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.
Installing the BP Mikuni Carb Kit and Oil Cooler Kit on Ernie’s T-100
I have previously written about my experience installing the Bonneville Performance Mikuni Carb Kit on my 2008 Bonneville Black. Since then, one Chicago area blog reader named Ervie contacted me because he owns a 2008 T-100, and wanted some advice on doing some of the...
Bohn Body Armor Video
I use this system of under clothing body armor and protection for motorcycle riding, and can recommend it highly!
Rebel Gears Rear Sprocket
I really like the style of sprockets that Bonneville Performance uses on their custom street and super tracker bikes. They features round holes which I think would look good on my Bonneville, what with all the hole drilling I have done! So, I asked my friend Bill...
Triumph Branded Kreiga R30 Backpack Fail
In the spring of 2013 I went looking for a waterproof backpack option knowing that I would be doing some longer trips on my 2008 Triumph Bonneville where I might run into some weather. A friend of mine had a Kreiga (UK) pack for his Bonnie that impressed me with its...
Ride from Motoworks Chicago to the Springfield Mile flat track race
Attention all Bonneville enthusiasts and owners! Here is an amazing opportunity for you to be exposed to an important aspect of Triumph motorcycle history in the USA, and more specifically in Illinois. I myself did not know this until last year when I was exposed to...
Custom Side Cover Badges
I have determined that Plast-Dip does not work so well on motorcycle parts that receive constant contact with things like pant legs, gloves, shoes, and whatnot. It simply rubs off too easily... at least it did for me on my side covers. Perhaps I didn't prep the...
Visit to a Weird Bracket, Revisited
So, it's been almost a year. Almost a year since I finally threw in the towel, trying to successfully install the bracket that I bought from Dime City Cycles. I wrote about that, here. Since that column, I've learned from the sensei's over at TriumphRat.net (most...
Do It Yourself Buchanan Rims & Spokes
If you follow my blog, you know that I replaced my stock 2008 Triumph Bonneville wheels (chrome steel rims) with new ones purchased from BellaCorse. The new set are Excel rims (black), stainless steel spokes and nipples, and Talon hubs (also black). Of course they...
New Sports Handlebars
I recently ordered a new set of handlebars from BellaCorse. I wanted to try a pair slightly lower and wider than my current Western bars. The main reason is that I have suspected that the distance from the end of the bar to where the bar starts to bend is a bit too...
Bonneville Performance Oil Pressure Gauge Kit
It's another exciting day at Randy's Garage... the arrival of another package from my favorite Triumph Bonneville high performance aftermarket supplier, Bonneville Performance!There is excitement at Randy's Garage when packages with this logo arrive!Here is a closer...
Old School Film Photos of Randy’s Bonneville and Garage
My friend Lee came over to my garage a few weekends ago as I was getting close to finishing the winter modifications and repairs to my 2008 Bonneville. This is the same Bonnie that I dumped in November 2013 and broke my ankle with (Ouch!). Anyway, those of you who...
Headers, Exhaust Wrap and Predators for Daniel’s T-100
One of the joys of producing this blog is the opportunity to meet new friends and fellow Triumph Bonneville enthusiasts and owners. Recently I was contacted by Daniel, a Chicago area, first-time Triumph Bonneville T-100 owner. He had some questions about things he...
First Ride 2014
131 days after my accident that resulted in a broken ankle and a beat up Bonnie, I went for my first ride with a healed ankle (mostly) and a restored Bonnie . The weather was clear and a bit brisk in the 50's. First, I left my home and rode around town a bit to make...
Dime City Cycle Headlight Bucket Experience
I wish that I had a better customer experience to report. Unfortunately, I have been forced to remove my recommended link to Dime City Cycles from this blog. Why... what is the issue? Well, you may recall that I was excited about the replacement headlight bucket I...
The Bonnie Cafe Racer is Running Again!
After a long, cold winter in Chicago, my 2008 Bonneville is running again as of yesterday. I last rode it on November 19th, when I had an accident resulting in a broken ankle. I've been working and upgrading the Bonnie during my recovery, and both the Bonnie and my...
Brembo Front Brake Upgrade
In an earlier post I mentioned my purchase of the 320mm, 4-piston Brembo front brake upgrade kit. This weekend I was able to start installing it on my 2008 Triumph Bonneville. The kit consists of a bracket that bolts to the stock fork housing,...