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Old 02-21-2010, 08:27 AM   #1
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Talking Triumph Bonneville

I traded with one of my students for the short ride from the Navy schoolhouse to the museum on base.

Who knew!?

I found myself wishing the museum was 50 miles away instead of 5. The throttle response was smooth, smooth, smooth. I thought I wouldn't like the riding position but it seemed just right for the feeling I had (I wanted to find some twisties RIGHT NOW!

Then there was my bike, right behind me to the right...loud as f*ck and annoying as hell. One twist of the throttle and I could have ditched her... tee hee hee

Time to expand my horizons I guess...


BTW: Whoever recommended TPG glacier gloves for cold weather riding....they don't work. My fingers ffffroze on a short 26 mile ride. So much for that $80.

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Old 02-21-2010, 10:12 AM   #2
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p twins are great arent they?
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Old 02-21-2010, 10:13 AM   #3
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It was like an epiphany. Great ride.
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Old 02-21-2010, 01:14 PM   #4
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What Year model Bonnie? I sure like the way the last gen looks and sounds...
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It was like an epiphany. Great ride.
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Old 02-21-2010, 02:29 PM   #6
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yours is different from mine or the bonnie. We have 360 degree cranks compared to your 180
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Old 02-21-2010, 03:17 PM   #7
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I'll take pictures and post them tomorrow (well, if he rides to school). I have no idea what year it was.
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Old 02-22-2010, 12:34 PM   #8
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The Bonnies are fun. I've got a friend with an 08 for sale
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Old 02-23-2010, 05:43 PM   #9
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As promised, here are a couple pictures of the bike I got to ride. Great fun. I may have to look at something other than a cruiser for my next bike. Not that I don't LOVE my bike you understand!
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Old 02-23-2010, 05:46 PM   #10
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that's a gorgeous ride
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