After Market Suppliers
Articles that mention or focus on various Triumph Bonneville aftermarket suppliers, products, accessories or services of interest or benefit to Triumph Bonneville owners and enthusiasts.
Harbor Freight Low Profile Motorcycle Dolly Review
I was visiting my local Harbor Freight store and saw this Low Profile Motorcycle Dolly on display. I decided to use my 25% discount coupon and went home with it in my truck. The assembly was easy using simple hand tools and took me maybe 30-45 min. The materials and...
Biltwell Recoil Handgrips
I've been using the 1" Granturismo black handlebar grips from Bellacorse for a number of years now. This April, I went on a 4 day trip with some buddies to visit Aerostich in Duluth, Minnesota and we ran into some rainy, cold weather on the way. At Aerostich, I picked...
New YSS Shocks (or Now, I Don’t Want A Tiger So Much, Anymore…)
If you’d like to adventurize your Bonneville, increased ground clearance and suspension travel are two things you’ll need to look into. This YSS suspension setup from Nomad-ADV will definitely get you on the right track.
Thoughts on Published T-120 Bonneville and Thruxton R Test Rides
After the early test ride report we saw online in Decmber for the 2016 Triumph Street Twin (By Michael Neeves) at http://www.motorcyclenews.com/news/first-rides-tests/2015/december/first-ride-triumph-street-twin/, I just saw the first 2 test ride reports online of the...
2016 Bonneville Reveal Event at Windy City Triumph
Jon Bussert, General Manager of Windy City Triumph and Triumph North America teamed up last night to reveal the new lineup of 2016 Bonnevilles to a select group of midwest Triumph dealers, owners, riders and brand enthusiasts. It was an unprecedented way to connect...
Bonneville Reborn Launch Party – Chicago
Last night I attended Triumph's Chicago market unveiling of the new 2016 lineup of redesigned and reengineered Bonneville models for 2016. The event was held at Revel, 1215 West Fulton Market in Chicago. Here's a short video of the venue with the 2016 models that were...
D9 Bonneville Brackets Installation for the 2012 Thruxton
It's always a good day when you come home from work and see a package from D9 Bonneville Brackets waiting for you on the porch! I had ordered a lay flat ignition relocation bracket in black, and 2 black instrument cups from D9 Bonneville Brackets several weeks ago. I...
Thruxton Dyno Tune Experience at MCC
If you follow this blog, you know that the 2012 Triumph Thruxton I purchased from Bill in November 2014 already had these performance modifications:BC Predator ExhaustsRemapped EFI for Predators done by MCCAir Injection RemovalSince I've owned it, I have...
I try the Dunlop Roadsmart II tires
As previously noted, I recently purchased a 2012 Triumph Thruxton 900. It had only 137 miles on it and the original Metzeler tires. I noticed right away in riding it that the tires do not grip and handle as well as the Dunlop GT 501's on my 2008 Bonneville....
Taking a Triumph Bonneville 865cc Engine to 1100cc
I had over 63,000 miles on my 2008 Bonneville 865cc engine and it needed a valve job. So, instead of doing that only, I decided to send the entire engine to Bill Gately of Bonneville Performance, for a complete engine overhaul and upgrade modification! My final...
Traxxion Front Fork Suspension Kit for the Triumph Bonneville
After attending a Total Control Advanced Riding Clinic in 2009, I decided to upgrade the suspension on my stock 2008 Bonneville to improve my ability to control the Bonnie. Racetech suspension was recommended by the course sponsors, so I did some research and then...
2012 Triumph Thruxton 900
Well, I've gone and done it again... purchased another Bonneville! This time it is a 2012 Triumph Thruxton, black with gold trim, that I found for sale on Chicago CraigsList. The original owner, Bill had purchased it new from Motor Cycle Center in 2012, put on exactly...
Brighter Headlight Option for the Triumph Bonneville
I've been looking for an option to significantly brighten my stock 2008 Triumph Bonneville headlight for some time. I've searched on Triumphrat.net (http://www.triumphrat.net/twins-technical-talk/189034-extra-bright-headlight-do-i-need-special-wires-or-anything.html)...
I Visit the Springfield Mile 2
Labor Day weekend is the traditional time for the 2nd Springfield Mile AMA Pro Flat Track racing event of each season. It is the only venue that hosts 2 races each year, held at the Illinois State Fairgrounds race track. At the generosity of Bill Gately, owner of...
Rebuilding my Bonneville Front Forks Again
While my Bonnie was disabled due to the carb malfunction and I was waiting on the parts to fix it, I decided to rebuild my front forks again. I had ordered some new parts from Bellacorse that were waiting to be installed:...
My Mikuni Carbs Don’t Like Ethanol
I am really lucky this didn't happen while I was on the road... I would have been seriously stranded! This morning I rode my Bonnie to the North side of Chicago to visit an Anglican church with some friends. My gas was low, so I filled up at the local Thornton's...