 looks to be a pretty neat bike.... Ugh! I need to seek some help.
