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Offline rchrdms

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« on: July 01, 2008, 05:13:01 PM »
Hi,

I just had to say that I saw an awesome 72 Triumph Bonneville while I was out jogging today.

The owner says it's great for running errands around town. I wish my bike was like that!

I think they made a knock off bike a few years ago in the same style, but this was the original classic.

This guy said he also once owned a '75 CB 750 four. That's two total classics.

Sorry I don't have a pic.

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Re: Triumph
« Reply #1 on: July 02, 2008, 06:31:52 AM »
Quote from: rchrdms on July 01, 2008, 05:13:01 PM

I think they made a knock off bike a few years ago in the same style, but this was the original classic.


Hmm.  That "knock off bike" is actually the modern incarnation of the Bonnie. It has a 865cc engine, DOHC and fuel injection to get passed the emission regs.

It's not bad actually - I borrowed one when my Triumph Sprint ST was in for a service. Great for posing around on but I wouldn't fancy my 100 mile/day commute on one.
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« Reply #2 on: July 03, 2008, 08:05:39 PM »
Only the later ones are FI.  (Didn't we have this discussion?)  The earlier 'new Bonnies' were carbed with neat little carb heaters.  Nice looking bike, but somehow I'd stick with the original.
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Re: Triumph
« Reply #3 on: July 03, 2008, 10:38:34 PM »
Current US spec bonnies are still carb'ed although FI is expected in 2009.

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« Reply #4 on: July 04, 2008, 05:01:36 AM »
Yep.  SteveD is in the UK.  For the European market's emissions requirements, they've already gone to FI from what I understand.  I think in an earlier thread, SteveD had said that they have fake carbs for appearance.  That sort of think turns me off.  Like the fake scoops on the old VMax.
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Re: Triumph
« Reply #5 on: July 04, 2008, 10:47:59 AM »


         Anybody heard about this 1700cc Vertical Twin that I saw a picture and mention of in the new issue of Cycle World? That would definitely be a new direction for bikes to go!
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« Reply #6 on: July 04, 2008, 01:10:23 PM »
Yes Bill, the press are full of it.

Also a 2500 version of the Rocket III for '09, a 675 Tiger and a new Daytona...
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« Reply #7 on: July 04, 2008, 01:59:12 PM »
Quote from: SteveD CB500F on July 04, 2008, 01:10:23 PM
Yes Bill, the press are full of it.

Also a 2500 version of the Rocket III for '09, a 675 Tiger and a new Daytona...

          Guess I'm a bit slow on picking up on this, Seems like Triumph is picking up speed and doing pretty good. 8) Where can I find out more about this? Well the Triumph site clue me in?
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Re: Triumph
« Reply #8 on: July 05, 2008, 04:11:04 AM »
No mate - they're the last people to divulge anything!

Try here: http://www.t595.net/messageboard/forum/Hinckley-Gossip/3.aspx

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Re: Triumph
« Reply #9 on: July 05, 2008, 05:19:48 AM »
I have a '67 650 Tiger with a quick change rear hub.
Has anyone ever seen a quick change hub on a stateside Triumph ?

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« Reply #10 on: July 05, 2008, 05:27:19 AM »


        Yeah, thanks Steve. I appreciate that. Looks like I'm about 5 months behind. ::) Sure hope they do some cleanup on the design of the bike, that rear portion of it is really off, IMHO. But, 1700cc, with 100+ hp at the crankshaft. Could be interesting, but I still hope they have more redesign for the look of it.


       
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Re: Triumph
« Reply #11 on: July 05, 2008, 05:29:44 AM »
Quote from: gerhed on July 05, 2008, 05:19:48 AM
I have a '67 650 Tiger with a quick change rear hub.
Has anyone ever seen a quick change hub on a stateside Triumph ?



          Don't think I have myself. But then, I'm not as up on the Triumphs, as some are. Might be something special there Phil.
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Re: Triumph
« Reply #12 on: July 05, 2008, 05:45:41 AM »
The modern single-sided swingarm bikes have one 46mm nut which holds the rear wheel on. That's quite quick if you've got a 46mm socket (which I don't...)   ???

Other makes use a car-type system - my VFR800 had 4 bolts on the wheel, not unlike my escort!
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